Bride (sister) and groom. For the groom's family a wedding is a festive, happy occasion; for the bride's it is somber and depressing. They asked me whether I liked Nepali weddings afterwards and I answered honestly, not really. Planning the event is very stressful for the family, and the entire experience is emotionally draining. If it weren't, though, that would mean something is lacking in the feelings of the family toward the daughter - it is only appropriate for everyone to cry.