Betrothal 过大礼

Guo Da Li 过大礼, traditionally also known as ‘Na Cai 纳采', is the formality performed by the Groom, showing his sincerity to the Bride's family in marrying the Bride.

The Betrothal Day is usually done two to three weeks before the actual wedding day, where a senior relative, matchmaker or a good friend will accompany the Groom to present the Dowry Money 'Pin Jin 聘金', and the pre-discussed gifts to the Bride's family. 

The pre-discussed gifts typically include specific gold jewellery and auspicious food items such as oranges, wedding cakes, a pair of alcohol, traditional biscuits and candy, and grains. In Singapore, due to our diverse roots from different dialect groups, the food items differ according to dialect groups.

The food items will be prepared in pairs (成双成对), and are carried over to the Bride's place in traditional tiered wedding baskets, with the more tiers the better, representing more and more prosperity for the couple in the future. After receiving the gifts, the Bride’s family will return a portion of the dowry money and food items, as a gesture of goodwill and to share the good fortune between the two families.

A Tray of Dowry Money and Gold Jewelry

A tradition that is still commonly practised today, the Groom's family will prepare Dowry Money and Gold Jewelry for the Bride's family during Guo Da Li. The amount is pre-discussed between the 2 families and the type of gold jewelry depends on the Bride's dialect group. 

A Basket of Oranges

Oranges in even numbers are commonly prepared and given to the Bride's family during Guo Da Li. The Bride's family will accept some and return the rest, usually in even numbers too.

Decorated Traditional Tiered Wedding Baskets

Traditional tiered wedding baskets are prepared during Guo Da Li, holding the gifts that the Groom has prepared. It symbolises prosperity and blesses a good future for the newlywed.

A Bowl of Traditional Wedding Biscuits

Wedding biscuits are prepared by the Groom's family during Guo Da Li as well. The type of wedding biscuits differs according to dialect groups, so do send in your enquiry via Contact Us for us to further advise you.

Our Betrothal (Guo Da Li) Package

Our Guo Da Li Package are customised according to dialect groups, available in Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka and Hainanese. Therefore, some items may differ according to different dialect group. The packages are also customisable to fit the needs of each family.

Do leave us an enquiry at Contact Us page OR WhatsApp to +65 9363 6128 for us to further advise you.

Our Dowry Package

Our Dowry Package has available options for the couple to choose from, such as the teaset, bowlset and baby prosperity set. It is also customisable to fit the needs of each family.

Do leave us an enquiry at Contact Us page OR WhatsApp to +65 9363 6128 for us to further advise you.

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