Traditional marriages in Saudi Arabia are often arranged by families, though young people can choose whether to accept the match. The women in a young woman's family will recommend prospective grooms to her, and she will pray for guidance. If interested, the young man's family will meet with the woman's family. If both families approve after the couple meets briefly and asks each other questions, they will become engaged, sometimes for years before marrying. Contact during engagements depends on family openness.