Well, Jews have married in the Middle East for ages, not just European ones, but Sephardim (Arabic) and Mizrahi Jews (African) . So I don't get the connection in your head. I mean Christianity comes from the Middle East, too. Maybe expensive marriages are something WASPS do. I certainly know Jews who do, but most under 30 did the cheap ceremony in the backyard. I find your perspective interesting. (Just editing for content on those who don’t know, Judaism is foundational to Christianity.)