In the past, the cost of a lavish wedding was placed squarely on the shoulders of the bride and her family, who were also responsible for raising a dowry for the groom. But today, the amount of money and value of the items are stipulated by the girl’s parents and paid to them. It's depend of both side should be agree or prefer to give. Some families might use the sinsod to boast about their daughter’s fine catch, but its traditional purpose is to compensate for her lost financial contribution.