1, proposal: the man's family will send a matchmaker to the woman's house to propose marriage. If the woman's family agrees, the two families will have a series of discussions, including dowry, dowry and other details. Marriage proposal is an important part of Vietnamese marriage custom, which represents the recognition and blessing of both families.
2. Bride gift: Bride gift is an indispensable part of Vietnamese marriage, which usually includes cash, gold and silver jewelry, furniture, household appliances and other items. The amount of bride price depends on the negotiation of both families and local customs.
3. Dowry: Dowry is a dowry prepared by the woman's family for her daughter, which usually includes clothes, cosmetics, furniture, household appliances and other items. In Vietnam, the amount of dowry also depends on local customs and the economic situation of the family.
4. Wedding: Weddings in Vietnam usually last for three days. The first day is the day to propose marriage. The groom will go to the woman's house to marry the bride and hold a simple ceremony. The next day is the wedding day, and there will be grand ceremonies and banquets for guests. On the third day, the bride and groom will return to the woman's home to meet her parents, relatives and friends.
The difference between Vietnamese wedding and Chinese wedding;
1. Complexity of wedding ceremony: Chinese weddings usually include many links, such as marriage proposal, engagement and wedding reception, and each link has detailed etiquette regulations. In contrast, wedding ceremonies in Vietnam may be more complicated, including more religious or local special ceremonies, such as blessing and ancestor worship, as well as similar marriage proposals, engagements and weddings.
2. Differences in costume culture: In China, the bride usually wears a red wedding dress, which symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness, while the groom wears a tunic suit or a suit. In Vietnam, the bride usually chooses white carols embroidered with exquisite patterns to symbolize purity and elegance, while the groom wears a dress. This difference in clothing reflects the different cultural aesthetics and traditional customs of the two countries.
3. Forms of social activities: In China, weddings are often dominated by large banquets, accompanied by toasts, games and performances. In Vietnam, there may be more song and dance performances and interactive links in the wedding, such as the bride throwing bouquets and the couple dancing, which pay more attention to the participation and entertainment of the guests.