In northern China, the custom of eating dumplings at the time of marriage carries profound cultural connotations and good wishes. It is not only a food, but also a symbol, implying a happy future life for the newlyweds. First of all, dumplings are homophonic with "jiaozi" in Chinese, symbolizing the handover of the bride and groom at the wedding, the transition from the woman's family to the man's family. This custom implies that the couple hopes to have children as soon as possible, bringing more joy and blessings to the family. 
Secondly, the shape of the dumplings is like an ingot, which represents wealth and good luck. Eating dumplings at the wedding means that the couple's family will be reunited and their future life will be rich and happy. This is a beautiful expectation for the future life of the couple, hoping that they can have a happy family. In addition, in the process of marrying the bride, eating dumplings is also a handover ceremony. The woman's parents entrust their daughter to the groom through this ceremony, symbolizing the transmission of trust and responsibility. This custom symbolizes that the couple will work together to overcome the future together, support each other and face life's challenges together. Also, in the process of eating dumplings, people usually ask the bride "will you give birth?" ”。The "raw" here not only refers to whether the filling of the dumplings is cooked thoroughly, but also implies the hope that the newlyweds will have children as soon as possible. The bride usually answers "sheng" in order to please the bride and add more joy and happiness to her future life. 
In addition, the number of dumplings at the time of marriage is also particular. In some areas, people eat 8 dumplings, which means "fat" (fortune). There are also some places where the number of dumplings is decided according to the wishes of the newcomer and local customs. These customs are the embodiment of people's good wishes for the future life of the couple. Finally, the dumplings prepared by the man's family are called "Shangma dumplings", which means that the groom goes out to make a fortune, peace and auspiciousness. This custom carries the good wishes of the family to the groom, wishing him a successful career and a happy family in his future life. In general, the custom of eating dumplings at the time of marriage is a traditional custom in northern China, which contains rich cultural significance and beautiful meanings. These customs reflect good wishes for married life and blessings for the couple. While the specific customs may vary from region to region and from family to family, they all carry the same good wishes and expectations.