The dowry is a wedding ceremony given by the groom's family to the bride's family before the wedding ceremony, when both parties have confirmed their intention to get married. The betrothal gift refers to a gift given by the groom's family to the bride's family after both parties confirm their romantic relationship or before the engagement. The content of dowry is usually money, and the content of dowry is mostly money and items. Money is generally less than dowry, while items are mostly houses, cars, three types of gold, etc.
1. The donor is different
Although dowries and betrothal gifts are both given by the groom to the bride's family, there are still differences between the two. Generally speaking, dowries are gifts given by the groom's family to the bride's parents, expressing gratitude for their nurturing of the daughter; The dowry is given by the groom's family to the bride herself, and the bride can use the money from the dowry to purchase new house supplies.
2. Gift content varies
The content of dowries is usually money. And betrothal gifts are mostly money and goods. The content of the gifts given on both sides is different, and the dowry money is generally more than the betrothal gift. The betrothal gift places more emphasis on the content of the three funds.
3. Gift time varies
The dowry is usually given by the man to the woman's family before both parties pass through the house; The betrothal gift is an item given by the man to the woman when both parties confirm their romantic relationship and decide to live together, or before the engagement. The dowry time is relatively earlier, and the dowry time is relatively later.