Grand Marriages
The Grand Marriages usually takes place from the months of July-September, after the “small wedding” in about 10-20 year or until the couple has saved enough money for this, a “Grand Marriage” must take place to obtain a social status. This is a week or two celebration usually occurs between the months of July-September, but preparations for the wedding take about a minimum of 6 months to 10 years. As per tradition, the Grand Mariage should cost more than the grand wedding of a relative or a friend that took place before yours and it could cost up to 20,000 euros. Comorans take pride in this Grand Mariage, they would save over time and spend it one lavish wedding.
If you marry outside this custom, you would not gain any respect from the people and the community even the President of the Republic. Comoran women want a grand marriage more than men, as it just not helps them acquire high social status, but they would gain a huge sum of fortune from the groom. Comoran ranks as #1 in countries that have influential women and women are highly respected and honored in their country.