Every culture has their own wedding traditions. In the USA it’s not uncommon for the bride to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Similarly, in China there are superstitious and ritualistic practices unique to each region’s culture. Instead of blue, for example, it’s common to use 红色(hóngsè) red for the happy occasion.
Contrary to modern Chinese weddings where romantic love is the driving force, traditional Chinese marriage was deeply rooted in ceremonial rituals that defy contemporary beliefs about marriage.
1. 提亲 (Tíqīn) propose marriage 
If the matchmaker was successful then the wedding details would ensue. The groom’s parents traditionally paid for the wedding banquet and betrothal gifts along with the bride’s price, which was negotiated between the families, while the bride’s parents supplied dowry items to furnish and decorate the couple’s home. This dowry would include everything from the bed to the tea set. The bride will use the tea set during the wedding ceremony to serve... Read More
