Tea ceremony is unique part of Chinese weddings and sees the bride and groom serve tea to their parents, in-laws, and other family members.
Symbolizing the union of two families, it is a meaningful part of the day. The couple, dressed in traditional wedding garments (the qun kwa for the bride, in particular), will kneel before their elders and serve them tea, with the help of attendants {usually bridesmaids}.
The parents and in-laws are the key recipients, and sometimes other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles will also take part.
The origins of the tea ceremony go as far back as the Tang dynasty in China (618-907). Today, however, most people see the tea ceremony as a symbol of the families’ welcoming the bride or groom into the family.
Drinking tea symbolizes that the parents not only recognize but also accept a new person into the family. It’s also an expression of gratitude from the couple’s part. “It means: ‘I am marrying into this family, I will show my respect by serving tea to the elders’”.
We’ve have the pleasure of curating many Tea Ceremonies over the past ten years. Get in touch for more information about customized wedding planning services.
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~ x Fleur de Lis Events team
Photo Credit – Blush Wedding Photography
Planning & Design – Fleur de Lis Events
Decor – Eclat Decor
Venue – Hawksworth Restaurant
Florist – Granville Island Florist
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