China’s one child policy may mean endless privileges for the one and only child, especially those born to affluent families. These children, now at the ripe age for marriage, are setting new trends for China’s wedding industry. To some, wedding bells could mean millions of dollars. T
Time to say ’I DO’ and Queeny Wang danced to her heart’s content. Her wedding, all D.I.Y or do it yourself, was 380-thousand Renminbi.
"It’s not that much actually. This is something we could afford so we’re willing to pay for it." Queeny Wang, Newlywed said.
5-star banquets and elaborate ceremonies are preferences for China’s elite single child.
Wang says she and her husband will have two more celebrations in their hometowns.
"Details matter when it comes to luxury and the elite single child is willing to splurge on just about anything. Ornate wedding cakes for example, could easily cost five digits.
And with mom and pop loaded with cash, some want the taste of being a princess on the runway.
Crystals.
Feathers and Floral designs - symbols of extravagance and glamour.
Expensive taste certainly perfect customers for high-end bridal shops.
"They want something as gorgeous as possible. Some are willing to pay $50-thousand to 100-thousand for the wedding dress or evening gown." Grace Pao, Plumage Bridals, China said.
For some it’s about satisfying their psyche - a perfect excuse to have their dream wedding at any cost.
How about a wedding planner?
Sure 300-thousand for a concept.
The tab runs long and longer.
Mini movies... luxury cars...
You name it and they’ll pay.
Some weddings are said to cost millions.
But few would admit they’re being spoiled by their somewhat rich parents. Some pay their own way using their prestigious earnings and there is always five-digit red packets or monetary gifts.
Yunan Song will tie the knot in September. Her finance is a single child. A gift from his parents - a home about 400 to 500 square meters.
Their wedding budget is already more than a million yuan. Not to say a month-long honeymoon to the Maldives, Japan or Australia.