用英語說中國家庭生活 第11期:傳統婚禮請柬

Traditional Chinese Wedding Invitations

傳統婚禮請柬

Chinese style wedding invitations are usually folded red cards gilded with gold trimming.

中國式的婚禮請柬通常是摺疊式的鑲着金邊的紅紙。

The most popular design on the invitations is the Chinese character Xi，meaning "double happiness. "

最受歡迎的請柬設計是中國字 囍，意指“雙重幸福”。

Dragons and phoenix are popular designs as they symbolize the balance of male and female power.

龍和鳳是最普遍的設計因爲他們象徵着陰陽平衡。

Auspicious phrase or poems written in calligraphy style are wonderful additions to add a touch of festivity.

用書法寫下的喜聯或喜詩對歡慶的氛圍是極好的。