Today’s real wedding showcases…what else? Culture. However, in addition to the stunning photography by Jen Huang, you’ll be inspired by bold colors, family and tradition..as well as a holiday-inspired western- reception. Savor on!
Setting: Westminster, CA
Heroine/ Hero: Vietnamese bride – Giang and her Taiwanese beau – Bill
Signature Colors: Red, Pink & Silver
Photography: Jen Huang
SCENE #1: HONORING THE FAMILY
The importance of honoring one’s family, and that of his or her spouse is an integral part to Asian custom…among many others. As a sign of respect to the couple’s immigrant parents, it was important for Giang and Bill to host a traditional tea ceremony.
WN: How do you think your style and heritage were reflected in your wedding choices? We wanted to create a wedding atmosphere that was a blending of both cultures which were so similar and yet a few details were different. The traditional wedding is something I wanted to give our parents as a sign of respect for our backgrounds and upbringing. We incorporated the Chinese character of Double Happiness and Vietnamese writing in a lot of our designs, popping up at the tea ceremony with the red envelopes, decorations, cartoons of ourselves, on the directions/maps, umbrella. SCENE #2: A GARDEN ROMANCE 
Cascading-style bouquets, traditional Vietnamese attire and vintage photography? Check. But now: a change of mood as Giang and Bill’s wedding goes from traditional to holiday-inspired. SCENE #3: A HOLIDAY-INSPIRED RECEPTION In choosing her signature colors, Giang went with red for luck and love, Pink because she loved the color, and silver “since the gold is so typical for Asian weddings.” Silver was the perfect alternative to gold in accomplishing a “twist for the winter wedding theme,” that they desired.
“Allow your family and friends to be comfortable at your wedding. Think of it as your first huge party as a married couple, instead of a stuffy reception. For example, my sister was very nervous about giving a stuffy, formal speech in front of all those people. She asked if she could make a slide show and roast me a bit.” – Giang, the Bride-
WN: What advice would you offer other brides planning now?
Thank you so much to Jen for sending over these images. And to G & B, we at Wedding Nouveau wish you a spicy congrats.
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{CREDITS: Photography by Jen Huang; Western white bridal gown by Zuri Impressions; Western white bridal gown by Melody Bridal; Ao Dai & Bridesmaids dress via Diem Bridal Center and David’s Bridal; Bridal shoes by Nina; Make up & Hair by Angelina of All Made Up Team; Men’s western attire via Men’s Wearhouse; Event Design by Bride and mother of Bride; Floral arrangements by Hollywood Bridal; Traditional ceremony venue at private residence (Parents of the couple); Reception venue at Westminster Rose Center; Cake & Desserts by Van’s Bakery in Westminster.}
