The traditional
bride ransom ritual at the wedding is one of the most interesting. Usually it is carried out by friends or
close relatives in the bride's house. Questions on the ransom to the groom are prepared in advance, distributed among the participants of the ransom at different stages of this ceremony. Such a ritual should take place at a good pace and with humor. The place of the ceremony should be decorated with posters, balloons and ribbons. The groom must be warned that the ransom will be mandatory so that he counts the time. Many modern “knights” specifically try to avoid this procedure, justifying themselves with a fixed registration time. In this case, he should simply pay the ransom without haggling.
Questions to the groom on the ransom
Bridesmaids can meet the groom on the doorstep of the house and ask simple questions that relate to significant dates for the couple. For each correct answer, the groom is given the right to move on, and in case of an incorrect answer, he must pay a symbolic fine. Such a fee should be commensurate with the material capabilities of the applicant for the bride’s hand and heart. Sample questions on the ransom to the groom:
- When did the couple meet?
- What day and where did the first date take place?
- What dress was the bride on her first date?
- What day was the offer made?
- What date was the application submitted to the registry office?
With a gradual progress towards the goal, questions on the redemption of the groom should be asked more difficult:
- How many days have the couple known? What time is it?
- What is the bride’s favorite food?
- Does she sleep with a soft toy, with which one?
- What films, books, songs does the bride love?
- What was her grade in history in grade 5?
- What size shoes does the bride wear? Such a question can be accompanied by a competition for the selection of a suitable insole, of course, a new one.
- What is the bride’s lip shape ? Offer the groom options for the lip prints of several girls.
- What is the bride’s hand drawing? This competition also needs to be accompanied by a choice of prints from several possible options.
- What was the name of a schoolmate in grade 9? and etc.
In the apartment itself, close relatives can ask questions on the ransom to the groom. Sample list of questions:
- What size dress does the girl have?
- What day of the week was she born?
- Where was the bride born?
- What is the middle name of the girl's father?
- When are the next of kin’s birthdays?
- What is the color of the eyes of the mother-in-law, brother, sister?
- Does the bride have diplomas for studying individual subjects or for sports achievements?
- Is the girl a member of any organizations or parties?
Funny jokeIf the groom and his entourage are impatient, then this company can be “punished." Conducted to a false bride, for example, to a male relative dressed in a veil or other funny costume. Such a turn of events will show the groom that the relatives are determined and are not going to give up easily.
Conclusion
In questions for the groom at the ransom, you can include any ridiculous riddles, better for children. And also simple logical questions taken from any collection, for example, about a kilogram of cotton wool and iron. The foreclosure process should be managed by an experienced person who will be able to make timely adjustments to the foreclosure scenario and monitor the groom's mood. This manager must intelligently and tactfully suppress aggressive outbreaks that arise in such cases, be able to compromise and defuse the situation. And then suddenly the groom changes his mind to marry ...