SF Express Group holds its third collective wedding ceremony for 52 employee couples in Chongchuan district, Nantong, on May 20. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline] 

SF Express Group, one of China's major delivery companies, held its third collective wedding ceremony for 52 employee couples in Chongchuan district, Nantong, on May 20. 

The wedding adopted traditional Song Dynasty (960-1127)-style rituals, creating an atmosphere full of ancient charm. 

The grooms go to fetch the brides during the yingqin ceremony of the wedding. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline] 

During the event, the newlyweds strolled along the ecological trail in the Five Mountains Riverside area, taking commemorative photos and admiring the riverside scenery. 

Headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, SF Express Group has previously held two collective weddings for its employees in Shenzhen and Nanjing. Hosting the third ceremony in Chongchuan reflects the company's high regard and deep trust in this city. 

In recent years, Chongchuan has developed a community that is friendly to new employment groups, effectively addressing practical issues such as parking, dining, and rest for workers, creating an environment where individuals striving for success can live and work comfortably. 

The couples participating in the wedding came from various parts of China, including Inner Mongolia autonomous regio and Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. They said that the ceremony, rich with Song Dynasty ambiance and enhanced by the beautiful riverside views, created precious memories for them.

The night view of the Haohe River in Chongchuan district. [Photo/WeChat account: chongchuanonline]