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Shandong Rizhao marriage customs

Marriage customs in Rizhao, Shandong Province mainly include the following aspects:

Fixing Ceremony: After both parents determine the marriage relationship, they will carry out the fixing ceremony, that is to say, determining the wedding date and the bride price matters.

Dowry: The groom's family will prepare a certain amount of dowry for the bride's family, which usually includes items such as gold and silver jewelry, clothing, wedding beds, and furniture.

Wedding caravan: the bride will ride in a luxury wedding car on the wedding day from her home, accompanied by a fleet of cars along the way.

Wedding Ceremony: The traditional wedding ceremony includes welcoming the bride, paying homage to the ancestors, and handing over the cup of wine. The bride and groom will put on traditional wedding clothes, pay their respects and exchange wedding rings.

Household Settlement: After getting married, the newlyweds will choose a place of residence for household settlement.

This is only a part of the marriage customs in Rizhao area of Shandong Province, the actual customs may vary depending on family traditions and personal preferences.