What Does a Northern Vietnamese Wedding Betrothal Gift Set Include?

Wedding betrothal gifts are one of the important rituals in Vietnamese wedding customs. Northern wedding betrothal gifts carry the strong traditional cultural identity of the nation. The betrothal trays show the groom's family's respect and love for the bride's family. Let’s explore what items are included in Northern wedding betrothal gifts through this article!

What items are included in Northern wedding betrothal gifts?

According to traditional Vietnamese customs, the groom's family must come to ask for the bride's hand and prepare betrothal gifts according to the bride's family's “wedding demands.”

Figure 1: What items are included in Northern wedding betrothal gifts?

Northern wedding betrothal gifts, as well as those in the South/Central region, all show the groom's family's respect and filial devotion toward the bride's family. At the same time, they express the wish for a happy and fulfilling married life for the couple.

Northern wedding betrothal gifts usually include the following offerings:

• Betel and areca: The betel and areca tray is an indispensable offering in any Vietnamese wedding. Betel and areca symbolize the bond and harmony of the couple.
• Tea and wine: Tea and wine symbolize the groom's family's hospitality and their desire to welcome the bride's family thoughtfully.
• Phu the cake: Phu the cake, also called su sê cake, is a traditional Vietnamese cake. This Northern wedding offering symbolizes the harmony of the couple, sharing one will and one goal.
• Red wedding candles: Red wedding candles symbolize the couple's deep love.
• Wedding jewelry for the bride: This wedding jewelry may be given directly when welcoming the bride, or the groom's parents may present it to the bride during the ceremony at the groom's house.

Figure 2: Wedding gold jewelry is an indispensable gift in the bridal procession

>> Diamond jewelry suitable as wedding betrothal gifts

Northern wedding betrothal gifts are often arranged based on the principle of “even inside, odd outside.” Accordingly, the offering trays within the same set will contain an even number of items, while different trays will contain an odd number of offerings. This shows the harmony, balance, and completeness of the wedding betrothal gifts.

Why choose diamond jewelry as wedding betrothal gifts?

Northern wedding betrothal gifts include jewelry from the groom's family given to the bride and groom. Choosing the right jewelry should be both suitable and meaningful. Depending on preferences and finances, the groom's family may buy the bride gold jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, etc.

Figure 3: Why choose diamond jewelry as wedding betrothal gifts?

Today, diamond jewelry is considered a trend and an ideal choice for important events such as weddings. This is because it carries both material and spiritual significance for the recipient:

• High value and preservation over time: Diamonds are a valuable asset whose value never decreases. At the same time, they are a symbol of enduring, eternal love that can never fade.
• Class and elegance: Diamonds symbolize luxury and elegance. Wearing diamond jewelry at a wedding can add noble beauty and elegance to the bride.
• Emotional connection between the couple: Diamonds are not only a symbol of perfect union but also represent the strong and lasting connection between two people.

Some questions about Northern wedding betrothal gifts

Can Northern wedding betrothal gifts be changed?

Northern wedding betrothal gifts can vary depending on economic conditions and the customs of each region. However, there must still be 4 main offerings: betel and areca, red wedding candles, tea and wine, and phu the cake.

Which offering is the most important in Northern wedding betrothal gifts?

The most important offering in Northern wedding betrothal gifts is betel and areca. Betel and areca are indispensable offerings in any Vietnamese wedding, symbolizing the bond and harmony of the couple.

Which offering symbolizes wealth and prosperity in Northern wedding betrothal gifts?

The offering symbolizing wealth and prosperity in Northern wedding betrothal gifts is wedding jewelry. This includes gold jewelry, diamonds, etc., which are highly valuable and show the groom's family's thoughtfulness.

Figure 4: Wedding jewelry is a valuable offering in the wedding betrothal tray

Northern wedding betrothal gifts compared to those in the South and Central regions are prepared more elaborately and carefully. However, depending on the family's circumstances, the offerings may be adjusted to suit accordingly. Wedding jewelry is also an indispensable gift on this occasion.

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