Planning to Have a Fusion Wedding? Here’s Everything You Need To Know!
Everything at a fusion wedding has a multicultural touch!
Are you or someone you know getting married? If it’s an intercultural or interfaith marriage, there’s nothing better than showcasing the beautiful cultures of the newlyweds.
Typically, a fusion wedding merges two major cultures into a timeline of grand events. One of the most common takes is the blend of eastern and western cultures, but it depends on the backgrounds of the couple!
Couples who hail from two different cultural backgrounds have a unique story to tell. In a multicultural wedding, everything from the invitation card to the dress can be custom-made to reflect two religions or cultures!
The Events of a Fusion Wedding Ceremony
Who says you just have to stick to one event for your multicultural wedding?
The most exciting part about a fusion wedding is the array of extravagant events. Did you know that many cultures have wedding events that last for days?
Here are a few ways to combine various events for a fusion wedding:
● Two ceremonies: This is the best choice when you have fewer guests but you want to get married according to both the cultures, have two ceremonies only.
● Two ceremonies with one reception: Choose two ceremonies when you want to get married according to both traditions and have one reception
● Pre-wedding events, ceremony, and reception: This is best if you want to experience everything but keep the ceremony simple or according to one tradition.
● Pre-wedding events, two ceremonies and reception: An ideal choice if you have a lot of guests and want to experience every bit of tradition from you and your partner’s end.
● Freestyle: Combine as many events as you want!
But what’s the difference between a ceremony and a reception? The ceremonial event is when the marriage takes place. For multicultural couples, the customs of marriage can be different because of different religions or countries. Whereas, reception is the event followed by the marriage itself. If you want, you can choose to have a private ceremony and public reception. There are many possible ways.
The Ultimate Fusion Wedding Checklist
So are you planning to have many fusion wedding events? This wedding checklist tool has got you covered!
● The Number of Wedding Events
The more the events, the bigger the experience. However, planning can become quite a bit of a hassle. Usually, some events are organised by the groom’s family, whereas others are organised by the bride’s side, all done collaboratively for a seamless event.
● Wedding Cards
For a fusion wedding, you can combine regional, traditional and cultural motifs to represent the affectionate bond you and your partner share.
● The Schedule
Day or night? How about both? When you’re planning the schedule, think about the destination, the timing, the location and the duration altogether. Will all the events take place where you live or in your partner’s country or place? You need to select the easiest options, keeping everyone in mind!
● The Budget
How much can you afford for each event? If you are on a budget, utilise the budgeter tool and think of all the stuff you can do yourself to save on costs. Including the wedding outfits, food, photography and other mandatory wedding element costs.
● Bilingual Translator
Think about hiring an interpreter if you know people will be speaking more than one language at the wedding!
With literally two worlds becoming one, there’s a lot to plan and experience.
The Exciting Experiences of a Fusion Wedding
Everything at a fusion wedding has a multicultural touch!
- The Most Unique Wedding Card Designs Ever
You can tell your multicultural love story just with a wedding card.
You can make your wedding cards fun by combining symbols and elements of different cultures into one! If you don’t have wedding budget restrictions, there are other fusion wedding invitation options to choose from, such as:
● Wooden boxes
● Vial bottles
● A small diary
And much more! If you and your partner speak different languages, make the wedding invitation cards bilingual!
2. A ‘Mixed’ Platter to go on Your Fusion Wedding Menu Card
Your wedding food will be a fusion of mixed delights from two worlds becoming one.
What’s better than food? That’s right, a multicultural buffet! Fusion wedding events will have guests from two different cultures, so the food should be equally diverse. You can keep a menu card to list down the names of the edibles and where they come from.
3. Creative Multicultural Decorations and Colorful Photos
The décor at a fusion wedding features the best of both worlds.
If you’re a bit concerned about your budget, you can create DIY décor stuff for your wedding. Here are a few ideas:
● Floral garlands
● Paper doilies
● Lanterns
To make the most out of decor, think about the ornaments and traditions of your partner’s country and yours. You can even take the national flowers from each side and only use these two for the entire setup.
4. An Experience of One or Many Multicultural Wedding Dresses
More options for wedding outfits! What’s better than that?
Dresses are the spotlight of a fusion wedding. If you’re having two wedding ceremonies, you can get two different cultural dresses designed for each. Even if you choose to have a single ceremony, you and your partner can have fusion wedding outfits. A fusion wedding dress or suit will be a mix of two cultures.
If you’re having pre-wedding events, you can explore the regional dresses from both your and your partner’s perspective! To make the most out of the experience, order a custom dress featuring the traditional craft of you and your partner.
5. A Multicultural Twist to the Arrival of the Bride and the Groom
Doesn’t matter if you’re the newlywed, the marrier, the bride or groom. Arrive in style!
How will you and your partner arrive at the wedding? Will you pick a car, a horse carriage, a bike, a tuk-tuk or other options that are particular to you and your partner? Horse carriages are prominent even in many eastern ceremonies, so you can pick a common ground too if you want to keep the arrival style different. There can be many versions of ‘walking down the aisle’ too!
6. A Diverse Wedding Playlist
Music brings everyone together.
There’s more to wedding music than just a western orchestra. We believe you and your partner will rock your wedding playlist. You can combine slow music from your end with fast music from your partner’s. Imagine combining Indian bhangra dance with salsa, or opera music with jazz? It could be a mashup or a playlist that features alternative songs. There can be many ways to make a fusion wedding playlist work.
7. Get the Guests Involved in Your Wedding Plan
Make sure you involve your guests in the fusion wedding plan, because, collaboratively speaking, the more the merrier!
Make your guests a part of your wedding events by having them guide you on the traditional aspects of your partner. You can even invite the pastor or the priest to be a part of the action. You can even make an online group and begin sharing ideas there. If you don’t want to get them involved before the wedding, arrange activities and a dress code to follow for all the events.
Feeling overwhelmed? The advanced features of the UPlanit tool were designed to eliminate hassle while putting you first. With a team based in the UK, UPlanit can help you take your fusion wedding plan to the next level. Reach out today to book an appointment and get started!
Have you had one? Planning one? Do let us know about your ideas and tips and suggestions, we’d love to hear them!
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