Red is the color of luck and is normally used for a traditional Chinese marriage. White is the symbol of death and should not be used in a traditional Chinese wedding. It is only used by brides who want a flair of western worlds. In a true traditional Chinese wedding, a woman will wear a wedding outfit that hides her face from the groom. It consists of a lot of robes and a strange head dress with a curtain of beads across the face. During the reception a woman will change into the phoenix outfit while the man will wear a dragon outfit (Normally this is just a dress [otherwise known as a cheong sam] that has embroidered pheonix on it) and will serve tea.
the red has been the traditional color of marriage for the chinese, white in many oriental countries represents sorrow and is used for funerals. each culture is different i know south korea their wedding garb is multiple different colors. Japanese are one of the only ones that use white in that area.
white wedding dresses are the western influence where white is to represent purity of the woman. (aka virgin) and was brought in with christianity
Red represents prosperity and joy in China. Traditionally the bride wears red. The white is something that has been borrowed from western culture fro modern weddings and many brides to have both a traditional (red) and modern western (white) ceremony and a dress for each. White is traditionally a color of mourning in China, but can also represent purity as it does in the west.
Red is the color of the auspicious, signifying reunion, health, happiness, harmony, peace and prosperity.
a Chinese wedding features the use of red, which is supposed to ensure a happy future for the couple.
Red is a lucky colour in China and Hong Kong, during the Chinese New Year festivals in Feb, little red envelopes are handed out to people in the family or to friends as its a sign of luck.
Red is traditional and considered good luck. White is the western influence.
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