Traditionally, a dowry will be formally presented by the Groom's parents to the Bride's parents on the Khun Makk tray. This dowry will consist of money and gold/jewellery. The dowry is then counted out onto a red cloth by the Bride's parents. The amount of the dowry is usually predetermined, but traditionally the amount given will be more than this, which is intended to represent prospective wealth for the couple.

              Family members and other elders present at the wedding will then bless both the dowry and the couple by spinkling a mixture of mung beans, sesame seeds, cape marigold petals, popped rice and Thai perfumed powder over the dowry, which again symbolizes the growth of the couples future wealth.

              The dowry is then ready to be wrapped up in the cloth, which is done by tying opposite corners of the cloth to create a bundle. The Brides mother then hauls the bundle onto her shoulder in a feigned show of heaviness as it is carried away.