The process of traditional Chinese weddings is relatively complicated. With the development of the times, some items have gradually simplified. Nowadays, the process of Chinese wedding ceremonies mainly includes ancestor worship, welcoming the bride, bidding farewell, going out, entering the door, crossing the brazier, worshiping heaven and earth, wedding banquet, toasting, and making a scene in the bridal chamber.
1. Ancestral Worship
Before preparing for the wedding, the man should kneel down and worship his ancestors, praying that they can protect the newlyweds and ensure a happy and fulfilling marriage.
2. Welcome, my dear
The groom went to the bride's house to marry the bride. In ancient times, weddings were most grand with ten mile red makeup, three books, six appointments, and eight lifted sedan chairs. Nowadays, most couples choose to welcome their families by car.
3. Goodbye
After the groom successfully receives the bride, the bride needs to kneel down and bow to her parents, cover herself with a red veil, and be carried out by the groom.
4. Go out
When going out, the bride cannot walk on her own and is usually carried by a designated person onto the sedan chair or carried out by the groom. In modern times, bridesmaids hold up red umbrellas to escort the bride onto the wedding car.
5. Entering the door
After arriving at the groom's house, the newlyweds are not allowed to step on the threshold when entering. They need to cross over, symbolizing overcoming hardships and obstacles.
6. Cross Fire Pot
After entering the door, the bride needs to cross a brazier, meaning to remove bad luck from her body, and her future days will be prosperous.
7. Worship Heaven and Earth
Newcomers need to perform rituals such as bowing to heaven and earth, drinking toast, lifting their heads, and changing their tea offerings under the guidance of the emcee.
8. Wedding banquet
The wedding banquet is about inviting guests to eat and drink, and the bride and groom should do their best to greet the guests and let them return home enjoying themselves.
9. Toast up
After the formal wedding ceremony, the newlyweds step down and toast the guests table by table to express their gratitude.
10. Playful bridal chamber
The wedding ceremony takes place on the evening of the wedding day, with family and friends gathering in the new house to congratulate the newlyweds.