Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams
Presiding Bishop of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has cautioned that marriage should be entered with a strong sense of responsibility, not just love or physical attraction.
Speaking in an interview on TV3’s New Day on Friday, the renowned cleric criticised the growing trend of couples relying on family and friends to finance their wedding ceremonies. According to him, men who cannot independently afford to marry are not ready for the commitment marriage demands.
He warned that starting married life with debt and financial dependence often leads to hardship after the wedding celebrations are over. “Marriage is responsibility. Love alone is not enough,” he stressed.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams also reiterated his stance against extravagant weddings, urging couples to prioritise financial preparedness over lavish ceremonies. He explained that his earlier comment suggesting a man should have at least GH¢100,000 before marrying was meant to highlight the cost and responsibility involved, not to set a rigid benchmark.
He further advised parents to stop funding expensive weddings for their children, suggesting instead that such money be saved to support the couple’s life after marriage.
According to him, many marriages struggle because couples focus on the wedding day while neglecting the realities and demands that follow.