Photo by Beth Shea Palmer in Kenting, Taiwan

A Taiwanese bride climbs the hill to Elanubi Lighthouse in southern Taiwan—it’s time to vogue.

Culture dictates that brides and grooms hire a company to conduct a photo shoot at major scenic spots, complete with lights, sun-reflectors and costume changes! She’s gorgeous in green now, but later she’ll change into a purple gown, or a bright orange silk, or any color the palette can create, and there’ll be another headpiece of matching style.

But here’s the deal-sealer: it’s all RENTED!

There’s no spending a few grand on a one-time wear. For near the same price as a white wedding dress in the States, a Taiwanese bride gets FIVE different-colored, different-styled dresses, plus the gowns and tuxes for her wedding party.

I’d like to take a page out Taiwan’s book when it comes to weddings—green is my color, not white!