Featured Beach Charleston Wedding Article

 CUSTOMS, TOASTS AND IDEAS

 FROM AROUND THE WORLD
 

Chinese

Chinese culture emphasizes customs and traditions – it’s very important to marry on an auspicious day, and if possible, even at an auspicious hour.  The bride may wear a western-style wedding gown, and then change into an eastern-style gown of red brocade or satin richly embroidered in gold thread and sequins for the wedding banquet.
At the wedding reception, a nine-course meal that can last up to three hours is very popular! 

Frequently, a family member (uncle, cousin, brother, etc.) will act as a “ Master of Ceremonies” and perform family introductions, toasts, comedy
sketches and sometimes a re-enactment of how the couple met.
 
Toast: Ganbei!  (Dry your cup!)

French

Back in the “olden” times, marriages were arranged to further political alliances and strengthen families with closer ties to the aristocracy. Early French wedding customs included the happy couple raising a glass of wine from two different vineyards, taking a sip, then pouring the two wines into a single glass, and sipping from that, signifying a co-mingling of family ties. Leave it to the French to make wine a big part of the wedding ceremony!
Salutations from the best man

Toast: Sante! (Health!)