An alliance between two families is never merely about superficial luxury and extravagance; it is a low-key display of elegance expressed through every detail.
This retro wedding leaned toward a modern-Republic style. The bride's wedding gown resembled a modified Republic-era dress, which possessed not only a classical charm but also a contemporary sense of design. When the ceremony began and the bride walked down the aisle holding her father's arm, she took everyone's breath away. Every bride is beautiful on her wedding day, but the bride's classical aura and the poise of a distinguished young lady surpassed mere facial beauty; standing there, no one could doubt her depth and breeding.
The long red carpet stretched from the spot where the bride stepped out of her car all the way to the grand hall where the ceremony was held. The guests in the main hall were few—only the bride and groom's family, close relatives, and individuals of extraordinary status. Other guests were accommodated in a separate banquet hall designated for receiving visitors. Because the wedding hall was the actual venue for the ceremony, it was lavishly decorated, yet correspondingly could not accommodate a large crowd. Consequently, very few people were able to witness the bride and groom at the wedding venue itself, and the rest of the guests would simply have to wait until the bride and groom went around to thank everyone.
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