Full of color and depth, I’m excited to share the real wedding {via Brides.com} of Heather and James.  This beautiful couple successfully blended Heather’s Korean heritage into their May, Rhode Island wedding.  Unique and exciting, I’m sure this celebration was a delight and a wonderful experience for everyone in attendance.

Asian Inspiration Throughout the Wedding…

Attire… Ceremony… Food… Decorations

Overlooking Narragansett Bay, the couple took their vows outside.  Afterward, everyone went inside for a traditional Korean pyebacek wedding ceremony.

For the ceremony inside, Heather slipped out of her white gown and into traditional dress: hanbok and flower robe where she was formally introduced to the groom’s family.  Sitting beside the bride and groom during the ceremony were duck figurines {a symbol of fidelity in Korean culture}.  Heather’s family minister performed the ceremony in both Korean and English and traditional Christian hymns were sung in both languages as well.

Korean-inspired menu items consisted of ceremonial treats during cocktail hour, rice cakes and homemade kimchi {spicy pickled cabbage} by Heather’s mom.  Giant paper spheres representing the moon, adorned the reception tent.

Lovely, inspiring and so very interesting!