Happy new month everyone. We’re kicking November off with some more cultural inspiration from around Nigeria. The Efik Wedding is today’s focus. One thing I love about the Efik traditional attire is how distinct it is from that of other cultures. It’s quite easy to mistaken an Igbo bride for an Edo bride, but when you see an Efik bride and groom, you know straight away.
Efik brides stand out in their elaborate and colourful attires. They wear one of two outfits, one of which is the Ofong Ukod Anwang – a fancy attire which includes a knee length skirt, blouse (usually covering only the bust) and a fancy beaded body adornment as seen below.
The second choice for Efik brides is the Onyonyo, a big long flowing gown. They also wear hand and leg gears know as Ekpa ku kwa, and adorn their necks with coral beads. My two favourite things? The over the top hair pins and the decorated staff carried by the bride – so unique and regal. Check out some pictures below.
Efik wedding of Uduakobong and Okon covered by Four 23 Photography. Ps, this bride designed this outfit herself.
Efik grooms also look quite distinct in their white shirts worn with colourful wrappers known as the Usobo. In addition to wearing a beaded jacket, beaded shoes and the characteristic top hat, they hang a long piece of cloth (the Okpomkpomon) around their necks.
Efik wedding of Uduakobong and Okon covered by Four 23 Photography
Ifeoma and Kelly’s Efik Wedding as seen on Sugar Weddings
Sheena and Ikpeme’s wedding by Tunji Studio featured on My Wedding Nigeria
Wedding covered by Tunji Studio
Wedding covered by Jide Odukoya
Nigeria is so blessed with rich cultures. Any former and future Efik brides out there? Please let us know more about your traditional wedding experience in the comment section below. Also, do you have any favourite looks?
Uduakobong says
Pls I need dis maiden attire in Abuja on Wednesday contact me with 09013465916
Victoria says
How can someone get the attire for photoshoot?
Patience says
Please I need efik cultural dance costum,am in Port Harcourt
Elizabeth Anwa says
Hi, please I want to rent the hair piece and staff for my traditional marriage in Abuja. Please kindly reply BK. You can reach me on 09021752714/08068417998. Thank t
Azik Helen says
Have been trying to get this attire for two months now, please how can I get it .Am in Port Harcourt ,is for my traditional marriage please and is urgent. Thank you
You can reach me on 09021427533/09031151627
Sayo C. says
Hi Catherine, Thanks for sharing your phone number. Do you have a professional website or social media page of your business? We will need a link to that to prove your legitimacy and keep this comment up, if not the link will be deleted. Please comment below with the link. Thanks
Catherine Philip says
If you want to get costumes you can reach me on 08026350329 my name is Catherine and I can deliver to u in any state whether wedding or contest
precious says
Where can i get The accessories used on head(hair) in Lagos State
Chinny says
Pls I really need the Efik bridal attire, especially the accessories, I have a contest coming up next week, 16th, and I wish to rock the Efik attire for its uniqueness, pls reach me on 07031200546
Favy inyene obot says
pls can an Annang lady from akwa ibom use the onyonyo if she desires?.
Francis says
Hi, please I need address of where I can get male Efik traditional marriage attires in Lagos to buy. This is really urgent. Thanks
Grace says
Wow.thank God I find my self here.pls my marriage is coming up by july. Am from oron and I need address of a place I can rent the Efik attire mostly the hair accessories. I base I abuja…pls I need ur response asap.thanks
jenechingi ene says
Hy sayo
My wedding is coming up in two month from now I will need the first outfit of the efik bride colours are urge blood n also the dancing group
Mildred conham says
Hello people!
Pls where can I get efik hair accessories in abuja…….I need it urgenty to promote our efiks culture in a program coming up Sunday 25th February 2018. Pls help
Mary essien says
I do rent calabar attires, my IG page I’d is calabar_bridengroom or call me on 08023174927,08021244471,08125600549,08058443853
Ndidi says
Good afternoon, I love the pictures and I’m interested in the onyonyo gown. Do you know of any good tailor in Port Harcourt that can do a good job?
Thanks,
Ndidi
kayode ajayi says
Lovely Photos well done
Mary essien says
Hello, check my Instagram page calabar_bridegroom n call me if u need anything on 08023174927
Mary essien says
Hello, check my Instagram page calabar_bridegroom n call me if u need anything on 08023174927
Mary essien says
Go to Instagram page calabar_bridegroom for videos n pictures n tell me what u want ,call 08023174927
Mary essien says
3yards by 60 n 4 yards for d by 45
Abigail solomon says
Pls my wedding is coming up this December 2017, kindly help me get a gud tailor to help with my traditional attires, the hair accessories and a dresser, I based in Lagos…..07034836910 my number. thanks.
Edidiong Okon says
I’am proud of this and i thank God to b here cus come rain come shine one day i’ll see myself in this attair and is always very beautiful.
GIFT CYRIL OKPO says
am also interested in rental. am based in lagos. kindly revert to 09090535391. thanks in anticipation.
Veronica says
Please how can I get the attire am in Port Harcourt. Please reply through my mail. veronicaprincee@gmail.com
Doyinsola says
Hi good morning Ibibio girl. Pls can you help with an address to rent ibibio dance attire? Thanks.
Doyinsola says
Hi good morning. Thank ‘s for the information pls can you help with an address?
Zara says
Please how many yards of wrapper do these efik men the?
Mary essien says
Do you want to buy ,rent or sew,or are u looking for vibrant colours n beautiful
Calabar cultural attire
Calabar traditional wedding outfits
Erik traditional mc for ur weddings
Efik groom n bridal attire
Pls call me on 08023174927,08125600549,08021244471 or WhatsApp me on 08023174927
Chidinma. A says
Please I live in Port Harcourt,where can I rent/buy the hair accessories and staff for my daughter.she need it for her traditional day outfit in school.
memsie says
Please is it wrong for a bride to sew the oyonyo with Ankara material like wax print
Joy Okafor says
For those of you in Lagos, there’s a calabar union/committee in Lagos , lawanson street , surulere. They have everything you need there for rent and purchase. they have a town hall, dancers, ekpe masquerade etc I learnt which you could also hire .
Yommie says
Hello!
Lovely post you have here. please, is there any unique dressing for baby christening in calabar? If yes, how can I get pictures of what it looks like? kindly reply as soon as you can for my time is near. thanks. please send the pics to my email add.
comfort says
gud am ma, pls how can I get those traditional attires I want to be selling and renting it also. pls I need reply tanx
gracias says
this is so unique and beautiful
Sylvanus says
Please can you sent me many posts and also the address of where i can find them.thanks
Sylvanus says
Hello,nice job please where can i find this attire in lagos .Thanks.
Deborah says
Hello… Thanks for this platform. Please i would like to enquire how this various attire can be purchased. Thanks Uby
Jay says
Hello …M so happy I found this platform. Please I am getting married this year August and I need a place where I can rent the full Calabar attire for myself and my fiance . I will really appreciate it if you can help. Thanks a mill
mercy etim says
Hi my name is mercy,pls where can i rent the efik costume in Lagos and a good tailor that sew,my wedding is coming up in April. pls reply thru soso.mercy12@yahoo.com
jasmine says
Please my little girl is taking part in a beauty pagent and she was giving miss cross rivers. I urgently need to get the hair accesories ,efik attire and staff for her use. Please where can I buy or hire. I reside in port harcourt. Its urgent. Jasmidough@yahoo.com
Agom Ayuk says
hi editor, am from Ikom LGA. am planning a vacation to USA this year and am planning to wear the Efik attire during an events there in the States. please were can I get a customised Complete Efik Male attire in Calabar?
thanks
Ibibiogrl says
Hello Annie here is the link to Ibibio wedding attire http://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
Ibibiogrl says
Hello Happiness & Sayo,
Akwa Ibom has other ethinic groups who share similar cultures with Efik, those are the ones who wear the Efik attire not Ibibios; example Oron. The only Ibibios who wear Efik attires are Uruan because their culture is mix with Efik. We Ibibios have our own outfits & attire which is beautiful & exotic also, depends on how you combine with colors. Infact other ethnic groups can elaborate their outfits to be exotic. Check out this links; http://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
Joyce says
I am from cross river state. I make the dress (oyonyon). The men costume and the combs. 08092283655.
Naomi says
Hello, really love your site! Am a cake designer from akwa ibom based in abuja and My niece is getting married soon an I was searching the net to get ideas for designing her Ibibio traditional marriage cake. The women attire is a great inspiration. I noticed a lot of people don’t av an idea to where to get the efik/ ibibio traditional attire . Well if its okay by the site owner u guys can call 08106206914.
Nkwa Henshaw says
Pls How Can One Post Efik marriage Pix here. Pls contact Me 08036507702. I’ll like To Post Mine. Thanks.
Mayen says
Do you know where the attire can be sewed in Lagos?
Also, if I want to hire the dancers, what will it cost and how do I get that?
matilda says
Pls sir I want to rent the efik costume am base in portharcourt and my marriage is in 2months time contact me 07060929671 tanx waiting to hear from u
olubunmi says
Thanks a bunch SAYO I will check Lagos Island for the material of my choice.
Bassey Queen says
Please where can I rent the Efik attire.am in Lagos. Mmabong@gmail.com
Annie says
Hello,
i really like all the pictures you uploaded,Great work.
Please can you upload pictures for Ibibio wedding attire .
Secondly i want ask is there any particular way a bride to be should dress for her introduction… pls respond .
Thank you.
Esther Asuquo says
Hello Producer, please kindly upload more of the Efik attires couple with latest styles. kindly also send me a notification when you have them please. And also can you recommend some good seamstress/tailor who knows how to sow them very well. Asuquo Affiong. Nice work Ma!
Ennygirl says
Pls I want to know where one can rent this Efik attire in Lagos, or do you rent or sale them?
Princess Ogugua says
Hi
I wish to rent the second to the last attire worn by the lady with a staff for a day .What is required.
Sayo C. says
Hello Uduak….I’m working on getting a reliable vendor. Will update the comment when I do find one. Thanks
Sayo C. says
Hello Olubunmi….Thanks so much for your comment and for understanding. I actually kept your query in mind. I have a contact for Edo weddings, but not Efik. I know for sure you can get what you require in Lagos Island market (around Balogun, Idumota, Dosunmo – not sure how familiar you are with the area). I’m going there before the week runs out, so I’ll try everything I can to locate someone reliable I can refer you to for the efik accessories.
As for the Oyanyan fabric, many of the dresses featured above are made from regular lace, satin, chiffon, voil and george material used by other non-efik brides but sewn into that specific style. You can definitely get an endless array of these fabrics in Lagos Island market.
Sayo C. says
Hello Olubunmi….Thanks so much for your comment and for understanding. I actually kept your query in mind. I have a contact for Edo weddings, but not Efik. I know for sure you can get what you require in Lagos Island market (around Balogun, Idumota, Dosunmo – not sure how familiar you are with the area). I’m going there before the week runs out, so I’ll try everything I can to locate someone reliable I can refer you to for the efik accessories.
As for the Oyanyan fabric, many of the dresses featured above are made from regular lace, satin, chiffon, voil and george material used by other non-efik brides but sewn into that specific style. You can definitely get an endless array of these fabrics in Lagos Island market.
Sayo C. says
Hello Happiness. It depends on what your family is okay with, but many Akwaibom (Ibibio) brides do wear the traditional Calabar (Efik) attire
Rithard Umannah says
I want to know if there be an alternative to wearing those attires (as seen in the pics).
And I want to know, also, what the mininum cost for efik traditional marriage could be.
Thank you.
olubunmi says
Hello Sayo,
I know your work is demanding but kindly make out time to respond to our comments especially mine cos my wedding day is fast approaching Plssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
Thanks
Uduak says
Good day Sayo,
You need to know how happy I am to come across this. May I please request you contact me as I need to urgently make inquiries on how to get this attire. I will appreciate your prompt response.
olubunmi says
Hi Sayo, I honestly commend you for the good job. Please I need your assistance as well, am getting married soon to an Akwa Ibom guy based in Lagos and I don’t have an idea of where to get the Oyanyan fabric and other accessories from (for sale or rent). My dear importantly am a middle class person, so i want something i can reach. Lols! thanks
hapinness says
AM LOVING THE EFIK WEDDING. AM AKWAIBOM AND AM NOT SURE, DO AKWAIBOMITES AND CALABARIANS SHARE THE SAME WEDDING ATTIRE?
Sayo C. says
Hi Kquincy. Wedding Feferity does not rent any attires. The only sales we do is via our wedding shop here – https://www.weddingfeferity.com/shop
kquincy says
Good day! I want to know if I can rent the wedding attire, hair accessories.
pls ur assistance will be highly appreciated.
Sayo C. says
Hello, Thanks for your comment. We will work on updating the site with more Efik Weddings next month. Some awesome styles coming up. Keep refreshing https://www.weddingfeferity.com so you don’t miss it.
idongesit Efre says
Hi producer. Am preparing for my traditional marriage l wish to have more option to chose from. I love your page. Thanks ldongesit Efre
Nike says
Good day to u Sayo. I really love ur post. And i’ve actually been searching for where i can rent d calabar hair accessories and d staff as shown in those images. I hv only 2wks before my wedding and i’m based in ibadan. I’ve searched to no avail. Pls how can u help? Tnks in advance.
Sayo C. says
Hey Eshter, the Efik culture is quite grand! So much feferity involved!
Esther Williams says
Wow! This is magnificent! Efik culture is the best as lng as am concern.
Sayo C. says
Hey Violet, where are you based?
Annie E says
I love Efik traditional weddings. A typical Efik bride is required to wear both outfits. The Oyonyon is worn first, then the bride changes into the maiden attire. They don’t play with that lol
Sayo C. says
Hello Keena, Thanks for your message. I wish I had the pic you requested for, but unfortunately I don’t. This was the only image I was able to find. If I knew the photographer, that would have helped, but I don’t.
keena says
Lovely post! exactly what i have been looking for. I love the couple in baby pink and white. please is there a way you can send or post the picture of the bride standing. Would love to make her dress.
franky says
really in love with the Efiks men attire…pls where can i get it in calabar…kindly send me the address and tnx in anticipation
Violet says
I am proud to be a Cross River Lady, My wedding is coming up very soon this year.
Kindly help me with details on how I can rent the displayed effik wedding attires for my day.
Thank you,
Violet
abimbola funmilayo says
Hi Sayo
Where can we get the Efik attire for our cultural day coming up on 15/3/2014.Please at affordable prices or for free,since we are promoting the Calabar culture.Kindly,reply.
Sayo C. says
Her Araa, Congrats on your sister’s wedding. Most of these attires are rented as opposed to bought. Finding one in Lagos given sort short notice may be challenging since most of these weddings take place out of Lagos, but I will try my best. You can send an email to info [at] weddingfeferity [dot] com so I can reach you directly if I do find anything.
araaaaaa says
Please where can i get all these EFIK acceSsories in Lagos…my sis will be wedding nxt week saturday,and we dont know where to buy them
Sayo C. says
Yes oh, and I hope we Efik bridesmaids will have some Efik type aso ebi because me too I want to wear! 😀
Lukatmyfro says
ooohh I see Amanda . Lovely post Sayo. Im definately dressing like an efik bride when my time comes 🙂
Oluwaseyi says
Its another one. Nice one Sayo. Keep up the great work. GOD BLESS YOU. AMEN.