In a country like Nigeria, with a large number of ethnic groups and religions, marriage between two individuals from different tribes, known as an inter-tribal wedding or marriage, may be common. The world has advanced quickly from the circumstances when marriages and weddings were either intra-ethnic, intra-religious, or intra-racial.
Understandably, you are already very open-minded; if you’re considering getting married to someone from another tribe, we commend you. However, you shouldn’t worry too much about being open-minded, as there are more significant factors to consider to ensure a smooth wedding.
Here are a couple of wedding planning tips that would guarantee a smooth inter-tribal wedding.
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1. Tolerance
Getting the two families to see and acknowledge each other is the most overwhelming errand in a multicultural wedding planning process. It requires a lot of tolerance.
The two families need to discuss their shared beliefs similarly and minimize their differing views and convictions as much as possible. Communication should be as open as possible, and social customs should be respected.
2. Food
Food is a critical part of culture, so you ponder over this as you design your intimate wedding.
Serving meals that speak to just a tribe in an intertribal wedding is a no-no. It is the activity of the organizers and food providers to conduct research and record verifications on the two families and discover their taboos and norms, keeping in mind the end goal to concoct a satisfying menu to serve all.
3. Type of wedding
If it is hard to agree on the type of service for the wedding, a common wedding may be the best solution for interfaith or multicultural weddings, ensuring that no party feels insulted or cheated. A court wedding functions admirably for couples from various religious backgrounds.
