The Focus That Sealed a Cross-Cultural Love Story
@Rebecca Hong, an HR colleague since 2011, found her connection to Ford planted much earlier: her wedding car in 2008 was a brilliant red Ford Focus Sport hatchback.
This car had already been a witness to her sister's happiness. When Rebecca and her British fiancé discussed transport, they quickly agreed: no need for a massive, complicated ceremony. One car, big enough for two, was all that mattered. Her fiancé noted that in the UK, couples often drive their own car. Rebecca thought of the sporty red Focus and asked her sister.
Though the car had recently been wrapped in a yellow color-change film, her sister insisted red was the only color for a Chinese wedding. Without hesitation, they peeled off the film, restoring its original vibrant hue.
It was a bright, beautiful weekend in April 2008. Her brother-in-law chauffeured the happy couple through the cityscapes of Shanghai.
Rebecca embodies the optimistic belief that "everything will ultimately be fine," and her wedding was no exception. Planned entirely without a professional coordinator, the ceremony was simple, warm, and filled with thoughtful touches she prepared herself between busy business trips: the white lily bouquet on the car featured their initials; the bilingual emcees were friends; and the favors were British candies wrapped in traditional Chinese sachets. It was flawless and full of love.
