Binding Ceremony

A Binding Ceremony was a customary ritual performed by the Beast Riders of the planet Onderon, used to signify a life-long marriage commitment agreed upon by a man and a woman. Synonymous with a wedding, a binding ceremony joined two individuals together in matrimony, after the recital of vows from both the groom and bride.

In 4,000 BBY, a binding ceremony was performed for Beast-Lord Oron Kira, and Galia, princess of Iziz. The ceremony was interrupted by three Jedi Knights, who, under orders from Galia's mother, Queen Amanoa, were sent to retrieve her daughter from the clutches of the Beast Riders. Jedi Knights Ulic Qel-Droma, Cay Qel-Droma, and the Twi'lek Tott Doneeta, were surprised to find that Galia was being married to the Beast Lord, seemingly against her will. After a brief confrontation between them and the Beast Riders, it was discovered that the princess was not being forced to marry Oron Kira, but was doing so of her own accord.

Appearances

 * Tales of the Jedi 2: Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon, Part 2
 * Tales of the Jedi (audio)
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords