What Is a Wedding Chivaree?

Shivaree, or chivaree, was a traditional Mountain folk custom staged during the first night that a bride and groom, following the honeymoon, moved into their new residence (even if it happened to be with relatives in their old residence). ... The custom of shivaree was common in New England and the Midwest.

What is a Chivaree after a wedding?

The shivaree was a post-wedding noisy party for the community where the newlyweds were pressed into service as hosts. In short, the shivaree was a mock serenade and a roast of the newlyweds. ... Newlyweds looked forward to the noisy event as well, and they would have been insulted at not being forced to host the shivaree.

What constitutes a newlywed?

Definition of newlywed

: a person recently married.