Weddings: First Look At Traditional Bride Ifeoma Umeokeke At Her Igba Nkwu

Igbo Princess! Jude Okoye's fiancee Ifeoma Umeokeke looked every inch an Igbo princess as she donned traditional coral beads awaiting her first outing to greet her husband to be Jude Okoye family. 

The Igbo traditional wedding called the Igba Nkwu is hosted in the compound of the bride’s family.

 The marriage is an entire communal affair involving friend’s acquaintances, business partners, relations and village members.

The entire marriage festivities have been divided into various sections were specific items that are listed would be presented at the appropriate time.

The list of gifts consists of items for the maidens of the house, village elders, extended family and parents of the bride. Igbo traditional marriage can be pricey because items listed are sacrosanct and incontestable any deviation from the list could jeopardize the union so adequate preparation on the part of the groom’s family is important.