So, I have been keeping a few secrets from you about life in Hong Kong. I've been meaning to let you in on this little phenomena for quite some time, but keep forgetting to post about it.
Pre-wedding photos.
Not "engagement" photos, or "first-glance" photos. These photos are taken before the wedding, with the bride and groom adorned in their best wedding attire. They are then displayed at the wedding.
Typically in Chinese weddings, the bride wears 3 dresses...a traditional quipao/cheongsam, a Western wedding gown, and at least one more ball gown.
The groom isn't left-out either though. He will usually wear 2 tuxedos.
When we were in Beijing, we saw some pretty amazing photoshoots.
I honestly don't even know where to begin with this one.
This poor couple didn't look so excited about taking these pics.
I love his white/cream/black tuxedo.
Actually, white and cream were popular on this day.
I couldn't resist capturing the detail of her dress.
Here is a traditional quipao/cheongsam (but I've never seen the school-girl plaid before)....
Brides can choose to wear completely different dresses in their pre-wedding shoots than what they'll actually wear at the wedding.
(...and her poof is amazing).
Those stockings and shoes...
Most brides will rent their dresses, so having a few outfit changes won't break the bank.
Are these shoots crazy, or are you secretly wishing you had done one yourself?!?
xx,
Lauren
1 comment:
Interesting...especially the tulle and tennis shoes couple! Can't wait to see what the Indian wedding will be like! Keep us posted. Hot, humid and horrid here!
xx
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