Going back to ancient times and the "grab-girl-go" method of weddings, there was bound to be a few upset families on both sides and abandoned husbands unhappy with the new living situations. The stolen bride would be secretly hidden away for many purposes; either the bride was not too thrilled with her new husband or the brides family was out hunting with crude knives dipped in poison guaranteed to rot off a few his body parts. The ex-husband would be missing the cooking, cleaning and whoopee of his old life and would try to track the new couple while the grooms family had no clue that tribal war was about to break out over their male relatives' lack of self control.
The man or "groom" would attempt to woo his new bride with fresh bison meat, a new saber tooth comb for her knotty hair and a nice flat rock for their bridal bed. Beautiful, artistic fires would be built at every meal to show his domination over fire and not so subtlety, over his new bride. The groom hoped that all his affections for his new woman would persuade her not to murder him in his sleep too.
The concept of hiding away has evolved into the honeymoon where the young couple disappear for parts unknown although they are both willing and equal partners. Maybe if the caveman had the Four Seasons Hotel to soothe the ruffled feathers of his stolen bride, it would have made a happier marriage. If not, having a deep tissue massage while plotting how to kick in your husband's teeth is a lot more enjoyable!
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