Deliver the chinese dowry 送嫁妆 The chinese dowry may be delivered with the return gifts on the day of betrothal or delivered a few days before the wedding. Some people have the impression that chinese weddings are expensive affair for the groom’s parents since they have to pay for the betrothal gifts, bride price and […]
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Traditionally the bride’s home visit is three days after the chinese wedding ceremony. For efficiency, modern chinese wedding usually compressed all the necessary events into a single day. One costume change equals three days! After the tea ceremony at the groom’s family home, the bride will change out of her western style wedding gown. This […]
Prepare it! Prepare the chinese wedding day program based on discussions with the bride’s and groom’s parents. Include the wedding coordinator when finalizing the wedding day schedule. Allow some buffer time in the schedule to allow for unforseen delays such as traffic jams, detours required or having to socialise longer at any of the stops. […]
Chinese wedding banquets are traditionally paid for by the groom’s parents. The bride’s parents and relatives are invited guests. It is traditional for the bride’s parents to ask for a few tables at the wedding banquet during the wedding negotiations. It is considered as part of the bride’s price. The number of tables asked for […]
It is important to most chinese to choose auspicious dates for the betrothal “纳彩” pronounced “na cai”, installing the bridal bed “安床” pronounced “an chuang”, and the chinese wedding day “嫁娶” pronounced “jia qu”. Are you getting married in the dark? Other than the wedding date, some will also choose a good timing for the […]
Selection of auspicious dates 看日子 Auspicious dates are required for the chinese wedding, the betrothal and the installation of the bridal bed. A chinese monk, a temple official or a fortune teller are able to advise on a suitable date based on the couple’s birth dates and times. Some may also refer to the chinese […]
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The stainless steel heart shape handle fork and spoon set is the must-have party favor for a banquet and a popular giveaway for any themed event. These Personalized Fork and Spoon sets are the perfect addition to your wedding banquet or any special occasion. Your friends will want to save these stylish, functional, reusable wooden […]
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An Asian theme wedding is not quite complete without a set of wood chopsticks to sit right next to a plate. These Personalized Chopsticks are the perfect addition to your wedding banquet or any special occasion. Your friends will want to save these stylish, functional, reusable wooden chopsticks. Each pair of chopsticks can have the […]