![]() ![]() Need to book her fast, as many have feedback that she’s fully booked for most of the dates. We personally do not have a good impression on lady chaperones but Anna totally changed our mind no doubt. She’s really trained, did her job in addressing the families & ancestors really well and she managed to pull out a good show by getting the bridesmaids & groomsmen to join in her chants. Parents will often say a few words of well wishes to the couple.“We would personally recommend our Dai Kum Jie (大妗姐). ![]() Or if they have jewelry, they will immediately clasp it on the bride’s neck or wrist. Whoever is receiving the tea will take a sip and hand the cups back to the woman assisting.Įach parent will hand the new couple a red envelope. The couple will bow and present the cups of tea to the parents or whoever is sitting in the chair. The elder woman who is assisting with the ceremony will pour the tea into the tea cups, and hand the cups to the couple. The Groom is on the right, the Bride on the left. The newlywed couple will kneel or stand (if bowing) in front of the Groom’s parents/grandparents. Some families opt to start with Grandparents, as a sign of respect. Typically starting with the groom’s parents, they will sit in the two chairs facing out towards the guests/observers. Have someone gather all your relatives and/or guests (if the tea ceremony is part of your actual wedding reception), and make sure your photographer/videographer is present! Although sometimes for ease and simplicity, some Brides opt to just wear their wedding gown!įill your traditional tea pot with tea leaves and hot water from the carafe ![]() Red envelopes with cash, or jewelry from the Parents/Relatives to give to the new coupleĪ traditional Chinese dress (aka cheongsam or quipao) for the Bride. Two pillows only if you will be kneeling (many couples just offer a deep bow these days)Ī small table on the side, to place the tea pot, cups, and carafe onĪn elder married lady or family member to guide/host the tea ceremony Two chairs for the parents/relatives to sit on Whatever kind of tea leaves that you can get your hands on (loose tea leaves are better than tea bags) Again, ask your venue/caterer to provide a carafe of hot water that can be used to fill your tea pot. A red tea set is especially auspicious! If a lot of relatives are participating, as your venue/caterer to provide extra tea or coffee cups, enough for all participants What Do you Need for a Chinese Tea Ceremony?Ī tea set, including a tea pot and coordinating tea cups. Privately, the morning or early afternoon on the day of the weddingĭuring cocktail hour, in front of all guests who would like to watchĭuring dinner, as guests are eating, or immediately after dinner (before dancing starts!) In terms of the timing of the ceremony, they can be held at many points throughout the wedding weekend, depending on your itinerary and preference: Back in the “olden days”, the couple would only serve tea to the Groom’s parents… these days, both sets of parents are included in this important wedding ceremony! Timing of the Tea Ceremony The significance of the Chinese tea ceremony as part of a wedding day is to pay respects to parents and close family members, and thank them for all their love and support throughout the years. Most frequently over the years, we have helped our couples host countless Chinese tea ceremonies. We love it when our clients want to include traditions on their wedding day that represent their culture. ![]()
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