Usually, bridesmaids, unmarried women, and elderly and happy women come to pick up the bride with a red umbrella. Bridesmaids are close companions of the bride, making it convenient to hold umbrellas; In some places, it is customary for unmarried women to hold umbrellas; Older women helping to hold umbrellas are hoping to bring good luck to the bride.
1、 Who usually holds the red umbrella when picking up the bride
1. Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids are usually the bride's good friends or sisters, who are responsible for some trivial matters at the wedding, so naturally they are also responsible for umbrella holding. This type of umbrella holder is more common in the south. After the wedding game, they go out with the bride to help with the red umbrella.
2. Unmarried women
In some places, when the bride gets off the car, the groom will find an unmarried girl to hold an umbrella for the bride. The groom will find someone to hold an umbrella, which means welcoming the bride into the door.
3. Elderly and Happy Women
There are also regions that invite characters like "Quanfu Ren" to help hold the red umbrella, which is similar to the meaning of choosing the right person to make the bed for a wedding. The main purpose is to bless the bride and bring her good luck.
2、 What does' wedding umbrella 'mean
There are various interpretations of the meaning of holding an umbrella during marriage, and the meaning varies depending on customs in different regions.
Some places believe that holding an umbrella has the good meaning of spreading branches and leaves, while others believe that umbrellas can ward off evil and bless the safety and health of homes. In some places, using an umbrella instead of a red canopy is a continuation of the old tradition.