Pay attention to the many taboos and customs surrounding marriage to ensure the happiness and satisfaction of the elders
In addition to engagement customs and taboos, there are also many wedding customs and taboos to adhere to. Today, ALUXE will organize common wedding taboos for everyone, ensuring a smooth wedding without stepping on any landmines and avoiding being nagged by elders all day long. However, as time and culture evolve, customs vary from place to place, so it may take some time to coordinate the opinions of both sides' elders!
Taboo 1：
It is not advisable to get married in the lunar seventh month (Ghost Month). In Chinese culture, the seventh month of the lunar calendar is considered the Ghost Month, so getting married during this period is seen as inauspicious.However, if elders do not mind, promotional prices during this period can be quite advantageous!
Taboo 2：
In Chinese culture, the pronunciation of "4" sounds like "death," so it is considered an unlucky number. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using "4" in wedding dates, wedding venues, and wedding items.
Taboo 3：
Avoid the number "13" because it is considered an unlucky number. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using "13" in wedding dates and wedding items.
Taboo 4：
Avoid "black color" because black symbolizes death and sorrow. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using black in wedding attire, wedding items, etc.
Taboo 5：
Avoid getting married during the "Qingming Festival" or "Hungry Ghost Festival": The Qingming Festival is a day for ancestor worship as well as the Hungry Ghost Festival is a day for ghost worship, so getting married during these periods are considered inauspicious.
Custom 1：
Guests' red envelopes are directly inserted into a container without being taken out and recorded. The amount typically ranges from S$80/88/100 depending on the relationship.
Custom 2：
During the celebratory toast, shouting "Yam Sing" (Cantonese pronunciation) is used to bless the newlyweds, and the longer the chant, the more auspicious it is considered.
The above points of wedding taboos and customs are some of the more common to be aware of. To ensure a happy
wedding, it's advisable for the couples to pay attention to them. ALUXE wishes everyone a smooth and fulfilling engagement！
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