The First Joint Hunt
The human traditions of marriage could not be more different from ours. They spend hours sitting in a church and praying to the Mother for her blessing. Not that the favour of the gods is a bad thing. But maybe, if they did something that actually forms a strong bond between the new couple like we do, they wouldn't need that much blessing.
Execution
In the morning of their wedding, the groom's right leg is chained to the bride's left leg and the groom's right arm is chained to the bride's left arm.
Then, with the chains in place, they go hunt!
During this so-called first joint hunt (Rurqr Ouurr Uhrr), the two will learn to fight side by side as one, and in doing so think as one.
This will form a bond between them, stronger than anything merely promised.
They are only allowed to return to their hometown after they have slain at least one animal.
While a small one, like a rabbit, is sufficient, larger and more dangerous animals, such as wolves or boar, are considered a better omen for the couple.
Usually, they will hunt the first animal they find and then continue to search for something larger.
In the meantime, friends and family prepare a large feast in the hometown.
Everyone who knows them is welcome to join.
Once the couple has returned, their game is grilled and will get eaten by the guests most dear to the newly married couple.
The larger the animal was, the more people get a piece of it.
During the feast, a short prayer to the Mother is said.
Later in the evening, the feast usually transitions to a party with music and dance.
This is also when the chains are released.
Components and tools
The most important tools are obviously the two chains used to tie the bride and groom together.
They are especially forged for this occasion.
For richer orcs, they might be made of precious metals and may feature engravings of the couple's names or good wished for their marriage.
But for the poor, a simple metal chain is sufficient.
After the celebration, the chains are typically displayed in the couple's hut.
They will stay with them for their entire life, as a symbol of their bond, and will be buried with the one who lives longer.
Observance
This rite has been part of the orcish culture for longer than anyone can remember and is observed everywhere where orcs live and hunting is possible.
Those who have given up on the more traditional lifestyle and live in cities sometimes travel to a nearby orc village to marry there or have adapted to the human marriage traditions.
Related Ethnicities
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You have both right arms tied together.... Otherwise, a freaking sweet orcish marriage rite! I'd love to see more BBcode formatting, and maybe an image or even a quote from a non-orc on the tradition.
Whoops... that would require some interesting contortions, let me fix that. Out of interest: where/how would you add more formatting? I try to add images where I find something fitting, but two orcs chained together is too specific to be freely available. A second quote is a good idea, thanks.
I'm sure many of the artists on our Discord would be willing to help, or even finding and photobashing some chains on a wall into something nice could work. Perhaps throw the second quote inbetween the third and fourth paragraph? Something like a parent telling their children about their hunt?