Love knows no bounds. We’ve all heard this. And it proves all the more true for couples coming from different cultural backgrounds. Personalize your wedding by blending your customs and traditions, and turn it into something even more special for everyone involved. Create your dream day with these ideas on how you can find the perfect balance for a cross-cultural wedding and have a beautiful day that celebrates the two of you in your own style.
Invite And Enlight
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You can start by including some cultural elements in your invitations. Choosing to add bilingual text or inviting your guests to participate in some cultural activities can be an exciting way to set the tone. If you wish to, you can even give a brief description of what the ceremony will be like, so all your guests will feel equally appreciated and prepared for your big day. This way, both your families will feel included right from the get-go.
Bridge The Gap
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If you plan on including multiple rituals and traditions that you may not be able to list out in your invitations alone, there is always an alternative. Many guests will be unfamiliar with the cultural dos and don’ts and the different rituals. Take the time to explain such elements or traditions to make them feel more involved and help them prepare better for the celebrations. This could be done in one of your programs, added as part of your invitations, or announced by your MC.
Make A Fashion Statement
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A fusion wedding means there are many ways you can incorporate traditional elements into everything from decor to rituals. You can also add the cultural touch with your dress too! You may choose to change between two outfits for the reception like many couples do. Or even mix it up a bit with your partner, choosing to wear your own traditional outfits. Do whatever you want and make it your own!
Two Ceremonies! Because One Isn’t Enough
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Having two ceremonies is another way to go. This pandemic has albeit forced us to have smaller gatherings different from the grand wedding you may have had in mind. But when one door closes, another one opens. These restrictions definitely save on the time, money, and resources that you would have spent trying to accommodate a larger number of guests. It gives you the opportunity to go big and celebrate your love in two different ways! Saying your ‘I Dos’ twice will not just reaffirm your faith in each other, but also present the opportunity of more food and entertainment, and it gives you the chance to wear two gorgeous dresses! You can even have some cultural dance and song exhibited to further embrace your heritage, and put your own modern twist on age-old traditions. Everyone stays happy, as you get to continue celebrating your nuptials.
Fusion Foods
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With an exciting cross-cultural wedding, it is only fitting to have a menu that is equally inclusive, grand, and inviting. Incorporate dishes from both cultures when creating your menu and immerse in a feast fit for kings!
Fusion weddings are a great way to get creative and mix your backgrounds into one, blended, wonderful marriage. Pick traditions from both cultures to give your wedding a modern twist and make the day uniquely yours.
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