Chinese young couples opt for simpler, personalized weddings, moving away from lavish ceremonies.
In China, young couples are adopting simpler, personalized weddings, moving away from traditional lavish ceremonies. A 2021 survey revealed the average wedding cost for young Chinese was 174,000 yuan (US$24,350), 8.8 times the average monthly income of each couple. Many couples prefer streamlined weddings to focus on emotions and true essence of marriage rather than showing off wealth. Local authorities support this trend through measures like collective weddings, which help save couples money and time while emphasizing love and responsibility in marriage.
August 12, 2024
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