For one Zhongshan wedding that took place yesterday evening, the bridal shower takes place in concurrence with the reception, not before.

A netizen reported an unnamed wedding reception in Zhongshan having fallen victim to the torrential rain that has been pounding Guangdong province.

A rip in an awning let in a surge of water described as a “waterfall” that soon flooded the banquet hall with 50cm of rain, forcing guests to stand on chairs.

However, the march of the wedding procession extended to the serving of the food. As wait staff continued wheeling out dishes, banquet guests continued to eat: Waiters rolled up their pant legs as guests wielded umbrellas to protect them from the elements.

It’s a wedding. Not eating would just mean that it’s not a wedding at all, and there’s no point to adding insult to injury at that point.

Alanis would have called it ironic, but Billy Idol would have called it a nice day. For a wet wedding.

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