The woman purchases. The wedding suitcase, also known as the dowry box, contains the bride's dowry and some personal belongings, so it is usually purchased by the bride's family. However, in some areas, the groom needs to prepare the red box. Therefore, the specific person who will buy the dowry box still depends on local wedding customs.
How to choose a wedding suitcase
1. Leather box
Compared to other materials, leather boxes are more high-end and spacious, and have a large capacity, making it easy to place large items such as blankets, pillowcases, tableware, etc. However, due to the fact that leather boxes are usually designed with an upward opening lid, they tend to take up space and have low practicality.
2. Travel suitcase
The suitcase is equipped with universal wheels, which makes it easy to transport and does not require too much manpower and energy. You can find one or two friends to help drag it, and it can be used for honeymoon travel or business trips after marriage, with high cost-effectiveness.
3. Wooden box
Wooden dowry boxes usually have exquisite carvings and a strong classical style, making them suitable for families holding Chinese weddings. They can add icing on the cake to the wedding, showcasing the grandeur and elegance of the bride's home. In the future, they can also be used as artistic ornaments in the home.
4. Jewelry box
Nowadays, young people rarely bring large physical dowries when getting married, and they are usually placed in the new house before marriage. On the wedding day, most families will use small items such as cash, credit cards, and jewelry as dowry items. At this time, a small jewelry box can be used for easy carrying, and it can also be placed on the DRESSing table for decoration after marriage.