In Hefei, Anhui Province, some ancient customs are still preserved at weddings. On the night before the wedding, the man's family will hold a banquet for all the people in the family, and then the groom will worship his ancestors, parents and elders. After that, the wedding team led by the groom will beat gongs and drums and go to the bride's house. When the wedding procession arrives in front of the bride's house, the bride's house closes as usual and asks the groom to set off firecrackers. This is called "door-urging cannon". Relatives and friends of the bride's family asked the groom for "opening money", that is, opening the door to reward them, and then repeatedly asked the groom to come into the house with them. That night, the bride's family will hold a banquet to entertain the groom and drink with relatives and friends. Before the banquet begins, the groom should kowtow to greet the guests and also kowtow to the matriarch. That evening, the groom will stay at Yue's house the next morning (that is, the wedding day), and the groom's wedding attendants will set off firecrackers in front of the woman's house, which is called "makeup urging". After putting on makeup, the bride will go to the man's house with the groom. When going out, the bride will cry loudly, indicating that she doesn't want to leave her parents, and her family will cry goodbye. In crying, the groom's brother or close relative sends her first, which is called "farewell". When the couple arrives at the door of the man's house, the man's house will let two women with two children exchange the shoes of the bride and groom. Because "shoes" and "Xie" are homophonic, this move has the symbol of "growing old together". When the groom enters the man's house, relatives and friends will recite auspicious sentences and sprinkle peanuts, red dates and other fruits on the ground, which is called "Saxi Fruit". After that, the wedding ceremonies such as worship of heaven and earth, memorial service and drinking were similar to those in other regions.

One: When welcoming the bride.

Usually in Hefei, the man comes to pick up the bride in the afternoon.

We'll leave after lunch (it's best to take half an hour 1: 30, 2: 30, which means to find a partner)

The motorcade doesn't stipulate how many cars there should be.

It should be noted that the first car is a camera car (it is best to arrange for the groom's friend to go to the bride's door in the car, and this person should go down early to set off firecrackers to welcome the arrival of the team)

The second car is the groom's car (the bride and groom's car)

The third car is the best man's car (the best man and bridesmaid's car).

Two: Pick up the bride from the boudoir.

The money should be ready at the door.

General small money (set meal 1 yuan 2 yuan 5 yuan 10 yuan 20 yuan) should be prepared at least 20 to 30 yuan.

How much do you need if you have a lot of money 100 (depending on how many relatives you have).

The local custom is to set off firecrackers.

Start with the man's house (you can put it down, but some of my friends basically put it down when they get married)

When you arrive at the woman's house, firecrackers should be set off in advance (the person who takes the first car mentioned above should come down and set them off in advance)

Then knock on the woman's door.

It is customary not to open the door at once.

Someone will get in the way.

At this time, I will put money at the door.

Stuff the small one first.

Finally, you can open the door by stuffing a few big ones.

It should be noted that some brides have more than one door.

Besides the gate, the bride's room also has a door.

Some brides even have several doors.

So don't shove all your money under the door at once when you are at the gate.

100~200 short firecrackers (door cannons) are set off at regular intervals during the period of inviting Mense Gate.

Three: When you are ready to take the bride away.

Open the door and enter the woman's house.

Then you'll be a little polite.

Is to worship the woman's parents

Thank them for raising you a good wife or something.

Then take the bride to your new home.

Usually, I ask my uncle to carry the bride out.

Some of them were brought out by the groom.

The former method is more traditional.

Of course, you should take the maid of honor and go with the woman's family.

Set off firecrackers when you go out at this time.

Four: When the bride receives her new home.

To his new home.

You have to set off firecrackers when you get off the bus.

It seems that the bride can't get off the bus directly.

You have to step on two steps, cake or something. ...

The rest is to go to the hotel.

Receive relatives and friends who come to celebrate (receive red envelopes)

Five: The wedding banquet has begun.

Then there is the same opening.

Shezhu

Under the auspices of the host

Be funny.

Speech by leaders or parents

Open seat

Then the young couple will propose a toast at each table during the meal.

Both parents also proposed a toast at each table.

The second is to distribute wedding candy.

Six: send friends and relatives, ready to make trouble in the bridal chamber.

Then the young couple will stand in front of the hotel.

Send away relatives and friends

Then go to the new house opened by the hotel to play games (generally, booking more than 20 tables can make the hotel send the new house to make trouble)

After the quarrel, the room will soon be over.

Finally, it's worth 1000 dollars (not suitable for children)

And then the next day.

A new life journey has begun.

Just go back to (parents') home at ordinary times.

The customs in this place are not uniform.

Some people say they will go back the next day after marriage.

Some say they will go back after three days of marriage.

......

The specific situation depends on the rules of the couple's hometown.

There are no hard and fast rules here.

The previous man bought a house.

The woman used dowry or something to buy home appliances.

Everyone should have a clear idea.

Don't make me say it.

I forgot to add that the groomsman's clothes are all bought by the groom from head to toe, and the bridesmaid's clothes are all bought by the bride from head to toe. I have been the best man several times and earned several suits, hehe ~ ~)