Yoruba's are mostly monogramic, not from any enlighten view on the subject. however, but rather from necessity although polygamy was not actually forbidden yet only the rich folks could afford such condition of life. The marriage laws and customs have under gone changes brought about intercourse with other people, the chief features are still preserved. 1. An early intimidation 2. A formal betrothal 3. The marriage. The early intimidation period is the perid when the female member of the family look out for a wife for the male relative while the betrothal is call (Isihun) or formal consent. a family oracle are invariablly consulted before the finally decision is arrived at, the betrothal is perform in the night and the marriage (Igbeyawo), the bride is conducted to her new home in the night attired in her best with a thin white cloth for a veil. she is conducted into the bathroom, washed and perfumed and dressed up afresh and then conducted into the apartment of the head lady of the house. when they sleep together and the bride is not a virgin she is severly purnished compelling her to name her violator so as to have him severly fined. widowhood and a marriage take a different forms, where for three months the lady remains indoor after this period, they are open to offer of marriage from the member of deceased family. there are other peculiarity making Yoruba wedded life.