Lisa Ellis Serving tea, China's national drink, is a sign of respect at a Chinese wedding. That's why many couples include this tradition as an important part of their special day. Prepare tea with lotus seeds and two red dates to serve after the ceremony.
Chinese tradition holds that adding the items to the tea helps to encourage fertility.
Remember that serving sweet tea to the groom's family during the wedding ceremony also helps bring about sweet relations between the bride and her new family. Allow time at the wedding for you and your spouse to serve tea together to the groom's family. Invite the groom's elders to join in. Address them by their formal names, such as First Aunt and Third Uncle. Offer chairs for the guests.