Wedding
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& Tissue
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Bells
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Frog
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Candy & Candy
Y Red
Envelope & Chinese Lucky Coins
Wedding
Supplies, Favor Holders
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Set
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Supplies
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Toppers
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& Supplies
Wedding Decorations
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Lanterns
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Paper Lantern
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Lantern Lights
Y Table
Centerpieces
Y Candles,
Votives
Y Umbrella
& Parasols
Wedding & Bridal
Gifts
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& Yukata Robes for Her
Y Kimono
& Yukata Robes for Him
Y Tabi
Socks, Zori Sandals & Obi Belts
Wedding Ideas & Info
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Weddings
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 Chinese
Weddings - Traditions & The Symbolism of Red
Today, many Chinese Americans infuse both the beauty of their traditional
culture with modern Western traditions. In Chinese culture, the color red
has a deep and powerful meaning and is used throughout celebrations
including weddings. Red is the symbol of happiness and ultimate joy, thus
all Chinese weddings include the color red. Traditionally Chinese wedding
invitations and reception menus are a stunning red graced with black or
gold calligraphy. The guest book is always red and traditionally made of
silk with embroidered edges. Guests sign their witness to this cloth with
a black pen and the cloth is folded and stored as a special memento of the
wedding day.
 Double
Happiness - Shuang Xi
The Chinese character for happiness, hsi or xi,
which is pronounced "she", is an important part of Chinese
weddings and is usually displayed somewhere at the wedding reception or banquet.
The Chinese character combines two individual characters to represent
double happiness. Double happiness or Shuang xi signifies good
fortune for the newlyweds and ensures a happy future.
 Dragons
and the Phoenix
Dragon and Phoenix designs are also popular for
wedding decorations as it symbolizes male and female harmony and a
balanced relationship. The motif is rooted in mythology where the
dragon symbolizes the Emperor and at his side stands the magically
powerful phoenix with her life-giving song.
Chinese Weddings - Tea Ceremony
Drinking tea is an integral part of Chinese weddings much
like the Western tradition of toasting champagne. In Chinese weddings, the
new couple performs a tea ceremony to pay respect to their families. The
couple serves tea to their parents and grandparents from a traditional tea
pot. Serving the brides parents (mother first) followed by her
grandparents. The tea is then served in the same way to the groom's
family. The type of tea served is at the discretion of personal taste,
though black dragon, orange blossom, and classic green tea are the
preferred choices.
Chinese Wedding Dress
and Gowns & Grooms Attire
Traditional chinese wedding dress attire includes beautiful brocade Qi Pau
(Chinese jacket) and Cheongsam. Cheongsams gowns are easily recognized for they
are a very slim fitting chinese dress that have two side slits for walking. For
men, the style is called a Da Gua, featuring a front-closing tunic.
Flower Decorations and Wedding Bouquets
In contrast to the Western wedding, white flowers are the
symbol of death and used only for funerals. A few traditional Chinese
flowers for weddings include the peony, orchid, lotus and daffodil. The
peony and daffodil are a symbol of spring and renewed life while the
orchid is an exotic and fragrant flower that symbolizes love and
fertility. In the Buddhist religion, the lotus represents four virtues;
scent, purity, softness and loveliness.
Firecrackers, Chinese Wedding
Tradition
Chinese celebrations always include firecrackers to scare away evil
spirits. This traditional ritual is performed not only at major celebrations but also
weddings. Before the couple crosses the threshold during the recessional,
long chains of firecrackers suspended on a stick are lit for several
minutes.
Chinese Wedding Favors
Chinese wedding favors include everything from chopsticks wedding favors,
lucky coins to sandalwood fans.
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