Traditional Chinese Weddings
The Tradition of Wedding Invitations in a Chinese Wedding
As in any wedding, the wedding invitations for a Chinese wedding are very important. They must be sent out in enough time so that everyone will be able to check their calendars and save the date.
As you create your perfect wedding you must think about the invitations. You will want to send them out once [...]
The Bridal Veil: A Very Important Part of a Chinese Wedding
Today, many brides in the traditional Chinese weddings are influenced by the western wearing of the white wedding gown. At some point in the day they will change to the traditional gown, but it may be after the ceremony.
It is very important to think about what you want to wear for your wedding day because [...]
Chinese Wedding Taboos to Avoid
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Chinese weddings are all about tradition and an understanding of protocol, grace and good fortune. It is very important that during the planning and during the wedding that everyone makes sure they understand the taboos and stay away from them.
The taboos are generally a list of things that you should [...]
The Traditional Chinese Wedding Ceremony
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There are many things that go into the traditional Chinese wedding ceremony that if you are going to do a traditional wedding you need to know and understand.
Preparations are always made before the wedding day because a wedding is considered a joining of two families instead of just the bride [...]
Fetch the Bride - Part 3
The groom must go through a series of obstacles to get to the bride. Many of them will involve questions that he must know the answer to and sometimes they are things he will not remember.
The troop of brothers will help him complete the tasks so he doesn’t have to go it alone. Sometimes there [...]
To Get Married the Groom Must Fetch the Bride - Part 2
Fetching the bride is a fun activity and it makes sure that the groom is sure he wants to marry the bride.
Once the groom is at the bride’s house he is greeted by the youngest male in the bride’s family who must open the door for the groom. The groom must wait patiently because
Chinese Wedding Traditions
Every culture has wedding traditions and when you have become engaged as a Chinese couple it is important for you to know the traditions that will be expected from the time that you are engaged to the time that you are wed.
The auspicious date must be chosen before the couple can go further. In order [...]
Chinese Wedding Traditions Start with Betrothal
When two people of Singapore Chinese descent decide to marry, a ritual begins to move them towards their wedding day. Everything must be done under auspicious circumstances and grace. A rich tradition has been created with all actions leading to the special day.
When two people decide to get married, this is a joining of two [...]
