Marriage In China Vs California

Marriage is a faithful and loyal event, and it relates to the childbearing and the formation of families. The family is the fundamental unit of a society, and law regulations of families are important to maintain the social order. Both laws of California and China promote of monogamy and free choice, which bring beloved people legal recognition of their commitments. Except for the law regulation of family, different cultures influence marriage processes. The traditional Chinese marriage custom consists of six steps to arrange a marriage, but American marriage custom mainly has two steps including engagements and wedding ceremonies. It is less complicated because both parties’ families seldom involve in the marriage decision, but Chinese families
over involved in their children’s marriages. Also, the wedding colors, red and white, in both regions represent the different symbolic meanings. In the future, both cultures will continue to influence each other due to the globalization, and appreciating the great and appropriate customs and values will make both regions have more understanding of diverse cultures.