For many Chinese brides, wearing a qipao on their wedding day evokes not only a sense of unparalleled beauty, but also a profound connection to and pride in their cultural heritage. If you are enamored with the idea of wearing a qipao for your tea ceremony, but worried about the scorching summer heat, fear not - here are a few suggestions that will be weather-suitable, while still paying homage to the Chinese culture. 1. Lightweight Qipao: A qipao made with a lightweight and breathable material, such as silk satin or cotton, is a great option way for keeping cool in the summer heat. Gloxinia Cap Sleeve Mesh Back Qipao 2. Lace Qipao: A lace qipao can add a delicate and romantic touch to your wedding look. Choose a light-colored lace...
I’ve always been fascinated with knitwear. After interning at two knitwear factories in my teens, I thought to myself, maybe one day I will have my own. Well, that dream faded along with my naivety, but I am glad that I still get the opportunity to explore working with knit. My current supplier is actually a client turned friend. She came in looking for a qipao for a company annual dinner party and when she told me that she runs a small knitwear factory, that to me was a sign that I had to test the waters! The pandemic last year was the perfect timing – it allowed me the time to create a new collection beyond bridal and cocktail...
Many brides and grooms bring their mums to our showroom to get a qipao tailored for their wedding day. Finding a dress is a big deal for them too! The mums, of course, want to look beautiful for the day as they will be photographed plenty, but they are also conscious not to steal the bride's limelight. We know that they do struggle when finding the perfect qipao so we wanted to share some tips. Hope this helps! 1. Don't start looking too late! You should always allow enough time to give yourself to find a dress that you love but also will be comfortable in. Some mothers of the bride/ groom may opt to wear two or three different dresses throughout the day so definitely...
The Chinese tea ceremony is one of the most important parts of a Chinese wedding. It is often done in an intimate setting where couples serve tea as a way to pay respect and show gratitude towards their families, who in turn bless the newlyweds with words of advice and red envelopes ("lai see"/ "hongbao"). So what happens? Well first, the general rule is that the groom is on the right and the bride on the left. The couple kneels on red cushions placed on the floor whilst serving tea to their families, who will be sitting on chairs. When serving tea, it is vital to serve with two hands and bow slightly forward to ensure the recipient does not have to move forward to receive...
