This video explores the customs of wedding ceremonies of the Öölds in Nilah County. The Öölds often mention that their wedding rituals comprise three distinct stages: proposing the intent of marriage, sending a fire symbolising that the marriage is mature and ready to progress to the final stage of the ceremony. Traditionally, each step required considerable time and the expertise of individuals skilled in various aspects, including knowledge of traditional etiquette, proficiency in delivering blessings, singing traditional songs, and the ability to respond to queries. A significant recent change in these rituals is the duration of the ceremony. Historically, as they predominantly practised mobile pastoralism, completing the wedding ritual could take six months to a year. Nowadays, many ceremonies condense into a single day at a large banquet hall and combine more modern alternatives. For instance, whereas the bride’s relatives used to hide the left stirrup to challenge the groom’s party to find it on the final wedding day, today it is the car key that is hidden. Moreover, each task now typically requires a red envelope to proceed.