Chinese Tea Ceremony with Teri

We have done quite a lot of Asian weddings over the years which we love. All those great colours to work with!

The Chinese tea ceremony is a wedding tradition where the couple serves tea to their parents and family members, symbolising the union of two families. It takes place in their homes, with the couple in traditional wedding attire kneeling before their elders. Bridesmaids often assist, and other relatives may also participate.

But the challenges the groom has to face with the bridesmaids sound hilarious!  They are put through their paces to make sure they are suitable to marry the bride-to-be.

Think; humiliating singing/dancing/storytelling and afterwards they have to pay the bridesmaids for the honour of marrying their friend. This needs to be adopted into British weddings! 

Teri came for her bridal trial with her mum who could’ve passed for her sister, look out for her in the pink dress helping Teri with her many pieces of jewellery. A tradition that was made fun of as she told us about some of them (we liked the piglet necklace)!

Her room at Dunglass Estate was buzzing with family & friends, I hope you enjoy these snapshots of our morning. 

Read more about Chinese Tea Ceremonies and Traditions here