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“Remember To Wear A Comfortable Bra”
My mother-in-law sends me a message.
31/05/2013
Ruth Silbermayr
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The evening before the day of having our pre-wedding pictures taken in Shenzhen, my MIL-to-be sends me a message:
“Dear Ruth, since you’re going to take pictures tomorrow, I hope that you can rest early today. Remember to wear a comfortable bra and to rest if you feel tired while taking pictures. Also, take care of your bags and belongings. You two are made for each other; we hope that you can show your happiness and let them take pictures of this most beautiful time of your youth. Wishing you two good luck. Auntie”
Have you ever received a similar text message?
Explanation:
Wedding pictures are often taken before the actual wedding in China. The groom and the bride will book a photo shoot at a photo studio, borrow a few dresses there, and choose a few locations for the photo shoot. These might include outdoor settings like the beach, mountains, or parks with flowers, and indoor settings that often mimic European-style or Chinese-style houses. Some Chinese will even fly to other destinations in China or abroad to have their wedding photo shoot taken.
This is part of the series ‘Conversations with Locals in China,’ where I share conversations with Chinese people on my blog.