Colette’s Wedding Dress

Colette’s wedding dress is a symbol of Kitty’s jealousy of her step-daughter. When Kitty learns that it is being designed specifically for Colette and that she cannot purchase it, Kitty rips the dress badly, perhaps keeping Colette from being able to wear it for her wedding.

Su Yi’s Engagement Ring

Su Yi’s engagement ring is a symbol of the closeness between Astrid and Su Yi. Even though other members of the family are against Astrid and Charlie getting married, Su Yi encourages their wedding. When Charlie comes to Su Yi to ask her blessing, she gives him her engagement ring to give to Astrid.

Vessel of Holy Water from the River Jordan

This vessel of Holy Water from the Jordan River is a symbol of the religious differences between the older and younger generations of Asians. Victoria wants her...