Planning a wedding in Kuwait involves several key steps. The groom's family arranges a visit to the bride's house to ask for her hand in engagement known as Al-Khetba. A date is then set for the marriage, or al-melcha, where a financial gift called al-mahar is given to the bride. Separate wedding parties are held for men and women featuring dinner for guests. The bride wears a white dress while the groom wears traditional clothes and cloak. After the wedding, the new couple takes a honeymoon trip called shaher elasal.