The dowry should be paid after engagement, before marriage. When to give the betrothal money, it is related to the conditions of the man's family and local customs. If the family is well off, the bride price is usually given after the engagement; Poor family can pay part of the bride price first, and then make up the wedding.
One, betrothal gifts for engagement or marriage
Betrothal money is a common folk marriage custom, it is engaged on both sides of the family will negotiate the specific amount and payment time. Some couples, after the approval of both parents, immediately prepare for the betrothal money after engagement, and present it to the woman's family before marriage. And the woman will also return in the form of items on the wedding day, such as a car, a house down payment.
2, engagement to part of the bride price, marriage complete
Engagement is the "recognition of relatives" when two people are close to maturity in love, that is, the ceremony for both parties to confirm the "in-laws" relationship. So the meeting is only the prelude to marriage, some families will choose to give part of the bride price, and then the wedding day will be paid in full. This situation is more suitable for men who are not in a good financial position.
Eleven thousand (one in 10,000)
Forty-eight thousand (even)
68,000 (Smooth hair)
One hundred thousand (perfect)
Three catties (about 13.6-143,000 yuan)
Not moving (car + house)