In recent years , there have been increasing cases of visistors to get married. Nowhere else is a marriage as likely to be more romantic or Majestic. It is an occasion when the bride & groom truly think themselves royal. However, even attending a marriage as a guest is a special occasion.

Of course, in Rajasthan, marriage dates are set according to planetary considerations, and auspicious dates are usually between May-July & November-February. Should a visitor have the occasion to attend a wedding, it is a chance that should not be lightly discarded.

The wedding takes place at the bride's house to which the bridegroom comes accompanied with a large barat or procession. This happens even when the bride & groom are from separate towns, which is usually the case since the marriages are arranged. The groom rides to his bride's house astride a white mare, & in the regalia of a prince, complete with sword. While the marriage rituals are conducted in the house, the bridegroom's procession is entertained in style outside, with entertainment & dinner. The bride's family is responsible for the hospitality, & to ensure it is not lacking, they take great effort to look after their guests.

The giving away to the bride is a tearful occasion, but on the evening before, at the bride's, there is usually a night long vigil enlivened by ghoomar dances. In the groom's house too, there are ghoomar dances both before and after the marriage ceremony. No wonder it seems that the celebrations will last forever.