1.** Contain dowry items * *: The dowry box is mainly used to contain dowry items, such as the bride's new clothes, daily necessities, beautiful small objects and jewelry.

2.** Lucky money * *: When getting married, the woman's family usually prepares a lucky money for the bride in case of emergency. The amount of this money is generally large, so it is safer to put it in a box. At the same time, it also shows the man that the bride is precious, indicating that the woman is not helpless at home.

3.** Used for married honeymoon * *: The dowry box can also be used for married honeymoon. The size of luggage is mostly 20 inches to 24 inches, which can meet the needs of short-distance travel.

In Suining County, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, there are also some specific stresses on the placement of items and money in the dowry box:

1.** necessities * *: including the bride's clothes (including underwear, socks, pajamas, etc. ), shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and other daily necessities.

2.** Box money * *: This is the bride's private property, and the amount is large, so it needs to be properly kept. It is usually placed at the bottom of the box.

3.** Red bedding * *: Bedsheets, quilt covers and pillowcases are also common items in the dowry box. Generally choose big red, representing joy and happiness.

4.** Small objects symbolizing beauty * *: such as dragon and phoenix candles symbolizing good luck, wedding eggs, etc.

5.** Jewelry * *: This is the love and blessing of the bride's family, which is usually put in a special jewelry box.

6.** Red envelopes given by parents * *: This is private money given by parents to their daughters to show their love and blessing.

The number of dowry boxes is usually even, because in China culture, yes-men are a traditional concept. The specific preparation of several dowry boxes can be decided according to local wedding customs and personal needs.