Question

Asked by wen from Australia | Oct. 09, 2012 05:00

About:Ancient Chinese Marriage Custom

Does the family of a weterner groom have to pay a dowry to the brides parents? How much?

Do the grooms family also pay for the wedding and dress?

Answers (1)

Answered by Edson | Oct. 09, 2012 20:43

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Yes, that is correct. In ancient China, even nowadays, the bridegroom pay the dowry to the bride's parents as well as the wedding things.

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