Somewhere between ultra-modern festivities and minimalist aesthetics, we seem to have lost some of the chaos that made Nigerian weddings truly memorable. The ’90s and early 2000s were filled with bold trends, and as celebrations become more polished, it’s worth asking: which of these old-school elements did we abandon too quickly?
Snow Spray
Up until the early 2000s, Nigerians were obsessed with the idea of replicating winter at weddings. Did you really get married if you weren’t covered in flakes?
Decorated Cars
Is it really a Nigerian wedding if the bride and groom aren’t chilling at the back of a decorated car with a placard that reads, “Just Married”? Where did it go?
Lace Gloves
Before the new wave of Veekee James and Deola Sagoe brides, we had brides (and grooms💀) killing it in these victorian-era gloves.
Castle Cakes
Back then, these cakes were the centerpiece of the day. They were enough to feed the whole reception and tasted just as good.
Canopies
Everyone wants to host their wedding parties in posh event centers these days, but can we take a moment to appreciate white canopies?
This Cooler
New age coolers lack character and we need to hang whoever is responsible.
This cooler reigned supreme in the 90s. You know the jollof is about to be lit when it’s served from this.
Bottled Drinks
Here’s what we think: these bottled drinks taste way better than whatever they serve at parties these days.
Foldable Hand fans
Before electric fans, these fans saved the day. They were also the best souveniors.
Grand Cane Chairs
These oversized throne chairs for the bride and groom were iconic. Do we need them back?
Stickers
They just don’t make stickers with quality this good anymore.
Over-the-top Gele
This used to be a random aunty at a Nigerian party in the 2000s. Tell us this gele doesn’t give main character.
Customised Calendar
Listen, calendars were one of the best souvenirs at wedding parties in the 90s. All year long, you’d be staring at the bride and groom.
Feet Washing
90s bride had to go through a feet washing tradition before they entered their new home. In some cases, the bride is ushered in with money by a female member of her new family.
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