Nigerian influencer Simi Sanya claims an eighty million Naira wedding budget cannot cover a grand celebration
Nigerian influencer Simi Sanya sparked online debate after describing an ₦80 million budget as small for a 300-guest wedding. She explained that hall rentals, decorations, and catering quickly drain funds. To cut costs, she advised couples to choose mainland venues instead of pricey Lagos Island halls.
Influencer Simi Sanya has stirred fresh conversation online regarding the true cost of hosting a lavish Nigerian wedding. She shared her views during a recent media interview while addressing wedding expenses for 300 guests.
The interviewer asked whether an ₦80 million budget was too small for a grand party. Simi immediately rejected the figure as inadequate for a lavish celebration.
”It’s small oo,” she replied.
Venue Costs and Location Choices
Simi explained that overall wedding costs depend on hall fees, decorations, catering, and personal choices. Her statements reflect the growing conversation around lavish Nigerian celebrity wedding costs in major cities.
She held her traditional ceremony on Lagos Island, but she chose the mainland for her white wedding. This decision saved her significant money on venue costs. She advised couples seeking lower expenses to consider mainland halls or locations in Ikorodu.
”If you are choosing to do your wedding on the island, just start budgeting ₦10 million and above for hall.”
She cautioned intending couples.
Catering Expenses and Decor Budgets
Simi noted that venue halls on the Island carry huge price tags compared to mainland venues. However, she pointed out that high quality decoration remains expensive everywhere. She stated that decor alone can easily cost around ₦5 million.
Regarding food, she mentioned that couples can pay per plate to cut expenses. However, she rejected that method for her own event.
”Me, I didn’t do that. I wanted people to eat, be filled and be merry.”
She explained. She emphasised that every wedding differs based on what the couple wants to spend.
Partner Support and Final Advice
When the interviewer asked about her partner’s reaction to high costs, Simi smiled. She expressed full confidence in her husband’s commitment to her happiness.
”He loves me, so he wants my dream wedding. Anything that makes me happy.”
She added. Her comments continue to spark wide reactions across social media platforms.
