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would play them on their way, Next they were in the church and a little later they were married. The young couple then goes up and present their offering to the priest and then to the deacon. The groomsmen follow suit, then the next of kin and then everyone else. Afterwards they headed back to the house where the band once again greeted them with music. The next door neighbors and those who lived near by went home where the men unhooked their horses and the women had an opportunity to change. Everyone then headed back to the party and as they entered the festivities they were greeted by a clarinet player. Once they all were gathered, all of the tables were decked out with rice pudding, dried fish, bread, butter, beer and brandy. As soon as the meal began, the band would start playing a piece of music that signified the newlywed couple entering the banquette room, and the same piece was played as they entered the barn. They went around like that two times, and as they started on their third round, the band leader would place a small plate on a table upon which both of them placed a bit of money to pay for the music. 

He takes the money and puts it in his pocket, thanks them and says; "Greetings from the bride and groom, as well as from our hosts. They would like to invite you all back here tomorrow for lunch." That signified the end of the meal and everyone shakes hands and gives thanks for the food. 

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Everyone realizes that it's now time to make room for the servers to allow them to clear the tables, move things out of the way and sweeping the floor. It was now time for coffee and four of the most respected women were asked if they would be the ones that would sit at a predetermined table and pour the coffee. All the coffee cups and many pots of coffee are placed at one end of the table. The first of the four women pours the coffee. The second one pours in the cream while the third one is tasked with serving the coffee to the guests. Finally, the fourth woman walks around and collects used cups for the first woman to reuse, and so they kept going round and around. 

Now the dancing was about to begin and one of the best dancers at the party was chosen to dance with the bride for her first dance. The two would start with a single waltz followed by a Hamburg (Polka). After that the dance floor was open to everyone but as it became possible, each young man and woman would try to get a chance at dancing with the bride. The idea was that they collectively would dance har into womanhood. Now it's dinnertime but they only set the table that's in the livingroom with such things as bread, butter, cheese, meat, beer and brandy.

The dancing continues uninterrupted and the musicians have to take turns trying to get something to eat. Now it's about 10 or 11 and a singular table is placed in the middle of the dance floor and upon it they place bottles and glasses along with two chairs that were meant for the best men.