in mahAbhArata, there is particular mention of one type of marriage where money is negotiated and exchanged for the wedding. This is mentioned as one of the worst amongst the (8/5 types of) marriages along with other type where girl's relatives are to be defeated/ girl kidnapped.
however, even there the mention is that the money comes from the groom/groom's father to the bride's father.
however, even there the mention is that the money comes from the groom/groom's father to the bride's father.

