In the customs of the Humans in Yarran World, marriage is a troublesome affair, and it's even more troublesome for those of certain status to get married.
In Yarran customs, when two individuals of equal status marry, the groom has to prepare the wedding venue in his hometown, and the bride has to assemble a varying-sized bridal procession. A significant portion of the people in this procession would be quite familiar with the wedding organizers; they would carry numerous gifts to the groom's house. Upon arriving at the venue, they would coordinate all aspects of the wedding with the groom's family to avoid unpleasantness due to significant differences in wedding customs.