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What is the difference between engagement and marriage?

In our country, engagement and marriage are two different things, and the time is different. Under normal circumstances, we should get engaged first and then hold a wedding, that is, get married, so there is a difference between them. What's the difference between engagement and marriage? What are the taboos of engagement? If you want to know, please come and have a look with me.

First of all, the difference between engagement and marriage

1, the difference between engagement and marriage lies in whether it is currently protected by law. Engagement is actually not protected by law, but inviting relatives and friends to be guests together means that two people have settled down, and getting married means being protected by law. Of course, marriage certificates are usually obtained before the wedding. As long as they are obtained, the marriage will take effect, and then it will be more secure for both parties.

Legally speaking, if there is no marriage relationship at the time of engagement, after marriage, the two sides will have marriage relationship and form a new family. If you just got engaged and then your relationship is unstable, break up. If you are married, if your relationship is broken now, you must divorce and go through the corresponding legal procedures.

In a word, it is the difference between engagement and marriage. The actual content is introduced, hoping to help everyone.

Second, what are the taboos of engagement?

1. When engaged, the man's family will visit the woman's family. Of course, you must prepare the corresponding bride price when you go. The amount of this bride price includes gifts prepared for the bride price. In fact, the parents of both sides have already communicated and negotiated before. Don't forget to take it with you when you leave.

2. When the man goes home as a guest, he must pay attention to etiquette and say hello to the woman's family. Of course, many relatives and friends visited the woman's house that day, so he should also say hello to her relatives and friends, which made him more polite.

Remember to send wedding candy to friends and relatives when you are engaged, and then prepare tea, cakes and snacks. Because relatives and friends who come that day will send blessings to the couple.

Remember to give gifts to the man on the day of engagement. Of course, the specific gifts to be returned depend on local customs and traditions. If so, you can do it according to customs and traditions. Usually, you should prepare engagement rings, clothes, shoes, belts, etc. For boys. Of course, it's best to prepare even numbers, which means better, which means pairs. You should also wrap red envelopes for the man.

I conclude: The above is the difference between engagement and marriage, and what are the taboos of engagement. I hope it helps you. Engagement and wedding ceremonies are more important, so everyone must be careful.