to ask for someone's hand; to propose

engagement

suitor

marriage contract; marriage vow

marriage proposal; suit

wedding; wedding party; wedding reception

stage; phase; process

religious

groom, son in law

bride, daughter in law

ceremonies; celebrations

girl; daughter

to choose; to select; to elect

tradition

social

several; many

responsibility

responsibility

responsibility; obligation; duty

independent

husband

couple; double; pair

to be announced

agreement; consent; approval

party

to be registered

to be registered; to be written

woman; wife