A remnant of the dowry tradition that persists in Europe, the United States, and Canada is the custom of __________.

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The custom of the bride's family paying for an elaborate wedding celebration can be traced back to the dowry tradition, where the bride's family would provide goods and property to the groom's family as a prerequisite for marriage. While the practice of paying a dowry has largely disappeared, the expectation of the bride's family to pay for the wedding has persisted.

A Remnant of the Dowry Tradition That Persists in Europe