In some lands, a complicating factor is that unbelieving parents may demand an elaborate dowry, making it difficult for brothers of modest means to get married.
Mitmel maal teeb asja keerulisemaks see, et kristliku õe vanemad, kes pole Jehoova tunnistajad, nõuavad suurt mõrsjaluna, tehes kehvemal järjel olevatele vendadele abiellumise raskeks.