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What do you need to prepare for engagement?

There are three gold hardware jewelry, gifts, engagement money and so on to be prepared.

1, Sanjin hardware jewelry

When engaged, the man needs to give the woman three gold (gold rings, necklaces and earrings) or hardware (gold rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and pendants), or give her a discount to buy her favorite jewelry.

2. gifts

Engagement gifts mainly include cakes, gift boxes, crystal sugar and other sweets and biscuits. Some men also send clothes, bags, watches, bracelets, earrings, headdresses, cosmetics, bedding, headscarves, stockings, tea sets, sewing boxes and so on. , and the number is also required to be even.

3. Engagement money

When engaged, the man should give the woman a certain bride price. There is no special regulation on the amount of bride price, but it depends on local customs and personal family situation.

Matters needing attention in engagement:

1, set an auspicious day

Communicate and coordinate with both parents in advance, choose a convenient time for both parties to meet, go on time, and set an auspicious day for engagement.

2. Etiquette should be in place

Both men and women should add tea, water, wine and cloth in time to give each other's parents a good impression of being educated and polite, whether in conversation or at dinner.

3. Agreed place

Engagement is usually when the man and his parents (relatives) go to visit the woman's parents and meet the future in-laws with gifts such as cakes, fruits, cigarettes and wine. The place of engagement is generally chosen in the woman's home to show respect. If it's convenient, you can also do it in the hotel.