{"id":47785,"date":"2022-05-27T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=47785"},"modified":"2022-05-25T14:35:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T20:35:30","slug":"aapi-wedding-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/aapi-wedding-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique AAPI Wedding Traditions From Around The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy <strong>AAPI Month from Maggie Sottero Designs<\/strong>! We\u2019re so excited to share some incredible <strong>cultural traditions from our Asian American and Pacific Islander brides<\/strong> in its honor. Whether you\u2019re an AAPI bride, marrying someone with Asian American or Pacific Islander heritage, or simply love learning about cultural AAPI meaning and inspiration, keep scrolling\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, if want more tips and tricks, wedding education and <strong>#MaggieInspiration<\/strong> for your big day, make sure to sign up for some <strong>exclusive text messages<\/strong> below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/maggiebrides.preferences.center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#f512c0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">#MaggieInspiration<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-aapi-heritage-month\"><strong>What is AAPI Heritage Month?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AAPI Month is an annual celebration of Americans with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage to honor their artistic, cultural, intellectual, and historical contributions. \u201cAAPI\u201d is a broad umbrella term, of course, and spans cultures from the entire Asian continent \u2014 East, Southeast and South Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. It also includes a wide range of cultures, ethnicities, traditions, iterations, and histories. Simply put, it would be impossible to cover them all in one wedding article, but we do have several <em>stunning<\/em> brides to lead the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep scrolling for gorgeous, sweet, and meaningful wedding traditions inspired by our real brides and wedding research! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AAPI: Asian American and Pacific Islander Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing A Sexy Wedding Dress Called Veda By Maggie Sottero Walking Down The Aisle\" data-id=\"47800\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47800\" class=\"wp-image-47800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2ea5b3fb-43ca-49ce-b84e-0318e6947ac4-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Ian Andrew Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Samoan Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, Samoa, a beautiful island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Samoa is made up of two major islands and four smaller ones &#8212; all with a volcanic origin. This gorgeous island system is unlike any other place on earth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migration from Samoan Islands to the U.S. mainland started in the 19th century. Samoans were part of the first Mormon Polynesian colony in the U.S., which consisted of Samoans, Hawaiian natives, Tahitians, and Maori people. American Samoa officially became a U.S. territory in 1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Samoan American traditions center around family, celebration, art, music, and community. Samoan weddings are a true highlight of that tradition. Here are a few ways Samoan American couples celebrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Receptions are usually held at the bride\u2019s family home. It\u2019s typically open to anyone in the community \u2014 officially invited or not! Party crashers aren\u2019t typically frowned upon in a Samoan wedding.<\/li><li>The wedding favors are big. It\u2019s customary for Samoan couples to give out luxe gifts to their guests (often according to their social status).<\/li><li>The wedding party is big. Samoan brides may have one or two dozen bridesmaids, and her partner often matches that number.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/samoan-wedding-traditions\/?msclkid=ff1c604bd0bf11ec94a3be6fa1635a52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samoan traditions<\/a> and their AAPI meaning!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tongan Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing A Sexy Wedding Dress Called Veda By Maggie Sottero Walking Down The Aisle\" data-id=\"47802\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47802\" class=\"wp-image-47802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2b781dc7-1cdf-4661-b032-2d9b9a273672-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing A Sexy Wedding Dress Called Veda By Maggie Sottero Walking Down The Aisle\" data-id=\"47803\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47803\" class=\"wp-image-47803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a3684ebe-71ca-4c7e-80d7-1520ef916fc4-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> PC: Ian Andrew Photography <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another beautiful archipelago system is Tonga, 150 islands made up of volcanic mountains, coral reefs, and beaches in the South Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously under British and Dutch colonialist rule, Tonga became a fully independent nation on June 4, 1970. Immigration to the U.S. rose significantly in the 1980s, as well as continued immigration to the Hawaiian Islands. Tongans have primarily settled on the west coast and Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tongan Americans are mostly Christian, and as such celebrate religious holidays like Easter and Christmas. Art, dancing, poetry, and music play a central role in celebrations. Parties are big, multigenerational, and community oriented. Family plays a major role in throwing a party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tongan weddings generally take three days. Part of this tradition is <em>Fakalelea<\/em>, the celebration and gathering before the wedding so guests can show they\u2019re truly excited about the couple.<\/li><li>Like big Western celebrations, the actual wedding day is a big undertaking. The reception includes speeches, dancing, singing, gifts, and tons of food, drinks, and dessert \u2014 maybe even a roast pig!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polynesia.com\/blog\/a-tongan-wedding-courtship-and-marriage-on-the-isle-of-tonga?msclkid=cc14ef19d0c011ecaa64a2df813659b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tongan traditions<\/a> and how they celebrate the happy couple!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Native Hawaiian Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing A Sexy Wedding Dress Called Veda By Maggie Sottero Walking Down The Aisle\" data-id=\"47805\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47805\" class=\"wp-image-47805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/241a75a9-3746-4313-8914-7026a7cf8df3-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">  PC: Ian Andrew Photography  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other Pacific Islander traditions, Native Hawaiian traditions center around big fanfare, family ties, and multiple-day celebrations. Here are a few ways to mark the big wedding day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The \u201cBlowing of the P\u016b\u201d is an ancient Hawaiian tradition to build up fanfare and anticipation. Native Hawaiins use the conch shell horn to announce an arrival or call attention to a significant event!<\/li><li>Exchanging Leis: In Hawaii, the lei represents a gesture of Aloha (love) and in a Hawaiian wedding, it\u2019s common for the couple to exchange leis after the ring ceremony<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AAPI: East Asian Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-700x1051.jpg\" alt=\"APPI Bride Wearing A Long Sleeve Wedding Gown Called Dakota With Chic Flower Wall Behind Her With Groom\" data-id=\"47807\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47807\" class=\"wp-image-47807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-700x1051.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-1364x2048.jpg 1364w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/edited-661-scaled.jpg 1705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-700x1051.jpg\" alt=\"APPI Bride Wearing A Long Sleeve Wedding Gown Called Dakota With Chic Flower Wall Behind Her With Groom\" data-id=\"47808\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47808\" class=\"wp-image-47808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-700x1051.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-1364x2048.jpg 1364w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/reup-67-scaled.jpg 1705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: MyioOkamoto Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chinese Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese American weddings are a celebration to behold! These are a few of our favorite traditions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red and gold play a symbolic role in traditional Chinese wedding decorations. Red symbolizes luck, joy, and happiness, and gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity.<\/li><li><em>Psst&#8230;<\/em> Make sure to check out our red wedding dresses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/scarlet\/18315\">Scarlet by Maggie Sottero<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/sottero-and-midgley\/alera\/18381\">Alera by Sottero and Midgley<\/a>! <\/li><li>Chinese American weddings may feature a hair combing ceremony. This is a short but meaningful tradition of parents combing their child\u2019s hair while reciting a short verse. This symbolizes the couple\u2019s coming-of-age as they prepare to marry, taking place during an auspicious time at the couple\u2019s respective homes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Korean Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing Tuscany Lynette By Maggie Sottero With Groom\" data-id=\"47813\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47813\" class=\"wp-image-47813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image17-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Dream Catchers Photo Cinema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most common gift at a Korean wedding is cash in white envelopes. (Woohoo!)<\/li><li>A <em>Hapgeunrye<\/em> ceremony is when the couple drinks from the same copper cup. Either each will drink from two separate halves connected by a thread, from the same cup, or a combination. The halves symbolize how the individuals are becoming one whole entity, but it may also represent relationship and interchange. Afterwards, each bows to the other to show respect \u2014 as well as to their parents, ancestors, and guests.<\/li><li><em>Paebaek<\/em> is a private or public ceremony and is often the most memorable part for the couple and their parents. The simplest way to describe tradition is a food, tea, and gifting ceremony. You can read about the full ritual (and other Korean traditions!) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/traditional-korean-wedding-5087200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Japanese Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-700x822.jpeg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Fit And Flare Wedding Dress Caleld Dakota By Sottero And Midgley\" data-id=\"47814\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47814\" class=\"wp-image-47814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-700x822.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-250x294.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-768x902.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-1308x1536.jpeg 1308w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-1744x2048.jpeg 1744w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/86f42602-a867-40c3-99ef-75e789cf0dd0-120x141.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"AAPI Bride Wearing A Sexy Wedding Dress Called Alistaire By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"47816\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47816\" class=\"wp-image-47816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image0-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">  PC: MyioOkamoto Photography | PC: Dream Catchers Photo Cinema <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Japanese wedding traditions are less strict than they used to be, however the sake-sharing ceremony is still an important part of Shinto ceremonies! Exchanging sake cups between the bride and groom is <em>San San Kudo<\/em>.<\/li><li>The bride and groom aren&#8217;t the only people celebrated on the wedding day! The bride and groom typically give their guests gifts, <em>hikidemono<\/em>, to express their hospitality and gratitude! <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more about unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/japanese-wedding-traditions\">Japanese wedding traditions<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AAPI: South Asian Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Bride With Husband During Wedding With White Sari\" data-id=\"47818\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47818\" class=\"wp-image-47818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography66.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Bride With Husband During Wedding With White Sari\" data-id=\"47819\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47819\" class=\"wp-image-47819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography116.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Julie Wilhite Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know Indian Americans (often referred to as Asian Americans or Asian Indian Americans to avoid confusion with Native Americans) are the second largest group of Asian Americans in the U.S.? Here\u2019s a quick window into some Indian American wedding traditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Like many traditions around the world, Hindu weddings also have a pre-wedding to-do. In Hindu ceremonies they perform <em>Haldi<\/em>. During this, turmeric paste is applied to the couple \u2014 it looks lovely AND it\u2019s good luck!<\/li><li>Henna is also a pre-wedding tradition. This is typically referred to as <em>mehndi<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about Indian wedding customs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/indian-wedding-traditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bangladesh Wedding Traditions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangladesh is a densely populated country between India and Myanmar in Southeast Asia. A few traditions from this country include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Aashirvad<\/em> is a formal time set aside for the couple to meet their in-laws, elders, and extended family to seek blessing for their union.<\/li><li>Excited about lots of family gatherings for your wedding? Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/creative-engagement-party-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engagement party ideas<\/a> here!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.in\/wedding-tips\/bengali-wedding-rituals--c4053#:~:text=1%20Adan%20Pradan.%20It%20all%20starts%20with%20the,Wedding%20Cards%20for%20the%20Classic%20Biye%20Invites.%20?msclkid=187d3621d16011ecbf6d86e662b6fe80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bengali weddings<\/a> and other unique ways they celebrate engaged couples!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nepal Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"47821\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47821\" class=\"wp-image-47821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography48.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Indian Bride Wearing A Wedding Dress Called Tuscany Lynette By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"47822\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47822\" class=\"wp-image-47822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_SOCIAL-SHARE_Julie-Wilhite-Photography97.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> PC: Julie Wilhite Photography <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Similar to other Asian wedding traditions, Nepalese weddings treat red as a symbol of joy and prosperity. In the Nepalese tradition, it\u2019s specifically associated with purity, love, and fertility.<\/li><li>Nepalese American brides may also follow the pre-wedding <em>mehndi<\/em> henna tradition.<\/li><li><em>Diyo<\/em> is a silver lantern with oil and a cotton wick. This is lit during the wedding ceremony to represent prosperity, purity, good luck, and power.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive into more <a href=\"https:\/\/fulltimeexplorer.com\/nepali-wedding-traditions\/?msclkid=99e065ead16011eca57a62a6430cf2d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nepal wedding traditions<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AAPI: Southeast Asian Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Beaded Wedding Dress Called Elsie by Rebecca Ingram In Desert Wedding\" data-id=\"47824\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47824\" class=\"wp-image-47824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A2982.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Beaded Wedding Dress Called Elsie by Rebecca Ingram In Desert Wedding\" data-id=\"47826\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47826\" class=\"wp-image-47826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3398.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Beaded Wedding Dress Called Elsie by Rebecca Ingram In Desert Wedding With Groom\" data-id=\"47825\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47825\" class=\"wp-image-47825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3K3A3252.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Reamazonas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vietnamese American Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most Vietnamese couples take engagement photos while wearing their actual wedding attire.<\/li><li>A traditional Vietnamese wedding day starts with the groom&#8217;s family and friends forming a procession line at the groom&#8217;s house, then parading to the bride&#8217;s house. (What an arrival!)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about Vietnamese wedding traditions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/vietnamese-wedding-traditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filipino Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Filipino couples following traditional wedding customs may center around the <em>bayanihan<\/em> tradition \u2014 small, heroic acts for the good of the community. This usually takes place a day before the wedding.<\/li><li>In some Filipino traditions, godparents drape a ceremonial lace veil over the couple\u2019s shoulders to symbolize being clothed as one. A ceremonial cord called a <em>yugal<\/em> is wrapped around the couple in an infinity-like figure eight.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about Filipino wedding traditions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/filipino-wedding-traditions-5086934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thai Wedding Traditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Lace Wedding Gown Called Olivia By Rebecca Ingram With Flowers\" data-id=\"47828\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47828\" class=\"wp-image-47828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Asian Bride Wearing A Lace Wedding Gown Called Olivia By Rebecca Ingram With Flowers And Groom\" data-id=\"47829\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=47829\" class=\"wp-image-47829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OLIVIA_Tricia_Mora11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Shuttered Light Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One Thai American wedding tradition is receiving a monk&#8217;s blessing. This is an important pre-wedding step for couples who exchange traditional Thai nuptials.<\/li><li>After the engagement ceremony, some Thai American couples will hold the <em>Sai Monkhon<\/em> ritual. This is when the couple is symbolically joined by a thread and conducts a water blessing ceremony, the <em>&#8216;Rod nam sang.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/content\/thai-wedding-traditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thai wedding traditions<\/a> and the ways they honor a new couple!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these are just a few wedding traditions from different AAPI cultures, there are a ton more out there! We cannot encourage you enough to read even more about these gorgeous and wedding traditions! And if you have some wedding traditions of your own, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/brides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>share them with us<\/strong><\/a> and our other brides! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sign up for our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maggiesottero.preferences.center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newsletter<\/a> <\/strong>to read more about different wedding traditions in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>And of course, here are a few more blogs to help you plan your celebration:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/jewish-wedding-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jewish Wedding Traditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/real-bride-love-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Love Stories from Our Real Brides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/hispanic-wedding-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hispanic Wedding Traditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good luck on your perfect day! Happy AAPI Heritage Month!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Happy AAPI Month from Maggie Sottero Designs! We\u2019re so excited to share some incredible cultural traditions from our Asian American and Pacific Islander brides in its honor. 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