Intercourse with the wife after the contract and before the announcement of the marriage

Question: A young man contracted marriage with a girl, and before the marriage was announced, he had intercourse with her. Is this forbidden, and is this considered a sin?

Answer: It is not forbidden, but it is better to refrain until he enters upon her, as long as the contract has been made and the marriage has become known. There is no harm, but his patience until he enters upon her is what he should do.