A son's engagement is an important family moment, and preparing the right gifts can show blessings for this engagement and respect for the future daughter-in-law. Here are some gift options to consider and analyze them in depth across multiple dimensions:
Dowry:
Significance: The bride price is one of the most important traditional Chinese engagement gifts, which represents the man's respect and gratitude to the future daughter-in-law's family.
Amount: The amount of the bride price can be determined according to local customs and Xi and the financial situation of both families. But generally speaking, even numbers are more auspicious and represent good things in pairs.
Dowry:
Content: The dowry usually includes six, eight or twelve gifts, which may include chicken, duck and fish, tobacco, wine, tea, desserts and snacks.
Choice: Which dowry to give at the time of engagement depends on local customs and Xi. But no matter which gifts you choose, the quantity is generally in pairs, implying a beautiful vision of pairs.
Clothes & Jewelry:
Type: The man may prepare gold and silver jewellery and clothes for the woman. Jewelry generally includes traditional gold (gold rings, gold necklaces, gold earrings) or hardware (gold rings, gold necklaces, gold earrings, gold bracelets, gold pendants), etc.
Meaning: These jewelry and clothes are not only a material gift to the woman, but also represent the man's commitment and love for the woman.
Matchmaker:
Target: If the man and woman met through a matchmaker, then a matchmaker should be prepared.
Format: The matchmaker gift is generally a red envelope, thanking the matchmaker for the introduction, so that they can understand each other and will work together for a lifetime.
Other gifts:
Practical gifts: such as home appliances, furniture, etc., which can provide convenience for the couple's married life.
Commemorative gifts: such as customized photo albums, wedding statues, etc., can be kept for a long time and often reminisce about this wonderful time.
When preparing these gifts, there are also a few things to keep in mind:
Communication: Before preparing a gift, both families should communicate fully to ensure that the gift chosen is in line with both parties' wishes and local customs.
Moderate consumption: When choosing gifts, you should consume moderately according to your own economic situation and avoid excessive comparison or extravagance.
Respect for culture: When choosing gifts, respect the cultural backgrounds and traditional Xi of both parties and choose gifts with cultural significance.
In general, the gifts prepared for the son's engagement should focus on meaning, practicality and cultural Xi of both parties to express blessings to the couple and good expectations for the future life.