The wedding at the groom’s home took place much later. Post-nikax rituals included the preparation of a special room for the newlyweds, the exchange of gifts, and the husband's periodic visits to his wife's home, known as kiyəwləp yörü. The groom’s arrival at the bride’s house (kiyəw alu) was highly significant, as it could mark the first meeting of the newlyweds, particularly in cases where earlier celebrations had been gender-segregated. It was accompanied by customs such as presenting gifts, making a ritual payment for entry, and engaging in specific rituals like setting up the marital bed. The newlyweds spent their initial days together in seclusion, before the final move of the bride to her husband's house (kilen töşü), marked by festive events and additional customs. In the wedding traditions of Kazan Tatars, the groom would often accompany his bride with only his younger sister, while in other groups, the groom would come with a group of friends. Special covered carts, called köymə or köyməle arba, were prepared for transporting the newlyweds. The reception of the newlyweds in the husband's house involved various rituals, including symbolic acts, gift exchanges, and the presentation of livestock. Seber and Əsterxan Tatars burnt hay for the köymə to pass through the fire. The groom’s mother put something soft under the bride’s feet when she was crossing the threshold, saying: “Tökle ayağıñ belən”. To ward off evil spirits, among Seber Tatars the groom was brushed with flax fiber, while among Əsterxan Tatars he was brushed with a live rooster. The newlyweds were sprinkled with hops or raisins, Qasim Tatars used rice or flour, and Əsterxan Tatars used coins. Upon entering the house, the bride would hang a towel and eat a piece of bread with butter and honey, and drink a couple of cups of tea. Öy kiyenderü (dressing the house) was a universal tradition, replacing the textile decorations at the husband’s house with the ones from the wife’s dowry. Noqrat, Mişər, Kerəşen Tatar women didn’t participate in this ceremony, while Kazan Tatar women were more actively involved upon arrival at the husband’s house. Urazmanova, "Festive Culture and Culture of Holidays among Tatars in the 20th - early 20th centuries" ℹ️ If you found this overview interesting and would like to see a part two exploring how Tatar wedding traditions evolved in the 20th and 21st centuries, feel free to let me know in the comments!