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Asian Wedding Tradition and Red Wedding Theme

A wedding color is often chosen for its significance and should not be taken too lightly. For instance, whenever a red wedding is mentioned, most people will associate it to an Asian wedding. This is especially so in Asia which includes countries like China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and even Japan.

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Red is such an auspicious color which represents ‘luck’ for the Chinese and the old folks won’t be too happy if you don’t include some splashes of ‘red’ in an Asian wedding. In the past, the bride would need to be clad with red cheongsam or tea dress during the tea ceremony. This tradition has been washed down in today’s modernity and contemporary fashion style. Yet, there are many Asian families who still practice the use of red gown or dress in special ceremonies.

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But as mentioned in my earlier post, you don’t need to have an Asian wedding to use a red theme for your wedding. Infact, when cleverly used, you can incorporate the red color in many ways such as the tablecloth, candles, napkins, and other decorations. Usually, the bride will change into another gown during the wedding reception so you can pick a red dress for the occasion.

You may choose red wedding flowers for your decorations while mixing them with whites and greens. Otherwise, your bridesmaids may wear a dress with red as the signature shade. Most brides would still prefer to use white for wedding gown and not many would dare break this tradition. Be careful of the shades of white - cool white (slight blue) or warm white (off white). Some may look better in off white tones while others will look stunning in a cool white.

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As for your invites, red wedding invitations are rising in popularity so there are many styles to choose from if you are planning for a red wedding. Some white should be avoided on invitations as they tend to associate white with funeral, but this is not necessary so. White is still widely used for wedding decorations or bridal attie. Gold on deep red invitations can be elegant and classy. If you prefer a creative variation, tie a cream colored satin ribbon to add a touch of style to your wedding invitation cards.

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In Asian families, chinese couples honor their ancestors with a tea ceremony before the actual wedding reception. This is a beautiful ceremony that is meaningful. It is a time for the wedding couple to show respect to their elders particular their grand parents or parents for their kind upbringing over the years. Monetary gifts and jewelry are usually accompanied during the tea ceremony as the elders bless this beautiful union. For the Asian couple, red is not a color to be omitted whether or not it is a red wedding theme.

June 24, 2009 | Filed Under Asian Wedding, red wedding reception | Leave a Comment 

Plan Your Red Wedding Reception Favors With Care

A wedding is a beautiful occasion and wedding reception favors are those small tokens that say so much. After the excitement of months of planning for your red wedding, the day has come and the fun can finally begin! Those lovely red wedding reception favors are waiting for your guests at their table setting, blending in with the wedding theme for the occasion. Therefore you want to choose your wedding reception favors carefully. They don’t have to be expensive but they should be a nice gift that is welcoming.

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Wedding reception favors are the couple’s token of appreciation towards their guests, and so what you chose should convey an important message. Whether large or small, expensive or more thrifty, special thoughts and efforts should be placed upon choosing the ideal wedding reception favor.

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If possible, your wedding reception favor on your red wedding should reflect the wedding theme and both of your style. Symbols of love such as heart-shaped gifts are often chosen as wedding reception favors for this reason, and cheap wedding favors can include simple items, including heart shaped boxes and candies, ribbons and even confetti.

Keeping your wedding reception favors simple also means that they don’t have to cost a fortune. With so many options online, it won’t be hard choosing one that fits the budget. Elegant stationery, candies and chocolate favors are popular reception favors and when decorated nicely on a reception table, they can look presentable, sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing.

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Months before the wedding, every bride will spend hours reading bridal magazines, and has seen a multitude of wedding decorations, centerpieces and beautiful table setting examples. Sometimes it’s not how much of money has been spent on the wedding reception favors but the thought and creativity with the arrangement.

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So excite your guests by choosing wedding reception favors that embody the happiness of your special day. Arrange your red wedding favors with style and care to send your guests the welcoming message that wedding reception favors were created to convey. Take time and choose your wedding reception favors to make a special day.

June 3, 2009 | Filed Under Plannng a Red Wedding, red wedding reception | Leave a Comment 

Red Weddings For The Bold And Beautiful

Are you looking for a great alternative to the standard white or cream wedding that you’ve seen in movies or classical wedding photographs? Red Weddings have been becoming taking the bridal world by storm for many years now. This kind of wedding has been gaining popularity as it combines fashion and style with just a touch of elegance.

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Of course, there’s a huge difference between dreaming about a grand Red Wedding and planning one. From flowers, tuxedos, cakes, and the bridal gown and even down to the minutiae of tablecloths and wedding favors, you have to make sure everything falls into place. It’s up to you to carefully plan everything for the big day.

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Why choose a Red Wedding?

Your wedding is supposed to offer a unique opportunity to express your inner self, and red is an excellent choice because it implies a bold nature. Red wedding dresses also have a wealth of symbolism behind them. In China, red means love and joy. And throughout Asia, red symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good luck. In Europe, red is symbolic for power, passion, lust, and of course love. In addition, red is also thought to symbolize a certain sensuousness as well as the nurturing qualities of woman. For some who decide to go red, they choose the gown for cosmetic reasons; red gowns not only offer them the chance to stand out in this warm and vibrant color, but they allow the bride to assume a unique elegance in her red dress.

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Turn up the heat with a Red Wedding!

If you like red, and there’s nothing stopping you from making it your special day is special color. The bridesmaids can also wear red (maybe with a white ensemble?), and you can make the bouquets of tulips or red roses, ice the cake in red; and the decorations as well as the tablecloth can also be a signature red. Choosing red offers an elegant motif that will be enjoyed both by the bride and groom.

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Why not have the dresses of the entourage in a solid champagne color with touches of red? That will make red the accent for the dress. And you can choose red as the color for the groomsmen ties.

And all eyes will be on you, the bride, in your bright red bridal gown. This is a tradition for brides in many past red weddings. Celebrities, the rich and famous, have also become enamored of this trend, so there’s no reason for you to hesitate about trying it out. You can even go with a traditional white dress and jazz it up a red ribbon around the waist. Your creativity and the sky is the limit.

You can also spice up red weddings by adding accents like red table napkins or red table centerpieces. Try tying a bright red ribbon around the wedding invitation for fabulous first impression. This will spark excitement in your guests and have them anticipating your wedding day with as much excitement as you have.

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Because red weddings are unique and trendy, they allow you to express your individual style. However you choose to go out planning your wedding, all you have to do to make it special is choose the right accents to fit the right mood. Even the little things can take a difference — picking the right music, food to entice the eye and taste, your wedding favors and souvenirs. You want to weave everything together with care to make your wedding the stunning, grand event that you’ve always imagined.

May 27, 2009 | Filed Under Plannng a Red Wedding, Red Wedding Tips, red wedding reception | 1 Comment 

Guest Books For Your Red Wedding

There are many things to think about when it comes to planning for your red wedding. Other than your red wedding favors, your wedding gown, your bridesmaid dresses and your wedding flowers, wedding guest books are a wonderful way for guests to send wishes along to the married couple.

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These days, guest books can come in all designs, shapes and sizes and in a variety of styles. Whether you are planning a red wedding theme or any other theme, there is a perfect guest book for every couple. Some traditional styles are silver and gold embossed and embellished with lace and pearls. These types of guest books are wonderful for traditional weddings. They come in white and ivory to compliment any bride and wedding colors. If the wedding is red themed, it doesn’t mean your guest book has to be red! It can still be in a different shade that complements that overall theme of your red wedding.
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Most of the guest book sets come with a coordinating pen for guests to use when signing the guest book. Some come with an elegant ball point pen, while others come with a feathered pen, which gives the guest book an extra touch of elegance. Some guest books come in a complete wedding package that includes a variety of wedding accessories such as picture frames and albums that create wonderful memories for the occasion.

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So as you can see, a guest book is an essential element for your red wedding. It allows family and friends to send wishes to the bride and groom ast they celebrate their new life together. It also provides a cherish memento for the bride and groom to always remember their special wedding day in years to come.

May 19, 2009 | Filed Under Plannng a Red Wedding, red wedding reception | Leave a Comment