Although the cost of marriage is determined by people’s budget, today’s phenomenon of “a rising tide lifts all boats” has surprised many people and made them feel stressed at the same time. Looking back at the changes in the cost of "marrying a wife" in different eras from the 1970s to the present, we can see that changes in economic levels reflect the changes in marriage concepts and value orientations in different eras.

1970s: Marriage cost almost nothing

Narrator: Mr. Shi

“At that time, many people got married for almost no money. Like Chairman Mao, it is enough for the witness to complete the ceremony." Mr. Shi Kangning, Director General of the Wedding Industry Committee of the China Association of Social Work, introduced the cost of marriage in the 1970s. By the late 1970s, with the reform and opening up, requirements for large and small wardrobes, tables, chairs and other furniture were gradually required when getting married, and gradually transitioned to "a few large pieces" requirements.

The late 1970s: three major items costing several hundred yuan

Narrator: Mr. Zheng

“It was very easy for us to get married at that time.” The 54-year-old Mr. Zheng got married in 1980. At that time, people from well-off families began to need the "three big things" (watches, bicycles, and sewing machines) as conditions for marriage. Mr. Zheng still remembers the prices of the “three big items” at that time: Shanghai all-steel watch 121 yuan, Forever brand bicycle about 150 yuan, and Shanghai brand sewing machine more than 100 yuan.

When Mr. Zheng got married, he treated his relatives and friends to a meal, and then went to Beidaihe with his wife for a play. "Including clothes and furniture, the total cost was six to seven hundred yuan." According to reports, Sanmen was at that time. The large wardrobe, wine cabinet and five-drawer cabinet need to be purchased with a ticket, and the armrests and sofas have to be made by yourself.

1980s: All expenses were 2820

Narrator: Mr. He

Mr. He, who is 52 years old this year, still remembers the wedding banquet when he got married in 1982 The venue was a Shanghai restaurant called Zhimei Building.

“What impressed me the most was that renting a car was too expensive. It was very difficult to rent a car at that time because there were few cars. I had to light up a cigarette and bow down when I went to the taxi company. Then I rented two new cars and drove for two days. Circle, 60 yuan, I only earned 41.95 yuan a month at that time!” Mr. He still remembers that he spent a total of 2,820 yuan: wedding banquet: 60 yuan × 8 tables = 480 yuan; wedding candy: 200 yuan; wedding car rental: 60 yuan (two A Lada car from the former Soviet Union, apricot yellow, which was considered a good car at the time and difficult to rent); Photography: 50 yuan; Furniture: 500 yuan (I made part of it myself); TV set: 420 yuan (Toshiba 12-inch black and white TV ); tape recorder: 610 yuan (Sharp, still available); clothing and bedding: 500 yuan; in addition, the rent for a room in the unit: more than 1 yuan/month.

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