Title
A Chinese bride and groom cutting their wedding cake
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: L 51 x W 34
Accession No.
1996-02202
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Lim Seng Chwee
The adoption of Western wedding customs and attire in Singapore accelerated in the early 20th century. They were first adopted by the Eurasians and Straits Chinese, followed by the Chinese and Indians. The initial change was largely attributed to the conversion to Christianity. Other possible factors for the adoption and continued popularity of this trend include the desire to be modern, an affordable alternative to the costly traditional wedding attire, and influence from Western education and the mass media. The straight-cut silhouette of the bride’s wedding dress suggests that it was influenced by the flapper dress, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
