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Cultures & Traditions

{Cultures & Traditions} Intercultural In-laws? No Problem!!!

August 18, 2010

Finding common ground with one’s future in-laws can be a challenge on an scale. Then when you add cultural differences into the mix, such as language, faith or traditional expectations…you’ve got a whole new level of challenges. But it doesn’t have to be daunting or discouraging. Folklorist, public speaker and award-winner author – Norine Dresser [...]

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Real Wedding | Kali and Nick – Orthodox Love, Lavish Gardens & City Chic

January 8, 2010

Happy Fri-Style Friday. There’s no better way to bring a productive week to a close than by showcasing an event that embodies high-end style, DIY designs and cost cutting techniques for the ultimate wedding. Get ready for Lacroix, Louboutin and all things Lavish…all you have to do is drool with envy, and take some of [...]

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Holiday | Global Inspirations from Christmas to Couture

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this holiday, and happy Fri-Style Friday. I’ve recently become completely enamored by all the holiday decorations and ideas out there in print and on the web. For the worldly bride and style savvy dresser who’s not afraid to go bold, here are some fun ways to let the colors [...]

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Real Wedding | A Nigerian & German Wedding – Ndidi & Gunnar

December 1, 2009

A while back, I was drooling over the Princeton engagement photo shoot by Vendor J’Adore Fave: Onada Photography. Well, as promised, I’m excited to feature more of Onada’s work, in today’s Nigerian/German fusion wedding. It’s cheery, it’s charming…it’s what great memories are made of. Setting: New Jersey Waterfront. Heroine & Hero: Ndidi, a stylish bride [...]

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Fashion Nouveau | Native American Culture – Vintage to Modern

November 23, 2009

Back in September, Wedding Nouveau did a feature on Maori customs and couture, a Polynesian Pursuit. Today’s couture board is no different. From Vintage Goddess looks and bohemian flirt, to haute Cherokee Glam…there’s tons of Native American-inspired couture for the bride who wants to connect to her Indian roots. Inspiration: From Pocahontas, to Poca-HOTNESS! (The [...]

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Real Wedding | Romantic Persian Flair with Jessica & Arshan

November 20, 2009

Fri-Style Friday’s award for “Slap me, this is so pretty” goes to Austrian-born photojournalist: Rosemarie of Rosemarie Lion Photography. Now based out of San Francisco, she offers artistic documentary-style photography as she tag teams on site shoots with her collaborative husband, Gerard. Let’s get right to it, because as you will soon find out from [...]

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Wedding Inspiration Board | Dream in Color and Culture – Ethnic & Blue

November 12, 2009

It’s amazing how many different cultural styles incorporate blue into a glamorous bridal look. Whether it’s soft and romantic, evocative in pastel blue and light teals, or bold and dramatic like navy or cobalt, one thing unifies each cultural style: It’s all fabulous. In my dream world, a bride is able to incorporate any one [...]

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Wedding Inspiration Board | Dream in Color and Culture – Ethnic & Gold

November 10, 2009

So we started off with a Gold Wedding Inspiration board (posted earlier today). Now, to take it further, there are alternative ways to incorporate your traditional attire into the overall color palette, without sticking out like a Slayer fan at a Joni Mitchell concert. Gold is used in many wedding cultures as symbol of wealth, [...]

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