China wedding vendors hope marriage rebound lifts sales
SUZHOU, China: At one of China's biggest bridal hubs, shop owners are watching demographic data as closely as fashion trends, hoping a recent rebound in marriages will translate into steadier business after years of declining demand.
Vendors at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou said they are cautiously optimistic that an increase in marriages seen last year will continue into 2026. The sprawling market is one of China