TAKEAWAYS

• Kasuku questioned why people organize expensive weddings when they lack the financial capacity to fund them.
• He said some couples become annoyed with friends and acquaintances who fail to contribute toward their wedding expenses.
• Kasuku revealed that he no longer attends wedding meetings because many have turned into what he considers financial pressure and extortion-like fundraising schemes.

Media personality Kasuku has advised couples to avoid organizing extravagant weddings that exceed their financial capabilities, arguing that such decisions often create unnecessary pressure and conflict among friends and family.

Speaking on the growing culture of lavish wedding ceremonies, Kasuku questioned why some people choose to plan expensive events when they do not have the resources to fund them independently.

“You don’t have money, why are you doing a wedding?” he wondered.

According to Kasuku, many couples set unrealistic budgets and then depend heavily on contributions from friends, relatives, and colleagues to bridge the financial gap.

He believes this often leads to disappointment and resentment when expected contributions fail to materialize.

He further noted that some individuals become upset with people in their circles simply because they are unable to contribute towards wedding expenses.

Kasuku also pointed out that many of those approached for financial support are not necessarily close friends but mere acquaintances or work colleagues who have little personal connection to the couple.

“Some of them are just colleagues. You wonder why someone would have a budget of Shs70 million yet they only have Shs20 million,” he said.

The outspoken media personality criticized what he described as an increasing trend of wedding fundraising meetings that place pressure on attendees to contribute money.

In his view, some of these gatherings have shifted away from celebrating love and commitment and have instead become avenues for soliciting financial support.

As a result, Kasuku revealed that he no longer attends wedding meetings, saying the practice has become uncomfortable for him.

He maintained that couples should plan ceremonies that match their financial realities rather than relying heavily on others to finance their special day.