Drama unfolded at the Assemblies of God Church, Okpu 2, in Aba, Abia State, after what was supposed to be a joyful wedding ceremony ended in disappointment and confusion.
The church canceled a planned wedding on short notice after the bride reportedly failed to comply with a tradition that required her to spend the night before the wedding at the home of the officiating pastor.
The church’s policy mandates that brides stay with the host pastor’s family on the eve of their wedding in order to receive final counseling from the pastor’s wife.
However, in this case, the bride declined to honor that arrangement, leading to an abrupt cancellation of the ceremony.
This requirement, along with another rule mandating a pregnancy test before a wedding can be approved, is part of the church’s internal guidelines for couples preparing for marriage.
The incident took an even more dramatic turn as invited guests had already arrived at the venue, only to be informed that the ceremony would no longer proceed.
According to insiders, the decision to halt the marriage was made due to the bride’s resistance to staying at the parsonage as instructed.
The cancellation has stirred mixed reactions, with some questioning the necessity of such rules and others expressing sympathy for the couple whose big day ended in heartbreak.
The situation has added fuel to an ongoing conversation about the boundaries of church doctrines and individual freedoms in marital preparations.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
