https://eliteplanners.ng What Nigerian weddings, traditional marriages, owambes and parties cost in 2026: dated naira price guides, venue prices and a free cost calculator. en-ng https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/theme-party-ideas-for-adults-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/theme-party-ideas-for-adults-nigeria-2026 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Theme party ideas for adults in Nigeria in 2026, from Great Gatsby and all-white to 90s Naija throwback, Owambe glam and Afro-futurism. Dress codes, decor, music and budget, plus how to make guests actually follow the theme. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/december-wedding-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/december-wedding-nigeria-2026 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Is a December wedding in Nigeria worth it in 2026? What it costs compared with quieter months, how early to book, traffic and diaspora travel, the vendors that sell out first, and how to plan a Detty December wedding without overpaying. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/christmas-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/christmas-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Christmas party ideas for Nigeria in 2026: themes, games, food and budgets for a home party, an office end-of-year party and a church or estate children's party. What to book now, what it costs, and how to beat the December price rush. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/kids-birthday-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/kids-birthday-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Kids birthday party ideas for Nigeria in 2026, by age group: first birthdays, toddlers, 4 to 7 year olds and pre-teens. Themes, games that work in a compound or hall, party packs, entertainers and what each kind of party costs. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/60th-70th-birthday-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/60th-70th-birthday-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ideas for a 60th or 70th birthday in Nigeria in 2026: thanksgiving plus reception, tribute video and brochure, programme order, legacy gifts, and realistic budgets from ₦500,000 for a family dinner to ₦8 million for a large owambe. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/baby-shower-decoration-ideas-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/baby-shower-decoration-ideas-nigeria-2026 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Baby shower decoration ideas that work in Nigerian homes, lounges and gardens in 2026: six themes, what a decorator charges, a budget DIY plan, and how to style the dessert table and photo backdrop without overspending. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/birthday-decoration-ideas-at-home-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/birthday-decoration-ideas-at-home-nigeria-2026 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simple birthday decoration ideas you can do at home in Nigeria, from a ₦15,000 balloon corner to a ₦150,000 styled backdrop. What each setup needs, what it costs in 2026, and the mistakes that make home decor look cheap in photos. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-make-wedding-budget-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-make-wedding-budget-nigeria-2026 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A step-by-step way to build a Nigerian wedding budget in 2026: how to set the total, the percentage split for venue, catering, attire and the rest, a fill-in template for traditional and white weddings, and the line items couples forget. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/event-planning-checklist-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/event-planning-checklist-nigeria-2026 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical 12-week event planning checklist for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and parties in Nigeria in 2026: what to book when, the Nigeria-specific items (power, security, traffic, aso-ebi) most checklists miss, and a week-by-week plan. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/traditional-marriage-outfits-for-brides-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/traditional-marriage-outfits-for-brides-nigeria-2026 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT What brides wear to a Nigerian traditional marriage in 2026: the Yoruba aso-oke set, Igbo George and coral, Hausa lace and lalle, the Edo okuku and the Efik onyonyo. What each piece is called, how many outfit changes to plan, and what it costs. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/alaga-ijoko-alaga-iduro-cost-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/alaga-ijoko-alaga-iduro-cost-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT An Alaga costs ₦100,000–₦300,000 in 2026, and you hire two. What the Alaga Iduro and Alaga Ijoko actually do, what drives the fee, whether the talking drummer is included, and how to book one without getting burned. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/graduation-party-cost-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/graduation-party-cost-nigeria-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A graduation party costs ₦150,000–₦2.5 million in 2026. Costs by format and guest count, what convocation weekend adds on top, and why the joint party is the best-value option nobody takes. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-much-to-spray-nigerian-wedding-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-much-to-spray-nigerian-wedding-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Spray ₦10,000–₦30,000 as an ordinary guest in 2026. What to spray by relationship, why the denomination matters more than the total, what to put in the envelope instead, and where the law actually stands. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/nigerian-wedding-500k-budget-breakdown-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/nigerian-wedding-500k-budget-breakdown-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT You can hold a real Nigerian wedding for ₦500,000 in 2026 with about 50 guests. The full line-by-line budget, what to cut first, what never to cut, and how to keep the guest list honest. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/nikkai-fatiha-wedding-cost-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/nikkai-fatiha-wedding-cost-nigeria-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A Nikkai costs ₦500,000–₦5 million in 2026, though the Fatiha itself is a fraction of it. Sadaki, kayan lefe, kayan daki and the walima broken down, plus where Northern families genuinely save. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/party-food-drink-quantity-per-guest-nigeria https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/party-food-drink-quantity-per-guest-nigeria Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT One 50kg bag of rice feeds 130–150 guests with sides. How much rice, chicken, small chops and drinks to buy per guest, with the 2026 prices, so you neither run out nor waste ₦300,000. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-gown-rent-vs-buy-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-gown-rent-vs-buy-nigeria-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Renting saves 50–70% on the same gown, but the caution deposit and damage liability are the catch. Rent vs buy vs pre-owned compared at 2026 Lagos and Abuja prices, with a clear decision path. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-vendor-contract-deposit-nigeria https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-vendor-contract-deposit-nigeria Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Never pay more than 50% upfront. The nine things a Nigerian vendor agreement must state, how to verify a vendor is real before you transfer, and how to report one to the FCCPC or LASCOPA if it goes wrong. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/what-to-wear-nigerian-wedding-guest-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/what-to-wear-nigerian-wedding-guest-2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Given aso-ebi? Wear it. Not given any? Wear the colour of the day. A guest's dress-code guide by ceremony type, plus gele costs, what men should wear, and the mistakes that get noticed. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/why-nigerian-weddings-start-late https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/why-nigerian-weddings-start-late Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nigerian weddings start 90 minutes to three hours late because guests plan around the delay that then causes it. What the overrun really costs you, and the staggered call times that break the loop. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/owerri-wedding-venues-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/owerri-wedding-venues-2026 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Owerri wedding venues cost ₦200,000–₦2 million in 2026. Real venue guide — The Ridge, Landmark Centre, BigPoint — with capacity, areas, and why the Imo capital is built for large Igbo weddings. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/abeokuta-wedding-venues-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/abeokuta-wedding-venues-2026 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Abeokuta wedding venues cost ₦150,000–₦2 million in 2026. Real venue guide — Green Legacy Resort, June 12 Cultural Centre, OOPL — plus why the Rock City beats Lagos on scale and value. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/chieftaincy-title-ceremony-cost-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/chieftaincy-title-ceremony-cost-nigeria-2026 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A chieftaincy title ceremony in Nigeria costs ₦2 million–₦50 million+ in 2026. What the community contributions, rites, regalia and reception actually cost, what happens at the conferment, and how to plan it. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-become-wedding-decorator-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-become-wedding-decorator-nigeria-2026 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Start a wedding decoration business in Nigeria with ₦100K–₦1M in 2026. Steps to learn the craft, register, build a portfolio, and get clients — plus what decorators charge (₦150K–₦5M+ per event). https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-anniversary-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/wedding-anniversary-party-ideas-nigeria-2026 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A wedding anniversary celebration in Nigeria costs ₦200,000–₦5 million+ in 2026. Ideas for every milestone from the 1st to the golden 50th, vow renewals, and which anniversaries Nigerians celebrate most. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-nigeria-2026 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Planning a Nigerian wedding in 8 steps — budget, guest list, date, venue, legal and religious requirements, vendors, attire and day-of coordination. Full 2026 timeline and realistic costs from ₦3M to ₦15M. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-start-event-planning-business-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/how-to-start-event-planning-business-nigeria-2026 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Start an event planning business in Nigeria with ₦100K–₦500K. Steps to pick a niche, register with the CAC, build a portfolio, price your jobs, and land your first clients — no warehouse of chairs required. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/360-photo-booth-rental-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/360-photo-booth-rental-nigeria-2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 360 photo booth in Nigeria costs ₦150,000–₦600,000 per event in 2026. Prices by booth type, what is included, and how to book one that actually works — the vendor your guests film and post before they leave. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/engagement-ring-prices-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/engagement-ring-prices-nigeria-2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engagement rings in Nigeria cost ₦50,000–₦5 million+ in 2026. Prices by metal and stone, why moissanite is winning, where to buy safely, and how much you should actually spend. https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/groom-outfit-cost-nigeria-2026 https://eliteplanners.ng/blog/groom-outfit-cost-nigeria-2026 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A groom's outfit in Nigeria costs ₦80,000–₦1 million+ in 2026. Price guide for agbada, three-piece suits, isiagu and babariga, what drives the cost, and how to look expensive without overspending.