What are the rules and customs for marrying a daughter in Hefei area?

In Hefei area, there are some traditional rules and customs for marrying a daughter. The following are some common customs:

Pre-wedding preparation: before the wedding, the woman's family will prepare some dowry, including gold and silver jewelry, furniture, home appliances, etc., as the property of the daughter's marriage.

Welcoming Ceremony: On the day of the wedding, the groom will usually lead a group of friends and relatives to the woman's home for the welcoming ceremony. The process of welcoming the bride is often accompanied by drums and gongs, firecrackers and other festive sounds.

Buying the door: Before the bride enters the house, the groom needs to pay a certain amount of money to buy the right to open the door from the porter. Usually this ceremony is accompanied by some flirting and banter.

Tea Offering: After the bride enters the door, she will also offer tea to her in-laws and parents-in-law in a tea offering ceremony to show her respect and gratitude to her elders.

Crossing the threshold: After the bride enters the door, she will go through a series of wedding ceremonies, and finally the groom will help her cross the threshold, symbolizing the bride's entry into the newlywed life.

Wedding Banquet: On the wedding day, there will be some traditional programs and customs at the banquet, such as drinking the cup of wine, toasts, and paying respects.

These are just some of the rules and customs for marrying a daughter in Hefei, because the specific customs may vary depending on the region and family customs.