Midodareni Tradition,Java,Indonesia

Midodareni it comes from the word meaning goddess, Widodari.
At night, the bride will be beautiful just like the Goddess. According to ancient beliefs, the Goddess will come from heaven as the soul enters the bride.
The bride had to stay in the room from six o'clock until about midnight in accompanied by some of the elder woman. Usually they will give suggestions and give advice. Family and close friends of the bride would come to visit, everything should be women.
Parents of the bride will feed the food for the last time for her daughter. Starting next day after her husband Ijab then would be responsible.
What should be placed in the bridal suite?
One set of twins Mayang.
Two jars (filled with spices, herbs, rice, beans, etc.) on the cover with a cloth tulak Bango.
Two jars (filled with holy water) on the cover with leaves dadap srep.
Ukub (tray with a variety of fragrance from leaves and flowers) placed under the bed.
Tell Ayu (betel leaf).
Areca nuts.
Seven kinds of cloth with a pattern letrek.
In the middle of the night all the offerings on the take from the room. Family and guests can eat together. In another room, family and close friends of the bride met and Be hospitable to the families of the prospective bridegroom.