The document discusses marriage customs during the Renaissance period. It explains that betrothals, where two people promised to marry, were often considered more legally binding than the actual marriage ceremony. Parents usually arranged marriages for economic and political reasons rather than love. Weddings during this time would take place in the streets and the bride's dress was often borrowed or rented rather than white. Marriage served to unite families for acquiring property, money or alliances rather than being focused on love or religion. Property was inherited by the first born son or daughters if there were no sons.
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