Ancient Tea Ceremonies were important in the marriage of the bride and groom. The bride and groom serve tea to both side of the families' parents, representing the coming together of both families. It is a sigificant event for formal introductions to each family.
Tea Ceremonies date back to the Tang Dynasty, which was over 1200 years ago. In the first documented tea ceremonies, the couple served tea to their families after saying their vows, then the bride's family would have tea served privately to them. This practise is rarely used today by families, but it is tradition for some families, to have private tea ceremonies. Normally, the couple would serve tea to both sides of the family for respect.
The ceremony is usually in the morning for the males and afternoon for females. They exchange gifts at the ceremony, and range from $50-$500. As a gift you must put it in red wrapping or envelope. If its money you must put it in Hong Bao (Red envelopes).
Tea Ceremonies date back to the Tang Dynasty, which was over 1200 years ago. In the first documented tea ceremonies, the couple served tea to their families after saying their vows, then the bride's family would have tea served privately to them. This practise is rarely used today by families, but it is tradition for some families, to have private tea ceremonies. Normally, the couple would serve tea to both sides of the family for respect.
The ceremony is usually in the morning for the males and afternoon for females. They exchange gifts at the ceremony, and range from $50-$500. As a gift you must put it in red wrapping or envelope. If its money you must put it in Hong Bao (Red envelopes).