Grey orcs' marriage

The marriage in a culture of grey orcs is, due to their nomadic nature, close related to the corresponding parts of their life. It requires several trials to be passed, but many grey orcs perceive them as a formality or a way to reject a groom they do not like.

Execution

The first trial happens when a grey orc comes to his beloved one's home to ask for marriage. He must wear his best clothes and ride his best horse, and come when the sun is at its highest. Once he formally states his desire to ask a woman for a marriage, he must then sit and wait. Any time during that day, a bride's father or, in his absence, a brother tries to run away with a bride on a horse as if he had stolen her. The groom must then catch up to the kidnapper and tap on his shoulder. The groom has an advantage in this trial as his horse can run faster due to less weight, but a relative of the bride would sometimes yield if he is not against that marriage and is too good of a rider. This trial symbolises the desire to be with that woman.
After that, the broom can ask the bride to be his wife, which she can either accept or deny. She can also not answer, and then the groom is expected to achieve some deeds before asking again. It is considered impolite to give no answer more than two times to the same man. Once the bride gives an answer, either the wedding preparations begin or the affair ends. This symbolises the recognition of the man by his beloved one.
During the wedding, there is also a final trial. The groom must fight all close relatives of the bride, one at a time, in a melee, and that is where things become complicated. The fight lasts until the groom can no longer stand or until everyone acknowledges his strength. When a man is not welcomed by the family and stubborn enough to get to this moment, he often ends up dead or having to give up his beloved one. This symbolises the readiness to fight for his wife with anyone, even her relatives, and is often the main reason those traditions as a whole are called "barbaric".