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The wedding itself starts with the family of
the groom going to the home of the bride to take her away from her family.
(In the past this would have been the night before, but since the American
context commonly involves a trip to another state it may be some time
before.) A party is held at the home of the bride where the men gather for a
meal and prayer in a separate room as the women dress the bride in her
wedding gown and prepare for the "giving away".
Music is played as the women celebrate and paint their hands with henna in celebration.
Some of the male family members (and their curious American guest) will
eventually come out for the end of the henna party.
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