In historical Chinese dramas, the wedding scenes often captivate viewers even before the ceremony begins, as the bride's wedding attire dazzles with breathtaking beauty. From Amy's vibrant red wedding gown in 'Quegu', Meng Ziyi's elaborate Ming-style bridal outfit in 'Hundred Flowers Kill', to Zhao Liying's classic green wedding dress in 'The Story of Ming Lan', each costume subtly reveals the character's identity, marital circumstances, and future fate. This 'Top 10 Most Beautiful Wedding Attires in Chinese Dramas' ranking is based on public online discussions, costume recognizability, actor compatibility, visual aesthetics, and plot memorability. Which actress will stand out among these ancient beauties and wear the most unforgettable wedding look?

10th Place: Amy in 'Quegu' In the 2026 historical political romance drama 'Quegu', Amy plays Xie Jiayu, daughter of the Grand Tutor, who excels in Mohist mechanical arts but is forced to marry into the Jing'an王府, becoming a contract couple with Xiao Wuyi, the heir accused of regicide. On her wedding day, Xie Jiayu plans to escape, so her bright red wedding dress lacks fragility and instead exudes playfulness and defiance. Golden embroidery and a phoenix crown complement Amy's youthful face, making the entire outfit vibrant and lively.

Although overall costume reviews for 'Quegu' are mixed, Amy's red wedding dress successfully captures attention. Netizens commented after seeing stills: 'From the emerald green ruqun to the bright red wedding dress, every image is as beautiful as a painting,' while others said, 'I'm watching the drama just for her face.' Her childish features add a refreshing vitality to the heavy bridal attire.

9th Place:虞書欣 in 'Cang Lan Jue' In the xianxia drama 'Cang Lan Jue', Yu Shuxin plays Xiao Lan Hua, a low-ranking celestial fairy who accidentally frees Dongfang Qingcang, the Moon Sovereign sealed for 30,000 years. Bound by a soul-connecting spell, they evolve from mutual disdain to life-and-death devotion. Xiao Lan Hua's mortal wedding attire in the Lucheng arc features green as the main color, accented with red collars, a golden crown, and dangling tassels, preserving her girlish charm while showcasing the grandeur of traditional bridal wear.

After its debut, this red-and-green wedding outfit quickly became one of Xiao Lan Hua's most memorable looks. Fans commented upon seeing Yu Shuxin in the dress: 'If she wore this, I'd rush to steal her away.' Her round, sweet features harmonize perfectly with the intricate headdress, making her resemble a joyful bride stepping out of a traditional New Year painting, radiating festive charm with a dreamy xianxia aura.

8th Place: Song Yi in 'Long River, Long Journey' In the historical romance drama 'Long River, Long Journey', Song Yi plays Liu Yuru, daughter of a Yangzhou cloth merchant, who accidentally marries the playboy Gu Jiusi. From mutual resistance to shared growth, they eventually become partners defending their nation and family. Liu Yuru wears a traditional green wedding dress adorned with extensive gold-thread embroidery, paired with a golden crown and a round fan. The wedding scene fully presents ancient rituals, creating a strong atmosphere of traditional Chinese marriage.

During broadcast, viewers praised the casting with the phrase: 'Born for Gu Jiusi, born for Liu Yuru.' Song Yi's slender eyes and delicate face perfectly suit Liu Yuru's gentle and dignified image. The green wedding dress doesn't make her look aged; instead, it highlights the reserved elegance of a classical lady, making this initially humiliating wedding particularly unforgettable.

7th Place: Wang Churan in 'Willow Boat Chronicles' In the historical romance drama 'Willow Boat Chronicles', Wang Churan plays Liu Miantang, who loses her memory and mistakenly believes Huaiyang Prince Cui Xingzhou is her husband, gradually falling for him amid lies. After regaining her memory and enduring separation and tests, they finally have their true wedding. Liu Miantang wears a bright red brocade cloud-patterned wedding dress, with a gilded phoenix crown adorned with fine pearl tassels. The luxurious silhouette perfectly matches Wang Churan's striking and majestic features.

Wang Churan's rich wardrobe in the drama led viewers to say her ancient costumes 'reached a new level of beauty,' with each look stunning. Her wedding outfit fully showcases her strong facial features, with red dress, golden crown, and red lips creating a powerful color contrast—exuding the dignity of a princess while preserving the soft expression of a woman who has finally found happiness after trials.

6th Place: Song Zu'er in 'Bending the Waist' In the historical romance drama 'Bending the Waist', Song Zu'er plays Xiao Qiao, the second daughter of the Qiao family, who is forced to marry Wei Shao, head of the Wei family, to resolve a long-standing feud and save her clan. This marriage is politically motivated from the start, so Xiao Qiao's wedding attire avoids the traditional all-red design, instead weaving black, dark red, and gold. Pearl tassels sway gently with her movements, creating a cold, luxurious, and scheming atmosphere.

After the release of wedding photos featuring Song Zu'er and Liu Yuning, netizens commented: 'This bridal photoshoot already has me shipping them!' Originally a bright and lively noblewoman, Xiao Qiao gains a layer of calmness and danger in the black-red attire. Standing beside Wei Shao, their contrasting energies—soft vs. strong, light vs. dark—visually convey the tension of their love-after-marriage relationship.

5th Place: Meng Ziyi in 'Hundred Flowers Kill' In the 2026 historical political romance drama 'Hundred Flowers Kill', Meng Ziyi plays Shen Xihan, daughter of the Duke of Wei. While traveling to the capital for a political marriage, she is murdered, and a mysterious woman, Gu Qingzhi, assumes her identity and forms a mutually beneficial alliance with the frail Crown Prince Xiao Huayong. Shen Xihan's wedding outfit features an elaborate Ming-style bridal dress: bright red fabric covered in gold-thread embroidery, wide sleeves, and a magnificent phoenix crown emphasizing the crown princess's noble status. The wedding scene, veiled in red gauze, carries a faint sense of hidden danger.

After the costume preview was released, Meng Ziyi's striking features became an instant topic. Netizens praised: 'Such an elaborate wedding dress, yet Mengjie easily carries it off.' Her beauty naturally suits saturated red, and her bold eyebrows, red lips, and golden headdress maintain visual balance—enhancing Shen Xihan's cold, elegant, calm, and ambitious aura to its peak.

4th Place: Jing Tian in 'Glory of the Tang Dynasty' In the historical epic 'Glory of the Tang Dynasty', Jing Tian plays Shen Zhenzhu, a talented noblewoman who enters Prince Guangping's mansion through the imperial selection, enduring separations and reunions amid court turmoil and national crises. Her bright red wedding dress features phoenix embroidery as the main motif, complemented by red floral diadem, golden hair accessories, and a round fan—exuding the opulent grandeur of the prosperous Tang era. Jing Tian's radiant and open features, paired with bold red makeup, convey layered expressions of dignity, nobility, and girlish shyness.

Viewers once said: 'Shen Zhenzhu's costume brings Jing Tian's beauty to 200%.' After wearing the red wedding dress, she was hailed as 'a富贵 flower among mortals.' The dress's charm lies not in exaggerated decoration but in the harmonious interplay of costume, makeup, and the actress's aura—making Shen Zhenzhu's wedding scene a lasting favorite among fans.

3rd Place: Peng Xiaoran in 'East Palace' In the tragic romance 'East Palace', Peng Xiaoran plays Xiao Feng, the ninth princess of Xizhou, who grew up freely in the desert but is sent on a peace mission, marrying into the Central Plains as crown princess. Xiao Feng's Xizhou wedding attire is dominated by vivid red, paired with exotic metal hair accessories, forehead ornaments, and long braids, with the vast desert and wedding procession behind her—making her wedding scene resemble a vibrant Western Regions painting.

Peng Xiaoran's red outfit is considered iconic by many viewers. Netizens praised: 'Both her looks and the exotic styling are highly authentic.' The bright red dress maximizes Xiao Feng's radiance, allowing viewers to feel her brilliance and innocence at marriage—making her subsequent tragic fate even more heartbreaking. Thus, this wedding dress carries both beauty and a sense of inevitable tragedy.

2nd Place: Zhao Liying in 'The Story of Ming Lan' In the historical family drama 'The Story of Ming Lan', Zhao Liying plays Sheng Minglan, a concubine-born daughter who hides her talents and survives cautiously in the manor, later marrying Gu Tingye and becoming the capable matriarch who manages the marquisate and protects her family. Minglan wears not the usual red, but a green wedding dress fitting the drama's historical style, covered in delicate gold patterns and paired with a grand ornate crown, symbolizing the new bride's status and honor.

After airing, this green wedding dress quickly became a classic in historical drama bridal fashion. Netizens described Zhao Liying's look as 'elegant, dignified, and incredibly beautiful.' The dress's subdued color and heavy crown don't overshadow Minglan's joyful expression. Without chasing ethereal or overly glamorous aesthetics, it relies on authentic period aesthetics and character growth, making viewers truly believe that Minglan, who lived cautiously for years, has finally married in glory.

1st Place: Bai Lu in 'Till the End of the Moon' In the xianxia drama 'Till the End of the Moon', Bai Lu portrays multiple identities—Li Susu, Ye Xiwu, and Sang Jiu—spanning time and divine-demonic realms, entangled in a fated romance with Tan Taijin for hundreds of years. Bai Lu has multiple wedding looks: Ye Xiwu's bright red dress is bold and flamboyant, while Sang Jiu's attire carries a goddess-like clarity and dreaminess. Through changes in makeup, headdress, and expression, the same actress embodies two entirely different marital destinies, making the wedding costumes a key highlight of the drama's costume design.

After the wedding scenes were revealed, netizens exclaimed: 'Bai Lu is perfectly suited to red!' Others said: 'You can always trust Bai Lu's ancient costumes.' Her bright, striking features effortlessly carry the intense aura of red while maintaining the lightness of a xianxia character. More importantly, each wedding outfit reflects the character's emotional state—beneath the beauty lie schemes, sacrifices, and missed chances—making the costumes not just visually stunning but profound narrative tools.

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  • Source: PR Times
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