Traditionally, Chinese brides wore red. White garments were traditionally reserved for funerals. Then, in the orthodox Communist era, wedding couples simply filled out forms at the local police station and eschewed ceremonial marking of marriage. But with today's prosperity, middle class Chinese have adopted Western style receptions, though there is seldom a ceremony. The above picture was taken at the hotel where I live. Below, a guest book in the traditional red.
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