Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri has advised couples to consider low-budget weddings, saying the pressure to organise expensive ceremonies can affect their mental health and marriage.
Her comments are circulating on X, where users have shared their views on wedding costs and expectations.
Ruth Kadiri said some people change after getting married, even when they have dated their partners for years. She linked the pressure surrounding large wedding ceremonies to the strain couples may face before and after their marriage.
Her remarks have drawn support from several X users, including people who said they would continue to advocate for small weddings. Others called for an end to the pressure placed on young couples, particularly men expected to spend large sums on wedding celebrations.
Ruth Kadiri Speaks on Wedding Costs
In her comments, Ruth Kadiri said couples should pay attention to the demands that come with planning a wedding. She explained that trying to organise an expensive ceremony could take a toll on their mental health
The actress also raised concerns about how marriage can change relationships. According to her, some couples date for years but experience changes in their partners after their wedding.
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Her position centres on the need for couples to avoid putting themselves under unnecessary pressure while preparing for marriage. She recommended choosing a wedding budget that would not harm their mental well-being.
The comments have also drawn attention to expectations surrounding weddings in Nigeria, where some couples face pressure over the size and cost of their ceremonies.
X Users Support Small Weddings
One X user, Duchess of Lekki, whose handle is @Faithysi…, backed the actress’s position and said she would continue to support smaller ceremonies.
“I will keep advocating for small weddings,” she wrote.
Another user, BCADOO, whose handle is @bcadoo, said the message was relevant to both young and older Nigerians. The user argued that some practices had become accepted as cultural expectations despite the financial difficulties many people face.
The comment also questioned whether certain demands should continue to be treated as part of Nigerian culture.
Rossy, who posts as @Samarita_nenyee, shared a different approach to wedding celebrations. The user referred to a simple ceremony, writing, “Covid 19 Wedding. I don’t crave to been seen or noticed.”
The comment reflected the user’s preference for a wedding that does not place emphasis on attracting public attention.
Another reaction came from Gender Warrior, whose handle is @Feministt1000. The user described Kadiri’s advice as sound and listed several forms of pressure affecting families and young people.
The user called for an end to pressure on firstborn children, especially firstborn daughters, as well as expectations that men should spend heavily on weddings.
The comment also addressed demands that parents place on their children to send money and the wider pressure to make money.
The user thanked Kadira for speaking about the issue and urged people to reconsider these expectations.
Inem Ekanem, posting as @Nemyeskor, also supported keeping wedding ceremonies small. The user said a court wedding and traditional marriage would be enough, adding that even a gathering of 100 guests would be too much for them.
“no pressure!” the user added.
GLOBALSZN, whose handle is @glvbals*, also agreed with the actress, describing the pressure as unnecessary.
The reactions shared in response to Ruth Kadiri ‘s comments show that several users favour smaller ceremonies and oppose expectations that couples should spend heavily on weddings.
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“Big weddings put pressure on couples and the marriage itself, and I don’t think people realise that. People can date for years, but after the wedding, some people change.”👀👀
—Actress Ruth Kadira
According to her, it is advisable for couples to have a low-budget wedding that will not affect their mental health. She explained that putting themselves under pressure to organise an expensive wedding can take a toll on them.
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 24, 2026
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