Wedding
- China News
Wedding gift woes: Ex-boyfriend’s 1140 baht sparks online debate
A bride was delighted to receive a large red envelope wedding gift from her ex-boyfriend, the content of which totalled 233 yuan. Despite the sum not being substantial, it displayed sincerity, causing some online commenters to be alarmed, suggesting the amount harbours an ominous meaning. The narrative of inviting former lovers to weddings occasionally provides comedic tales, largely due to…
- China News
Bride returns dowry tenfold and gifts land rover in Thai baht value
What is the appropriate dowry? Many people have argued that for couples who truly love each other, the value of the dowry is merely a formality. This is because what the bride truly desires may not be wealth, but rather the positive attitude of her life partner and a married life filled with happiness and understanding. On November 9, a…
- China News
Wedding dowry drama: Bride rejects friend’s extra 1 million baht demand
A wedding in China took an unexpected turn when the bride, Xiao Meng, refused to bow to her close friend’s demand for an additional dowry of 200,000 yuan (1 million baht). Xiao Meng and her groom, a hardworking and ambitious young man named Xiao Jun, remained unfazed by the request, prioritising love over money. Xiao Jun, known for his good…
- China News
Jilted John: Taiwanese bride abruptly cancels wedding mid-ceremony
A Taiwanese bride‘s wedding took an unexpected turn when she abruptly called off the ceremony mid-event, leaving the groom and guests stunned. The Taiwanese bride announced her decision on stage, before hastily leaving the venue, leaving behind a bewildered groom and shocked attendees. Weddings are considered a significant chapter in life, not only symbolising the culmination of a couple’s love…
- World News
Malaysian bride’s feast fiasco: Uninvited ‘wedding crashers’ sneak in for a bite-sized sequel
A Malaysian bride was left angered by uninvited guests who snuck into her wedding reception for a free meal in what sounds like a sequel to the Hollywood blockbuster the Wedding Crashers. Despite careful planning for each table, the couple received complaints from guests that there were no seats available. Upon investigation, they discovered that unfamiliar faces had infiltrated the…
- China News
Chinese groom in awe as wedding bride and her family stun netizens with their beauty
A wedding in Jiangsu province, China, is trending globally after images were released of the groom arriving to collect the bride from her home. The astonishing scene awaiting him included not only his beautiful bride but also two stunning women seated beside her. The two women accompanying the bride were later identified as the groom’s future mother-in-law and the bride’s…
- Thailand News
London podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media
A chilling detail in a wedding dress-fitting photo has left Tess Cotter, a podcaster and comedian from London, and her sister stunned. During her one-hour fitting session in a London bridal shop, a store assistant took snapshots of Cotter trying on different gowns. After the session, Cotter shared some of the snaps with her sister and they noticed a baffling…
- China News
Guestless wedding shocks rural Chinese village
In a small rural village in Guizhou Province, Southwestern China, a grand wedding took place with over 100 Chinese tables meticulously set up to celebrate the union of a groom and his bride. However, the most startling aspect of this extravagant event was the complete absence of guests. At the guestless wedding, not a single villager from the community attended…
- China News
Wedding meal mix-up: Boxed lunch sparks online feast of fury
A couple’s decision to serve boxed meals at their lavish wedding in a hotel in Wuhan, China, sparked a heated online debate. Each guest received only one box, containing a simple lunch worth 50 yuan (240 baht), leaving many relatives and friends in shock. Weddings are considered a once-in-a-lifetime event, where most couples meticulously plan the choice of restaurant, food,…
- Best of
Best Wedding Venues in Bangkok
Bangkok has a lot to offer for brides and grooms who want to tie the knot in the city. From garden venues to luxury hotels, there’s a wedding venue to fit every theme and budget. Below, we’ve listed the top 5 wedding venues in Bangkok to help you in your search. Top 5 Wedding Venues in Bangkok 1. The Gardens…
- China News
Chinese wedding apron ritual sparks social media backlash
A lavish Chinese wedding ceremony in Wanpu, Guangdong province, China, on October 19, was disrupted when the groom’s aunt abruptly threw an apron over the bride’s elaborate wedding gown. This sudden act confused the bride and caused laughter among the guests. However, the incident sparked severe criticism online, as viewers construed the act as a symbolic gesture, suggesting that the…
- World News
Unexpected love story: Malaysian woman marries boyfriend’s brother after tragic accident took fiancé’s life
A Malaysian woman’s life took a dramatic turn when her fiancé drowned a month before their wedding, leading his older brother to step in as the groom. This unusual tale unfolded into an unexpected love story. According to the Malaysian media outlet Sinchew, a woman was preparing for her wedding day with her fiancé, but a month before the ceremony,…
- Best of
11 Breathtaking wedding venues in Thailand
Picking a wedding venue for your big day can be a stressful yet important decision. Luckily, Thailand has thousands of options to choose from. From hotels to beachside and garden settings there’s something to fit every theme. Whether you want to go big and grand or keep it small and invite only your nearest and dearest, here are the top 11 wedding…
- Thailand News
Controversial union: Thai man’s marriage to older Chinese woman stirs debate
The controversial union of a 23 year old man who married a 45 year old woman sparked a flurry of criticism in Thailand. The age and appearance of the bride, who hails from Guangdong province, have been the subjects of controversy. The couple met at an event and despite the 22 year age gap, their relationship blossomed into a happy…
- China News
Chinese village’s extravagant wedding welcome party baffles groom
The groom and his family were left temporarily bewildered when they arrived at the bride’s village gate to be met by an unusually extravagant wedding welcoming party. The sight was so stunning that the groom hesitated to step out of the car, momentarily suspecting they were at the wrong destination. The extravagant wedding event unfolded in a village in Weifang,…
- China News
Intruder demands cash gift at Chinese wedding, groom’s leg held hostage
A peculiar woman made an unusual demand at a Chinese wedding in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. She grabbed the groom’s leg, knelt and refused to let go until she was given a red envelope (a traditional monetary gift). The groom found himself in an embarrassing situation when an unknown middle-aged woman invaded his wedding reception. She clung to his…
- China News
Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online
A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…
- World News
Wedding venue vandalism: Thai event company suffers 500,000 baht loss
An outdoor wedding venue in Jiangsu province, China, was stripped bare overnight, leaving the event organisers aghast and with an estimated 51,000 baht in losses. The preparation of the venue by the event company had taken seven hours, starting at 8pm and ending at 3am the following day. By the time staff returned at 7am, the place was unrecognisable, with…
- World News
Chinese student profits from booming bridesmaid rental industry, earning up to 1,500 baht per wedding
A 21 year old Chinese student has made a lucrative part-time career as a professional bridesmaid for hire, having attended over 50 weddings. It’s not her fame that has led to these invitations, but her role as a paid companion for brides. For each event, she earns a starting fee of around 288 yuan, approximately 1,500 baht (US$40), which is…
- World News
Chinese groom defends plus-sized bride against wedding day ridicule
A recent wedding in Jiangsu province, China, became a hot topic due to the stark contrast in the bride and groom’s appearances. The bride, who weighed over 200 kilogrammes, was publicly ridiculed for her size, causing her to cry during her wedding ceremony. On the other hand, the groom, a standard-sized man, was left to console his new wife amidst…
- China News
Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)
A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…
- World News
Viral video in Vietnam: Father’s tearful farewell to daughter at wedding tugs at heartstrings
A heartrending video has gone viral in Vietnam’s online world, showing a father crying in the corner after giving his daughter away at her wedding. The video was shared on the docnhanh website, bringing tears to the eyes of many viewers. The video depicts a crowded wedding ceremony. The father of the bride is seen sitting quietly in a corner,…
- Hot News
Wedding day drama: Bride’s hidden career as porn star leaves groom in a reel shocker
A 32 year old Japanese woman suffered a shocking revelation on her wedding day when a close friend exposed her past as a porn star, a secret she had never divulged to her husband. The surprising disclosure left her husband taken aback during their wedding celebrations. The alleged former porn star, known by the pseudonym, Mizuki, met her boyfriend and…
- World News
‘I’m lovin’ it: Couple’s McWedding fast-food feast goes viral (video)
A wedding reception featuring fast food as the main course stirred an online debate, with the bride quickly explaining the reason behind this unconventional choice. The video of the event, featuring 27 year old groom Thomas and 25 year old bride Ophelia serving McDonald’s to their guests, has garnered over 2.3 million views on TikTok. The video shows Ophelia picking…
- World News
Iraq fire tragedy: Wedding inferno kills 100 and injures 150 in Nineveh province (video)
A devastating fire at a wedding in the northern region of Iraq led to the tragic loss of at least 100 lives. The Iraq fire tragedy, which left more than 150 individuals injured, occurred in the Al-Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province. The news was reported today, though the cause of the fire remains undisclosed. The local media initially reported…
- Thailand News
Bride-to-be’s dowry dispute fuels social media advice forum
A hot topic doing the rounds on social media recently highlighted the dilemma of a young woman seeking advice regarding her upcoming marriage due to a dispute concerning the dowry. The woman, who initiated the discussion, explained that a recent meeting between her and her partner’s families to discuss the marriage and dowry did not go as expected. Previously, both…
- World News
Ugandan groom ties the ‘knotty’ with seven women, promises more ‘I do’s’ ahead
A 43 year old Ugandan man caused a worldwide stir as he ‘tied the knot’ with seven women simultaneously this week. The Ugandan groom, who exchanged vows on Sunday, September 10, hinted that he’s not done with wedding bells and plans to say ‘I do’ once more in the future. The polygamist, Habib Nsikonnene, an affluent traditional healer, sent cars…
- World News
Bride causes uproar by ejecting six year old nephew from wedding over white jeans
A bride‘s obsessive adherence to her wedding dress code sparked controversy online after she allegedly asked her six year old nephew to leave the event because he was wearing white jeans. The groom, a 28 year old man, shared the chaotic story of his wedding day on the Reddit forum, revealing his 26 year old wife’s rigid stance on not…
- World News
US woman travels 4,800km for Scottish wedding, lands at wrong venue
A video has gone viral after a Washington DC native embarked on a 4,800-kilometre journey to attend a friend’s wedding in Glasgow, Scotland, only to arrive at the wrong venue. Arti Mala had travelled for 12 hours, crossing the Atlantic Ocean, to be present at the event. However, upon arrival, she was baffled to see unfamiliar faces at the ceremony.…
- China News
Uninvited father crashes daughter’s wedding sparking online outrage
A heart-wrenching reception unfolded recently when a tattered man took to the stage at a wedding in China, only to surprise the assembly when it was revealed that he was the bride’s father. He hadn’t been invited to the wedding and only learned about the event from others. The perplexing and emotionally laden story went viral online. It began when…
