Chinese Wedding Customs

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Today the 2 families met to talk about the wedding. More of the Chinese customs aspects. I knew that there was a lot to it and that it would be complex (hence wanting to keep it simple). However, I really didn't know really how complex it is.

Yes indeed that both sides do want to keep it simple too but it's not as simple as I thought. And there's so much expectations embedded in it.  I think people make it complex. And I wonder if the people asking the couple to follow such customs know how much stress this can cause for them.

Anyway, I have an altered impression and re-shifted the place of importance this will have.

Did a superficial search on the subject. The following links are quite good and it will take sometime to digest.

• http://www.chinese-wedding-guide.com/index.html
• http://www.minah.com.sg/
• http://sgweddingfavors.com/blog/9/chinese-wedding-traditions/ (overview)

 Do note that the different customs to be followed really depends on the dialect you and your spouse-to-be belong to.