Felix Laureano’s “Una Boda” is about village wedding customs. Matchmakers play a big role, in the groom’s party, including relatives and a matchmaker, visiting the bride’s family. The matchmaker persuades the bride’s family for her hand through verses, while the bride’s family sets conditions. If talks go well, a wedding date is set, and the groom’s side pays for the feast. There’s a ritual where the groom is scrutinized, accepted by the girl, and given a symbolic key, showing he’s the master of their home after marriage.
Source: Biblioteca Nacional de España
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