Chinese Wedding Customs

What is the Chinese wedding tea ceremony?

It is a family respect ritual where the couple serves tea to elders, often with blessings, gifts, or red envelopes.

The core meaning

The tea ceremony is one of the clearest family respect moments in a Chinese wedding. The couple serves tea to parents and elders, receives blessings, and often receives gifts or red envelopes.

What to prepare

Prepare cups, tray, tea, seating order, red envelopes, a short sequence note, and a clear explanation for guests who may not know the ritual.

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