saturday.18.september.2010
I think it was Jasmine Tea… actually I have no idea what kind of tea it was. I really will have to find out. Last Saturday I attended a mini bridal shower for my friend whose traditional Chinese wedding was this Saturday. I'd never been to a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony before so it was all very new, interesting and exciting.
The morning started out quite hilariously with Husband, the Groom and their friends being put through a series of comical games and tests. Comical for us girls to watch but maybe not so much for them! Ah well, any groom worth his salt has to prove his devotion to his future wife- and what else are your old school buddies for if not to help you out in your time of need?! Don't worry boys, we'll try to keep those pictures off of Facebook.
Once the girls were satisfied that the Groom had successfully passed his tests, and a small sum of money had been "negotiated" and passed on, we opened the doors to reveal the resplendent bride and her parents. With the Bride and Groom reunited, the tea ceremony began. The couple served each of the Bride's parents tea in beautiful, delicate teacups and received small red envelopes in exchange. With only the Bride's parents present, the ceremony didn't take long at all.
The whole party then packed up and headed to the Grooms home where the formal process was repeated with his parents and grandparents. For this part the couple changed into traditional Chinese wear. Simply stunning! I can't wait to see the professional photographs.
Lunch was served after the second tea ceremony. Given that we were all off to the 12 course wedding dinner later that evening, we really should have gone light on the lunch. But the food was just so good!
With the benefit of a 3-4 hour intermission before the next segment, Husband and I returned home and had a nap! Inspired by the mood of the day, upon waking up, our afternoon cappuccino was once again replaced- this time by a cup of tea, of course!
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