Modern people get married with a marriage certificate, but what is the proof of ancient people getting married?

The most powerful proof of modern young people's marriage is of course the red marriage certificate issued by the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Imagine that two young people of similar age who are congenial to each other, after in-depth understanding and love, with the consent of both parents, each holding a household registration book, taking a group photo and reading the wedding vows, can obtain the qualification and proof of formal marriage under the witness of the civil affairs department.

As soon as you get a marriage certificate, it means that from now on, two people who are not related by blood are husband and wife in the legal sense, that is, a family. From then on, two people should perform the duties of husband and wife according to law.

Modern people get married with a marriage certificate, but what is the proof of ancient people getting married? In fact, ancient people paid more attention to marriage and ceremony. If you don't believe me, I will tell you:

Before the ancient people got married, the matchmaker came forward and wrote two young people's birthdays on the handkerchief. At worst, it should be written on rice paper, which is read by both parents. If two people are horoscope-shaped and zodiac-shaped, congratulations, their marriage will have a breakthrough.

After reading these eight words, I began to salute. Generally, the man's family will give the woman a generous dowry according to his own economic situation, and of course it also depends on the woman's family status. During this period, I can also inquire about the woman's talent and appearance by the way, but it is generally impossible to meet. Because men and women were not close at that time, they could not meet before marriage.

After several years of kinship, the two families began to find an auspicious day to arrange marriage for two young people. At this time, Yajia will make a wedding invitation, write the above brocade and silk, and give it to the woman ceremoniously. The woman can also send a gift card with a dowry. If both of them are outstanding, it is necessary to inform the local government of the invitation. Among them, etiquette is really a stress.

As for the marriage of children in ancient times, it is relatively simple, but the marriage certificate is still an indispensable link.