Quilt: Generally prepare 2, 4, 6, or 8 sheets of blankets; Red leather box: contains compressed box money, candies, and fruits; Jewelry: Three golds or hardware; Home appliances: washing machines, refrigerators, televisions, etc; Daily necessities: including tea cups, combs, pajamas, toothbrushes, dental cups, etc; Kitchen utensils: pressure cookers, induction cookers, rice cookers, etc; Passbook: determined based on economic ability and willingness.
1、 Quilt
The quilt is a transliteration of life, and the parents of the bride prepare the quilt before marriage in the hope that the newlyweds will have a beautiful family and a beautiful life in the future. 4. 6 and 8 beds are currently the mainstream choices for choosing bedding quantities; If the budget is limited and practicality is emphasized, 2 beds are sufficient. The color of the bedding should be different, such as red, green, purple, orange, etc.
2、 Red suitcase
The red box contains pressed box money, wedding clothes, wedding candies, and wedding fruits. On the day of the wedding, the box was carried by the brothers and handed over to the mother-in-law when they arrived at the mother-in-law's house. The mother-in-law was supposed to give red envelopes to the brothers. The implication is that the daughter has gotten married and is about to move into the man's house with her daily necessities.
3、 Jewelry and ACCESSORIES
Generally speaking, before a daughter gets married, the man will buy three taels of gold, which will be put into the dowry box and brought to the new house on the wedding day. In some regions, it is customary to wear the jewelry purchased by the groom directly on the day of the wedding. Jewelry is something that the female's parents must prepare, and the amount of preparation depends on the actual economic situation. For those with average economic conditions, a simple gold ring can be prepared, while those with good conditions can choose freely.
4、 Home appliances
Home appliances can be said to be a significant component of dowry items. Generally speaking, dowry appliances refer to washing machines, refrigerators, televisions, air conditioners, etc.
5、 Daily necessities
Prepare daily necessities to ensure that my daughter can live a peaceful and smooth life after marriage.
Previously, the bride's parents would prepare a set of large red washbasins, hot water bottles, tea trays, combs, round mirrors, etc; Nowadays, parents will prepare towels, bath towels, slippers, pajamas, toothbrushes, dental cups, and other daily necessities for newlyweds. Or decorative items such as vases, calligraphy, and paintings placed in the living room.
Note that it is best to prepare these items in double, as they have a good meaning.
6、 Kitchen utensils
Every young couple who leaves their parents to form a new home often have to "take care of themselves and have enough food and clothing". At this time, the bride's family needs to prepare some small appliances such as microwave ovens, pressure cookers, induction cookers, rice cookers, juicers, and electric kettles for daily life after marriage.
7、 Passbook
If parents really don't know what dowry to prepare for their daughters, it's better to directly give them a savings account and let the newlyweds plan what they want to buy. As for how much money is saved in the savings account, it depends on their own financial ability and willingness.