Weekly Wedding Theme: Asian Elegance
Inspired by the legends, traditions, and cultures of the Far East? Bring elements of Asia into your wedding theme! Asia has many different cultures, each with their own unique wedding styles. This week, we tie the knot in Tokyo. Here's how to capture the essence of Japan in everything from Asian themed wedding favors to beautiful bridesmaid gifts.
Tie the Knot, Tokyo Style Japanese-inspired weddings are elegant, serene, and all the rage this spring. Traditionally, the bride and groom enter the ceremony to strains of a drum and flute. The bride wears a special white kimono and the groom, a black haori on top and hakama on the bottom. After exchanging vows, the couple drinks sake then trade glasses nine times to symbolize their new bond.
Weddingstand Tip: For your Asian-themed affair, get married on an auspicious date. Avoid numbers 4 and 9, they're unlucky. Instead of four bridesmaids, have five. It means one more bridesmaid gift, but why risk bad luck?
Color Scheme for your Asian Theme
If your wedding takes place in summer, consider lively jewel tones or a natural color palette with tranquil greens and blues. For winter and fall, dark purple or royal blue with gold accents. And for spring, make your reception pretty with bursts of pastel pink and yellow. Have your bridesmaids hold vibrant silk fans or parasols for a pop of color.
Asian Wedding Favors
 Cherry blossoms are blooming into Asian-themed weddings everywhere. Get creative and use cherry blossoms in more than just your bouquet. Illuminate your wedding reception with candles and these cherry blossoms wine glass shades. Give your guests these cherry blossom coasters as a "cheery" keepsake of your reception. Or create a candy buffet with favor jars, filled with exotic Asian treats.
Pre-Wedding Parties and Bridesmaid Gifts, Asian Style
Why limit your fabulous Far East theme to your reception? Give your pre-wedding parties an Asian touch. Go out for sushi and sake for your bachelorette party. Bestow Asian-themed bridesmaid gifts to your ladies, such as beautiful silk kimonos, exotic orchids, or parasols. Throw a crane-folding party and fold 1,000 cranes with your bridal party. Legend says that if the bride and groom have 1,000 cranes, they'll be granted a wish!
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