According to the traditional custom, the engagement party is usually held at the woman's house, and the man will invite some relatives to the woman's house. The quantity is generally even, but it will not exceed 12. However, with the change of people's habits, the engagement party is that the man returns to the woman, but there is not so much stress. Generally speaking, it is not very particular about where to hold the engagement party now, as long as both men and women reach an agreement.
Items to be prepared for the engagement party:
1, engagement fund preparation
The man should wrap the engagement money in red envelope paper, prepare a meeting gift for the woman, and her relatives should also prepare a red envelope for him.
2. Preparation of bride price
There are generally nine kinds of bride price, which also depends on the individual's economic situation. Comprises a comb, a piggy bank, a wishful scale, a mirror, a bucket, scissors and an abacus.
Step 3 prepare banquet gifts
The engagement banquet is prepared by the woman's family. The man should have a budget and discount the banquet money to the woman.
4. Matchmaker ceremony
Gifts for the matchmaker are essential. How much is agreed with the woman, as long as it is more than the woman.
Step 5 prepare jewelry
Jewelry is also indispensable for the engagement ceremony. The types of engagement jewelry are selected according to the preferences of newlyweds. Usually rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and the like.
6. Preparation of the man's relatives and friends:
On the day of engagement, the man should have 6 or 10 or 12 relatives and friends to go to the woman's house. Friends and relatives can choose their trusted brothers.