Guo Da Li (过大礼) is the traditional Chinese betrothal ceremony where the groom's family presents gifts to the bride's family. This formal engagement ritual typically takes place 2-4 weeks before the wedding.
The ceremony involves exchanging betrothal gifts including jewelry (si dian jin), dried goods, and other auspicious items. The bride's family accepts certain items and returns others, in a symbolic dance of generosity and respect.
While Guo Da Li is traditionally about the families, many modern brides now want to look their best even for this preparation ceremony.
Guo Da Li ceremony elements:
Guo Da Li timing:
If you're having henna for Guo Da Li, consider it as: • A preview of your wedding look • Beautiful hands for receiving the si dian jin • Photos of you wearing your new jewelry
However, most brides save their bridal henna for closer to the wedding day. We can do a simpler, elegant design for Guo Da Li if desired.
Party Package or Essentials Package - elegant but not full bridal, suitable for engagement ceremony.
From small bridal ceremonies to large celebrations, we offer professional henna services for every occasion.
Most brides save their main bridal henna for 1-2 days before the wedding. However, if you want henna for Guo Da Li too, you could do a simpler design, or time your bridal henna after Guo Da Li.
Henna typically lasts 1-3 weeks depending on aftercare. If Guo Da Li is 2+ weeks before your wedding, the design will have faded significantly by then, so you can have fresh henna applied before the wedding.
Whether it's your wedding day, a special celebration, or just because – let us create beautiful henna art for you.