In a traditional wedding, the most important preparation ceremony is making the bed.

Many newlyweds are getting married for the first time and have no experience (haha, Xiaoxi is just stating the facts, nothing else to say), and they are still full of doubts about these rules. Don’t believe it? Look here:

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But knowing this is one thing, but have you really understood the origins and considerations of bed-making?

Today, Xiaoxi will talk about some customs and etiquette about making the bed at the wedding and what preparations the bride-to-be should make.

Question: Why do we make the bed on the first day of our wedding?

Xiaoxi’s experience: Since the Song Dynasty, there has been a ceremony of inviting “blessed women” to make the bed for the newlyweds the day before the wedding.

Generally speaking, a "blessed woman" refers to someone whose parents are alive, who has all her brothers and sisters, a harmonious marriage, and a pair of children. The "blessed woman" who makes the bed is usually invited by the bride's family or the elders and relatives on her side, in the hope that the "blessed woman" can bring good luck to the newlyweds.

Of course, the woman also needs to hide some red envelopes in the bedding in advance for the person responsible for making the bed.

Q: When is the bed usually made?

Xiaoxi Experience: Make the bed for the newlyweds the day before the wedding. Usually in the morning or in the morning.

Q: What items are generally included in bed-making items?

Xiaoxi's experience: Generally speaking, eighteen items including four quilts (the bride's dowry), a dragon and phoenix quilt, a mandarin duck pillow, two pairs of cushions, etc. are laid out on the new bed.

[Auspicious fruits] Peanuts, red dates, longans, lotus seeds, etc., which represent the life wishes of "early birth of a child, lotus-born child, peanut-born child (both sons and daughters)".

[Flowers] Roses or lilies are usually chosen for decoration;

[Candles] In ancient times, red candles were a must for wedding candles. In modern weddings, Western-style candlesticks are also good decorations.

[Fruit snacks] Dried fruits, fruits, snacks, etc., these can not only entertain guests, but also add a lot of festive atmosphere to the new house.

Q : What is the normal bed-making process?

Xiaoxi Experience:

① Before the bed-making ceremony, it is usually necessary to purchase a new bed and then place it in the most harmonious position in the new house according to traditional customs. However, it should not face the door or window. If there are pillars in the new house, it should not be placed facing the pillars. It is best not to place any debris under the new bed, as this is unlucky.

② Making the bed, also known as "spreading the curtains" or "sweeping the bed". The process of making the bed varies slightly according to the wedding customs in different places. But the main process, in addition to sweeping the bed, spreading the mandarin duck pillows and dragon and phoenix quilts, is to sprinkle the wedding fruits.

③When making the bed, you need to find two children to roll on the bed, commonly known as "bed pressers".

Usually a healthy and blessed little boy is chosen and asked to turn over the bed of the newlyweds, which represents the blessing for the newlyweds to have a baby.

During the process of turning the bed, the bed maker will also say some auspicious words, such as turning the bed down will give birth to a boy, turning the bed over will give birth to a scholar, turning the bed forward will give birth to a Jinshi, etc. Of course, modern "bed pressers" no longer distinguish between boys and girls, as long as the child is healthy.

④ Taboos on making the bed. Do not allow too many people to enter the master bedroom of the new house, so as to avoid too many people sitting on the new bed. The bride and groom are also not allowed to sit on the bed before the wedding ceremony.

Question : How should I choose a quilt for making my bed?

Xiaoxi's experience: ① Choose a brand. A wedding quilt is a symbolic item of a wedding. Choosing a branded four-piece quilt set as a wedding quilt can be guaranteed from the perspective of quality and green health. At the same time, it can also make the wedding quilt treasured for a longer time.

② Select the specifications. The specifications of the four-piece wedding quilt set should be selected according to the size of the bed. Generally, the specifications of the four-piece wedding quilt set are suitable for a 1.8m*2.0m bed. If the wedding bed is special, such as a round bed, you should pay special attention when selecting it and choose a four-piece wedding quilt set suitable for a round bed.

③Choose the pattern. Wedding quilts are generally red, and are mainly divided into three categories: jacquard, printed, and embroidered.

The jacquard quilt cover has bright colors, soft and moist touch, and has good warmth retention, moisture absorption and breathability properties.

The printed quilt cover feels thick and smooth, with distinct patterns and a three-dimensional feel.

Suzhou embroidery quilt covers and Hunan embroidery quilt covers are delicate, elegant, gorgeous and colorful, and full of strong national characteristics.

A four-piece cotton quilt set is the most practical.

But if you want to create a luxurious feeling, a four-piece quilt set made of satin silk fabric is more suitable.

④ Have principles. There are generally two principles for choosing a wedding quilt: (1) It should reflect the festive atmosphere of the wedding. (2) The pattern should be practical and suitable for daily use.

Q : What should I pay attention to when washing the red bedding purchased for a newlywed couple?

Xiaoxi's experience: Many newlyweds use new bedding without washing it, and then find that the quilt is either stained or faded. This is because when printing and dyeing, the dyes remain in the gaps of the fabrics and are not cleaned up. The friction between the quilt and the core fabric, or the penetration of human sweat, will make the fabric sticky and the color will be more obvious.

Washing red bedding before use can reduce the problem of red fabric sticking to the quilt fabric to a certain extent, and can also remove formaldehyde on the fabric.

Of course, some places stipulate that the bed-making kits used during weddings cannot be washed. In the face of these problems, Xiaoxi suggests that the newlyweds can dismantle and wash them in time after the wedding to avoid staining the quilt core.

Q : In addition to red bedding, what are the precautions when washing newly-wed bedding made of different materials?

Xiaoxi's experience: ① When washing embroidered bedding, turn it inside out with the embroidered side facing inwards to prevent the embroidery from fading, the silk thread from unraveling, or even getting snagged, so use a gentle washing method.

② Do not rub or twist recycled fiber bedding when washing, because the fibers are brittle and easily wrinkled and fuzzed, so pay attention to the intensity of the wash.

③When storing cotton bedding, keep the environment dry and clean to prevent mildew. Store light and dark colors separately to prevent yellowing.

④ It is recommended to use silk wool detergent for silk bedding washing, and do not use detergent containing biological enzymes. When storing, do not put mothballs or put it in a camphorwood box, otherwise it will turn yellow.

Q : How to maintain bedding?

Xiaoxi’s experience: ① Before storing, clean it, dry it thoroughly, fold it neatly, and put in a certain amount of mothballs (not in direct contact with bedding). It should be placed in a dark, low-humidity, and well-ventilated place.

② Before using quilts that have not been used for a long time, dry them in the sun to make them fluffy, which can also kill bacteria and prevent mildew.

After reading the above points to note when making the bed for your wedding, Xiaoxi believes you already have a clear idea.