| Finally, the bridal party reaches the groom's house. There
are two brides seated there. The bride and her chaperone ( maid of honor)
are dressed exactly alike, literally from head to toe. Nobody but
the groom can solve the puzzle.
This is a symbol of their intimacy- no one can penetrate their heart-to-heart connection. When he "courted" his bride he would have sent certain items as the symbol of their relationship. Commonly they are jewelry such as rings, bracelets or even necklaces. If he is sincere enough, he should be able to identify their symbolism and lift off the veil without making a mistake. The villagers thus admire his triumph and see his bride, perhaps for the first time. How would you fare if you had to differentiate your spouse-to-be under similar circumstances? In some modern Chinese wedding games, the bride is blind-folded and asked to distinguish her husband out of several wedding guests by simply shaking hands. You better be sincere and know your other one by heart! We apologize for being unable to tell you the answer about the real bride. This is a privilege of the groom. Would you let other people know the secret between you and your "significant another" ? |
