The concept of "Yin Time Pingdan" refers to the period from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m., which is called "Yin" in the traditional Chinese time system. This time was also known as the "Wugeng" (the fifth watch) in ancient times.
"Pingdan" is also called "Lingming" (dawn), "morning", or "ridian", referring to the moment when the sun is just above the horizon, marking the transition between night and day.
Yes, you can pick up the bride during the Yin time, which is between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. In many places today, there is still a custom of picking up the bride at night, such as in the Chao-Shan area of Guangdong.
Many people in Chao-Shan will go to pick up the bride in the early morning.
The reason for picking up the bride at 3 a.m. is mainly due to traditional customs passed down from ancient times.
In traditional wedding customs, some regions avoid holding weddings during the day and choose to hold them at night. Therefore, the process of the groom picking up the bride is often scheduled at midnight. This is a custom that has been inherited to this day, and some areas still follow it.
The auspicious time for picking up the bride generally refers to the time when the bride leaves her family home to go to the groom's house, that is, the time when the bride departs.
Families who are more particular can calculate the auspicious time based on the bride's birth date and time; they can also choose the most auspicious time based on the day's time, such as 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 6 p.m. These are considered the most favorable times for the bride to depart. In general, the bride usually departs in the morning, but it also depends on local customs. Each place has its own regulations, and whether to follow the bride's or groom's side should be discussed with the parents.
