With the development of the times, people's views and expectations of marriage are constantly changing. Among them, wedding and wedding celebration, as two important links in marriage celebration, are both different and intrinsically related.
1. The difference between a wedding and a wedding.
1. Differences in definition.
Wedding, which usually refers to the ceremony when two people get married, is a socially recognized and legally effective marriage act. It emphasizes the act of marriage itself, including the conclusion of the marriage contract, the conduct of ceremonies, etc. In China, weddings have rich cultural connotations, from the ancient six ceremonies to various modern innovative wedding forms, all of which reflect the importance that Chinese attach to marriage and respect for tradition.
Wedding, on the other hand, refers to the various activities carried out to celebrate the wedding, including wedding receptions, dance parties, travel, etc. It emphasizes more on the celebration and activities part, and is a series of activities to make the couple and their relatives and friends share the joy of marriage. As a result, the wedding industry was born, providing a one-stop service for couples to help them create the wedding of their dreams.
2. The difference between content and form.
The content of the wedding usually includes the conclusion of the marriage contract, the conduct of the ceremony, and the beginning of the newlywed life, etc., which has a sense of legality and ceremony. In China, there are many forms of weddings, including traditional Chinese weddings, modern Western weddings, and various ethnic wedding forms. Each form of wedding contains profound folk customs and customs, reflecting people's marriage, family and social values.
Weddings are more extensive and include a variety of wedding-related celebrations, such as wedding receptions and balls. These activities are both traditional and contemporary, and can be tailored to the couple's preferences and cultural background. As a result, there are many forms of weddings, from luxurious weddings in the air and hotel banquets, to intimate outdoor parties, to romantic overseas travel weddings.
2. The intrinsic connection between the wedding and the wedding.
Although weddings are conceptually different from weddings, they are closely linked. Weddings belong to the premise and foundation of weddings, and there is no way to talk about weddings without weddings. Wedding is an extension and supplement to the wedding, which shows the charm and meaning of the wedding through a series of activities and ceremonies.
1. Wedding culture is the spiritual core of wedding activities.
Every wedding culture contains profound folk customs. These cultural elements provide rich materials and inspiration for wedding activities, and also provide a deep cultural heritage for wedding activities. In China, traditional wedding Xi such as worshipping the church and drinking a glass of wine have been integrated into modern wedding celebrations and become part of the celebration.
2. Wedding is the external manifestation of wedding culture.
Wedding events showcase the charm of wedding culture through a variety of celebrations and activities. Whether it is a traditional Chinese wedding banquet or a modern Western-style dance party, it is all about sharing the joy and blessings of marriage with family and friends. In this process, the wedding industry provides professional services and advice to create the wedding of dreams for couples. At the same time, wedding celebrations also provide a platform for the society to display marriage culture and traditional Xi customs, and promote the inheritance and development of culture.
In conclusion, weddings are both distinct and intrinsically linked. The two together constitute a colorful wedding phenomenon in the society, providing a stage for people to share joy, pass on blessings, and display culture. In modern society, with the deepening of globalization and cultural exchanges, various wedding cultures and wedding forms are constantly blending and innovating, forming a diversified wedding culture. This is not only the accumulation of history and the inheritance of culture, but also an important embodiment of the development of human civilization.
Written by: Liu Bingji (Director of the Wedding Culture Professional Committee of the China Oriental Culture Research Association).