The significance of engagement lies in further establishing the relationship between the two parties, strengthening the connection between the two families, and preparing for the newlywed life.
1、 The significance of engagement
1. Further establish the relationship between the two parties in communication
The romantic period is a world of two people, and becoming a boyfriend or girlfriend represents both parties' recognition of this relationship. Engagement usually requires holding an engagement ceremony, inviting close relatives and friends, announcing the upcoming wedding date to all the relatives and friends around, and becoming an unmarried couple in their presence. Their relationship is well-known and accepted by relatives and friends.
2. Strengthen the connection between two families
Engagement is not made verbally, but requires preparation and planning. In this case, both parents need to come forward to discuss matters, including engagement gifts, engagement banquets, etc. After close communication and interaction, the familiarity between the families of both parties has increased, which is very beneficial for harmonious communication between them in the future marriage.
3. Preparing for Marriage Life
Leave a buffer period for a real marriage, allowing the newlyweds to adapt to the upcoming marital life and avoid being unprepared for future married life.
2、 The simple process of engagement
1. Both parents discussed
Before the engagement, both the parents of the man and the woman will meet formally to discuss the process, taboos, as well as the betrothal gifts and money.
2. Gift wedding dowry
On the day of engagement, the groom will bring the betrothal gift and money to the bride's home.
3. Exchange engagement gifts
In the process of exchanging engagement gifts, it is usually the man who first gives the woman a gift, and then the woman responds. The man will prepare a betrothal gift, as well as three golds, hardware, etc. for the woman, and the woman will refund a portion of the gift money to the man. At the same time, she will also give the man a gift of clothes as a return gift, symbolizing caring for him.
4. Wearing an engagement ring
Afterwards, at the engagement ceremony, the man will wear the engagement ring on the ring finger of the woman's left hand, and then the engagement between the two is officially completed.
5. Engagement banquet
The engagement banquet is usually hosted by the bride's family, who witness the newlyweds' engagement ceremony together with their relatives and friends. At the engagement banquet, the in laws raise their glasses together to drink, symbolizing the successful completion of the engagement ceremony.