According to customs, it is generally customary to give a dowry first and then receive the certificate, and the dowry is usually given to the bride at the time of engagement.
1、 Should we get the certificate first or give the dowry first
Give the dowry first and then receive the certificate. Before getting married, both the man and the woman will hold an engagement ceremony to inform their relatives and friends of the good news that they are about to get married, which means that the woman's parents agree to their marriage. In order to show his sincerity, the man will prepare a dowry and deliver it to the woman's home. After the bride receives the dowry, the two of them go together to register and become legally protected spouses.
2、 Reasons for giving dowries first and then receiving certificates
1. Customs and traditions
The traditional Chinese custom of marriage is that the man first proposes the bride price, and after the woman agrees, she chooses a date to get married. In modern times, it has evolved to be that both men and women are engaged first, and then the groom gives a bride price. The two of them register and get married, and then the wedding ceremony is held.
2. Protecting the female party
Although the status of women is constantly improving, overall they are still relatively vulnerable to harm, so giving dowries before obtaining licenses is also a form of protection for women.