Marriage is considered a very sacred ritual where a girl and a boy tie their knot and wish to spend rest of their life together. Whatever the country or religion a man belongs, marriage is the most unforgettable and precious moment of his life.
Marriage customs and traditions varies a lot from place to place. People from different countries have their own ways to arrange a marriage. Some of the customs that are commonly widespread in most of the culture around the world are special wedding dress for bride, wedding cake, wedding ring, wedding flowers, wedding songs etc. Wedding dress is given the utmost importance so as to impart the most unique appearance to the couple.
Chinese wedding dresses have achieved world wide fame because of its antique and artistic embroidery. Rituals preceding the Chinese wedding are devoted to its ancient culture and tradition which is still prevalent in China. These rituals have its deep impact on the wedding dress of bride and groom. It is believed that wedding dress should never reflect black, blue or gray color as it may bring sorrow to their married life. Red is the most popular used color in Chinese wedding dresses. The color red plays a vital role in the wedding festivities to Chinese people. Red is regarded as a bold and lucky color. In addition, red signifies love, prosperity and happiness. Therefore, everything is in red – wedding invitations, gift envelopes and the brides’ wedding gowns. It is also important that the symbol for double happiness is placed on Chinese invitations, envelopes and wedding decorations and accessories.
Traditionally wore wedding dresses for both men and women include Chengasm with dragon and phoenix design. Dragon is the symbol of power and is worshipped by Chinese since ancient time. The combination of dragon and phoenix symbolizes the balance of male and female power. Black silk coat decorated with dragon robe is the typical wedding dress for groom. Most of such traditional wedding dress designs are believed to be inherited from the time of Qing dynasty which has been the last dynasty of China.