Becoming a member of God’s Kingdom, Family, Church, etc,
is to — join / reconcil / fit or relate harmoniously — saved people with God
[through the sacrifice of Jesus paying the sin penalty].

Scripture uses words like marriage, bridegroom, bride, etc.  However, in 2023, the wording should be translated into our language as “joined / reconciled / fitted or related harmoniously” instead —  with God as the ultimate head of the Kingdom, Family, Church, and Cosmos.

The “marriage feast” is actually an event that Christians should want to attend, but not as a bride, but as a wanted and welcome member.  The “Church” is made up of Christian members.  However, the Church is the whole group as one [an organization or group]. The “marriage feast” would be better translated as a celebration of welcoming members into God’s Kingdom and that Jesus “is” the Head of the Church.

The same is true of the “Bridesmaids” presentation.  Christians should want to NOT miss being members of the Kingdom of God, Family of God, or Church of God due to not being constantly ready.