Social media and special effects are also key elements in modern hotel wedding ceremonies. At the Shangri-la Hotel Beijing, wedding guests can "hashtag" their blessing on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site, and the hashtag page will be shown live on the stage screen. One guest said, "This has become a real phenomenon. It's so much quicker to share the wedding photos and videos with everyone now."

The 3D technique are used at wedding ceremony at Shangri-la Hotel Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily]

According to surveys by the online magazines Brides and The Knot, technology is on the rise in wedding planning, with 65% of couples now setting up special sites to manage RSVPs, stream video of the ceremony or reception, and keep guests in the loop.

In terms of special effects, the 3D technique is also popular with couples who want to add an edge to the ceremony. A few hotels in Beijing have made it possible for the bride and groom to show their wedding presentation in 3D-without the need for special glasses - , by simultaneously projecting an image form 42 different viewpoints, creating a three-dimensional interpretation of the image in the viewer's brain.

Regarding hotel wedding venues - outdoor weddings are increasingly popular. A consultant with one of Beijing's top wedding companies - Amazing Wedding Company - says that couples are now often choose to have the wedding reception outdoors, followed by dinner in the banquet hall. For example, in addition to its popular front lawn area, Kuntai Hotel also boasts a 2000sqm garden, with various facilities to host a BBQ or other dining options.

An associate director of the X-power wedding company said that garden weddings include the floral arrangements which match the flowers on the tables. In addition, the lighting in the garden helps to create a special atmosphere.

And for couples seeking to set off on their honeymoon in a luxury vehicle...The Kuntai hotel recently purchased the only stretched Cadillac Escalade in Beijing, measuring 9.5-meter in length and seating 8-passengers.

For those who looking for a hassle-free wedding, the Shangri-la Hotel also offers a one-stop-shop wedding service, sparing no effort to take care of every detail, from planning and post-event follow up to honeymoon packages in the couple's choice of destination. All you have to do? Lay back, relax and enjoy.