Hi! Do you considered marriage a cultural universal? I am going to purpose to my husband tonight!
Sorry, i had to turn the radio down so i can concentrate.  You are going to propose? Congratulations!!!  You must love him very much.
I do! I know marriage varies around the world, not only between cultures and religions- but i feel as though we have a bond that is different than most. 
I wonder what other traditions they have for marriages in other countries.  I know here in Africa we jump the broom.
What is jumping the broom?
It just means that it is a real marriage, not a sham one.At the conclusion of a ceremony they bring out a broom and we jump over it.  
Does your way require agreeing upon a dowry between the bride and groom? Like in some countries?
No dowry, no.  I had it backwards before.  We jump the broom because we can't afford a minister to perform the ceremony.  So it represents a SHAM marriage.
LOL