In Most Cultures Today, It Is Customary for the Bride's

question 55

Multiple Choice

In most cultures today, it is customary for the bride's family to pay for the wedding. This custom has roots in the ancient practice of

• A) the bride's family choosing the groom.
• B) the groom's family arranging the marriage.
• C) the bride's family supplying the dowry.
• D) the bride's family walking her down the aisle.

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