Even in the most ancient times, a man who wanted to start a family had to pay a ransom for a woman.
This tradition, having passed through the centuries, has taken root in many nations of the world. As a rule, the sale is organized by the witness and the bride's friends. They carefully think through the scenario, collect the props, decorate the house with ribbons and flowers. Most often, the decorations are plot-forming (a map that will lead the groom straight to his beloved) or decorative (garlands or balloons).
The photographer will capture every moment of preparation for the sale, as well as the funny and interesting process itself. The photographs will forever preserve the memory of how touchingly and excitingly the groom ransoms the bride, participating in funny contests or guessing riddles
The ransom will need space, especially since in order to get high-class photographs from this obligatory pre-wedding ritual, the photographer needs to be provided with space to work. Therefore, the place for organizing the ransom can be the courtyard near the bride's house or the hallway of the apartment. In order for the fun to be a success, the bride should also take part in the preparations. The tests and riddles should be such that the groom can show himself and his best qualities, and only his beloved can help with this. Her task is to ensure that the holiday scenario does not irritate or humiliate the chosen one in any way.
Whatever the plot chosen for the ransom, the most important thing is variety. Of course, it is desirable that the tests of the young man are maintained in the same style as the wedding ceremony itself, and the intellectual and physical activities alternate. In order not to tire the groom, it is necessary to dilute his tests with riddles for all the guests and witnesses from the groom's side.
The bride ransom is a fairly symbolic tradition, so the ransom can be replaced with candy wrappers, flowers or sweets. During the ransom, you can reward the participants with a glass of champagne a couple of times.
You should not drag out even a fun and exciting ransom. Allow up to 40 minutes for it, because otherwise, if you don’t do it in this time, you can tire out your guests or be late for registration, disrupting the schedule of the entire festive day. Or, what’s worst, reduce the time of the wedding photo shoot. It’s just a disaster! )
I’ll note that you don’t need to stick to the script in everything, because improvisational changes often suggest themselves. The ransom should not be torture, but one of the most fun, carefree parts of the holiday, in which the groom will show his masculine qualities, and the guests will tune in to the atmosphere of the event.
Enjoy your holiday.
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