Wearing a red umbrella during marriage means praying for good luck. In ancient times, the bride's face was covered with a red veil. Now, due to a more open society, a red umbrella has replaced the red veil. At the same time, holding a red umbrella for marriage also carries the beautiful meaning of joyous events and great fortune.
Why use a red umbrella when getting married
1. Red umbrella replaces red hood
In the past, it was the matchmaker who carried the bride behind her back, in order to prevent her evil energy from "shocking the sky and touching the ground". Therefore, she covered her head with a red scarf and her feet could not touch the ground. In modern society, a red carpet or rice bag is laid on the ground for the bride to walk on, while the large red silk veil is replaced by a red umbrella.
2. Not competing with heaven
In ancient times, during weddings, the bride should be a virtuous and respected female elder, escorted by a red umbrella to the bridal sedan chair (ceremonial carriage), because the bride holds a great position on the wedding day, but cannot compete with heaven for power.
3. Spread branches and leaves
Umbrella "sounds the same as" scatter ", meaning to spread branches and leaves, hoping to bless newlyweds to have more children.
4. Provide shelter from wind and rain
In many places, wedding customs usually start with the bridesmaids opening the red umbrella as soon as the bride steps out of the door, and then escort the bride to the car all the way, symbolizing that the bride is sheltered from wind and rain, avoiding the troubles of evil spirits.