A preliminary study on engagement marriage custom in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou

Generally speaking, the two sides have agreed that they can be engaged first or not.

The main ones are: (all before marriage)

1. Before getting married, the man gets a gift of 6W, 8W, 10W (depending on economic conditions). If he is engaged, he will take them on the engagement day. If he is not engaged, he will choose a lucky day for his parents to have dinner together. Xiaoshan dialect is called "Toutou". Gifts are generally returned a little, and those with good conditions will be returned in full. more importantly,

The man also wants to buy gold, platinum and other jewelry for the woman. He can buy it for the woman or give money directly to the girl, usually around 1W-2W, depending on the actual situation.

3. The man should buy the woman 60 Jin of first-class cotton, and the woman's parents should make quilts with at least 6 beds and 8 beds. Now that the conditions are good, some women's parents make duvets, silk quilts and so on for their daughters in addition to these quilts.

4. The man should also give the wedding candy to the woman's home and ask her parents how much wedding candy they want.

The woman's parents should buy a suit and a pair of leather shoes for the man. They should wear them when they get married, which are exquisite and new inside and outside, including shirts and underwear.

6. If it is Chinese New Year, parents and relatives of both sides should give red envelopes to their son-in-law and daughter-in-law, and also give them when they get married.

7. The bride should prepare a dowry for her wedding. Generally speaking, a man should prepare any dowry he lacks. For example, he can prepare a set of round tables and household appliances, both of which can be used as dowry. I got these from other places, but I still hope I can help you.