A couple takes picture at the marriage registration office of Haizhou district in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, May 20, 2022. [Photo by Geng Yuhe/For chinadaily.com.cn] Hefty bride prices — which have…
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In China, men pay rising dowries as ‘bride prices’ surge
A widening gender imbalance in rural China is driving men to pay record dowries known as “bride prices”, a practice that has grown so widespread that the Chinese government last…
Whopping ‘bride prices’ cannot evaluate love or marriage
Illustration: Liu Xidan/Global Times In the beginning of the year of 2023, a young man’s wedding turned sour in Central China’s Hubei Province as the original betrothal gift of 150,000…
Lincoln brides ready for 2023 wedding season despite increase in prices
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The COVID-19 pandemic put nearly a full stop on the wedding industry in 2020, forcing couples to postpone ceremonies for almost two years. Now, it looks…
Crashing land prices to no brides: In Kerala villages, fear of proposed buffer zone near forests hangs heavy
SEVEN YEARS ago, Pokkathayil Mathew gave up his one-and-a-acre farm land and a house by the Aralam sanctuary, fed up with constant attacks and raids by wild animals from the…
Ensure stable energy prices for economic recovery
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today urged the government to focus on ensuring uninterrupted and affordable energy for both local and export-oriented manufacturing units to further accelerate…
Bridal jewellery set: Buy Wedding Jewellery Sets for Women at Best Prices Online
We come from a country that believes in grand celebrations. Weddings, in particular, are a time to gather with near and dear ones and rejoice. It is not only an…
ALDS Game 3 sights, sounds at Yankees-Guardians game: Happy bride, crazy parking prices, more
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Fans were out in full force for the sold-out American League Divisional Series Game 3 between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Downtown…
‘It’s been tragic lately:’ Wedding planner says inflation is forcing prices across the industry to rise
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Weddings are already expensive but inflation is causing some couples to spend more or change plans. “The prices are outrageous,” said Freddy Leonard. “It’ll cost you…
Wedding travel is expensive. Summer prices make it ‘a nightmare.’
Comment on this story Comment Wilder Shaw has seven weddings to attend this year. They’re all in desirable destinations, such as Tuscany, Upstate New York and the Northern California coast…