Asian Themed Wedding Ideas

In some Asian cultures, the elephant is considered good luck. You may want to include the elephant as the major focal point of your theme because you can tie it in so many ways. You could have elephant shaped candles on the tables, elephant embroidery on napkins or tablecloths, elephants imprinted on your wedding favors. Of course, you won't want to go overboard with trunks and tusks everywhere, but a little detail here and there will go a long way to setting the mood.

Bamboo is a lovely symbol to incorporate because you can use it in so many ways. You can place long bamboo stalks around the reception hall and include a bamboo plant for each guest. You could also place bamboo candle holders with votives all around the hall. There are many eco-friendly favors and gifts you can give out at the end of the evening. A lovely thing about including real bamboo is that it helps create a more tropical mood. Live potted plants will also look delightful strung with lights.

Why not create your own little garden retreat at your reception hall? You can have a gazebo (a small one will fit in your reception hall) and decorate it with butterflies and herons.

The dragonfly is also a traditional Asian symbol. Why not give each guest a dragonfly-shaped place card or a dragonfly soap as your cherry blossom wedding favors? Garlands and along with orchids or any silk flower will work well to add that garden feel.

Two symbols of Asia are jade and inscribed coins. Why not infuse your theme with both of these? Jade comes in many colors, and you can cheaply find items to include. Use an inexpensive jade ring at each place as a napkin ring. Sprinkle some coins at each table for good luck. Use jade pieces from family and friends to decorate the guest book table and as centerpieces. Drape some low-cost jade bracelets around a vase and fill it with blooms. String coins along with lanterns for a jovial feel.

Asian wedding favors, along with your asian wedding theme, can make your special day a wonderful event for both you and your guests.