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Sunset at Victoria Peak - With beautiful vistas of the South China Sea and all of Hong Kong, a trip to Victoria Peak at sunset is the pinnacle of romance.

Helicopters & High Tea at the Peninsula - Alight from Causeway Bay for a helicopter tour over Victoria Harbour, landing on the Peninsula’s rooftop helicopter pad. Venture inside for a Hong Kong tradition at of the city’s landmark hotels. Take part in the Peninsula’s high tea service and enjoy an afternoon of elegance.

Sunset Cruises aboard the Aqualuna - Sip cocktails while taking in the breathtaking sunset and skyline views aboard an evening cruise on the Aqualuna, a traditional red-sail Chinese junk boat outfitted with lounge chairs and sofa beds.

Star Ferry - Lonely Planet recognized the Star Ferry as one of the most romantic ferry rides in the world. Take a seat up top and watch the sparkling skyline go by as you cross through Victoria Harbour.

Michelin-Starred Dining – Enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the city’s many Michelin-starred restaurants with panoramic views of the city and Victoria Harbour.

The minimum age for getting married in Hong Kong is 16 years of age. There are no residential requirements for marriage and the marrying parties may be of any nationality. Under the Laws of Hong Kong, you will have to go through the following procedures for perform a marriage in Hong Kong:

• The couple must give a Notice of Intended Marriage to the Registrar of Marriages directly or through a civil celebrant of marriages.

• The Registrar shall hold onto this notice until the issue of a Certificate of Registrar of Marriages or the expiry of the 3-month period.

• The Registrar may, at least 15 days after receiving the notice, issue a Certificate of Registrar of Marriages to enable the couple to celebrate their marriage within three months from the date of notice.

• A marriage may take place at a marriage registry by a Registrar; or in a licensed place of worship by a competent minister, or at any other location in Hong Kong by a civil celebrant of marriages.

Full details & forms are available at:
http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/bdmreg/marriage/marreg/
 

In the olden days, marriages were arranged with the consult of a fortune teller. On the wedding day, both the bride and the groom's houses were decorated in red. The groom's family would send out a procession of servants, musicians and a carriage to the bride's family to collect her. The bride would then be brought back to the groom's house and the two would perform the marriage ceremony witnessed by friends and relatives. The bride and groom would worship the heavens and the earth as well as their ancestors, serving tea to the parents and grandparents. The groom's family would then throw a huge feast to celebrate the wedding.

In modern Chinese society, the wedding feast is still considered to be very important. A traditional Chinese banquet will include somewhere around 12 courses with roast pig, abalone, shark fin soup, fried rice and noodles, dessert and fresh fruit. Guests are seated at round tables, served “family style” and the feast may last many hours. The bride may change dresses up to four or five times during the event in order to showcase various styles. Before and after the wedding banquet guests often partake in mahjong, a traditional Chinese game of tiles.

Weddings are often held in the ballrooms of Hong Kong’s beautiful hotels. Auspicious dates, such as the 8th of the month, are popular for Chinese weddings as they are said to ensure a lucky and prosperous marriage. On such dates hotels may cater to multiple weddings at once. The color red is also a frequent theme in Chinese weddings, thought to bring good luck.

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