The meaning of the wedding camphor box is to wish my daughter a happy and fulfilling life after marriage. In ancient times, many families would plant camphor trees in their courtyards. When their daughters reached the age of marriage, they would ask carpenters to turn the camphor trees into camphor boxes, polish and paint them, carve dragon, phoenix, peony and other patterns, and place jewelry, money and other dowry inside for their daughters to bring to their husband's house after marriage. This is the love and expectation of parents for their children.
Why give a camphor box when getting married
Sending a camphor wood box during marriage can reflect the importance that the bride receives at home. Camphor wood boxes are atmospheric and stable, many of which require manual construction and are relatively expensive. The mother's family hopes that their daughter can live better in her husband's house, so they also put a lot of dowry in the box, which gives them a sense of confidence after getting married.
The etiquette of packing wedding boxes
1. Box color
Marriage is a joyous occasion, and red or pink boxes are suitable for creating a festive atmosphere. It is advisable to avoid choosing cool colors such as black or gray. It is also best for the items inside the box to be predominantly red.
2. Packing items
Wedding packing items are usually given as gifts by the bride's parents, relatives, and friends. In the old days, they gave candy and fried peanuts. Now, they usually give bedding, offspring buckets, red basins, SHOES, socks, jewelry and other gifts that symbolize beauty. If you don't know what to give, you can also give gifts directly.
3. Packing personnel
The people who pack the wedding box are usually relatives of the bride, usually parents or elders such as uncles, aunts, etc. They can also find siblings of the same age. If there are not many relatives, they can also ask their best friends to help.
4. Packing method
When packing, the bride's brother needs to bring the dowry to the front of the box, and then the bride's parents or other female relatives can add the items to the box. Try to fill the box as much as possible, symbolizing 'completeness'. If there are not many items, you can put some large dowry items such as clothing and bedding, and it is best not to bring empty boxes when getting married.