A man seeks guidance after his fiancée demands a N13 million wedding budget even though he knows he makes N1.5 million a month.
The troubled man bemoaned his circumstances and shared his plight anonymously.
His girlfriend, he claims, wants a lavish wedding with all the customary fanfare.
He disclosed that she proposed a N13 million budget for the occasion.
He stated that it is not feasible to spend his yearly salary on the wedding, given that he receives N1.5 million per month, and requested that it be reduced to N6 million.
But his partner is adamant and demands that he save money.
His words …
“Good day, boss. I need your advice urgently regarding a situation with my fiancée. We’re planning our wedding, and she has expressed her desire for a grand event, including a vow ceremony, traditional rites, and a reception for about 500 guests.
She also wants a “serve yourself” arrangement for the visitors and other lovely setups. When we consulted an event planner, the total estimate came to N13 million. My monthly salary is N1.5 million, and I explained to her that spending my entire annual salary ona wedding is impractical.
I proposed a budget of 5 million to N6 million instead, but she accused me of being stingy.
She also argued that her family size and expectations warrant even more than N13 million, claiming she is already being considerate. To make matters worse, she said that if I can’t afford N13 million now
I should save up because she doesn’t want to disappoint her sisters. I’m standing firm on my decision not to spend my entire annual income on the wedding, but I’m at a crossroads. How should I handle this situation?”
SEE REACTIONS BELOW:
@michaelEnwankwo: You are asking us whether to use your hard earned money and marry problem?
Somebody should hold this man for me. NOW!
@PrettyMfon: Stand your ground and let her know that there is life after the wedding. If she wants an elaborate wedding, she should bring the money.
@damboy_adesola: But why are some women not considerate? Are you going to be eating stone after wedding? If event planner charges 13M, then total estimation will be about 22M, considering other things that need to be done. Bro the Ball is in your Yard.
@eddiebrendan: This woman is not ready for marriage. She is more concerned with the look and feel of one day than the many days after. She will make more unreasonable demands if you marry her. If she wants a large wedding, let her contribute the balance. Stand your ground.
@OlimiliJosh: You’re not firm enough. She seems to be more vocal than you.
Raise your voice and warn her. if she refuses to adjust, you should be familiar with your keyboard.
Ctrl F + Shift A is the short code.
@Airdropglobal5: Get rid of her. She’s obviously money hungry. So if you spend all your salary on the wedding, and go into debt for it, will that guarantee a successful marriage ? Chalk this one up to experience and move on.
@Oluwabusayomi07: Sha let one woman push u to spend life savings on wedding ceremony. She go leave u when u get broke and not consider say nah the wedding made u broke😂 A woman proposing that kind of big event for you just want to marry you cos of the ceremony and show off, not to build with U.
@Missgift1: This should not be a debate, tell her to bring the remaining 8 million,since you have 5 million, she should sponsor her dream wedding herself, if she can’t provide the money, collect your ring back and come and marry me,shikina
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