Brides tread tiles symbolizing the beginning of their new life during a Chinese style wedding ceremony held in Shanghai Nov. 18, 2006. Seven couples from some foreign countries, including the United States, Canada, Swiss and Australia, attended the mass wedding ceremony in Yuyuan, a garden famous for its ancient Chinese style of architecture in Shanghai on Saturday.

Bridegrooms arrive for the ceremony following a matchmaker during a Chinese style wedding ceremony held in Shanghai Nov. 18, 2006.

A bridegroom unveils his bride during a Chinese style wedding ceremony held in Shanghai Nov. 18, 2006.