On traditional Chinese wedding ceremony the bride is handed by his groom, the head of the bride is covered by a red cloth which is falling down to her shoulders.
The cloth will not be put off untill the groom has said bye to all of their friends and relatives and ready to go to bed with his lady. Just imagine the special occasion when the groom opens the cloth on the head of his lady himself and see a blush and exceting face with the timid candlelight while they sit on the edge of the new bed. The bride head covering cloth is connected with the special occasion the lovers are eager for in their life.