The original purpose of the marriage ceremony was to aid the wife in this transition, and help her gain approval in her new environment. The complex wedding process gave her a gradual feeling of belonging, and helped all to adjust to the new arrangement.
比如新嫁過門的媳婦需要公開的儀式，獲得夫家公婆親友的認可，才能產生歸屬感，因此儀式的重要性也特別突出。