The followings are perhaps what our grandparents used to do for our parents but due to the modernisation, we hardly see the younger generation practicing them anymore.
Anyway, from the understanding, these essentials are necessary (I won't use the word "vital" bcos they are not exactly "vital") to ensure a marriage full of prosperity, love, laughter and plenty of grandkids for the in-laws. Ultimately, they are just traditional customs, whether the couples eventually decide to or not to follow, I believe will not have any major effect on their wedding life.
Because...the truth is....
Everyone's luck comprises 3 portions, namely:-
1) Heaven Luck (Tie’n Chai’) ---> the pre-determined luck the moment we are born,
2) Earth Luck (Ti Chai’) ---> the luck where we try to enhance through the use of Fengshui
and finally
3) Mankind Luck (Ren Chai’) ---> i.e. ourselves.
Thus, no matter what, even though we choose not to follow their customs eventually, it is not going to have effect on the marriage life. As ultimately, the remaining 1/3 of our destiny is determined by our behaviour, our attitudes towards life as well as the choices we make along the journey of life.
Enjoy....
1. Dragon & Phoenix embracing a Globe
Every married couple should keep an image of the dragon and phoenix in the home. The presence of the dragon and phoenix symbolizes a fruitful marriage blessed with much success and prosperity, as well as many male offspring! 2. Auspicious Chinese Papercuts
These are used to embellish the wedding hall and bridal chamber. Use symbols like the double happiness sign, the dragon & phoenix, mandarin ducks, the mystic knot, mountain peonies and peaches for lasting romance in the marriage.3. Dragon & Phoenix candles
These
red wedding candles come in a pair, and are decorated one with a dragon and one with a phoenix, as well as the double happiness symbol. In olden days, these traditional candles would be lit in the bridal chamber on the wedding night with the intention to drive away evil spirits.
Silk or velvet flowers (usually the luscious mountain peony) are attached to red ribbons (imprinted with “bride” and “groom” as well as “best man” and “bridesmaid” and even “usher”) flanked by a golden dragon and phoenix for good fortune.5. Golden Rice Bowl Set
Complete with golden spoons and a pair of chopsticks each, these are usually adorned with the celestial dragon & phoenix as well as double happiness symbols. The couple should eat a first meal as man and wife using these auspicious rice bowls for a prosperous future together.Inclu
des a round pincushion surrounded by 10 little boys (to bring descendant luck), five colours of thread (symbolizing the five elements), face powder, a wooden hair comb, a round mirror, red braid and auspicious sleepwear.7. Descendant Basin Set
8. Small Round Mirror
The bride should carry a small round mirror to ward off malignant influences and protect herself from all manner of evil during the wedding ceremony, when evil spirits may become jealous. This particular mirror is adorned with auspicious symbols – five bats and the longevity symbol – to bring good fortune and to ensure a safe passage through the wedding celebrations.9. Red Envelopes
Red envelopes printed with the Double Happiness in gold ink. These are filled with money to be used for various rituals during the wedding ceremony, such as door-opening games, tea pouring ceremony, etc.10. A Pair of Red Prosperity Lamps
Inscribed with auspicious sayings that signify an enduring happy marriage, these should be positioned next to the nuptial bedhead for a prosperous and fruitful union.
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