A swarm of mostly elderly villagers in eastern China blocked a groom and his entourage from picking up his bride in accordance with a controversial wedding custom involving money. What happened: Over a hundred senior residents blocked the groom’s car and others as they headed to pick up his bride from her village in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, on Oct. 20, as per the Jiangxi Morning News. About the custom: The custom in question is called “lan men,” which translates to “blocking the door,” according to the South China Morning Post.