What is the fiance going to prepare? What do engaged women prepare?

Engagement is a marriage custom that has existed since ancient times and has a very important position. When engaged, the man needs to bring something to the woman's house. When a woman's family accepts something, she will give something else to the man. What will an engaged man prepare? What did the engaged woman prepare? Let's have a look.

First of all, what does the engaged man prepare?

1. Matchmaker ceremony

The engagement ceremony generally needs to be presided over by the matchmaker, and the man should prepare a gift for the matchmaker. The matchmaker introduced the understanding of the man and the woman, which is very important. Generally, the woman should also give gifts to the matchmaker, a little less than the man.

2. Table pressing ceremony

The engagement party is generally organized by the woman's family, and the man's family holds a table-pressing ceremony. Table pressing ceremony refers to banquet money, chef's ceremony and serving ceremony, including all expenses of engagement party. The money should be wrapped in a gift bag and sent to the woman's home.

3. Uncle's gift

An uncle's gift refers to the gift given by the man to the woman's sister and brother, with a small share and good luck. But now many young people are only children, so this red envelope can be exchanged for a small gift for the woman's parents.

4. Wedding dowry

When engaged, the man's family needs to prepare a bride price and give it to the woman's family at the engagement ceremony. Generally, the bride price is negotiated when proposing relatives or visiting relatives, and there are six or twelve pieces, which are prepared according to local customs.

5. Wedding gift money

In addition to the usual bride price, the man has to prepare wedding gifts, that is, bride price money. There are no specific standards for bride price, ranging from 1 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan in some places, and 800,000 yuan in some places, depending on the requirements of the woman's family.

6. Gold jewelry

When engaged, the man also needs to prepare gold jewelry for the woman, that is, three gold or hardware. But now there is no requirement that it must be gold jewelry, and platinum material can also be used. It is also important to prepare an engagement ring.

Second, what does the engaged woman prepare?

1. engagement party

When engaged, the woman should prepare the engagement party. You can hold a banquet in your own home or hotel. The dishes of the engagement party should be determined in advance, and it is best to discuss with the man.

2. Matchmaker ceremony

The woman's family should also prepare gifts from the matchmaker, and thank the matchmaker for his introduction. Before giving gifts to the matchmaker, both parties should discuss in advance that it is not impolite for the woman's family to give gifts to the matchmaker less than the man's family.

3. Tobacco, wine and tea

At the engagement ceremony, cigarettes, wine, tea and so on are indispensable. These things should be prepared for the man by the woman's family. Some places will also prepare dumplings and snacks for the engagement party.

4. Intimate gifts

The woman should prepare a thoughtful gift for the man, either a pair of leather shoes or a suit. In some places, the woman will give the groom six or 12 pieces of clothes, including hats, ties and cuffs.

5. Wedding cake and candy

Wedding cake and candy are also very important things at the engagement party, and the woman needs to be prepared. These things have two functions, the first is to worship ancestors, and the second is to give them to relatives and friends to celebrate.

Summary:

The above contents are related items that both men and women need to prepare, hoping to help everyone. You can't choose the engagement date at will, but choose the auspicious day of the zodiac. The engagement party doesn't need too many people, just invite parents and close friends.