Question

The photograph above is of a traditional Chinese wedding. Compare it to a wedding you would traditionally see in countries such as the U.S., and how is it an example of how color can create symbolic meaning.

Answer 1

In the wedding in the picture, the bride and groom are wearing primarily red, as well as the decorations are also overwhelmingly the same value of red that is in the close. In a traditional wedding in the U.S., the bride is traditionally in white, and the groom in black. The decorations and other items can be any color. The red in the photograph sets a certain mood and signifies meaning for this wedding and culture, that is different from others.

Answer 2

Without looking at the photo, (none attached), I would assume that there is a lot of red involved. A simple answer would be that the colour red is a symbol of prosperity and luck in Chinese tradition. This is also seen in many Chinese festivities, especially during the Lunar New Year.
In countries such as the U.S, the colour white symbolises purity and longevity, but has deeper origins, such as that the colour white was used to signify a family's wealth, as in the past it was difficult to keep white clothing clean and hence only the rich would own them.
Similarly, red (and yellow) clothing used to be reserved for Chinese Emperors, hence today they are worn to symbolise a position of wealth and status.