The Ṛgveda wedding hymn
Ṛgveda 10.85, the Sūryā Sūkta, describes the marriage of Sūryā, daughter of the Sun, and is one of the oldest wedding texts in the world. Many of its verses are still recited at Hindu weddings today, including the hand-taking verse.
One famous verse blesses the bride to be a queen in her new home, among her husband's parents and siblings — a picture of the bride as an honoured member of the household.
Ṛgveda 10.85