Fifteen years ago, when I started studying the international dating industry, few people took the subject seriously. The term "mail-order bride" was treated as a punch line—something outdated, ...

Back in the early 1900s, when Wyoming men outnumbered women 10-1, they formed matrimonial clubs to bring out mail-order brides from back East.

The concept of mail-order brides, where individuals seek spouses through international agencies, has sparked debate for decades. While some view it as a path to love and companionship, others raise ...