"The marriage of two surnames, a contract, a good relationship forever, matching the same name. "In Hefei, Anhui Province, Chinese weddings launched by many wedding planning companies are very popular. Influenced by popular costume film and television dramas, the "phoenix crown and xiaxia" shape in Chinese wedding dresses has become a new fashion for "Generation Z".
Born in 1997, Fan Yanan is a lover of folk music, and she has held a traditional Chinese wedding since she learned Xi guzheng since she was a child. "I'm interested in traditional culture, and I like the shape of Ming wedding dresses very much. Fan Yanan said that the Chinese-style scenery, costumes, and ceremonies are grand and festive, especially loved by family members and elders, and many friends have "planted" Chinese weddings after the wedding.
"In Hefei, Anhui Province, Chinese weddings launched by many wedding planning companies are very popular. Influenced by popular costume film and television dramas, the "phoenix crown and xiaxia" shape in Chinese wedding dresses has become a new fashion for "Generation Z". The picture shows the couple holding a Chinese wedding. Photo by Qin Yue.
Liang Yin is a Chinese wedding officiant at the Anhui New Youth Host Club, and has been engaged in wedding officiating for 6 years. "The number of Chinese weddings has continued to grow in recent years, and now accounts for 20% of the weddings officiated. Liang Yin said that costume dramas are an important reason for newlyweds to choose Chinese weddings.
According to Liang Yin, the current Chinese wedding is mainly divided into two categories, namely the new Chinese wedding and the dynasty wedding, of which the dynasty wedding is divided into the Ming system, the Song system, the Han system, and the Tang system, each form of wedding is a combination of some Xi customs and etiquette from the past and present, and combined with modern life and the actual environment to make improvements and changes.
Tang Wenxiu is a Chinese wedding celebrant, and the so-called celebrant is to help the couple observe the etiquette system at the wedding. Tang Wenxiu believes that more and more people like to wear Hanfu nowadays, and the rise of Hanfu culture such as "phoenix crown xiaxiawei", "horse face skirt" and "champion dress" is also an important reason why young people choose Chinese weddings. In addition, young people pursue individuality and differentiation, and Chinese weddings are quite different from Western weddings, which gives Chinese weddings great potential for development.
Today's Chinese weddings have also been partially simplified and improved in order to adapt to the needs of the times in Xi ceremonies. Tang Wenxiu introduced that traditional marriage Xi includes "three books and six rites", and "three books" include letters of appointment, gifts and greetings;The "Six Rites" include Nacai, Asking for Names, Najib, Nazheng, Invitation, and Greeting. "What everyone sees on the wedding day is the 'personal welcome' in the 'six ceremonies', which is also the 'formal wedding', which not only retains respect for marriage, but also follows traditional Xi. Tang Wenxiu said.
According to Chinese wedding planner Ge Luyao, in terms of props, costumes and sets, Chinese weddings will first choose the style or system of Chinese weddings according to the preferences of the newlyweds, and add patterns or theme elements that the newlyweds like. "New Chinese style, film and television dramas, national style animation and other elements are all styles often chosen by newcomers. Ge Luyao said that the planner will also carry out certain design creations based on the on-site lighting and dance beauty, Xi culture, etc.
Wang Yunfei, an associate professor at Anhui University's School of Social and Political Science, believes that the quiet rise of Chinese-style weddings reflects the individualized pursuit of young people. "Weddings are the best time of life, and young people can leave some good memories through the unique form of Chinese weddings. Wang Yunfei said that Chinese weddings are also the result of the development of wedding marketization, and wedding companies integrate traditional elements and provide customized services according to the needs of the newlyweds. (End) (original title: Chinese wedding became popular and "phoenix crown xiawei" became a new fashion).