Chinese Wedding Dress Collection – Traditional & Modern Styles
Begin Your Chinese Wedding Dress Journey
Our Chinese wedding dresses are made in Los Angeles with silk fabrics and hand embroidery. Each piece is tailored to order, from fully embroidered Qun Kwa to structured Xiu He Fu and red dresses for tea ceremonies. These are heirloom garments, designed to be worn, remembered, and kept.
Chinese Wedding Dress Collection – Qun Kwa, Xiu He Fu & Wedding Qipao
The styles of chinese wedding dresses
Traditional Chinese Wedding Dresses (Qun Kwa)
Qun Kwa is the most traditional Chinese wedding dress. It is a two-piece jacket and skirt, often covered with 50–100% hand embroidery. Dragons and phoenixes are common motifs, symbolizing harmony in marriage. Because of the embroidery density, Qun Kwa dresses can take up to 14 months to make and are considered heirloom pieces, often preserved or framed after the wedding.
Modern Chinese Wedding Dresses (Xiu He Fu)
Xiu He Fu is a later development of the Chinese wedding dress, designed with a fitted jacket and flared skirt for greater movement. Embroidery coverage is lighter than a Qun Kwa, with motifs like phoenixes, peonies, and auspicious clouds. It is suited for tea ceremonies, wedding portraits, or the traditional bed ceremony, offering elegance with more comfort and flexibility.
Red Chinese Wedding Dresses for Tea Ceremony
Some Chinese brides also choose to wear a Qipao, also called Cheongsam, for their wedding or tea ceremony. Unlike a Qun Kwa or Xiu He Fu, the Qipao is a one-piece dress with a slim silhouette. It may be embroidered with traditional motifs or kept simple in silk or lace. Brides often select the Qipao as a second look or modern alternative, and many continue to re-wear it after the wedding.
Matching Tang Suits for Grooms
Chinese wedding traditions often include matching attire for the bride and groom. At JINZA, we design bespoke Tang suits that pair with Qun Kwa, Xiu He Fu, and Wedding Qipao. Each Tang suit is tailored in Los Angeles, made with the same heirloom-quality silk and hand embroidery, and can be personalized with family symbols or zodiac motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Wedding Dresses
A Chinese wedding dress is a traditional bridal outfit often worn for weddings or tea ceremonies. Popular styles include the Qun Kwa, Xiu He Fu, and wedding Qipao, usually decorated with auspicious embroidery such as dragons and phoenixes symbolizing blessings, harmony, and prosperity.
Yes. Most of our brides are outside Los Angeles. We work through Zoom consultations, ship fabric swatches, and provide muslin fittings by mail. Your dress will be tailored to your measurements and shipped securely to you anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
A hand-embroidered Chinese wedding dress can take several months to complete depending on design complexity. For example, a fully embroidered Qun Kwa may take up to 6–14 months, while a simpler Qipao requires 3–6 months. Off the rack options are available in the store.
Yes. Many brides choose to add family symbols, meaningful motifs, or cultural elements to make their dress unique. Our atelier customizes each piece so it reflects your heritage, personality, and love story.
Chinese wedding dresses are most often worn for the tea ceremony, but brides also wear them for the wedding ceremony, banquet, or reception. Some choose a traditional dress for the family celebration and a modern Qipao for the evening.
Because each dress is custom-made with different levels of embroidery and materials, we don’t publish set prices online. Most of our brides consider these heirloom pieces, with timelines from 2 to 14 months depending on embroidery. During your consultation, we’ll share options that match your vision and budget.
work with us
Every dress begins with a conversation. Tell us what you need, and we will guide you through fabric choices, embroidery, and fit.