| Mail order brides are women who agree to | | | | appearance is the primary means used by male |
| allow male foreigners to choose them as | | | | foreigners in selecting their bride. And |
| brides-to-be. The process usually takes place | | | | since signing up as a mail order bride means |
| with a marriage agency, where the groom can | | | | that these women are readily available, |
| select the woman from a catalogue. The man | | | | rejection is almost not a possibility. Given |
| usually comes from a more developed country | | | | that many Latin American nations are not |
| than that of his bride.Latin women tend to be | | | | doing well economically, many of the Latin |
| a popular choice for bride-seeking males | | | | family members welcome the union.Usually, men |
| because of their natural beauty and exotic | | | | who come from Western countries, such as the |
| looks. Given that the men have no prior | | | | United States of America and Canada, are the |
| familiarity with the women before browsing | | | | ones who seek brides in this manner. |
| through their photos in catalogues, physical | | | | |