In ancient times, the interests of marriage were complicated. What must I do before meeting the bride?

Since ancient times, our wedding etiquette has become more and more complicated, but in fact, in ancient times, there were also many complicated etiquette and stress on marriage. The first is the man's proposal, and then the choice and preparation of auspicious days and good days before the wedding. First, the man went to the woman's house to propose marriage. When ancient women reached a certain marriageable age, they would want to introduce men of similar age and then kiss, which is what we are talking about now? Matchmaker? . The man's parents take the bride price to the woman's house. If the woman's parents agree, they will accept the bride price and money, and then proceed to the next step. Refuse gifts if you don't agree. Second, choose the wedding day. When both parents agree to get married, they will find a special person, choose the most suitable date according to the couple's birthday and lintel, and then set a specific wedding date, which is equivalent to our engagement today.

Third, make good preparations before marriage. After the wedding date is agreed, the date is coming, and both parties will put up some happy words at home and make some festive decorations. The woman will sew new clothes in advance, then take care of her body in all aspects, and then take a beauty bath. If she is in the south, she will sew new clothes, and then arrange a special room as a new house to marry the bride until the ceremony is completed that day.

It can be seen that in fact, a series of wedding processes from ancient times to the present are similar, but now we will be more detailed and meticulous. The wedding etiquette of the two families is very important, and some default things cannot be ignored and changed at will. After all, we should inherit and carry forward the tradition, not to mention that marriage has always been a sacred and grand thing.