Traditional Wedding

A traditional Yoruba wedding is a vibrant celebration with rituals like the engagement ceremony (Eru Iyawo) and the wedding ceremony (Igbeyawo Ibile), featuring symbolic items, blessings, and two female MCs (Alaga iduro and Alaga Ijoko) representing the families. 

Here's a more detailed look:

Engagement Ceremony (Eru Iyawo):

• Symbolic Items:
  The groom's family presents the bride's family with items like a proposal letter, jewelry, brand new outfits, alligator pepper, salt, and tubers of yam. 

• Bride Price:
  While the amount is symbolic and often returned, it's a significant part of the engagement ceremony. 

• MC's:
  Two female MCs, Alaga iduro (representing the groom's family) and Alaga Ijoko (representing the bride's family), moderate the rituals and blessings. 

• Location:
  The ceremony takes place in the bride's house, and the bride's family is responsible for all preparations and costs. 

Wedding Ceremony (Igbeyawo Ibile):

• Blessings and Rituals: The ceremony includes various rituals and blessings. 

• MC's: The two female MCs continue to play a key role in guiding the ceremony. 

• Standing and Sitting Police: The standing and sitting police are the main anchors of the ceremony.