The groom is required to pay a bridal gift (mahr) to the bride, as stipulated in the contract.

It was openly acknowledged that that would be my bridal gift to Malta.

Shaynee Kornblatt, the advertising services manager, says people want more choice in their bridal gifts.

Diamonds were at her ears and throat--his bridal gift to her.

Following custom, he gave her a bridal gift before the wedding.

Next morning early came the prince, bringing with him bridal gifts, and splendid wedding garments, to carry the maiden back to his palace.

Chien told him of the bridal gift, and of the attack upon his party.

He suggested that Ali had a shield, which if sold, would provide sufficient money to pay the bridal gift (mahr).

Song sung when the daaj, dowry or the bridal gifts, are being displayed.

There is more at work here than the mere giving of a bridal gift.