In Hong Kong in the twelfth lunar month, the air is filled with a mixture of coolness and celebration.
In Lin Xia's villa, sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, adding a touch of warmth to the entire space.
Liu Feng and Yu Jingya had just finished breakfast and were preparing to go to Nanhuaguan to customize their wedding attire.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Lin Hao walked over and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, Brother Zhang and Sister Mei appeared in the doorway.
Brother Zhang wore an elegant black trench coat, his hair neatly combed, and his eyes bright and deep. Sister Mei wore a gorgeous red dress, exuding a noble and aloof air.
Brother Zhang and Sister Mei have an extremely close relationship with Lin Xia.
After Liu Feng miraculously saved their lives, they joined Starry Sky Entertainment.
At Fanxing Entertainment, they received full respect and freedom. This positive atmosphere attracted many talented and upright artists to join, making Fanxing Entertainment a haven of tranquility in the entertainment industry.
Lin Xia, as the head of Fanxing Entertainment, holds a prominent position in the industry.
Lin Xia only informed Brother Zhang and Sister Mei, who had a good relationship with Liu Feng, about Liu Feng's arrival in Hong Kong.
Upon hearing the commotion, Liu Feng and Yu Jingya rushed over to greet them. When they saw Brother Zhang and Sister Mei, happy smiles appeared on their faces.
"Brother Zhang, Sister Mei, I'm so glad you could come," Liu Feng said with a big smile.
“Yes, I didn’t expect you to come all this way. It’s really our good fortune to have such big stars as friends in Hong Kong,” Yu Jingya replied excitedly.
Looking at them, Brother Zhang was filled with emotion. Five years had passed without leaving a trace of time on Liu Feng's face, which gave them a new understanding of Liu Feng's mysterious and unpredictable nature.
His eyes were full of blessings: "You two are truly an enviable golden couple. It is our good fortune to have met you in this life."
Sister Mei smiled and said, "Yes, Jingya is so beautiful, everyone loves her and I feel sorry for her. I wish you happiness forever... Hong Kong has so many delicious foods and beautiful sights, let me take you to experience them these next few days."
Liu Feng and Yu Jingya thanked them repeatedly.
Afterwards, amidst the blessings of Brother Zhang and Sister Mei, everyone set off together to Nanhua Guan to customize their wedding attire. Lin Hao also enthusiastically followed along, chatting and laughing all the way.
In Hong Kong, there are very few shops left that still insist on using traditional techniques to make Chinese wedding dresses; there are no more than five in total.
Time flows like the tide, rolling ever onward, yet the century-old Chinese formal wear shop, Nanhua Guan, continues to pass on its dedication and love for tradition in what seems like a "clumsy" way.
Stepping into Nam Wah Kwun, located on the streets of Kowloon, is like stepping into a museum of wedding supplies.
They were greeted by Mr. Li, who wore a tape measure around his neck and reading glasses, and meticulously measured Yu Jingya and Liu Feng's body dimensions. Then, Mr. Li recommended some suitable styles for them.
The clothes racks are filled with various bridal gowns, groom's jackets, cheongsams, etc., while the shop window displays embroidered shoes, dragon and phoenix pendants, bridal umbrellas and other accessories. The walls are decorated with festive red "double happiness" characters, and the whole shop is filled with a strong wedding atmosphere.
"Chinese people value auspiciousness, and marriage is a joyous occasion, especially for women. The wedding dress is the most important part of the wedding ceremony. The word 'skirt' is a homophone for 'group,' symbolizing a large family with many children," Master Li patiently explained. "The wedding dress is often embroidered with auspicious patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers, and birds. In Cantonese, 'auspiciousness' is a homophone for 'long-lasting affection,' symbolizing auspiciousness and eternal love."
Making this Chinese wedding dress requires dozens of steps, including designing patterns, cutting, embroidering, and sewing, all done by hand.
Master Li has been doing this job for over fifty years.
When asked about the differences between Chinese wedding attire and Western wedding dresses, Master Li smiled and replied, "They are completely different fields."
He pointed to the fabric being cut on the table and said, "For example, a traditional Chinese wedding dress requires three-dimensional patterns to be embroidered on each piece of fabric. It can only be made piece by piece, which is both time-consuming and laborious. On the other hand, a Western-style wedding dress only requires the exact same size, and it can be completed by cutting one piece of fabric."
There are many styles of bridal gowns, such as the Queen Gown, the Empress Gown, the Big Five Blessings Gown, and the Small Five Blessings Gown.
Upon closer inspection of the gown, the intricate and vivid patterns embroidered with gold and silver threads shimmer and sparkle under the light.
Yu Jingya exclaimed repeatedly, "So beautiful!"
With the insightful advice of Lin Xia, Sister Mei, and Brother Zhang, Yu Jingya and Liu Feng finally chose their favorite Chinese wedding attire.
After a busy day, the custom wedding dress project came to a successful conclusion.
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