Marriage is a very expensive thing, and many places require money. Usually, the man bears the majority and the woman bears a small portion. In most cases, the expenses that the bride needs to pay for marriage include dowry, decoration money, daily necessities, vehicles, groom's clothing, red envelopes, souvenirs, and so on.
1. Dowry
On the day before the wedding, the bride's parents need to prepare a box of money, jewelry, clothing, and other items for their daughter to bring as dowry to the groom's house. All items in the dowry need to be paid for by the bride.
2. Decoration cost
If the man buys a house before marriage, the woman can contribute some of the decoration money and purchase some household appliances and furniture.
3. Daily necessities
The money for daily necessities for newlyweds also needs to be provided by the bride, such as washbasins, kitchenware, bedding, slippers, cups, toothbrushes, etc.
4. Vehicle
In some areas, if the man has already purchased a wedding house and the woman's family background is relatively affluent, the woman's parents will pay to prepare a new car for the newlyweds.
5. Male clothing
The formal DRESS and daily clothing worn by the groom on the day of marriage also need to be purchased by the bride, such as suits, watches, ties, SHOES, socks, etc. Generally, 1-2 sets can be purchased.
6. Red envelope
On the wedding day, the bride needs to prepare red envelopes for her relatives, children, bridesmaids, and sisters, which is a kind of ritual to express her gratitude to them.
7. Bridesmaid gown/souvenir
The dress the bridesmaids wear on the wedding day needs to be purchased by the women. In addition, the bride should prepare a hand gift for them to thank the sisters for their hard work.
8. Return gift money
Before getting married, the man will go to the woman's house to offer a dowry. As a sign of politeness, the woman needs to prepare a certain amount of return gift, which does not need to be too expensive and can express her feelings.
9. Pavilion banquet
The farewell banquet is a banquet prepared by the bride before her daughter's marriage, inviting relatives and friends from her family. It needs to be held at the bride's own expense.
10. Returning home banquet
The homecoming banquet is a banquet prepared by the bride to welcome her daughter and son-in-law back home for the first time after marriage, inviting her relatives and friends, and the expenses are also borne by the bride.