In some places, two people decide to get married directly, and in some places, they have to get engaged before getting married. Wenzhou is like this, two people need to get engaged. So what are the customs when they get engaged? Let's have a look.

What are the engagement customs in Wenzhou?

First, both families negotiate the wedding.

The main purpose of the negotiation is to determine the date of marriage and the amount of bride price for the man. The conditions are also based on the economic strength of both families, so that children can be happy, rather than selling their daughters. The bride's family will also return the dowry according to the size of the man. If the woman's family condition is good, she should accept all the dowry and take a brand-new car as the dowry, which is also a common phenomenon in Wenzhou.

Second, choose the date.

This tradition of choosing a day has never been shelved, but it is a very important part. In Wenzhou, it is the male elders who show the experts the dates of birth of men and women. There are usually several good days. At this time, both families should decide a convenient wedding date according to the actual situation of both families.

Three. Book an engagement and wedding banquet

In this respect, Wenzhou is different from other regions. In many areas, the engagement banquet is provided by the woman and the wedding banquet is provided by the man. Wenzhou engagement and wedding banquet are organized by both families. The number of tables is generally 20, and the order time will be 6 months in advance.

Four. Agreed necessary items

Men versus women

1. A set of gold jewelry: gold earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and diamond rings.

2. Wedding candy: In Wenzhou wedding candy, there must be a pair of sugar, gold and apricot, which is the local characteristic of Wenzhou. Wedding candy, big and small, is arranged by the man.

3. Hand: This is also different from many areas. Both electronic watches and quartz watches are acceptable, but the grade is slightly higher.

4. Wenzhou local men give sixty gifts.

To that man.

1. The suit, shirt, tie, shoes, socks and gold jewelry worn by the man for marriage and engagement are all bought by the woman.

2. A set of dishes: 88, 98, 108 are lucky numbers.

3. Six gifts or 10 gifts from local women in Wenzhou.