Chinese Wedding Foods-Chinese food has special symbolism

Chinese food has special symbolism: mostly wishes of happiness, longevity, or fertility. The number of courses is also significant. At a Chinese wedding banquet, eight dishes are usually served. In Chinese, the word “eight” sounds like “good luck.”
Nowadays, a wedding banquet starts with appetizers such as “dragon-phoenix” plates or cold plates which consist of various sliced meats, jellyfish, and various types of nuts shaped like dragons and phoenixes and served chilled. In a marriage, the dragon symbolizes the male role while the phoenix symbolizes the female role. This yin-yang dualism is a key concept of Taoism Therefore, having lobster and chicken at the dinner would represent balance in the new relationship.
The Menu of a Typical Wedding Banquet:
Shark’s Fin Soup: A symbol of wealth
Roast Suckling Pig: A symbol of virginity.
Peking Duck and Lobster:A symbol of joy, celebration and completeness.
Squab (or Other Fowl): A symbol of peace
Crab Claws: the same reference of Peking Duck and Lobster
Vegetables with Sea Cucumber: A symbol of selflessness
Fish: A symbol of plenty.
Noodles: A symbol of longevity