Chinese Wedding Tourism

If traditional marriage has long been crucial to respect in Chinese culture, they slowly but surely begin to soften. Therefore, more and more Chinese couples decide to get married abroad. When this is the case, they are willing to spend a fortune in 2023 to have the wedding of their dreams.

A wedding is not something to be trifled with

Wedding is taken very seriously in China. It is part of the primordial step that every Chinese must accomplish in life and it is a testimony to the eyes of society, culture, and tradition. It is also a way to show his wealth and social status and getting married abroad is proof of wealth.

in 2022, 12 million couples got married and this figure is increasing by 5% according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Why? This is simply an effect of the mid-1980s baby boom which causes a significant number of people, to now, to have the age to marry. This new generation might not want to obey tradition and would rather like to have an exceptional wedding. The family-in-law is often willing to do anything to please the future bride and groom and it is estimated that the average expenditure for weddings in major cities is 12 000 euros.

However, these marriages are organized in China when it comes to the ceremony, photos, and videos abroad, prices can reach heights. For example, Liu Yaqiong (manager of a fitness club) and Zhang Yin (musician) spent € 85 000 for a typical Western wedding with a Cartier ring and a 15 tables banquet in the 5-star Legendary Hotel in Beijing. A video made previously, showing the young couple in Phuket, was screened during the banquet. These 4 minutes of pure happiness cost € 1,200 to the couple. If you love it, you don’t count the cost!

Expert Tips: What are the best channels to attract Chinese wedding couples?
1. Chinese social media: WeChat and Red
2. SEO and SEM on Baidu
3. Press Releases on Chinese media 
4. Dedicated blogs and forums
5. Chinese Influencers (KOLs)

 

What are the most popular wedding destinations for the Chinese?

If Chinese couples decide to organize their ceremony abroad, they often spend months or years to prepare this event. Everything must be perfect and nothing should interfere with the most important day of their lives. So what is the perfect place to spend the happiest day of their life?

Bali is a hotspot but not only for Chinese couples. This island is the most popular place on earth for weddings. However, it is even more convenient for the Chinese because it is not that far from China and marriage agencies out there begin to specialize in Chinese customers. They offer all kinds of services, from photo shoots and videos of the ceremony to the hairdresser and make-up sessions of the groom and bridesmaids, and of course the complete organization of the wedding. The competition is fierce!

France is also one of the favorite spots for Chinese couples. Paris is a particularly popular destination, but thanks to the Chinese TV show 一帘幽梦 yī lián You Meng (Dreams Link), the « Pays de la Loire » region and the city of Tour became well known for hosting a considerable number of weddings or couple who wish to renew their vows. Why France? For the romantic side, the luxury, and the historical heritage. It is a typical French marriage (white dress, veil, and beautiful location) that they seek for. The « Provence » region is also popular for their honeymoon. The Chinese are willing to pay more than 50,000 euros to frolic in the famous lavender fields of the area.

Angela Yeung, a Chinese actress, singer, and model better known by her stage name “Angelababy,” married actor Huang Xiaoming in a lavish ceremony that cost a whopping $31 million.

Wealthy Chinese couples are also interested in The Caribbean to spend their honeymoons. Not only for its transparent water and the white sand beaches but also to meet their private banker and talk business. These trips are often accompanied by a stopover in the United States to do some shopping. Other destinations are also popular, especially for wedding shooting and videos such as Prague, Phuket, New Zealand, or Italy.

Being active on the Chinese Internet

Virtual presence is primordial. Chinese couples, before confirming the ceremony with you or simply finding an agency to contact, will go on the Internet. Reputation is very important because in their research they seek what other users think and other customers’ experience whether it is on social networks, through opinion leaders’ accounts, or on wedding forums.

Baidu is the search engine leader in China with over 80% market share. It is a clone of Google and therefore offers the same features. You can find a Baidu Map, Images, Video, but also forums where users can post and share their opinions and last discovery.

SEO is a first step

To facilitate for young Chinese couples the search of your website on Baidu, your site must be well ranked. A good ranking is vital in China. Countless websites compete in the wedding industry so you must be on the first pages to capture more potential customers.

To get a good position on Baidu, it is necessary that your website is hosted in China, written in Mandarin and it must meet the search engine’s standards which are not the same as those of Google. In addition, an SEO or SEM campaign can give you a boost by optimizing your ranking, improving your visibility, and targeting your customers more easily.

Online PR is a good choice

Feel free to use the local press because it is a good way to make a name for yourself and bring a reputation to your agency. If you want to have visibility more quickly, you should also do an SEM campaign. Having ads and online advertising will make your website appear at the top of the first page when the Chinese will type the keywords related to your services. Moreover, Pay Per Click will give you a bonus from Baidu.

Partnership with a Chinese wedding agency will help you to save time and money. Therefore, you will not lose time building your reputation or your customer base since the Chinese agency will already have experience in the field. Word-of-mouth in this sector is widely practiced, whether it is known by the physical network or the virtual one, it is important to take care of your e-reputation. The majority of Chinese follow their relatives’ advice or comments and information collected online so do not neglect it.

A high-potential market

Today, there are 50 million Chinese (3.5% of the population) who can afford weddings and honeymoons worthy of the name. 50,000 euros spent for a unique trip to France is, for them, the dream of a lifetime, and for you a gold mine. It’s a real jackpot in terms of tourism and significant growth in employment rates.


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  5. Hello

    Im engaged to a girl from Shanghai and we are looking into a wedding abroad
    maybe spain or italy are the destinations we are looking into

  6. Hello
    Im an event and wedding planer working in Panama
    its great to see so many tourists opting for destination weddings and events
    its been great for business this article is very helpful.

  7. Hey

    My fiance and me are looking to start a business managing weddings for people who live
    elsewhere , we are located in Lima Peru.

  8. Hello

    I was wondering what are the most essential things one looks for when planning a wedding abroad , what are the best places to have it?

  9. Greetings
    Me and my wife own a lodge on a lakeside that we often rent out for events such as weddings and are looking to advertise it for all happy couples that are interested in a wedding abroad.

  10. Greetings
    Me and my fiancee are interested on getting married in Paris
    do you know of any agencies that work outta Shanghai?

  11. Hello
    Me and my wife got married 6 years ago in Barcelona
    we recommend it very much it was amazing!!

  12. Greetings

    Me and my wife got married in Canada a 10 years ago
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