What does the man need to prepare for his engagement?

1, comb

Combs are listed as the first of the eight essential items in the bride price, because combs are used to comb hair. Therefore, sending a comb in the bride price is not only to tie up the hair, but also to hope that the couple will love each other for life and grow old together. Pay attention to send combs, one to the end, two to send Qi Mei with white hair, and three to send children.

2. Measuring ruler

A ruler is a measuring tool. In marriage, the ruler, as a dowry, has profound meaning. Giving ruler is a measure of the happiness of husband and wife's life, and it also refers to the grandchildren. Happiness can be traced back to ancient times. In addition, giving a ruler is also a blessing to the new couple's future life.

3. Mirror

Mirrors are girls' favorite appliances. Sending a round mirror represents a more complete marriage life of the newlyweds, as calm as a mirror. Mirrors are also useful in daily life.

4.scissors

Scissors can be said to be a necessity for bride price and one of the "six certificates" in traditional weddings. Many ancient clothes were made by ourselves, so you need scissors to cut clothes after you get married. Nowadays, although scissors are not used to cut clothes, they still represent the bright future of the bride's married life, and she enjoys the glory of life.

Step 5 press the cash box

Most cash boxes will choose red wooden boxes, which are prepared by the woman, indicating that the woman's family conditions are worry-free, and her marriage should be beautiful, so that her married life can be more abundant.

Step 6 fight

Fighting means the prosperity of our country. In the past, fighting in the family was very important. It is used to measure food intake, indicating that the man's family conditions are good and the bride can live a well-fed life.

7. Ruyi scale

Ruyi scale is usually used when the groom lifts the red veil after the wedding. It is also a traditional wedding custom, indicating that the groom is very satisfied with his bride, unveiling the veil with a weighing beam and looking at the bride he misses.

8. abacus

Abacus has always been a meaningful opinion tool to calculate daily expenses and income sources. Abacus is used to calculate the control of a family's economy and make a clear plan for married life. I hope the couple will be richer after marriage.

Second, what should I prepare for the next dowry?

Men's articles: in marriage, the man takes the initiative, and so does the bride price. The highlight of the bride price is the man. The first thing to prepare is jewelry, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches and so on. Jewelry can be gold ornaments or diamond ornaments, mainly depending on the woman's requirements. Secondly, we should prepare wedding cake, four-color candy, wax gourd candy, rock sugar, candy, orange cake, dragon and phoenix candle, tea, wine, chicken, dragon and phoenix cannon and so on. Besides, clothes, shoes, banquet gifts, matchmaker gifts, etc. Should be prepared.

Women's articles: The bride price also means "reciprocity". A man gave a woman a gift, and a woman wanted something in return. Under normal circumstances, the items that the woman should prepare during the bride price include: a number of red envelopes for the elector, tea, snacks and desserts for the guests, banquets prepared according to the number of men, gifts returned to the men, and bride price money from the matchmaker. The gifts that women give back to men are generally clothes or accessories, and they should be even, with six, eight and twelve being the most common.

How much is the bride price: the bride price plays a very important role in the whole marriage process and is essential. The engagement fee needs to be completed before the wedding. There is no uniform standard for the amount of engagement money, and customs are different in different regions. Generally speaking, the amount of engagement money is determined by three factors, one is the economic conditions of the man's family, the other is the woman's request, and finally the local customs. These three conditions may determine the amount of the engagement fee. Generally speaking, in most parts of China, the employment fee will be 86, such as 88,000, 98,000, 66,000 and 106,000. There are also some regions that prefer integers, such as 20,000, 30,000 and 60,000. After knowing what needs to be prepared for the next bride price, I need to get everything ready this morning. Under normal circumstances, there is no requirement for the time to send the bride price, as long as it is sent before marriage. If one parent has a request, it can also be given as required. Many places will choose to send bride price at the engagement party, or before getting the certificate, or before the wedding. In addition, the bride price also needs a ceremony, which is not grand but essential, but only few people are invited.

Note: There are eight kinds of bride price in traditional weddings. In modern weddings, quite a few areas have continued this tradition, and some areas have also improved it. No matter what you send, it generally means that the newlyweds are happy after marriage. As long as it conforms to local customs, there is no need to entangle too much.