Veiling the Groom

A hold-out group of halflings from norther Riverlands have an old tradition of "veiling" the groom on the wedding day. Meant to bring the two together, it became impractical in favor of more time to feast and those who married wore less veils.

Legacy

Obviously, this tradition holds a special historical place in halflings' hearts. Many older folk laugh at it and remember it fondly. They don't understand why it fell out of favor, but they also don't complain when there's more feast time.

History

This old tradition has existed since before reckoning.
Believed to have originated as a prank on a Skimmer who was very uptight, his groomsmen, all strong, forced the veil on him and paraded him around as the bride, announcing his arrival and departure before taking him to the head table. The people grew to love it and continued it.
This tradition fell out of favor during same-sex couple weddings and because veils became less fashionable.

Execution

How the tradition goes is the bride is unveiled and the groom takes it. Later, after vows are said, the groomsmen force the veil onto the groom with playful shouts and jabs.
The groom is then sat on a chair and carried around, the groomsmen announcing, "The bride cometh!" The veiled groom is set down at the banquet head table. The groom keeps the veil on during the feast and dancing. If it ever falls off the guests jeer and shout and clap until he puts it on again.
He may only take the veil off once they consummate the marriage, which may be several days if the bride feels particularly playful.

Components and tools

Any standard bride's veil will do, though some bride's preferred to wear veils that would embarrass their grooms.

Primary Related Location

Riverlands

Related Ethnicities

• Delter