In China, dog and cat weddings soar as govt struggles to encourage human marriages

Pet weddings are gaining popularity in China as government policies struggle to encourage human marriages amid a declining population and low birth rates. In 2023, spending on pets rose to 279.3 billion yuan ($38.41 billion). Owners are splurging on lavish ceremonies, with professionals catering to the trend. Many young Chinese, delaying their own marriages, celebrate their pets instead.