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Weddings
From the latest wedding news to the biggest trends in venues and dresses, find out who got married and how to throw the best celebration.
In China, after a gay man’s death in a car accident, his wife contested his estate against his lover and parents, leading to a bitter legal dispute. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death

Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute.

Tourism

In China, you can get married in a temple, in a club, even a subway station

Fame and celebrity

Meet Tala Alamuddin, Amal Clooney’s lookalike younger sister

Trending in China

China thief steals US$53,000 from newlyweds after learning about pair online

Suspect explains that he chose to target families hosting weddings because they are more likely to have cash on hand.

A Chinese man was arrested for stealing 380,000 yuan from a newlywed family, discovered through Douyin; he targeted the family, knowing they might downplay the loss. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
Trending in China

China woman cancels nuptials, demands US$4,200 ‘hug fee’, claims emotional distress

Man’s family want betrothal money back after woman gets cold feet about nuptials and demands ‘expenses’; families reach negotiated settlement.

Trending in China

Outrage over restrained China bridesmaids forced to kiss strangers as wedding prank

Extreme wedding pranks are prevalent in China; a separate incident involving 3 men tying up a groom, causing permanent disabilities.

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Icons and Influencers

How Selena Gomez’s wedding brought Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran back together

The hitmaking BFFs reunited at Gomez and Benny Blanco’s private ceremony alongside fellow guests Zoe Saldaña, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are longtime collaborators and close friends. Photo: @teddysphotos/Instagram
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, mainland China adapt to gold prices amid wedding jewellery demand

A pair of gold dragon and phoenix bracelets, the most basic bridal gifts, now costs 48 per cent more than at the start of the year.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s fairy tale wedding

The actress wed her musician partner this past weekend – and it was a star-studded affair with guests including Paul Rudd, Paris Hilton, SZA and Cara Delevingne.

Celebrity style

What grand celebrity engagement rings say about the state of marriage today

Big, bold celebrity engagement rings – such as Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s – have dominated headlines recently ... here’s what the trend reveals.

Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @georginagio/Instagram
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong banquet restaurant’s suspected closure upends wedding plans

Starry Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui had been accepting deposits for events and took part in wedding expo last month.

Starry Terrace in Tsim Sha Tsui. The restaurant is part of the same group as the Super Star Seafood Restaurant chain, whose last remaining branch in Mong Kok closed in July. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Meet influencer Becca Bloom’s husband David Pownall, who works for Amazon

Dubbed ‘the queen of RichTok’, Rebecca Ma splurged over US$6 million on her recent Italian nuptials – but her wedding invitations have the internet talking, too ...

Pets

Want your dog at your wedding? These people help make it a reality

As more couples look to include their beloved pets in their special day, one company is ensuring it all goes off without a hitch.

Fame and celebrity

Meet French Montana’s Dubai princess fiancée, Sheikha Mahra

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce aren’t the only newly engaged couple – rapper French Montana and Dubai’s Sheikha Mahra are also getting hitched.

French Montana and Sheikha Mahra, Princess of Dubai, are engaged. Photos: @_xtianna_, @frenchmontana/Instagram
Millionaires and billionaires

Meet jewellery mogul Kendra Scott, who’s engaged to country star Zac Brown

Having started her first business at the tender age of 19, Scott is now almost a billionaire – her musician fiancé is embroiled in a messy divorce from actress, model and stuntwoman Kelly Yazdi.

Jewellery mogul Kendra Scott and country music star Zac Brown recently announced their engagement. Photo: @officialkendrascott/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Steve Jobs’ daughter Eve just got married – and Elton John performed

The wedding took place at Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, with Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica serving as one of the bridesmaids; also in attendance were Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham.

China's population

China’s latest pro-marriage tactic: Vegas-style weddings at music festivals

Officials are going to ever greater lengths to encourage couples to tie the knot, as they strive to boost China’s plunging marriage rate.

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India

Marriages of inconvenience: the remote Indian village cut off from love

For the bachelors of Jondalgatti, love is not lost. It’s simply out of reach.

A path through a heavily wooded area in India’s Karnataka state. Photo: Shutterstock
Fashion

Meet Jamie Mizrahi, who made waves at Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding

Mizrahi has styled top-tier celebs for major red carpet events, including the Oscars; she recommends classics like ballet flats, button-ups, belts and jeans for effortless style.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Lauren Sánchez’s glam squad for her wedding to Jeff Bezos

This crack team’s clients include Katy Perry, Adele and J.Law (Jamie Mizrahi), Kim Kardashian (Laura Mele), Gwyneth Paltrow (Sophie Gutterman), and Kris Jenner and Millie Bobby Brown (Buster Knight).

Fame and celebrity

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say ‘I do’ in a divided Venice

The star-studded event has drawn protests by local activists, who feel their city has become a playground for tourists and the ultra-rich.

A boat transporting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is escorted on the Grand Canal in Venice on Friday. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding, day 1 – who wore what?

Domenico Dolce was in attendance amid rumours that Sánchez will wear a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown; she left the Aman hotel in a Schiaparelli corset dress, while Ivanka rocked Oscar de la Renta.

Discover who wore what on day one of the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding in Venice. Photo: AP
Lauren Sánchez

Meet celebrity manicurist Iram Shelton, who’s skipping Lauren Sánchez’s wedding

Iram Shelton turned her lifelong love of nail art into a full-blown career as a manicurist to the stars – charging over US$400 per manicure at the Bulgari Hotel London Spa.

Millionaires and billionaires

The Bezos-Sánchez wedding: who’ll be there and who’s dressing the bride?

Bezos-Sánchez wedding leaks abound: their invitations were criticised, while a photographed guest list revealed Buster Knight, Laura Mele and Sophie Rose Gutterman among the bride’s glam squad.

Jeff Bezos

Meet the planners behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding

Founded by Italian aristocrats, the events and travel company describes itself as ‘responsible for masterminding the world’s most exclusive, private and spectacular parties’.

Prince Antonio Licata di Baucina (right) and Riccardo Lanza are co-founders of London-based events company Lanza & Baucina, the planners behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong wedding firm boss arrested as closure leaves couples in lurch

Owner, 40, arrested after customs receives 166 complaints about the firm allegedly wrongly accepting payments.

Ps Wedding and Event Decoration closed without warning, sparking scores of complaints. Photo: Handout
Jeff Bezos

Everything to know about Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice

The Amazon founder and his fiancée are sourcing their wedding provisions from local vendors, with Venice’s oldest pastry maker Rosa Salva and Murano glassblower Laguna B lending artisanal touches.

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | What is the Three Letters and Six Rites, ancient Chinese wedding custom?

A complex series of ceremonies, the Three Letters and Six Rites aimed to ensure social recognition, family consent and spiritual blessing.

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