Engagement custom in Pingyin, Jinan, Shandong Province

I am from Pingyin. I just got engaged this month.

The first is to propose. The man looks for a matchmaker first. If the two sides are free to fall in love, they can find a ready-made matchmaker to propose marriage, set a date and discuss specific matters.

According to the custom, the man will give your woman three gold coins (usually one in a million, that is, 65438+ 1 000 yuan). (Gold rings, earrings, necklaces)

The man's parents give money to the woman (1 around 1,000 yuan), and the man gives money to the woman (1 between 1,005 and 2,000 yuan). Generally, the woman's parents give the boy less money. The boy's parents and his father's brother should attend, and so should the woman. The number of participants on both sides should be roughly equal, especially female guests, so as to avoid ice. Then find a hotel, usually book two tables, depending on the number of people you come.

One person (host) leads the groom to toast in turn according to seniority.

We should also discuss with the woman specifically, and forgive me if there is anything that is not in place.

In fact, I think as long as two people really love each other, these customs are actually not very important.