Bride leaves the House - 出門 Chu Men

Traditionally, when the groom arrives at the bride’s house, a woman that has enjoyed relatively good luck (大妗姐da jin jie) may be employed to escort/carry the bride on her back into the sedan chair/carriage. It is said that the bride’s feet cannot touch the ground until she arrived at the groom’s house.

The bride’s maid (伴娘must be unwed girl) assigned to hold a red umbrella to shield the bride from the sun/ sky light, to symbolize bringing lots of children to the groom’s family. A third assistant may be engaged to sprinkle rice on sedan chair to prevent chickens from pecking the bride. Before the bride sits on the bridal sedan, she must thank her relatives sending her off by bowing to them.

Firecrackers may also be lighted and set-off to scare evil spirits while, the bride leaves her family's home. Those who are considered to have incompatible horoscopes are not allowed to accompany the bride to the groom's home.

In modern day, after the groom has pick up the bride and is ready to leave. An assistant (e.g. Bride's maid) not necessary that of a lady of good fortune, will use the red umbrella to usher the bride into the wedding car. This red umbrella is passed on to the groom’s car for the groom’s side to usher the bride out of the car when they reach the groom’s house. Many modern families nowadays may skip this red umbrella or rice throwing.

Related : Traditional Chinese Wedding Procedures
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