In Yuanjiang, Hunan Province, there are some exquisite customs in engagement and marriage, such as engagement: generally, parents of both men and women hold an engagement party with relatives and friends. The man's parents should give the woman engagement money, gold bracelets, etc. The engagement money depends on the economic conditions of the man's family. Generally, it is 1000 yuan, and those with money are 1000 yuan. Boys will send 99 roses to girls and propose to them in public.

Some people pay attention to the old tradition of engagement. There are six kinds of engagement gifts: six pounds of meat (across the board), six fish, six bottles of wine, six pounds of sugar (six boxes are ok), six vermicelli (tied with red lines) and six pounds of snacks (six boxes are ok).

Each of the above betrothal gifts (except meat, as the saying goes, the daughter is the mother's meat and is reluctant to give it to others) will generally be returned from the woman's house to the man's house, with two to four copies each.

Besides, there are other things, such as an engagement ring, two red envelopes, two red belts, and at least two sets of clothes (as the saying goes, the mother-in-law's coat is handed down to the old). The woman's family should prepare a new pair of shoes for the man (called husband's shoes).

Pay attention to getting married here in Yuanjiang, Hunan:

Don't wave back when the bride goes out.

Don't cry when the bride goes out. On the one hand, it is unlucky, on the other hand, it will destroy makeup.

When getting off the bus, the bride and groom should get off from the same side, and don't get off separately, otherwise it will be unlucky.

Pregnant people should not attend weddings.

Eat jiaozi at the bride's house, leave even numbers in the bowl, and eat noodles. Then the man asked if the noodles were born by the bride. Said that life is to have children.

Let me tell you the procedure:

About 12 months after engagement

Buy an engagement ring

Choose a religious ceremony or a folk ceremony

Choose the venue or venue of the ceremony and consult the online handbook of aristocratic weddings.

The two agreed on the form and theme of the wedding.

Decide on the best date and time for the wedding

Choose the best man and usher (about one usher is needed for every 50 guests)

If the wedding is held in a church, make an appointment first, and then make sure that every detail is all right (documents, prohibitions, fees, pianist, choir, flowers and other ceremonies).

If you want to hold a civil wedding, confirm every detail with the registrar and find a witness.

Arrange a wedding banquet

Six months before marriage

Prepare guest list. You need your parents' help in this matter to ensure that no guests are left behind.

Decide the catering problems at the wedding banquet, especially the menu.

Invite a DL band or other entertainment.

Order clothes for the groom and the male tribe and solve the accommodation problem on the wedding night.

Choose the flower type, banquet and some small details.

Looking for photographers and cameramen

Arrange the wedding.

Decide the date of honeymoon and get ready.

Make sure your passport is valid and get another visa if necessary.

If you get pregnant on your honeymoon, get ready now.

The money for the honeymoon trip.

Three months before marriage

Discuss the wedding invitation with your fiancee, write it now and send it out.

Start choosing gifts

Discuss the problems in the ceremony and the order of the ceremony.

Discuss with the pianist which song to choose.

An order form for the ordering ceremony.

Buy wedding rings and arrange weddings.

When they receive the gift, write them a thank-you letter.

To solve the accommodation problems for friends in other cities, it is best to solve these problems in the invitation letter, especially if you want to get married on holiday, then you should tell others early.

Book wedding balloons

Both the bride's father and the best man have prepared their own speeches.

Buy clothes and luggage for honeymoon trip.

One month before marriage

Get your seat card ready.

If you want to get married in church, know the relevant taboos in advance.

Let everyone present know their responsibilities and arrange a rehearsal for dinner with the best man, bridesmaid and usher.

Confirm the number of participants and menu requirements

Start writing a speech

Only arrange a men's ball with the best man.

Buy gifts for the bride, best man, parents and ushers.

A week before the wedding

Tell the usher your suggestion about the seating arrangement.

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Prepare honeymoon luggage and buy some necessary things.

Make arrangements for the wedding.

If you want to use the car on your honeymoon, check to see if everything is all right.

Check honeymoon plans for the last time.

Arrange a group of people to return the rented clothes after the wedding.

The day before the wedding

Get the clothes ready to take away, and bring the box for the party.

Give the best man a set of spare keys for other cars and the fees for church service.

Send the articles or photos you want to publish to the media.

Make a copy of your marriage certificate.

Thank your parents for their help.

★ Wedding Special Tips ★

1. Try not to set the wedding on the weekend. Most people want to relax on weekends. If you hold a wedding at this time, they have to choose between a holiday and your wedding. If you really want to have a wedding on the weekend, you should be prepared to entertain guests all weekend.

Don't forget to write your wedding vows. This is not out of conformity, but to express our love for each other and add luster to our wedding.

There should be no silence between the ceremony and the wedding banquet.

4. Prepare vehicles to transport guests from afar from the ceremony site to the wedding reception site;

5. Don't let the DJ play the music too loudly at the wedding reception;

6. Discuss with the person in charge of the shower and leave a time interval between each dish;

7, don't ignore the dietary taboos of guests, you can launch some special dishes;

8. Arrange seats for guests and put numbers on the table to remind guests to sit in their seats. When arranging seats, arrange the guest seats of the bride and groom in the same row to avoid being suspected of being separated.

9. Arrange your own meals according to the specific time of the wedding. You need something to eat or make brunch in the morning. In the afternoon, if there is a wedding, we will eat some food before meals. If you have a wedding in the evening, you can have an adequate dinner, and the person who takes the shower can help you choose the right menu.

10, don't omit champagne.

1 1. At the banquet, you two newlyweds should talk to your family and guests between showers.

12, let the waiter assist the photographer and the caterer to complete the task, and they will certainly be willing to lend a helping hand;

13, discuss with your fiance where to spend your honeymoon, how to live, and how long to stay. These details must always be considered carefully;

14, don't spend all your savings on this honeymoon. Choosing off-season travel or going to an all-inclusive resort will save a sum of money;

15, do what you can, the wedding date is tight, and your body will be overloaded. When your body is overdrawn, you should pay attention to the signal it sends and pay attention to your body.