A traditional wedding is arranged by Ghotoks (matchmakers), who are
generally friends or relatives of the couple. The matchmakers facilitate the
introduction, and also help agree the amount of any settlement.
Bengali weddings are
traditionally in four parts: the bride's Gaye Holud, the groom's Gaye
Holud, the Beeye and the Bou Bhaat. These often take place on separate days. The first
event in a wedding is an informal one: the groom presents the bride with a ring
marking the "engagement", a system which is gaining popularity. This
can sometimes be considered as Ashirwaad.
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