Joketsuzoku Wedding Ceremony

An Amazon Wedding is a ceremonial ritual within Joketsuzoku society that involves a union between spouses
==Overview==
In the old days there was often a great deal of competition between families and such. It wasn't unusual for there to be an assassination attempt on a perspective groom, or bride for that matter. Since it was considered disrespectful for a groom to arrive at his wedding covered in blood, the groom must first off pick a speaker. The speaker is usually a female but can be a male. This person will speak for the groom on all occasions except the final exchange of vows and such. She, or he, should also be ready to face any outside challenges in the grooms place. The groom also have to pick a best man of sorts. This is almost always a male who will be their main defender. This is the groom’s first defender while the speaker is their second. 
The bride must pick two people as well. One will act as her protector for the groom. The other will act as her chosen protector for herself. The family will also pick someone to act on the family's behalf. Finally, a village overseer is appointed to ensure the village's interests are served. Once all those people are chosen the groom will announce their speaker to a village elder and the speaker will then put forth their claim to the bride.
From there the bride announces her agreement then the couple separate for the day to go to separate events. Essentially you can think of them mostly as day long parties but there is some ceremony involved, purification and such but nothing major. The next morning it is the groom’s duty to make their way to the site of the wedding. In the old days this was when most the challenges took place so it's customary for the groom to prepare themselves appropriately, as would their protectors. 
Along the way the village appointee will confront them and ask them to justify their self, pledge never to violate the village order and such and if they satisfy her they may continue on in her company. Next the family member will confront them and ask them similar questions, this time in regards to the family itself. Assuming they satisfy her they move on with her. Any of these people could challenge the groom and kill them should they not meet with their approval. If they succeeded in defeating them they could still move on though, they were considered to have proven yourself through combat.
While the ceremony is no longer as violent the traditions have stuck. Once the groom passes the family appointee they move on till they come to the wedding area. Here the brides's personal protector will confront the groom on her behalf. Should they meet with her approval the final ceremony and vows can take place under the guidance of the elder. That done you go on your honeymoon, as it were. Your protectors usually oversee you until the end of the first night.
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