Traditionally the groom arrives on his elephant, lead by a cacophonous parade of baby elephants, friends, family, well wishers, dowry carriers and happy hangers on etc. on dismounting his ele it is essential to talk (bribe) his way through the gold and silver gates manned by relatives of the bride, anxious to determine his status and his abilities to keep their young cousin in the style to which she would like to become accustomed (all grooms have to do this, but I'm convinced turning up on an elephant starts things in your favour).
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