Weddingbee Blog

@Beans654321: I hear your concern, but any religious imagery from any religion that we choose to incorporate in our design is done so with only the highest respect for those religions and the spiritual practices affiliated with them. That being said, Mr. Meatball and I are having a non-denominational ceremony with a friend officiating, and our families respect our spiritual views enough to not let the presence of any other religious iconography insult them. We’re pretty lucky that way

@Miss Hot Cocoa: OMG. I just copied that same link and came here to post it for Meatball. NOT EVEN JOKING. Creepy…

First, I’d like to clarify to everyone that we’re not using THIS picture anywhere in our ceremony. It is inspiring to us, and we may borrow ideas and design concepts from it, which you’ll see more of later.

However, any religious icons we end up involving are chosen because their symbolism and meaning in their indigenous culture has deep meaning for us as well - and are interwoven into our beliefs.

Cultural appropriation involves taking cultural elements out of context and thereby lessening their significance in a new context. We’re honoring the cultures we’re inspired by and respectfully including these elements because they’re a part of who we are and how we live… not just because we think its cute.

I hope everyone reading, no matter what your culture or religion, understands that we’re not abusing or misusing any culture’s beliefs, art, icons or faith in our design. I’m frankly a little surprised at the concern, since I haven’t yet disclosed our religions, faiths or cultural backgrounds to the hive. But I also don’t think it matters. All I ask is that you have a little faith in us, and our intentions, as we go along.

Thank you!