So dwarven weddings, though not as boisterous as human weddings, are still a sight to behold, and be part of.
A dwarven wedding as three days of activities.
1)Day 1: The groom will go to brides house and challenge all her brothers, male cousins, uncles, whomever wishes, to a challenge of strength. Whether it is wrestling, metal working, or just a slug fest, the groom will fight each male of the household that wishes. The more people he fights, the more honor he brings to the marriage. If a woman only has a few brothers/cousins/uncles, then neighbors sometimes fill in. Afterward, the bride's family pays for any healing he may need and welcomes him into the home for a large dinner. Anybody can watch the fighting, but no one is to interfere. If a man is liked by the family, they may take it easier on him, but if the groom is not liked it's bound to be a fight of epic proportions.
2)Day 2:The marriage itself. Both the groom and the bride will spend half the day meditating in the temple to Taniger, asking for his blessing upon their life together and making sure this is what they truly want to do. Afterward, close to sundown, the ceremony itself is performed. Everyone in the community will come to witness the marriage, even honored guests, (though is the larger city, it's usually everyone in the neighborhood), and then drinking will commence right after into the wee hours of the morning. It's a tradition for the bride and groom to try and out drink the other.
3)Day 3: The feast. Once everyone awakens in the morning a day of feasting occurs. There are more drinking contests, as well as some wrestling and metal smithing contests, but the focus is on the feast. Guests are always invited, especially if they have earned the love and respect of those getting married.
Afterward the bride and groom retire to their home to be left alone for about a week before life returns to normal.
Tomorrow: Elven weddings.
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