Nikaah & Marriage Issues

Sunnats of nikaah

Q:

1) Is want to find out the correct procedure of a nikaah/waleemah.

2) What is the sunnat method, what are the sunnats of a nikaah.

3) After the nikaah is performed, how does the groom meet the bride? Is it done in privacy or infront of the family?

4) Is there a salaah that the bride and groom read together? Is there any such thing as giving the groom milkshake/sarbat?

5) Any advices for the bride and groom?

Marrying a revert

Q: I was married with a husband who had converted to Islam 7 years ago but our marriage lasted for 2 years and we separated due to misunderstandings even though not officially divorced because he doesn't want to. During our marriage he didn't want to pray or fast sometimes even saying he will pray when he is with my family. My question is: Was my marriage valid? Should I ask for a divorce and sit for iddat even if we separated 5 years ago?