When it comes to planning Asian weddings, they can be quite different to an average wedding, so there’s usually a different list of things you should keep in mind. So, as a wedding planner it’s important to be clued up about the kind of things you should include in the planning process, so as to still be able to create a stunning celebration for the happy couple. Here are a few of our favourite Asian wedding planning tricks for you:
Choose An Appropriate Wedding Venue
As with any wedding, finding the right wedding venue for the couple on question is one of the most important steps in the planning process. Even more so for Asian weddings, as you need to find a venue that caters for their wants and needs (e.g., arrivals, religious ceremonies, and rituals etc.). There are a wide variety of Asian wedding venues perfect for the big day, so keep your eyes peeled for these special locations!
Make Your Arrivals Special
As many of you already know, the arrival to the ceremony venue as well as the arrival to the reception venue (if they’re in separate locations) as a married couple are one of the most important aspects of the planning process. Make sure the venue you have chosen are aware of the arrival schedules and what they will include so they can best accommodate you and the guests. Making the most of these arrivals is absolutely essential!
Try Not To Overschedule
With there being so many guests to care for leading up to the big ceremony, you may find yourself finding lots of funs things to keep your guests entertained at all times. But, it’s important to remember not to overcrowd the day schedule so as to not overwhelm your guests on the big day. We’re sure your guests will be more than happy to sit back and chat with each other in between forms of entertainment, so don’t let that stress you out! When planning your wedding festivities, whether at a denver wedding venue or an alternate location of your choice, it’s advisable to strike a balance between keeping your guests engaged and allowing them time to relax and enjoy the celebration at their own pace.
Practice Makes Perfect
Now, this is an absolute must, specifically for the bride who will be wearing her dress and shoes for the whole day, as it’s best to practice your walk to avoid any embarrassing trips or falls on the big day. It’s also best to break in your shoes, as new shoes are prone to blister, so practice walking in them every day, for around 10 minutes a day leading up to your wedding, so that they’re comfortable when you eventually have to wear them!
Make It Memorable
When having a cultural wedding, ensure that you enjoy it to your best and make memories to cherish for a lifetime. Most Asian weddings may have multiple small ceremonies and celebrations before the big day, so hire a photographer to capture all the special moments during these events. As for the wedding day, consider putting on a photobooth so that you have pictures of your guests that you can add to your wedding book. You can also keep a wedding guest book for your family and friends to write down their well wishes and blessings. It can be a souvenir for you from the wedding. Your ultimate goal should be to gain new experiences and live the day to your fullest so that years later, you can look back and remember it with fondness.
Have Fun!
Because so much attention to detail is needed to plan an Asian wedding to absolute perfection, the couple in question and their wedding planner sometimes forget the most important part … having fun! It’s so easy to get caught up in the planning process, that they forget to enjoy themselves on the big day, but you can’t have a stunning celebration without a happy couple, so really take the time to kick back and enjoy the celebration you’ve put together!
It really isn’t hard to put together a stunning Asian wedding celebration if you do your research as a wedding planner. They tend to be larger and grander, so keep that in mind when planning your next Asian wedding, we hope this blog serves as some great advice for you!