Everything You Need to Know about Your Chinese Betrothal Ceremony

It is known that Chinese wedding traditions play a huge role in the couple’s lives, leading up to the wedding. Passed down from generation to generation, every custom has an interesting tie to the rich culture. In particular, there is the Chinese betrothal ceremony, where the groom formally proposes and the bride and her family accept the proposal. It’s essential to gain a good understanding of how this important ceremony works so that the celebrations will run smoothly.

Guide to the Chinese Betrothal Ceremony

• The groom’s family is expected to choose an auspicious date for the Chinese Betrothal Ceremony, which typically takes place between fifteen and twenty days before the wedding.
• On the day of the ceremony, the groom and his family (usually an even number of people) go to the bride’s home to present the betrothal gifts. It may be a good idea for both families to discuss in advance what gifts are preferred, an estimated amount of money to be placed in red packets and what traditions should be followed in gifting. Have the gifts ready and prepared.
• Once they reach the bride’s home, the groom enters alone with the gifts. His family waits outside until the end of the ceremony.
• Upon meeting the bride’s parents, the groom expresses his sincere intentions for marrying the bride and presents the gifts to them, an indication of his capabilities to look after the bride well. For good fortune, the bride is obliged to remain in her room until the ceremony is finished.
• A Chinese wedding master can be hired to open the betrothal gifts and present them to the bride’s family, along with betrothal wishes and blessings. Alternatively, the ceremony can be conducted by one of the groom’s relatives, preferably someone deemed to have good fortune.
• The bride’s parents express their acceptance of the proposal by returning some of the betrothal gifts. This marks the end of the ceremony.
• The groom can then leave the bride’s home and return to his home with his family.

After the Chinese betrothal ceremony is completed, the couple can send out wedding invitations to their guests and announce their engagement.

Gifts are an important component of the Chinese betrothal ceremony, and finding the right gifts to give to suit the occasion may be tricky. So, we have gathered some amazing gifts to include in our Chinese Betrothal Hampers.

Stunning Chinese Betrothal Hampers for the Bride-to-be

1. CLASSIC CHINESE WEDDING HAMPER PACKAGE (HK$3,899.00): This six-hamper package includes two Gourmet Hampers packed with delicacies, two Fruit Hampers and two Golden Coconut Hampers with brilliant gifts for the wedding, including Double Happiness golden coconuts and dragon and phoenix candles. There is also a selection of Chinese Wedding Red Packets and a comprehensive Chinese Betrothal Ceremony Booklet.

2. LUXURY CHINESE WEDDING HAMPER PACKAGE (HK$7,899.00): A luxurious hamper package for the Big Day, filled with sweet and savoury delights, dried goods, fresh, juicy fruit, bridal cakes and traditional Chinese wedding gifts are just what you need for a lavish wedding! This hamper package contains two Dried Seafood Hampers, two Fruit Hampers, two Golden Coconut Hampers, two Hang Heung Chinese Bridal Cake (four pieces), Chinese Wedding Red Packets and a Chinese Betrothal Ceremony Booklet

3. PREMIUM CHINESE WEDDING HAMPER PACKAGE (HK$14,799.00): Give your best wishes for health, good fortune, wealth, prosperity, good luck and everlasting love to the bride with this exclusive wedding hamper package. Here, you will find two Dried Seafood Hampers, two Fruit Hampers, two Golden Coconut Hampers, two Hang Heung Chinese Bridal Cake (six pieces), Chinese Wedding Red Packets and a Chinese Betrothal Ceremony Booklet