Multicultural Themes

A Fête to Remember: Your Paris-Theme Wedding

Friday, March 16th, 2007
Plenty of couples have seen the charm in Paris-theme receptions over the past few years. You see them crop up in tastefully muted ballrooms, awash in lattes and mochas, blacks and ivories.

A Cinco de Mayo Theme Wedding

Friday, February 16th, 2007
'I can't seem to find any ideas for a Mexican themed wedding, not even Spanish-themed ideas. Help?"

Salute the Spring with a Cherry Blossom Wedding

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
The cherry blossom theme's a bit of a find (much like that man of yours). You won't find it dominating back-to-back receptions from June to August — yet it draws on color and thematic trends that couldn't be fresher.

A Tuscan-Themed Wedding

Monday, November 27th, 2006
If you or your fiancé have Italian ties, a Tuscan theme wedding is a great way to celebrate them. And even if you don't, the Tuscan or Italian country theme is a great way to make the most of any outdoor setting.

The Practical Side of the Handfasting Ceremony

Monday, November 13th, 2006
There"™s an awful lot of information about the Handfasting ceremony. And yet, some of the logistics make this ceremony a challenge.

Your Great Big Italian Wedding — How to Make It Happen

Monday, October 9th, 2006
In every sense (much like its famous Greek counterpart!), an Italian wedding is a joyous occasion with a big heart.

Modern Mehendi and Trendy Tattoos — A Fabulous Accent for Brides

Friday, September 8th, 2006
One of the ceremonies most looked forward to by many brides-to-be and their young friends is the mehendi, without a doubt.

A Rustic Country Wedding

Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Want a country-style wedding with rusticity and charm by the bucketful? Envisioning a glorious ride for two around the hayfield? See yourself gliding down the aisle in a fresh-as-summer cotton eyelet gown? Then you've found the right place to help you pull off that special event you've always dreamed of!

Asian-Fusion Theme Weddings

Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
Just who has an Asian-theme wedding? The answer: anyone who wants one. If that's you, maybe you or your fiancé has Oriental roots ... or maybe you both just love that sophisticated West Coast take on all things Eastern.

Planning Your Japanese Theme Wedding

Monday, May 15th, 2006
Japanese weddings, although very expensive, are also elegant and serene. If you're incorporating a Japanese theme into your wedding, here are some ways to achieve an authentic look at a fraction of the price.

4 Harp-Heavy Music CDs You’ll Want for Your Celtic Wedding

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006
Harps, Celtic Harps, and even autoharps. Here are four CDs your Celtic wedding can't be without.

Planning the Perfect Celtic Wedding

Monday, March 6th, 2006
Planning the perfect Celtic ceremony involves combining plenty of traditions with quite a few decisions. A little education on the historical wedding traditions of the Celtic community will help the both of you plan a ceremony that's sure to be everything you dreamed of.

Destination Bliss: Scotland’s Five Most Breathtaking Wedding Spots

Monday, February 27th, 2006
Scotland has become a premiere destination wedding location for brides and grooms. What follow are the top five most breathtaking possibilities for your Scottish wedding extravaganza.

Traditional Irish Wedding Ceremony Customs

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006
When we think of weddings, most of us picture the traditional ceremony that has been handed down from Victorian England. But in this article, I'll provide many ways in which couples can incorporate Irish customs into their own wedding ceremony.

Chinese Wedding Customs — The Pre-Wedding Period

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006
The Chinese bride and groom have a lot to look after in the period leading up to their wedding. Here's a broad run-down of everything they need to prepare for, give ... and experience.

Spotlight on the Traditional Russian Wedding

Monday, January 2nd, 2006
Despite its many (and sometimes jarring) cultural changes, Russia enjoys many wedding traditions reaching far back in time. True, the ceremony itself is relatively devoid of them in this post-Bolshevik age, but the reception is a different matter in which the oldest, most opulent customs are still going strong.

Traditions in Jewish Weddings

Monday, January 2nd, 2006
As Tevya takes pains to teach us in Fiddler on the Roof, the Jewish faith is deeply steeped in tradition. So it comes as no surprise that the traditional Jewish wedding incorporates beautiful customs dating back thousands of years.

Throw a Traditional Italian Wedding

Monday, January 2nd, 2006
Despite what you might think, you don't have to be a sun-kissed couple fresh from the shores of Sicily in order to have an Italian wedding.

Help! How to Plan Your Multicultural Wedding

Monday, January 2nd, 2006
Chances are at any multicultural wedding that each family's traditions are both wonderful in themselves and hold a great deal of importance, so it's important to plan a wedding that celebrates both rather than spotlighting one culture and neglecting the other.

Planning Your Non-Denominational or Mixed Religion Wedding

Monday, January 2nd, 2006
Couples of mixed religions, or the many who come out of families without strong religious backgrounds, sometimes find it easiest to hold either a non-denominational wedding, or one that blends two unrelated religions. The second route can be tricky, though, because many religions simply won't honor a wedding that doesn't conform to their own strict guidelines.
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