A 1911 Wahpeton Times article tells of a New York girl for whom, upon arrival in Buford, North Dakota, “the spell was immediately broken” when she saw the face of

Unfortunately, there are also tales about how the dream bride turned out to be only after a green card or money and about gents being scammed in any other case.

The choora ceremony is held on the morning on the wedding day or a day before. The bride’s maternal uncle and aunt perform this ceremony with the bride. The maternal

“Immediately after trying on the earrings with the dress, I knew I discovered the proper match,” she concludes. Several months later, the two determined to explore that potential romantic connection.