2007-01-07 09:22:53 · 12 answers · asked by Sexy Steph 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Truly I have no idea. I think it's an etiquette thing as was mentioned as well as being sort of an unofficial dowry of sorts since they aren't bribing folks to marry us anymore.
2007-01-07 09:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by indydst8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This tradition dates back to the era when women were seen as property. In most cultures, a woman was the property of her father, The family of the groom would approach the bride's family and in essence, pruchase the bride. The bride's family would then put on the wedding celebrate - their last responsibility before the woman became the grooms responsibilty/possesion.
In some cultures, this is still the way it is but in most cultures, women are no longer seen as property. The bride's parents still often contribute more to the wedding simply because it is traditional, but many couples now pay for their own and the grooms family is also often more involved then they once were.
2007-01-07 10:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a really outdated custom that used to occur when marriages were set up or when young women were married very young when they still lived at home with their parents. Since most women are going on to further their education or have careers, and they move out of the family home before marriage, the parent's aren't expected to support them or pay any of their expenses. However, some parents do choose to give their children weddings. These parents are very generous and the money received should be viewed as a gift.
2007-01-07 09:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by weddingqueen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all brides are lucky enough to have their parents pay for the wedding...sometime it is a tradition that is still followed, for the bride's family to pay for the reception (and a few other things). My parents gave me the option of a house or the wedding...I took the house. My fiance and I are going to have to come up with the rest on our own, so we'll see how that goes.
2007-01-08 09:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an old tradition it was once custom to pay a dowry for a woman to marry this still happens in some customs. The brides family paying is the last string in most customs to this tradition lucky its the only one.I am thankful for the trend for the couple to pay and the freedom to pick my own mate.
2007-01-07 09:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by emmandal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only came up with a few ideas on this one:
1. They have enough money to
2. They think it is their duty due to long standing "etiquette rules"
3. They just want to
It isnt required, but a nice gesture in my opinion. My fiance and I are paying for my entire wedding ourselves with no help from anyone else- it would have been nice though to get any extra money but no, it wasnt expected.
2007-01-07 09:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They really don't anymore; that was an old tradition. These days, with couples working, they save and pay for their own wedding, within their own budget.
2007-01-07 20:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way that my family always saw it was that.. This is the last moment that your daughter is your daughter.. Once she's married she's someone else's, and this is a event that you pay for to celebrate her new life with her new husband.
2007-01-07 12:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That just the way that it is. Daughter wedding, receptions.....Son...Rehearsal Dinner!
2007-01-07 09:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by buckeyefever7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A VERY OLD TRADITION THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED. WITH THE COST OF WEDDINGS TODAY THE BRIDE AND GROOM SHOULD PAY FOR IT.
2007-01-07 09:30:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋