Traditional Chinese wedding held for foreigners in Beijing courtyard dwellings

A traditional Chinese wedding was held on June 20, 2005 for Martin (2nd left), bridegroom from the Netherlands, and his bride from the United States (1st Left) in a courtyard dwelling at Dafangjia Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing. About 20 relatives and friends of the new couple come from overseas to experience Chinese wedding customs.

The bridegroom unveils the head-cover for his bride.

The bride and bridegroom bow to each other.