Bride and groom to be will make merit by feeding a lavish meal to monks on the morning of their wedding day. The bride will usually have been up for hours having her make-up and hair done, while the groom usually rolls out of bed slightly hung-over and into his suit, then ends up playing the main role in feeding the monks as women are not able to touch monks or hand things to them directly. Male relatives also help with setting out the meal. Monks are invited in odd numbers, usually not less than 3 and not more than 9. Before they eat, the monks with the help of a male village elder will pray and chant, then offer blessings to the couple. Symbols of beauty are also given by the monks, including designs drawn on the couple’s foreheads with white paste, flower garlands draped around their necks, and crowns of white cotton string placed on their heads. Following the blessings, the monks eat their meal in silence, bringing merit to the couple for their donation. Monks also receive money in envelopes (as they’re not supposed to touch money directly) as thanks for their role.