all the guests months in advance so they can prepare their outfits. Guests are usually expected to buy the aso ebi from the bride, but close friends & relatives members & positive prominent individuals may be introduced with the aso ebi as a gift. Aso ebi for parties & funerals are usually simple, but aso ebi for weddings may involve plenty of complex changes with entirely different aso ebi for different days of the marriage, & for the reception.