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Destined to Be: The Groom Ran Away From the Wedding

On the day of her wedding, a beautiful bride named Li was to marry a man named Lu, but before the ceremony began, an old woman arrived, telling Li’s mother that the man she thought would be her son-in-law was not the actual bridegroom. Li’s mother thought the woman was talking nonsense and drove her ...

Mikel Davis

Watercolor sketch of a man holding the hand of a woman wearing a wedding or engagement ring.

What Couples Should Do Before Getting Married

Before getting married, couples should first get to know each other to strengthen their union. Learn about the best things you can do before getting married. Things to do before getting married Love is a fundamental part of a marriage, but so is knowing your partner. Before getting married, make sure you deepen your understanding ...

Mike West

A loving couple.

Keepsakes in a Traditional Chinese Wedding

With a long history of 5,000 years, China’s rich cultural connotations and traditional cultural heritage are embodied in its architecture, literature, painting, calligraphy, arts, and customs. The traditional Chinese wedding also has significant meanings, often characterized by particular marriage keepsakes. Red double happiness The Chinese character “双 喜,”  known as double happiness (pronounced shuāng xǐ ...

Nspirement Staff

A Chinese bride and groom dressed in red.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ Secret Wedding, Glamping Style

It’s official, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis had a festive wedding party over the 4th of July weekend. It took place in a secret location called, fittingly enough, the secret garden, which is an orchard on Parrish Ranch in Oak Glen, California. People reported “that the couple were already legally married, and that the wedding party ...

Wilma Oakes