No angpow, no problem: Young Chinese opt for simpler, fuss-free weddings


Droya Zhuo wearing her simple bridal gown bought by her husband at a clothing store near her workplace. - Photo courtesy of Droya Zhuo

CHONGQING, (China): When Droya Zhuo, 26, was planning for her wedding in February, she found the process of choosing a bridal gown troublesome.

Appointments with bridal shops had to be made months in advance, and she would need to run around different shops comparing prices to get the best deal when she was already busy enough with work.

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