Differences between Western and Traditional Chinese Wedding中西方婚礼差异.pptVIP

TheWestern WeddingTraditional Chinese Wedding Word list Before the wedding The ceremony The ceremony the host declares the beginning of the ceremony. the brides father takes the bride to the groom. the host asked the guests whether there are any objection to their marriage and if each of the couple is willing to marry. each of them recites his or her marriage vows and exchanges the rings. the host proclaims they become man and wife. The reception Traditional Chinese Weddings vocabulary Incense 香 phoenix 凤凰 taboo 禁忌 sedan chair 轿子 obeisance 拜堂 veil面纱，面罩，遮蔽物 superior 长辈 Sacrifice 祭祀品 Even number 双日子 Customs1.Color Red is central to the wedding theme of China. It signifies love, joy and prosperity e.g. wedding gown（新娘礼服） 、shoes、package（包裹）、quilt（被子）、pillow（枕头）、door curtain （门帘），extra. 2.Foods Red dates 枣 peanuts 花生 longans桂圆 Melon seeds瓜子 early birth of a healthy baby 早生贵子 3.Their hair needs to be combed four times and each has a special meaning： The first combing symbolizes: from beginning till the end.自始至终 The second combing symbolizes: harmony from now till old age.和睦永远 The third combing symbolizes: sons and grandsons all over the place.子孙满堂 The fourth combing summaries good wealth and a long-lasting marriage.婚姻长久 The whole action also symbolizes the adulthood of the couple. 4、wedding gown bridal gown新娘礼服 phoenix凤凰 Groom costume 新郎礼服Red jacket红马褂 5、Crying marriage哭嫁 Meaning：to thank Parents for raising Her up感谢父母的 养育之恩 6、necessity and taboos 禁忌 1、arrange 4 underage boys（童男） to sleep with the bridegroom . 2 、during the wedding day the bride is forbidden to lie on the bed. 3、no pocket on the bride’s wedding gown Preparation for the wedding Request for Marrying the Bride 提亲 Request for Bride and Groom‘s Birth Dates测生辰八字 engagement 定亲 Formal Gifts for the Bride‘s Family送聘礼 Select the Wedding Date选日子 Procedures of the wedding ceremony go to the bride‘s home to esco