Sheryl & Sunny: Exciting Indian Wedding Extravaganza

Here at Asian Inspired Wedding, you know how excited we get over bright, vibrant, colorful Asian weddings.  Well guess what?  You ain't seen nothin' yet!  Today, we've got tons of amazingly explosive photos from Leslie and Mark of Sakura Photography of Vancouver.  Sunny & Sheryl's wedding extravaganza completely blows us away! The rich fabrics and brilliant jewels of Indian Weddings can only be matched by a series of lavish cultural ceremonies and one exhilarating party! What a sensational start to what will surely be an exciting life together.  Congratulations!















From the photographers, Leslie and Mark of Sakura Photography:

Held over several days, the main event was held on a Saturday, and included a temple ceremony, church ceremony, and huge rockin’ reception. Being an Indian and Chinese wedding, it was definitely our biggest wedding day we’ve photographed, but despite all the events, there was still much time for Sheryl and Sunny to take it all in and enjoy the day, which I love to see!

Jamie & Teddy: Cambodian/Chinese Wedding in Washington DC

Asian weddings are like eye candy for the camera, you want to know why? Well get a look at these dazzling colors! Ahh-mazing! We're so lucky to share the work of Chris Baltazar, the supremely talented photographer from Washington DC. The fun-loving couple, Jamie & Teddy, did not hold back one bit for their wedding as they wanted to embrace both of their Asian heritages.  This is a beautiful cultural ceremony that is a mix of Cambodian and Chinese cultures. The Cambodian wedding ceremonies involved five individual ceremonies and multiple wardrobe changes. The Cambodian ceremonies included the Procession of the Groom, followed by the Hair Cutting and Cleansing, then the Passing of Blessings, then the Knot Tying Ceremony, and finally the Shower of Palm Flowers. Wow, and that's not all! The day-long cultural ceremonies were concluded with the most important Chinese wedding tradition – the Chinese Tea Ceremony. It might be a long day for them, but Jamie & Teddy seize all the good luck they can from their Asian wedding traditions!

Michelle & Chirag: Dance Like No One's Watching

My eyes are just mesmerized by the colorful spectacle of this Indian wedding in Dana Point, California.  As you know, here at Asian Inspired Weddings, we love seeing couples celebrate their wedding day with their own special Asian traditions and rituals.  So you can imagine how much we love Indian weddings, since they are known to go all out with an abundance of rich decorations, exquisitely designed clothing, and elaborate ceremonies. Michelle & Chirag definitely did not disappoint as they put on their festive multicultural affair that has everyone dancing in the streets! We want to thank Southern California's Furious Photographers, who definitely have us seeing red!

Michelle & Tony: Paint the Town Red in New York City

When you see red, red, and more red, you know what that means... Chinese wedding!  We're so excited to share with you some more artistic stylings of Jen Huang who photographed this metro-traditional Chinese wedding in New York City.  Michelle and Tony shared an intimate marriage ceremony first at City Hall to make it official and then transformed the day into a traditional Chinese wedding celebration.  Michelle changed into a bright red Cheongsam dress for the Chinese tea ceremony.  The couple offer tea to the elders in the family and are given red envelope gifts and words of wisdom in exchange.  In the evening, family and friends celebrate the nuptials with a traditional Chinese banquet with lots of food and lots of toasts! Cheers!

Eunice & Bryan: Beautiful Korean Wedding in the Fall

Summer's just begun, but I'm already warming up to the beautiful fall colors of this wedding shared by Southern California photographer Trista Lerit. Eunice & Bryan had a gorgeous fall wedding at the Center Club in Costa Mesa.  We are just savoring over the scrumptious color palette of emerald, crimson, and burnt orange.  The rich harvest of flowers are dripping with shiny strings of crystals that add to the autumn allure. 

As part of this warm initimate wedding, Eunice & Bryan celebrate with Korean wedding traditions. Members of the family give some words of wisdom and then throw fruits and dates into a cloth...however many Eunice & Bryan catch will determine their number of children. Looks like they are having lots of children!










From the photographer, Trista Lerit:

Eunice & Bryan are two of the sweetest people... loving, funny, and easygoing are just a few of their shared qualities! They had their wedding at the Center Club in Costa Mesa. It was an intimate gathering which is exactly what they wanted..to be surrounded by the people closest to them. They are both extremely close to their families and it was so special to see the love surrounding all of them that day!

 Eunice & Bryan... you two were made for each other! Keep smiling and making each other laugh... that will be the glue that holds your marriage together!

Yukari & Toshi: Traditional Japanese Wedding in Nezu, Japan

Ready for the good stuff? Here at Asian Inspired Weddings, we like to show you the whole spectrum of beautiful weddings that incorporate Asian ideas.  Today, we're excited to show you a true traditional Japanese wedding complete with every authentic Japanese element.  These spectacular wedding photos are captured by the multi-talented Chung Li from the San Francisco Bay Area who was so lucky to travel to Japan for the wedding of his good friends Toshi and Yukari.

These Japanese traditions, clothing, and settings are so enchanting, it truly feels like a movie.  To see the full slideshow, click here. Enjoy!



Traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies are Shinto-style and are held at shrines. The bride, Yukari, wears traditional wedding kimono called shiro-maku, "shiro" meaning white and "maku" meaning pure. Her hair is ornately styled in a "bunkin-takashimada." Toshi wears a montsuki which represents the family crest. The ceremony is conducted by a Shinto priest where the couple share purification rituals and vows and perform the ancient wedding custom of sharing sake called "san san kudo."






From the Photographer Chung Li:

I cannot say in words how much I love Toshi and Yukari's wedding. It is a total authentic and traditional wedding in a Shrine in Japan , Nezu. I felt like I was in a movie. All the details, the atmosphere , the shrine, the reception, the dress were all incredibly elegant and beautiful. It is certainly one of my BEST wedding experience.

Toshi has been always been a great friend of mine since we met in MBA school 7 years ago in California. I always look up to him and lot of things to learn from him in terms of how to be a great guy. About 2 years ago he went back to Japan to work and met this beautiful girl Yukari and got married in Nezu where they live now.

Brother!! Congratulations again!!!