Wedding Fashion: Lady Rocks All-Black Dress for Her Big Day, Nigerians Share Thoughts

Wedding Fashion: Lady Rocks All-Black Dress for Her Big Day, Nigerians Share Thoughts

Although not originally an African tradition, several Africans have adopted the practice of holding white wedding ceremonies which often see the bride in a white, ivory or cream dress.

However, like everything else, not everyone follows the rules.

Photos of a bride on her wedding day.
The photos have sparked mixed reactions online. Photo credit: @krakshq
Source: Instagram

Photos of a lady on her wedding day have since gone viral. The most glaring aspect of her wedding is her bold choice of a wedding dress which she opted for in the colour black.

The beautiful bride who rocked a mermaid dress, had everything from her hair, veil down to her dress in crystal black.

See photos below:

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Black wedding dress is a no no

Several internet users have shared their thoughts on the bold choice. While some thought it cool, most people kicked again wearing black on their special day.

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Read some comments below:

itz_evelyne_waterz:

"HOW WILL I WEAR BLACK ON MY WEDDING DAY... WHEN I'M NOT A WITCH "

temidee_koncepts:

"My mom accused me of being possessed all because I said I wanted a blue wedding dress"

krs_tyana:

"Mama Osaze go pursue you commot for church "

strut_those_heels:

"Nothing wrong with a black wedding dress considering how the “traditional white” dress was invented. Lol."

krist6892:

"Even if I accept, my mama nor go gree"

crownthecook_:

"My Mama no go gree ..."

lammylinky:

"As much as black is my fav outfit colour, this is a no no for me."

jondon4life:

"Is only in this country we reading meanings to everything,I see nothing wrong in it."

amarawonder:

"No. When I am not mourning."

Bride's makeup stirs reactions online

For many women, ensuring they look their best on their wedding day is often considered a top priority, and this explains why people spend so much on their dress, hair and makeup.

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However, what was meant to be a perfect look for this bride didn't exactly go as planned.

Fashion blogger, @asoebi_styles, shared a video of a bride stepping out of a car, dressed in her wedding gown.

However, while the wedding dress was seemingly okay, there was nothing ordinary or bridal about her makeup and this has sparked reactions online.

Source: Legit.ng

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Kumashe Yaakugh Kumashe Yaakugh is a lifestyle journalist with over five years of working experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Benue State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication in 2013. In 2022, she received the award for' Excellence in Fashion Reporting'. Kumashe Yaakugh is the author of 'While She Slept'. Email: caroline.yaakugh@corp.legit.ng