Precautions for preliminary preparation
1. Two families discuss the dowry.
The betrothal gift is the most important part of marriage, which is agreed by both parties, and then the engagement time, place and number of tables are arranged.
Step 2 set an engagement time
Generally, choose an auspicious day six months or a year before marriage.
3, determine the engagement party list
Parents, close relatives.
Step 4 invite the matchmaker
With the invitation of the matchmaker, those without the matchmaker can choose respected witnesses.
5. Determine the engagement place according to the number of people and book a hotel.
It is best to choose more than one table, and friends and relatives should be together as far as possible, and witness each other. It is not recommended to entertain guests separately, except in special circumstances.
6. The man's family is preparing for the dowry
The most common is the three gold and five all.
7. The woman is ready to return the gift
Boys' clothing, matchmaker's gift, six kinds of gifts.
8. Determine the process on the day of engagement
9. Determine whether to invite the host photographer, etc.
Small engagement parties can invite friends or respected elders as hosts, and professional institutions are recommended to ensure the quality of the film.
10. Get ready for the engagement day.
The wedding banquet will be arranged according to the selected layout style. Western-style wedding banquet, cut-off suggested small dress, moderate color is ok, boys' suits will suit Chinese wedding banquet, cut-off will choose red dress or cheongsam, and men will choose appropriate suits.
1 1. Buy what you need on the engagement day.
Engagement letter, decorations, sweets and fruits for guests, desserts, cakes and tea.
12. Invite guests to inform them of the engagement time and place.
One or two weeks' notice is enough.
13. Ask parents to prepare their speeches.
If parents need to speak, simply say a few words of blessing.
14. Newcomers are ready to make a speech
On-site process of engagement party
Opening remarks → The hero and heroine appear → The man proposes marriage (you can skip this link if you have proposed marriage) → Exchange tokens → Sign the marriage certificate and read it aloud →
Cut the cake → drink engagement wine → parents and newcomers speak → take a family photo → end the banquet → toast the newcomers → see them off.
List of betrothal gifts for men/women
List of betrothal gifts for men
1. Bridal money
Just prepare as agreed.
2. Color gift box
The box for putting the bride price money is generally a round box or a square box, and the money is spread out inside (depending on the situation, some will choose a bank card).
3. Three gold or hardware
Three golds: gold rings, gold necklaces and gold earrings;
Hardware: gold bracelets, necklaces, gold fingers, gold earrings, gold bracelets;
The man can give the three gold fees to the woman in advance, and the woman can choose to buy them according to her preference.
4. Banquet money
Traditionally, the wedding banquet is arranged by the woman's family, because it is the man who goes to the woman's place to propose marriage. Now more and more people are arranged by the man, so it is suggested to discuss it according to the situation of both parties.
5. Matchmaker money
There is a matchmaker or a media talent, and how much to give is discussed and decided by both parties.
List of betrothal gifts for men/women
List of women's gifts
1. man's whole suit
Suit, tie, leather shoes, belt, watch.
2. Matchmaker ceremony
The man gives, the woman also gives, and how much is given is decided by both parties.
3. Six kinds of gifts
Customs vary from place to place, including oranges, cakes, dates, peanuts and longan.
Precautions for preparation
The engagement party determines the dress arrangement of the day according to the selected layout style.
For western-style engagement parties, girls suggest small dresses or skirts with moderate colors. For boys, suits are formal; for Chinese engagement parties, ladies choose red dresses or cheongsam, and men choose appropriate suits.