I am trying to incorporate some island elements into the design of our wedding since my fiance is of Filipino descent and we will be getting hitched on an island. One of the celebratory Filipino items will be fans—much needed in the humid tropics, though they may or may not be functional on the semi-arid Californian island where we will get married (will it be in the 60s and foggy or in 80s and sweltering!?). If they are not entirely needed, I want them to be at least an added piece of decor!
I am constantly making note when I see fans making an appearance at a wedding. Especially when they have a bit more pizzazz than just the regular store bought kind (meaning: straw or white and bamboo).
Leo Patrone via Style Me Pretty
I loved seeing this post on Style Me Pretty that profiles a destination wedding in Bali. The ceremony was held in a courtyard—similar to how ours will be—and is a mixture of casual and more formal. The fans they use are spruced up with different papers in geometric designs. The patterns in chocolate brown & cream and white & black add a lot of visual excitement to the calm surroundings. They even complement the Balinese dancers’ attire. I also love the colors of magenta and purple mixed with the natural landscape of lavish greens.
Leo Patrone via Style Me Pretty
It’s very beautiful, and I can’t wait until my own burst of sunshine on our wedding day. So, thanks SMP for featuring more South East Asian & Pacific Island weddings (that were held somewhere other than Hawaii, although I am a sucker for these too, it is just nice to see variety).
Are you incorporating any cultural elements from your FI’s heritage in your wedding day?
Those will look beautiful and will def be used/appreciated by your guests
those will look extremely beautiful. i love the idea of infusing those elements
Ohhh, I love the fan inspiration! Can’t wait to see what you go with for your wedding!
I think I said this before, but we’re doing the chord and veil ceremony. And then we’re doing a 2′nd wedding (long story) in Jan. and he will wear a Barong for that one 
ps, I don’t know any Swiss traditions, so if anyone does let me know!
These are gorgeous inspiration photos! We had a lot of fun incorporating Mr. P’s heritage into our wedding day!
Mrs. Pashmina, NYC/Catalina Island, CA Age and Occupation: 28, Arts Education Fiance's Age and Occupation: 34, IT Administrator Engagement Date: April 26th, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Catalina Country Club, Catalina Island, California About Me: I'm a laid-back Cali girl who moved to NYC for school, and ended up staying for love. My fiance is a quick-witted Jersey boy, a self-proclaimed Foodie and the funniest man I've ever met. Together we love exploring the city streets embarking on our next misadventure---and yes, this often involves eating off food carts and trying "the next big thing". I'm the girl in the sundress, snapping photos and collecting trinkets of memorabilia along the way. As a girly girl at heart, I am excited about our romantic natural island wedding incorporating our American & Filipino traditions.
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