Chinese wedding,hun li,were held grandly and elegantly at sunset thousands of years ago.

在两三千年以前，中国的婚礼更多是在黄昏举行，整个仪式庄重、典雅。

Modern hun li are held more lively with more variation in style.

现在的婚礼形式更多，场面也更加热闹。

There are many traditions in this multi-ethnic country.

中国是个多民族的国家，民族多，婚礼的习俗也多。

Displaying the Chinese character ‘xi’ and throwing a feast are quite common at hun li.

现在，在民间婚礼大多要贴喜字、摆宴席。

The bride is her most beautiful on hun li.

婚礼的那天是新娘最漂亮的一天。

The tailored costumes range from cheongsam to Western-style gowns and veils.

新娘要穿上专门定制的几套衣服，从东方的旗袍到西式的婚礼。

The bride and bridegroom exchange rings with each other,which represent vows of love.

新郎与新娘还互戴上象征誓言的戒指。

They accomplish the most important ceremony in their life,hun li,with the blessing of family and friends.

在亲朋的祝福下完成一生最重要的仪式之一，婚礼。