The things prepared by the groom for marriage express his intention to marry the bride, which can be prepared according to the traditional eight rituals or modern popular ones. Families that follow traditional etiquette can prepare according to the traditional eight rituals.
Traditional Eight Rites
In ancient times, the eight gifts that the groom brought to the bride's house for marriage were mainly candy, cigarettes, wine, cakes, tea, red dates, fish, money, and jewelry. Among them, the first part was usually prepared in duplicate, that is, 2 portions. Regarding money and jewelry, it mainly depends on the family's financial preparation, and the quantity is determined by oneself. Families that follow traditional etiquette and laws will prepare in this way.
Modern Popular Eight Gifts
In modern times, eight kinds of wedding ceremonies are rare, and most people are free to love when they get married, so some of the wedding ceremonies are also saved. If they are dating acquaintances, there will be a wedding ceremony process, in which the eight things that need to be brought are Xiyan, Baijiu, tea, candy, cake, noodles/eggs, crucian carp, pork.