Peace, Love, and Wacky Traditions: Chinese Inspired Gifts

Group Wedding Ceremony

My Couple Tony and Ann (See Peace, Love and Wacky Traditions) gave me a list of countries that each reception table could represent. Here is my take on China:

In China Red is a color that represents joy, luck, happiness. The bride also carries a red umbrella open down the aisle which will protect her from evil spirits. The Chinese also believe that the Number 8 is good luck and an estimated 9000 couples got married last year 8.8.08 . I think they may have set a record.
Here's 8 ideas that incorporates this Chinese traditions.

1. The table should have only 8 guests, since 8 is a lucky number in China.
2. The Table number is 8. Or use a photo of your travels as the table assignment instead of numbers.
   
3. Red parasols for the 8 guests at the table
4. If the parasols are too expensive use red fans (really inexpensive).
   
5. Decorate the table in red with a red table cloth and gold accents
6. Give each of the guest a silver #8 charm (not as expensive as it sounds) tied with a red ribbon or cord.
7. Packages of red tea along with tea balls
8. Throw in some tea cups

Below the who what where links:

• Rose Red Black w/ Roses Tea
• Lychee Red Black Tea
• Asian Imports: Paper Parasol $6.00
• Pearl River: Mini Nylon Umbrellas $3.50
• Pearl River: Red Fans
• Charm Factory Silver #8
  
• Heart Shaped Tea Infusers
• Stash Tea Accessories
  

Good Luck Tony and Ann