Designing big days

A growing number of Chinese are hiring wedding planners, Chen Meiling reports.

Qian Bingjie's dream of a white wedding came true - for her client, that is. The 27-year-old points out the color means purity in the West but has an ominous meaning in China, where it's associated with such events as funerals, and red is preferred for such happy occasions as weddings.

The bride says: "I want everything to be white so I can spot my groom at first sight."