Different places have different customs, and the things prepared by the groom for the wedding proposal are also different. In some places, it is necessary to prepare six or eight gifts, as well as gift money, specialty products, and other items. If it is a festival, holiday gifts should also be prepared.
What are the preparations for the groom's doorstep proposal
1. Six kinds of gifts
In some places, according to traditional customs, six kinds of gifts should be prepared for marriage proposal, namely, two cigarettes, two bottles of Baijiu, and two boxes of high-grade tonic.
2. Eight gifts
In some places, it is necessary to prepare eight kinds of gifts, namely cigarettes, wine, tea, sugar, cake, noodles, fish, and meat.
3. Gift money
Before the groom proposes to the bride, he should actively inquire about the bride's opinions and views, whether to accept the betrothal gift, and other customs and traditions. In some places, it is not necessary to bring a gift, so preparations should be made according to local customs and traditions.
4. Specialty products
If the two families are not in the same place, you can bring some local specialties to bring them closer and increase the sense of closeness.
5. Holiday gifts
If the date of marriage proposal falls on a festival, ritual gifts are also essential, such as moon cakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival and Zongzi on the Loong Boat Festival.