An environmentally-friendly joint wedding ceremony was held on Friday at Sanya Songcheng Ice and Snow World in south China’s Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

Five couples wearing innovative gowns made from materials including woven bags and bath sponges were captured holding bouquets of vegetables and wearing rings recycled from zip-top cans amid the ceremony. /VCG Photo

They made their big day more meaningful by ditching the luxurious limousines. The couples hoped to raise awareness of protecting the environment as well as polar animals through the extra-special wedding. /VCG Photo