On the morning of Chinese weddings, there are several pre-Chinese wedding activities.
Welcoming the Bride:
The Chinese wedding ritual begins with the groom going to the bride’s home. Younger brides often have a few girlfriends at the home who will tease the groom before handing over the bride. The girls will barter with the groom who must beg and bribe the girls with small gifts or red envelopes stuffed with money are handed over in exchange for the bride.
Before leaving her home, the bride and groom bow before the bride’s parents.
Traditional Tea Ceremony:
At the groom’s home, the couple offers tea to their elders including the groom’s parents. Acceptance of the tea is confirmation that the family has welcomed the bride into the groom’s family.
More about Chinese Weddings.