Category: Two Foreigners Getting Married in China
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A Wedding Adventure at Jinshanling: Capturing Our Love on the Great Wall
What do you do when you’re celebrating your wedding in Beijing? You head to the Great Wall for a magical photoshoot, of course! That’s exactly what we did on our special day. On September 18, 2024, after Nathan and I exchanged our vows and officially were married at the British Embassy in Beijing, we had…
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We Got Married! Our Ceremony at the British Embassy in Beijing
On September 18, 2024, Nathan and I officially got married at the British Embassy in Beijing. It was a beautiful sunny day shared with four of our close friends, followed by an amazing trip to the Great Wall. Looking back on my time in China I can’t help but feel so amazed and grateful. I…
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Suzhou’s Wedding Dress Market: The Largest Bridal Shopping Destination in China
Suzhou, a city renowned for its picturesque canals and classical gardens, is also home to China’s largest and most famous wedding dress market—Huqiu Bridal City, or Huqiu Wedding City (虎丘婚纱城). Nestled at the foot of the scenic Tiger Hill, this bustling hub is a dream destination for brides-to-be, grooms, and anyone planning a wedding. With…
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How Expats Can Get Married at the UK Embassy in China
I’m Rachel, an American living in Beijing with my British husband, and we got married on September 18, 2024 at the UK Embassy in Beijing. Read more about our process of getting married and having a wedding abroad in Beijing. Note: This article was edited on September 19, 2025 to update details from both our…
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Wedding Venues in Beijing: The Bride Elysse Wedding Wonderland
In China, there’s a fascinating trend in the wedding industry: themed wedding rooms you can rent. These venues offer couples an all-in-one solution for their big day, providing fully decorated spaces complete with flowers, tables, and decorations. They also come equipped with modern amenities like LED screens, in-house videographers, photographers, and MCs to ensure a…
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Can Two Foreigners Get Married in China? Maybe! Let me explain.
I’m Rachel, an American living in Beijing with my British husband. After we got engaged in October 2023, we jumped into researching how to get married as two foreigners in China. Which led to the big question: can two foreigners get married in China? Can Two Foreigners Get Married in China? No, two foreigners can…