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BEFORE THE ACTUAL WEDDING CEREMONY, THE MAN STANDING
UP WITH THE MATRON OF HONOR IN A ROMANIAN WEDDING
"BUYS" THE BRIDE FROM THE FATHER FOR AN AMOUNT
WHICH THEY BARGAIN FOR. THE AMOUNT IS THEN GIVEN
TO THE YOUNG COUPLE FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT DESPITE THE TREND IN MODERN
MARRIAGES, THIS IS STILL PRACTICED IN ALL ROMANIAN
WEDDINGS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.057 |
Date learned: 10-29-1971
IF BRIDE HAS A BROTHER, THE GROOM MUST TRADITIONALLY
"BUY" HER AWAY. IF THE BROTHER IS OF AGE, THIS IS
USUALLY DONE WITH A BOTTLE OF LIQUOR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT RECEIVED INFORMATION PASSED ALONG BY
PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage F545.057 |
Date learned: 11-23-1967