Creating an Oriental Theme Throughout Your Wedding
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Many people these days want their weddings to be unique and stand out
from the other weddings that their guests may attend. If you are
looking for a unique wedding theme an oriental flavored wedding may just
be the right thing to provide you and your guests with an exotic and
beautiful wedding. In today's world of anything goes, you can easily
combine a western style wedding with hints of the orient and create a
unique world for you and your guests to inhabit for one memorable day
and evening.
The Bride and Groom
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You are going to want to choose wedding attire in keeping with the
oriental theme. Luckily there are some beautiful wedding gowns and
bridesmaids dresses in oriental styles and assorted colors that can set
the mood right from the start. For brides who want a little more color
than the traditional white choosing a red oriental style dress lends an
air of authenticity to your wedding as this is often the color worn by
traditional Chinese brides. The grooms and groomsmen attire may be a
little tougher but still doable, choosing tuxes with shorter jackets and
stand-up collars and jackets in red, or jade can enhance the oriental
theme.
The Bridal Bouquet
Instead of traditional roses for the bridal bouquet try a bouquet of
calla lilies or an elaborate oriental fan to carry instead. This will
give your wedding a more exotic touch.
Decorations
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Cherry blossoms and Calla Lilies can create a very oriental look to
the flower arrangements. Instead of having those large organza
bows at the end of the pews why not have oriental fans with lovely
painted or printed designs on them. There are many paper fans that are
quite inexpensive that can be used as part of the church decorations
lending an air that is both original and exotic to the entire ceremony.
The Reception
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Adding a touch of the Orient to your wedding reception is simple and
easy. Hang a few small white lights and Chinese lanterns. Decorate your
table with candles embedded with cherry blossoms, or small silver vases
bearing calla lilies. Or choose Chinese lanterns for reception table
centrepieces. Add a couple of potted bonsai trees decorated with small
white lights in strategic places around the hall. Have a peacock feather
pen for signing the guest book.
Food
The choice of oriental food is an excellent choice; you can serve
everything from sushi to sweet and sour chicken, to more exotic
meals depending on your budget and taste. Placing chop sticks by each
place serving will allow your guests to experiment eating with the
traditional utensils of the orient.
Favors
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There are a wide variety of oriental guest favors to choose from.
Fortune cookies, fans, candles, and good luck key chains are just a few
of the choices that are available. Creating your own oriental flavored
wedding and reception can be fun and provide a unique and unforgettably
romantic experience for both you and your guests.
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