Chinese weddings are elaborate affairs steeped in tradition — from the bride’s red dress to the tea ceremony to double happiness symbols everywhere.
The Color Red
Red is the wedding color — symbolizing luck, joy, and prosperity. White is traditionally associated with funerals, not weddings.
The Tea Ceremony
The most important ritual — couple serves tea to parents and elders who give red envelopes in return. This is the formal acceptance of the marriage by both families.
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