Cultures & Traditions

International Theatre Inspiration

October 12, 2009

This week, I’m dedicating my wedding dream palettes to the very dynamic and exciting theatre styles from across the globe. Performing Arts speak to a dear place in my heart (from experience and pure fascination) so it’s no surprise that I’d give this wonderful art form a seat at Wedding Nouveau’s table. We begin with [...]

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Maori Inspired Tradition

September 29, 2009

Today, we’re shedding an exciting light on Polynesian – Maori Custom, practiced in New Zealand. This subject came about while watching Taboo on National Geographic (yes, a girl’s gotta have random guilty pleasures). In doing more research, I for one think there is absolutely nothing “taboo” about the age old tradition of intricately done, full-facial [...]

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Kola Nut Inspiration Board

September 2, 2009

In visualizing today’s dream palette, the main focus was on an unknown food item called the Kola Nut, a bitter nut that is derived from the evergreen Kola tree (part of the cocoa family). It’s used in many ceromonial processions in West and Central Africa, and interestingly, it’s probably on your desk or in [...]

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Why We Love Kebayas

August 24, 2009

Monday’s off to a very spicy start. The theme for this week (and I say that with the disclaimer, that I reserve the right to be distracted by shiny hyperlinks and inventive new designs:-)…. is Worldly Wedding Couture. I’m talkin’ intricate bridal fashion from non western cultures that make you say “Slap-Me-It’s-So-Gorgeous” Couture! There’s a [...]

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Whimsical Design Traditions

August 19, 2009

I really have Kim Le of Kim Le Photography, to thank for this post. Not sure how I found her work, but fate’s a beautiful thing, because I can’t wait to feature more weddings of hers in colorful detail. Kim captured a whimsical yet touching moment in time, that had me thinking: Of course! [...]

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