After arriving at the wedding venue in my formal attire ... Even my friend and his wife were clad in traditional Chinese dresses called tangzhuang. I realized that fashion in China had changed, yet ...

epitomizing the grandeur of a first-rank dress. This culturally significant event not only underscored the couple's commitment but also highlighted the enduring charm of Chinese wedding customs.

Seeing the racks of dresses in so many different shades of white got me thinking: why have the Chinese – not just in Singapore but all over the world – embraced European-style wedding costumes ...