Re: Nikkah not valid
http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=2792&CATE=10
“It is a recommended sunna, not obligatory, to consummate the marriage before the walima (the post-marriage celebration).” Valima is not just rasam- it holds significant importance in islam also just like Nikkah does. It’s sunnah tul Rasul (pbuh)