Category Archives: Chinese Marriage

Chinese Marriage

2010 Auspicious Wedding Dates

It’s already the start of the second quarter of the year 2009. For many couples who are planning a wedding this year, most would’ve already found their auspicious wedding dates and would be in the midst of their preparations to host their happy occasion. For those who are planning to get married in 2010, it’s […]

Top 10 Chinese Wedding Q&A

From choosing an auspicious wedding date to finding a good menu for Chinese and Western guests, we’ve got answers to your most important etiquette questions. Q. Is there a special hour when a Chinese couple should exchange vows? A. Chinese tradition says that couples should marry on the half hour so that they begin their […]

Chinese Wedding Traditions

Red is the Color of Weddings in China Red is central to the wedding theme of China. It signifies love, joy and prosperity and is used in a variety of ways in Chinese wedding traditions. The bride’s wedding down is often red, as are the wedding invitations, and wedding gift boxes or envelopes for cash […]

Double Happiness is Essential in Chinese Weddings

Various traditions and cultures have varying ways in conducting and celebrating wedding ceremonies. They also have a variety of relevant wedding components that should not be forgotten during ceremonies. In Chinese weddings, one of these traditional components is the distribution of Chinese wedding invitations. What does Chinese Wedding Invitations usually look like? Most Chinese wedding […]

Choose An Auspicious Wedding Date – The Chinese Tradition

Importance of Choosing An Auspicious Wedding Date Your wedding day is, probably the most eventful part of your life, and so careful planning is essential to ensure that everything is perfect. The choice of the gown, the venue, the food, the number of guests, the souvenirs, the date, and other details must be thought of […]

Chinese Wedding Favors

Weddings are always a special occasion. The idea of two people becoming one and starting a new life together is quite romantic even for those a bit hardened of heart. Just about everyone loves and appreciates a beautiful wedding. While the guests only see the 30 minute ceremony, what they often do not see is […]

Traditional Chinese Wedding Dresses

t is being said that marriage is fixed at the heaven and we humans are just like a puppet that walk through the path of life to finally choose our partners. Since ages, marriage is considered a very sacred ritual where a girl and a boy tie their knot and wish to spend rest of […]

Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony

Chinese Wedding Tea ceremony is performed during a Chinese wedding. Tea is used in Chinese wedding ceremonies mainly because Tea is China’s national drink and it symbolizes respect. Using tea in weddings is practical because not everybody can drink alcohol. The tea ceremony is considered a significant event in a Chinese wedding. The bride is […]

Chinese Wedding Traditions – Marriage Customs

For the Chinese people, the purpose of marriage is to continue the ancestral line and to create alliances between two families. As the world changes, Chinese wedding traditions have evolved and changed as well. Unlike before, only a few traditionsin weddings had survived the centuries and became a part of the modern day weddings. However, […]