Have Our Wedding Traditions Lost Their Original Purpose?

Regardless of tribe, why do we follow these wedding customs today? Originally, they vetted character, secured long-term support, and proved lineage or virginity. Now, the focus seems to be on flashy performances and constant demands for money. If we remove the show and fees, what remains? Are we still honoring the system that protected family integrity, or have we turned tradition into an empty ritual that ignores its true value?

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