Redhawk Caldera Webster's Dictionary defines 'wedding' as the fusing of two metals with a hot torch.

lilitu spoke and teya realized that for all she had loved ibis, she had not known this part of the story. for some reason her eyes stung with tears as lilitu looked her way. but the raven lifted her chin resolutely. she had indeed meant it; she would take lilitu from akashingo herself if need be.
"i think you will still be close. very close to brecheliant. we can see you. but i think this be good experience, lilitu."
her mouth quirked with a smile. maia's hormones were beginning to muddle her a bit, but she was glad that they were all here to witness lilitu's decision.