All the church bells rung , and the heralds rode about the town proclaiming the betrothal .
教堂的钟都响起来了,传令人骑着马在街上宣布订婚的喜讯。
They bought exquisite betrothal gifts when they got married .
他们结婚时候的财礼是相当的讲究。
Card of horoscope presented by candidate for betrothal .
旧俗定婚用的八字帖儿。
According to custom , betrothal gifts are necessary for an engagement .
按照习俗,订婚是一定要有定礼的。
References to " handfasting , " or a temporary betrothal period , appear as far back as the middle ages , and the incas of south america practiced " trial marriages . "