The holding of the engagement ceremony means that the relationship has been affirmed by both parents, and the marriage date can be discussed. However, is the engagement date chosen by the man or the woman? Let's find out.
The date of engagement is usually chosen by the man, but nowadays many families decide on it together. I think it's better to discuss the engagement date together.
Nowadays, young people are busy with work, if one party has set a time and does not communicate with the other party, it is very likely that there will be a situation where you can't get out of your body, and there will be some friction, so when choosing an engagement date, both parties must communicate more and choose a time that is convenient for everyone.
1. Listen to your parents.
Engagement is just as important as getting married, and engagement is the day when both parents officially meet, and the elders will care a lot. So be sure to respect the advice of both parents and consult with them when deciding on an engagement date.
2. Don't be too superstitious.
It has been a custom in China since ancient times to choose an auspicious day for every major event. But we can't be too superstitious about the auspicious days in the yellow calendar, the engagement is held on a good day in order to have a good fortune, and whether the marriage is happy or depends on the joint management of the husband and wife.
3. Consider the recent arrangements of both families.
Everyone has their own personal matters to attend to, and when deciding on an engagement date, ask both families if they will be available in the near future, try to take care of the majority of people, and make sure important people are able to attend.
4. Pick a special day.
In order to facilitate the attendance of both parties, many friends will set the time on the nearest weekend or holiday. But if you want to pursue a sense of ceremony, you can also choose some commemorative days, such as love anniversary, 520, Qixi Festival, Valentine's Day, and so on.
5. Weather conditions.
Weather is also a point to consider, and bad weather may hinder travel, so look at the weather forecast before you get engaged.