Characters taboo: as the saying goes, "cover a lift, the end of the disaster will be born", once the red cover is covered, in addition to the groom, anyone including the bride himself can not open, to wait for the wedding groom himself open;
Color taboo: cover only red, meaning red, auspicious, do not use other colors;
Time taboo: The red cover is to conceal shame and ward off evil spirits, and must be opened by the groom after the wedding to prove the bride's ownership.
First, the taboo of red cover
2. Color taboo
Chinese wedding cover must be red, red is the traditional color of the Chinese nation to hold a happy event, meaning prosperity, happiness and good luck, can not use other colors of cover.
Avoid the intrusion of evil spirits. The red veil cannot be lifted until the wedding is over, and must be lifted by the groom after the wedding to prove the bride's ownership.
Second, red cover other pay attention
1. Top ceremony
The tool for the groom to lift the red lid is usually jade Ruyi or a steelyard. Jade Ruyi is generally used by wealthy families. The steelyard is also called the ruyi scale, which represents the good wish for the future marriage life to be satisfied, happy and rich.