Six rites refer to six rituals before marriage, and the following is their order:
1. Agree/accept the bride price (betrothal gift)
At this time, the parents of the two families have confirmed the marriage. The man sent the bride price to the woman's home, including gold and silver jewelry, tea and other gifts, representing the man's sincere hospitality and sincerity.
2. Engagement ceremony
The engagement ceremony was held at the man's home, announcing that the marriage was officially finalized. In this ceremony, the man gives the woman money and gifts, and the woman returns the corresponding gifts to the man. The two sides set a specific time and place for marriage.
Give a big gift
Giving a big gift is one of the highlights of the wedding, representing the man's respect and love for the woman. In this ceremony, the woman must go to the man's house, and the man must pick up the female guests, then offer tea, eat noodles and send money, and finally give the woman a "big gift" to show her love for her life.
4. Wedding ceremony
The wedding ceremony is a ceremony held when the bride arrives at the man's home. At this time, the man will give the woman some small gifts and red envelopes, and fireworks will be set off on the spot to welcome the arrival of the bride.
Step 5 load the bed/enter the bridal chamber
Laying the bed is an important ceremony before the bride enters the bridal chamber. The elders in the family should put the blue wedding bed and toiletries into the new house to prepare a happy marriage life for the couple. After completing this ceremony, the couple can enter the bridal chamber.
Greet your boss
The ceremony of going to the head is a ceremony that will be held after the official end of the wedding. It is a process of returning to the bride's family on behalf of the new couple and giving gifts to the woman's parents. In this ceremony, the man must pay a certain price to get the recognition of the woman's family, which is also the performance of the man keeping his oath.
I hope the detailed introduction of the above six ceremonies can help you. If you also like traditional Chinese weddings, please remember the following points. Leave your praise! ?