25 April 2025 : A controversial wedding in China involving one man and two women was abruptly cancelled following a wave of public backlash and intervention by local police, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
The unusual wedding invitation featured a photograph of a man in a black suit standing between two women in white wedding gowns. The image rapidly spread across Chinese social media, drawing widespread attention and debate, particularly in Bijie, a city in the southwestern province of Guizhou.
As reported by The Paper and quoted by SCMP, the wedding was scheduled for April 19 at the Century Jiayuan Banquet Centre, a high-end venue in Bijie. The invitation included the groom’s name alongside those of both brides, sparking confusion and criticism online.
Police confirm prank, cancel ceremony
As per the outlet, local police later confirmed that one of the two women in the photo was the man’s former wife. Authorities revealed that the wedding and the accompanying invitation were not genuine but rather part of a prank.
According to reports, police cancelled the event after providing what they described as “persuasion and education” to those involved. The man has since stated that he intends to legally register his marriage with his current girlfriend in the near future.
Under Chinese law, bigamy is prohibited. While the trio may not face direct legal consequences for the prank, it remains unclear whether authorities will pursue further action.
Summary: A Chinese man’s prank wedding with his ex-wife and girlfriend triggered public backlash, leading to police action and cancellation of the event.