| A prospective husband had to pay bride-wealth to the family of his bride-to-be, usually in the form of cattle. |
| The announcement of the marriage was accompanied by the publication of photos of the redheaded bride-to-be. |
| The ceremony was already in process and John stood in front of the church as he waited for his bride-to-be to come up the aisle. |
| A wedding should be the most memorable occasion of a couple's life, and every bride-to-be should look and feel her best for the special day. |
| During the preparations for the wedding she offered the bride-to-be a cigarette. |
| The date of the wedding was settled and both parties looked pleased as the bride-to-be served tea. |
