From Ring To Veil | Wedding Planning Podcast

Asian and Pacific Island Weddings – Episode #118 Today we have with us guest host, Rebecca Grant of New Creations Weddings. Rebecca began her wedding planning career on the island of O’ahu. She has planned weddings in Oahu, Maui, Portland, and the greater Seattle area. Rebecca is seen as the premier authority on Asian wedding customs within the Seattle market. She is here today to give us a little insight into Asian/Pacific Island Weddings. Tell us about your journey, how did you become an Asian/Pacific Island wedding specialist? What traditions do you most often see? Chinese weddings Japanese weddings Filipino Hawaiian What do you do if a couple is Asian, but doesn’t really want to bring in a lot of culture or traditions into the wedding day? We understand and respect family dynamics We understand what is done if an item or gift is given See if we want to honor parents/grandparents Are there other vendors that are bilingual or specialize in Asian weddings? I have found several photographers and a few vi