A church wedding in Nigeria turned into something nobody planned for. The bride slept off. Right there at the altar. And the groom? He was yawning like someone who had not slept in three days. 😬
Guests watched as the couple struggled to keep their eyes open during the service. The bride nodded off while sitting down. The groom stretched his mouth wide several times, shifting in his seat like he wanted to run. 🏃💨
What happened? According to people who were there, the church service just would not end. Delays here. Extended rituals there. What should have been a joyful ceremony became a test of endurance.
Family members tried to keep things moving. Church officials attempted to maintain order. But fatigue had already taken over. The altar became a stage for exhaustion instead of love.
This kind of thing has happened before. Nigerian weddings can be long. Very long. Early morning starts. Hours of preaching. Endless protocols. By the time the couple says “I do,” their bodies are already saying “I don’t.” 😅
The ceremony eventually finished. The wedding was successful. But the moment had already escaped. Now the video is circulating online, and people cannot stop laughing while also shaking their heads.
Some are making jokes. Others are raising serious points. Plan your wedding properly. Rest before the big day. And for God’s sake, know when to wrap up the service.
Because nobody wants to be remembered as the bride who slept at her own wedding.
A lady was seen sleeping in church during her wedding. pic.twitter.com/ktoYCilXJy
— ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ (@omoelerinjare) May 5, 2026
