Wedding Customs
Pre-Wedding Rituals
- Matchmaking (媒妁)
- Engagement (订婚)
- Betrothal Gifts (聘礼)
- Wedding Date Selection (择日)
- Bridal Preparations (新娘准备)
Wedding Day
- Hair Combing (梳头)
- Door Games (拦门)
- Tea Ceremony (敬茶)
- Wedding Banquet (婚宴)
- Bed Setting (铺床)
Symbolic Elements
- Double Happiness (囍)
- Red Color (红色)
- Dragon & Phoenix (龙凤)
- Lucky Numbers (吉祥数字)
- Traditional Foods (传统食物)
Cultural Significance
Family Values
- Family Unity
- Respect for Elders
- Continuity of Lineage
- Social Status
- Community Bonds
Modern Adaptations
- Western Influences
- Contemporary Trends
- Personal Choices
- Cultural Fusion
- Social Media
Regional Variations
- Northern Customs
- Southern Traditions
- Ethnic Differences
- Urban vs Rural
- International Styles
"百年好合，永结同心"
"May you live together for a hundred years in harmony, forever united in heart."