Wedding Breeze

Getting your hair combed by your parents is quite an important Chinese tradition before the wedding. On the eve of the wedding, after 11pm, the parents will comb the hair. The father will recite the blessing while the mother combs the hair three times. If they are not around, then an older relative will do the ritual.

Each stroke holds an auspicious meaning for the various stages of life after marriage. At the same time, it is to teach the bride that she has to grow up and not be so wilful like a little girl once she has become a wife, and later on, a mother.

Other items include combs, sewing kit, mirrors, red string and ruler. The red string will be used to tie the bride’s hair. As for the ruler, it is to stress the importance of relationship and the family. The ties should be cherished and not cast aside, especially in today’s busy world.

I have not checked out the shops yet, but these are some shops mentioned in the newspaper article.

1. Wedding Cottage at IMM in Jurong
2. Fuyuan – The Wedding Shop in New Market Road Food Centre in Chinatown
3. Minah Departmental in Beauty World Centre in Upper Bukit Timah
4. Cheok Keuw Bridal in Jurong West