The couple had a beautiful blend of their Asian cultures incorporated into their wedding. There were Filipino wedding traditions in the ceremony, and tons of Chinese symbolism in the ceremony decor—one being the giant Chinese symbol for “double happiness”; a symbol for extra joy and happiness for newly weds. For the overall design, the couple wanted to also show their love for nature and flowers. They really loved light pink pastel colors with hints of greens, but when we started discussing how their wedding could help “tell their story,” the idea of, Sakura, or cherry blossoms—a staple flower in Japan—came into play. Cherry blossoms were hung around the venue, sewn into linens and tablecloths, and even incorporated into the desserts.
Read MoreMrig and Kara’s wedding day aesthetic is a blend of Eastern India and New England - the regions that their families call home. While being a world apart, with one region ancient and the other nascent by comparison, the overlapping hallmarks of the regions are compelling. Both are the bedrock of their countries' histories. Water is the lifeblood of both. And both have been home to notable philosophers, writers, academics, artists and global leaders.
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