Give the money to your daughter the day before the wedding. The box money is a part of the bride's dowry, and the bride's parents should prepare it before their daughter gets married. This is an emergency item for the daughter's future use. In traditional Chinese wedding customs, the bride must bring a box of money into the groom's house, symbolizing good luck. Therefore, it is best to give the box of money to the daughter the night before the wedding.
1、 Why do we need to put money in a box for our daughter
In ancient times, box money was a "life-saving money" prepared by parents for their daughters, allowing them to come in handy during times of hardship and loneliness. The current box money is a way for the woman to express to the man that her daughter is the apple of the family's eye and needs their care and love even if she marries into the man's family. This money is for the daughter's emergency use in the future, implying that even if she gets married, she will still have something to rely on.
In addition, according to traditional Chinese customs, pressing box money is not only a blessing from parents to their daughters, but also an auspicious omen, representing that both men and women have already accumulated savings before getting married, and their future lives will be prosperous and happy.
2、 How to place the money in the box
1. Fan shaped
Fan shaped coins are a common shape for placing box shaped coins. Both one and two fan shaped coins can be used. Fan sounds like "goodness" and has the meaning of blessing newcomers to perfection. However, in some regions, fans are considered to have the meaning of "scattering" and are considered taboo.
2. Circular
The box money can be placed in a circular shape at the bottom of the box, symbolizing that the newlyweds' newlywed life will be complete and happy.
3. 8-shaped
It is also a good choice to arrange the box money in the shape of the character "8", which means "to send" and wishes the newlyweds wealth and prosperity.
4. Flower shape
The shape of a flower on the box of money is very beautiful, not only can it show a large amount of money, but the flower also has the beautiful meaning of "blooming and becoming prosperous".