The biggest difference between engagement and marriage is whether marriage is protected by law. According to China's marriage custom, there will be an engagement ceremony before marriage, the purpose is to inform the surrounding relatives and friends, both men and women have the intention to get married, and the two will be married. Marriage in our country refers to the establishment of marriage in law, and the establishment of husband and wife relationship through the marriage ceremony in society.
The difference between engagement and marriage
1. Different rituals
Engagement actually comes from the traditional marriage customs in China. When the two sides are happy with each other, they will hold an engagement ceremony. In this ceremony, the two sides will sign a marriage letter, exchange engagement gifts, choose an auspicious wedding date, and so on. However, engagement is only a process in folk customs, but it is not a necessary process in modern society to get married. Young people who have never been engaged can also get a marriage license and have a big wedding.
2. The engagement relationship is not protected by law
Although the two links of engagement and marriage are only different by one word, the meaning after the completion of the two links is completely different. Although the engagement in the near future to become husband and wife, but this time is not protected by law, only after the two parties in the civil affairs bureau marriage registration, the state will have a protective effect on this marriage.
3. Marriage is governed by law
During the period of engagement, if one of the couple causes the relationship to break up for some reason, then both parties are not liable for any legal costs. However, if the two parties are married and the wrong actions of one party lead to the breakdown of the marriage, then the strong and powerful legal protection of the country will definitely stand on the right side and do justice for it.