Nigerian Wedding Budget Calculator — Plan Your Perfect Wedding

Nigerian wedding costs vary widely by location and scale. A simple wedding in a tier-2 city might cost ₦2–5 million. A mid-range Lagos or Abuja wedding typically runs ₦10–30 million. High-society weddings can exceed ₦100 million. The biggest cost drivers are venue, food (asoebi-related catering), and drinks.

Aso-ebi is uniform fabric given to family, friends, and guests to sew for the wedding. Costs include: buying fabric (₦2,000–₦15,000/yard), sewing (₦10,000–₦100,000+ per outfit). It is a major cultural tradition in most Nigerian ethnic groups. Budget 5–10% of your total wedding cost for aso-ebi.

Tips to save: host during the week (venues are 20–40% cheaper), limit guest list (food and drinks are usually per-head costs), use a local caterer instead of top Lagos vendors, opt for buffet over sit-down service, use family members for photography instead of celebrity photographers, and negotiate packages with all vendors.

Having both (most common in Nigeria) doubles many costs. Consider combining them on the same weekend but at the same venue to save on logistics. Some couples now do a simple court introduction, then a large reception instead of two full ceremonies, saving 30–40% of total costs.