The traditional custom in China has the etiquette of "three books and six gifts" and "three knocks and nine worships": the ancient wedding in China is divided into six stages, namely, accepting gifts, showing names, accepting gifts, accepting gifts, inviting guests and welcoming guests, commonly known as "six gifts".
Western weddings are solemn, beautiful, romantic and unforgettable. It is an essential procedure for a man to send a wedding ring to a woman to formally propose marriage. The color of the bride's dress represents tradition and also has its specific meaning. White represents pure virginity, and yellow symbolizes love for God and wealth.
Differences between Chinese and Western Wedding Customs
Chinese wedding: red sedan chair, mighty guard of honor, worship of heaven and earth, lifting of hijab, rockhopper and official robe, traditional celebration and excitement bring good luck and blessings to the married couple in the warmest way. It is a key point of Chinese wedding to show affection to people and thank their parents and relatives. Drinking "Duozi Soup", "Hehe Wine", "Reunion Dinner" and "Parents Tea" deeply touched everyone present.
Western-style wedding: white wedding dress, straight suit, cake and champagne, throwing flowers. White is the unique main color in the wedding. White wedding dress, white decorations, white cake, white wedding car ... all white flowers will become the most popular decorations in western-style weddings.
Advantages of Chinese and Western Weddings
China's wedding was festive, lively and touching. The lively scenes can fully take care of the personal feelings of the bride and groom, their relatives and friends, and reflect the traditional culture of China.
Western-style weddings are simple, romantic and touching. The heartfelt vows witnessed by priests, relatives and friends make the wedding look solemn and romantic. Western-style weddings pay more attention to the feelings of the parties.
The disadvantages of Chinese and western weddings
Chinese wedding:
There are a lot of red tape, and the couple will feel very tired after the whole wedding.
Too many taboos, a little carelessness will lead to a stroke.
The official robes are heavy and thick, and they are very heavy to wear, especially in summer, which can be very hot.
There are fewer sedan chairs than cars, and the number is very small. If you want to rent a sedan chair, you need to make a reservation in advance.
Western wedding:
The procedure is simple, so it will appear deserted.
It does not conform to the traditional wedding customs, and it is difficult to please parents and other elders.
The Best Wedding of Chinese and Western;
Chinese wedding:
The most classic ceremony: three obeisances and nine buckles
The most commonly used color: red
The most novel highlight: sedan chair, phoenix crown under the iron
Western wedding:
The most classic ceremony: under the witness of the priest, make a vow of love.
The most commonly used color: white
The most novel highlight: throwing flowers.