A CHINESE WEDDING

THE WEDDING GIFTS

• Red packets
• Chinese bridal cake
• Dragon and phoenix pastries
• Gifts to stand for the test of times
• All must be in even numbers or in pairs

THE WEDDING DRESS

• Named Qi Pao
• The colour red is for good luck
• Keep away evil spirits
• Embroidered with elaborate gold amd silver designs

THE PICK-UP

• The groom and his brothers would go to the brides home.
• They must prepare gifts such as red packets.
• The sisters of the bride often make an impossible request.
• To make the groom reconsider if he wanted to marry the bride.
• The amount of money will ususally be 99,999,999 dollars.

THE TEA CEREMONY

• Serves chinese tea to the bride's parents
• A token of appreciation,love and care
• Lotus seeds and two red dates
• Has a meaning of early arrival of children

THE WEDDING BANQUET

• 8-9 course traditional meals
• Chinese food symbolizes wishes of happiness
• Thr families toast for enhancing the atmosphere
• The banquet ends with desserts such as red bean soup

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