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The ceremony of betrothment usually took place in a church.

From Women of England by James, Bartlett Burleigh

It was subsequently explained by a protector, that these were women who had daughters betrothed to the men of their tribe, and that during the period of betrothment the mothers are always thus rigidly veiled.

From Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative Of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. by Stokes, John Lort

Marriage is invariably preceded by betrothment; and the couple must then wait two years before their union can take place, according to the law of the Cales.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry

This happened forthwith; and thus before the presented soup had grown cold, was a formal betrothment concluded.

From The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English by Various

But, although Richard's regard for the sacred season of Lent would not allow of his celebrating the marriage, he made a grand celebration in honor of his betrothment to Berengaria before he sailed.

From Richard I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob