China's Luxury weddings booming in China, the latest trend
China's wedding industry is booming thanks to higher standards of living and new fashion trends that appeal to young couples. From luxurious gowns to wedding planners, Chinese lovers have never had so much choice. Choosing the right wedding dress is never easy, no matter where you live. One young bride - Sally Jing - is shopping in one of Beijing's more up market bridal shops, and is literally spoilt for choice. She has invited around 200 people to her wedding reception in Beijing, and is also planning a second wedding reception in her boyfriend's home-town in south China. Her boyfriend's family are paying for the wedding, while her parents are buying the couple a one-bedroom apartment in Beijing. For many of China's upwardly mobile young, a wedding is an opportunity to show-off their wealth and status, while conforming to traditions. While a few years ago many Chinese brides used to rent wedding dresses, now many choose to splash out on one-off hand-made go...