At a traditional Chinese wedding, the bride and the groom both cut a lock of their hair which is then tied in a knot and put in a bag to keep. This small ritual towards the end of the wedding signifies the tying of the knot and becoming one in flesh and blood to live happily-ever-after.

How do Chinese get married?

Traditionally, brides became a part of their husbands family and essentially cut ties with their natal families with special emphasis placed on a wifes ability to produce a male heir. As arranged marriages were customary, husband and wife often did not meet each other until the day of the wedding.

How much does a Chinese wedding cost?

The average Chinese wedding costs around $12,000 (¥76,141). The BBC reports that the average cost of a wedding in China was around $12,000 in 2016.