Kidnapping the bride: One of the most well-known Romanian wedding tradition happens during the party when the groom and godfather do not pay attention. This is the kidnapping of the bride. The bride is considered to be in the care of the godfather until midnight and in the care of the groom after that. That is why, if the kidnapping happens before midnight the godfather is the one who has to pay the ransom and if this happens after midnight the groom is responsible to pay the ransom. This tradition has its origins in old times when the men from enemy clans used to steal the brides in order to ask for ransom. Nowadays the ransom is paid in booze or penance/challenges.