Wedding Guide Asia

Here at WGA, we’re well aware that everyone’s probably still very much in the Chinese New Year mood (Well, at least I know I am!). So, we’ve decided to write a little feature on how to have a fabulous chinoiserie wedding!

Chinoise what? Just in case you were wondering, chinoiserie is (originally) French for an object or decoration reflecting Chinese qualities or motifs. If you’re planning a spring wedding or a party pertaining to Asian cultures or travel, well you’re in luck! Here are some ideas of ways to incorporate a little chinoiserie chic into your wedding.

Sources: Chinoiserie Chic, Mighty Leaf, Hostess Blog

Cherry blossom icing? Talk about yum! The cake topper translates to “Double Happiness,” an auspicious Chinese blessing. And of course, no Chinese wedding tea ceremony can ever be complete without an heirloom tea set…

Sources: Casa Sugar, Alain Truong, Luxury Launches

Chinoiserie programs, anyone? Come on, you gotta love the DIY Chinese frog buttons! The jars could be filled with scrumptious little treats, like macadamias, rock candy or even Jelly Bellies!

Sources: Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Hive

Don’t you just hate it when you have to chuck away your wedding decorations when the party is over? Here’s a tip: always be on the lookout for fun, functional and reusable wedding decor. Chinoiserie-inspired plates and dividers are a couple of good ideas! (more…)

Picture courtesy of Stories by Integricity Visuals

Gong Xi Gong Xi! Happy Chinese New Year to all our readers! (more…)

How perfect is it that FIFOTO Photography would give us a gorgeous wedding album featuring a romance of the Chinese Muslim variety just in time for the Chinese New Year season! Gong hei!

Pictures courtesy of WGA vendor FIFOTO Photography.

Look at all those people and blinding lights! I can’t imagine how nervous the groom must be…

Hint: This is the most important secret handshake you’ll ever learn.

How beautiful does the bride’s skin look in this light?

Loving the kwa! Isn’t she stunning?

These pick-up-the-bride games are always a barrel of laughs! (more…)

It’s probably a case of “opposites attract” with these two – Paul is a theater performer and Tracy is a business writer. And it was definitely a case of wedding planning from another world as the couple lives in Sydney and liaised with the talents of Elegante Wedding through phone calls and e-mails for six months!

Pictures courtesy of WGA vendors Elegante Wedding and Louis Pang Studio.I liked this album from the start. Louis Pang always has an eye for shots like this. You always see pictures of the girls getting ready – sometimes we forget that the guys have to get dressed, too ;)

Nice little father-and-son moment right there.

Oh, the perils of the pick-up-the-bride games!

I am so loving that gorgeous kwa the bride’s got on… (more…)

Something I’ve noticed about Asian weddings – we always insist upon traditional elements on our special days, even if it is just some small detail. Spot them in this classic wedding album by WGA vendor Crossroads…

Pictures courtesy of Crossroads.

Can I say, “too cute for words”?

A good photographer never overlooks finishing touches ;)

Quite the Cinderella moment right there.

Lucky girl – not many people look this pretty with tears streaming down their cheeks! (more…)