I Attended a Rich Man’s Son’s Wedding — And What I Saw Changed My Thinking

Last weekend, I attended the wedding of a rich man’s son in Lagos.

It wasn’t just a wedding — it was an experience. You know those events where even the air smells of money? From the decorations to the music, from the guests’ cars to the food served, everything screamed class and planning.

But as I sat there watching, something hit me — rich people don’t do things anyhow.

You see, before this rich man threw that massive wedding, he had already made profit from a deal. The man didn’t spend from his pocket; he spent from returns.

Every detail of that wedding — from the hall to the vendors — was either a calculated investment or a business connection opportunity. Nothing was wasted. In fact, some of the suppliers were his companies or those of his friends. So even while spending, the money was circulating back into his network.

Now, let’s switch sides for a minute.

A poor man’s son wants to marry — what happens?

He borrows.

He struggles.

He tries to “prove point” to the village people.

He even does aso ebi on credit.

After the wedding, he’s back to square one — in debt and regret.

That’s the difference.

The rich spend for profit, the poor spend for impression.

The rich see a wedding as a stage to strengthen networks and multiply wealth.

The poor see a wedding as a place to show off borrowed glory.

That Lagos wedding opened my eyes:

👉 Rich people don’t celebrate until they’ve turned a deal into gold.

👉 Poor people celebrate before the deal even starts.

So, next time you see a rich man spending millions on a wedding, don’t envy him.

Ask yourself, “What deal did he close before the celebration?”

Because one thing is sure — nothing moves in a rich man’s world without profit attached