Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Living safr distance from one's parents

Q: 

  1. Did the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) or any khalif choose any wife from beyond the territorial distance of a musafir?
  2. If so, is it the practice of our Prophet (sallallahu alayhe wasallam) or any khalif , to accompany his wife on holidays to visit his inlaws?
  3. Also did any khalif live beyond the Musafir range away from his parents?

Your answers and references are highly appreciated

Consent of the wali

Q: I have a question regarding the consent of a wali in a hanfi nikah? I have done extensive research on the topic and in many instances it states that a wali is advisable but not entirely required in all circumstances. Can you clearify this for me?