Asian-Fusion Makes a Great Inclusion

Planning an Asian-Fusion themed wedding was fun. I must admit…it is hard to confine Asian-fusion to one mold, since there are so many inspirations and elements.

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If you or your fiance are of an Asian decent and want “Double Happiness”, you can combine some Far East elements with any other cultural elements to have a truly unique event.

Korean nuptials are one thing…Japanese and Chinese, quite another. But Asian-fusion events tend to borrow the best from the Far East whether it be colorful paper parasols, shoji style paper lanterns, bamboo plants, cherry blossoms, the lotus flower, orchids in gorgeous sprays or any other loose blooms.

When it comes to that mother-of-all eye candy…the cake, you might find an artful celebration of dragonflies, lotus blossoms, cherry blossoms, orchids or even koi fish. In the case of Michong and Michael’s wedding, Christy (Sweet Creations by Christy) used cherry blossoms.

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If you are planning the decor for a wedding, tranform any ceremony venue by using oversized paper lanters to line the aisle, and fill the space between with rose petals. At the reception, use hanging parasols.

You may also consider paper cranes, which are traditionally folded by the bride and groom before the wedding. Cranes are said to bring a marriage good luck.  You can thread them onto cord and hang them from a focal point, like the branches of a tabletop tree.

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Nothing gets across the feel of a Zen wedding like having your ceremony in a garden or having the sound and sight of gently moving water.

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If you are not able to have your wedding in a garden, why not create one. Try floating orchid blooms in a small battery-operated fountain. Line a banquet table with small bamboo plants and stones.

For a simple, striking centerpiece, fill low, square bowls with black and white stones and a single white pillar candle, tossing loose orchids, spider mums or Asian lilies. Place these on bamboo or tatami mats, or large banana or palm leaf fronds for maximum visual appeal.

Instead of traditional floral bouquets, have your bridesmaids carry silk or paper parasols.

As your guests leave, help them keep the memory by sending them off with an Asian-themed parting favor such as personalized wedding favor boxes with monogram, chocolate dipped fortune cookies or personalized engraved chopsticks.  You can get such items from BeauCoup.com.