Classic and serious marriage customs in Taiyuan

The marriage custom in Taiyuan is a traditional marriage custom in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. The following are some common customs of marriage customs in Taiyuan:

1. Proposal: In Taiyuan, the man's family usually entrusts the matchmaker or relatives and friends to the woman's house to express their intention to get married. If the woman's family agrees, they will inform the matchmaker or relatives and friends and arrange the time for the two sides to meet.

2. Eight-character combination: In the marriage customs of Taiyuan, the eight-character combination is an important part. Families of men and women will exchange birthdays and ask fortune tellers to predict constellations. If the eight characters match, proceed to the next marriage procedure.

3. Nacai: Nacai is a gift from the man's family to the woman's family, showing respect and sincerity to the woman's family. Usually choose some auspicious items, such as red dates, longan, lotus seeds and so on.

4. Engagement: In Taiyuan, engagement is usually divided into two steps. The first step is to "get married". The man's family will send a heavy bride price to the woman's family to show their respect and gratitude. The second step is to "make a small decision". The man's family will invite the woman's home to be a guest, and agree on the wedding date and related matters during the dinner.

5. Wedding Ceremony: In the wedding customs in Taiyuan, the wedding ceremony is usually held in the early morning or early morning. The groom will lead the wedding team to the woman's house and bring the bride back to the man's house. There are usually bands and holiday decorations in the wedding procession to create a festive atmosphere.

6. Making bridal chamber: In Taiyuan, making bridal chamber is an important traditional custom. On the wedding night, relatives and friends will go to the new house to visit the couple and have various games and interactions to enhance the festive atmosphere of the wedding.

The above are some common customs of marriage customs in Taiyuan, and there may be some differences between different families.