Marriage proposal is a custom that has been passed down for thousands of years in China, and the man bringing a gift to propose to the woman is a sign of respect. As a region with a strong ethnic culture, Guangxi has many requirements for proposing a marriage. The groom usually needs to bring gifts such as noodles, alcohol, lucky balls, four-color candies, livestock gifts, two meter buckets, jewelry, etc.
What should I bring to the bride's house to propose marriage in Guangxi
1. Face line: It symbolizes a happy marriage between two people.
2. Alcohol: Wishing the two of them a long-lasting relationship.
3. Fuyuan: dried longan and longan, symbolizing prosperity and passing down from generation to generation.
4. Four color candy: rock sugar, candy, orange cake, winter melon candy, symbolizing sweetness and lifelong growth.
5. Animal gift: chicken, fresh fish, raw pork or ham. The quantity depends on local customs.
6. Dou Er Mi: The man prepares 12 jin of glutinous rice and three jin of sugar. This is the material for the woman to make rice dumpling, which means happy reunion.
7. Bride's money: The man will give a portion of the bride's money to the woman in advance to show his sincerity.
8. Jewelry: diamond rings, three golds, jade bracelets, etc., men can choose according to their economic ability.
9. Tea: A must-have gift for betrothal. There are many types of tea, so choose some that are suitable for middle-aged people to drink.
10. Fruits: Choose more varieties, even common fruits should be carefully packaged.
What to pay attention to when proposing a marriage
1. Date
Try to propose half a year in advance. Given that wedding hotels nowadays require a one-year advance booking, there is a trend towards pushing the date of the wedding proposal forward.
2. Preparation before marriage proposal
When paying a formal visit to the parents of the bride, one should DRESS neatly, speak appropriately, and sincerely express their desire to marry. After obtaining their consent, they should discuss the date of the engagement with the bride's parents to show respect.
3. Date of marriage proposal
It is best to propose in the morning and not later than 12 noon.
4. Number of proposed marriages
It is best for the number of suitors to be even, and both parents must be present, preferably between 4-8 people.
5. Gift for marriage proposal
The proposal cannot be made empty handed, and must be accompanied by gift money and gifts. The amount of gift money depends on local customs, and gifts can include six or eight gifts such as cigarettes, tea, sugar, wine, fruits, and supplements.