When going out: The bride will use a round fan when going out, which is mainly used to cover her embarrassment and is also a decoration for the bride.
When it comes to etiquette, putting down the fan signifies formal marriage.
1、 When should we use the wedding fan
1. Used when going out
When the bride goes out from home, she will use a round fan, which means to cover up her shame. In Chinese people's impression, women should be shy, so on the wedding day, she will be shy when facing many guests and her husband, so she should use a fan to cover up. Another reason is that when daughters get married, there is a custom of crying. The bride is worried that her makeup will be ruined and not look good, so she will use a fan to cover it up.
2. Used at the time of ritual completion
In the past, the round fan had the same function as the red hood. Generally, the round fan was used by the bride to cover her face before the worship hall. Putting down the round fan is also called "Quefan", which represents a couple who have worshipped heaven and earth and have officially become husband and wife. That's why they put down the round fan.
2、 How to get a fan on the wedding day
1. Take both hands
The way the bride holds a fan is actually similar to holding a bouquet. She holds the fan handle with both hands and can place her hands slightly above her lower abdomen. Her posture looks delicate and can reflect the unique softness of women.
2. One handed holding
Holding the handle of the fan with one hand and placing the other hand on the top of the fan, gently grasping the fan, half covering the face, as described in an ancient poem 'still holding the pipa and half covering the face', this posture can express the unique feminine shyness.