“Big Weddings Put Pressure on Couples and Their Marriage” , Ruth Kadiri Advises Young People

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has urged young couples to consider simpler wedding ceremonies, warning that extravagant celebrations can create unnecessary financial and mental pressure before marriage even begins.

In a statement shared on her Instagram page, the actress argued that elaborate wedding plans could place unrealistic expectations on couples and affect their experience of married life.

“I do think that big weddings put pressure on couples. It puts pressure on the marriage itself. Big weddings, they put pressure on people, and they don’t seem to have realised that,” she said.

Kadiri explained that her concerns went beyond financial expenses, stressing that the mental strain associated with elaborate wedding preparations could also affect couples.

She encouraged young people to seek the support of their families, complete the necessary marriage requirements and celebrate their union in a more intimate setting.

“You want to do wedding, carry yourself, invite 30 people, go to court. From court, come back home, call pastor, let him pray, drink wine and sleep. It could be like you do birthday party,” she advised.

The actress also reflected on her own marriage, suggesting that avoiding the pressure of an elaborate wedding might have contributed to her personal stability and professional success.

Kadiri noted that it could take couples time to fully process the reality of being married, particularly after the excitement of a major wedding celebration has passed.

She further referenced her years in marriage, saying she had remained married for about seven years while continuing to build her acting career.

Her comments highlight the growing conversation about wedding expenses, social expectations and the pressure many couples face when planning ceremonies, particularly in a society where elaborate weddings are often celebrated as a major life major life milestone