A wedding ceremony is an event to celebrate the beginning of the married life. Although traditions of wedding ceremonies vary according to region, religion, community and culture but there are certain things common between them. For example, a wedding is usually followed by a wedding reception where guests are invited and it is customary for the guests to present the bride and groom with fabulous and expensive gifts and pray for their good fortune and happy married life. Serving delicious dishes to the relatives and guests forms an integral part of a wedding ceremony. Wedding ceremonies may take place on the day of marriage as well on some other day depending on the customs and traditions of the people.