Wedding customs vary greatly between the East and the West. In my country, on the wedding day, the bride stays at home with her parents, waiting for the groom to pick her up. The groom often rents luxury cars from well-known brands, such as Maybach. He then takes his bride to a grand restaurant, where a large wedding ceremony is held.
Relatives and friends from both sides gather to celebrate and offer their best wishes to the newlyweds. In fact, guests not only give their blessings but also present monetary gifts. Sometimes, these amounts can be quite substantial. Because of this, some people feel uneasy about attending weddings when they are financially strained.
In modern Chinese weddings, more and more couples choose to include a cake-cutting ceremony. Guests sit around large tables, enjoying a lavish feast. It is also customary for the bride, groom, and the groom’s parents to visit each table to toast the guests. If you are the groom, be careful not to drink too much while making toasts!
No matter how different wedding customs may be across cultures, the ultimate goal is the same—everyone just wants to share joy on this special day.