What process did the ancients need to take to get married, and what would happen before and after entering the bridal chamber?

Modern weddings originated in the west, but many Chinese wedding customs have been handed down. Generally speaking, it is much simpler than the ancient wedding. In ancient times, the wedding ceremony had six links: receiving gifts, asking names, receiving gifts, inviting guests and welcoming people. After six ceremonies, people paid tribute to the bride.

What did ancient marriage advocate? Parents' orders, matchmaker's words? Matchmaker to introduce the object, this link is called? Nacai? . then what Ask the name? Well, if both sides think it's ok, both men and women will exchange Geng posts and match the constellations. If there is no problem, the marriage is settled. After that, the man can choose an auspicious day and go to the woman's house to set up a letter of appointment to determine the thickness of their marriage. That's it? Najib? , can also be regarded as engagement. ? Najib? The next step is called. Accept the levy? That is, in the modern definition, the man gives the bride price to the woman. This is a very important step. After this step, the marriage between the two parties is half finished, and the next step is to wait for the right time to get married. ? Date of invitation? It means that the two sides set a good day to get married, and? Kissing? Is to hold a wedding and marry the bride. After these six steps, the marriage is almost complete.

For the bride and groom, these are not enough. Before being sent to the bridal chamber, they should pay a memorial service. Meeting the bride is simple, nothing more than? Three obeisances? Worship heaven and earth, worship the Gaotang couple. After that, the bride will be sent to the bridal chamber, and the groom needs to entertain guests in the lobby. After the wedding reception, the groom can enter the bridal chamber. Entering the bridal chamber does not mean that there are only two people left, the bride and groom. First of all, will the guests come? Make trouble in the bridal chamber? Then the groom lifts the bride's veil, the two sides toast and eat raw jiaozi, and the matchmaker says something auspicious, and it's almost done.

Modern weddings retain many ancient traditions and add many western-style practices. For marriage customs, we should also take its essence and discard its dross.