A Chinese wedding theme is perfect for anyone who enjoys Chinese customs, traditions, decorations and fashions. If you are one of these people, a Chinese theme could be the perfect theme for you. Here are some ideas on how you can create a custom Chinese themed wedding.
Color Scheme
There are two color schemes that are common to use for this theme:
Pale blue, pink, silver and white
Red, black and gold
Invitations
Cut your invitations into the shape of a fan
Use a metallic pen (silver or gold) for the wording
Use Chinese symbols and characters on your invitations that represent good luck and prosperity. Some example are:
- Butterflies flitting between flowers, which symbolizes that you are going to be blessed with good things.
- The symbol of fish swimming, which means that the couple will be blessed with happiness and fortune in an unlimited quantity.
Decorations
Bamboo, paper lanterns, decorative fans
Decorate the walls with paintings of dragons and Chinese symbols
Paper or silk lanterns can decorate the reception room and provide ambiance.
Favors
Personalized chopsticks
Chinese take-out boxed filled with candy or chocolates
Decorative fans
Fortune cookies
Food
Serve traditional Chinese food, things like:
Fish
Chicken with red oil
Pot stickers
Tea
Chinese beer or wine
Wedding Cake
* The wedding cake could have a dragon and phoenix decoration on it. This is the way the smaller Happiness cakes were decorated. They used to be given to the brides family by the grooms family as a proposal gift.
* Or simply adorn your cake with your favorite Chinese flowers and symbols.
Traditions
* The bride should not wear white. In Chinese culture, white is worn at funerals. The bride should choose red and black to be worn in the wedding. Red and black are for luck and prosperity.
* Wear Chinese style clothing to bring an authentic look to you wedding.
So get creative and take some time to find out more about the traditions of Chinese culture. Its a great way to make your wedding unique and fun!
Good luck!
