Although the compensating value of the dowry no longer exists in modern America, the father of the bride mirrors the ancient system of marital payback by paying for the wedding.

• 尽管在当代美国社会，嫁妆的这种补偿价值不再存在，但是新娘的父母仍然通过支付举办婚礼的费用反映出古代夫妻间的偿还制度。