Towards the end of the evening the nuptial bed must be prepared in readiness for ther bride and groom. This is carried out by an elder couple,known to the bride and groom, who have remained married for many years. This fact is significant, as it represents the longevity of the newlyweds marriage.
When the couple are ready, the groom will enter the bedroom. At this point the bride will be presented to the groom by either the elder couple, who made the bed, or by the brides parents. This choice is personal the bride’s family and will be decided by whichever is regarded as being the most auspicious and luckiest for the newlyweds.