Counsellor Lutterodt Backs Archbishop Duncan-Williams on Extravagant Weddings, Urges Young Ghanaians to Marry Within Means
Lutterodt emphasizes financial preparedness over extravagance, echoing Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ advice to young couples.
- Counsellor Lutterodt supports Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ call for simple weddings and financial prudence among young couple
- Lutterodt stressed that men require shelter and financial stability, while women prioritize beauty and appearance in marriage
- He warned that extravagant weddings are unnecessary
Popular Ghanaian vocal marriage counsellor, Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, has weighed in on comments made by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, founder of Action Chapel International, advising young people against overspending on weddings.
His reaction came during the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show with Kwame Tanko on Lawson TV/Radio on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams had cautioned against unnecessary wedding expenses such as large guest lists, long bridal trains, and costly venues. He recommended simple mass weddings at local churches, without extravagant extras, allowing couples to save for their future together. He also advised that young men planning to marry should ideally have at least GHC 100,000 as a financial cushion.
Responding to these remarks, Lutterodt emphasized that it is not unusual for the Archbishop to be criticized for similar advice in the past. He supported the view that marriage should be based on financial preparedness rather than extravagance.
“What men need to go into marriage is different from what women need. Women want beauty, big buttocks, and breasts—that’s it. But a man needs shelter and financial support,” Lutterodt stated.
He added that marriage should not be judged by the size of a wedding but by the ability of a man to provide a suitable home. “We don’t marry a woman based on her job or salary. Befitting shelter is what a man needs. A man who weds a woman and continues to live in his mother’s house is being irresponsible,” he said.
Lutterodt further noted that while marriage itself is not expensive, maintaining it can be. He warned that young men still serving their national service are generally not financially ready for marriage.
“Marrying is not expensive, but marriage is. Some people don’t understand this. You should do only what you can afford,” he concluded.
