Is Modern Wedding Culture Missing Its Original Purpose?

We all celebrate wedding traditions, but do they still serve the functions our ancestors intended? Originally, these rites were meant to vet character, ensure long-term reciprocity, establish lineage, and guarantee fidelity. Today, weddings often prioritize public display and money above all else. If we strip away the performances and cash demands, what remains? Are we upholding the integrity of our families or merely going through empty motions?

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