The inspiration for this gorgeous styled wedding shoot was the fusing of two cultures! A blend of the historically rich and vibrant East and the modern elegance of the West was brought to life through luxurious design by Canvas Weddings & Events. From a gold gilded tablescape to a tropical floral beach ceremony, this inspiration is overflowing with creative ways to style a multicultural celebration.
Keep reading to see how the couple’s look transformed culturally for this beachy inspo. All photography captured beautifully by Katina Patriquin.
East meets West wedding attire
To match the theme of this styled wedding, the couple donned both traditional East Asian attire followed by Western clothes (perfect for a champagne toast!) The bride’s traditional cheongsam dress is both elegant and ethereal with its sheer silhouette and keyhole neckline.
The bride’s traditional style is perfect for a tea ceremony or cultural component of your day! The design team fell in love with her traditional conical bamboo hat that they wanted to incorporate in a modern way.
The groom’s cheongsam attire is a modern twist on the black suit jacket. A sleek and formal fit topped with a traditional mandarin collar, gold trim, pankou knots, and a beautifully embroidered gold dragon.
You’ll have to keep scrolling to see their dreamy beach portraits showing off their Western attire! Here’s just a sneak peek:
Modern tropical ceremony inspo
An assortment of modern flowers by Urban Chateau framed a bold and unique wedding ceremony set up on the beach! Colorful, asymmetrical florals are perfect for couples opting for more traditional design elements that want to add a pop of vibrance.
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Gilded, asian inspired tablescape
The floral and table design aimed to seamlessly blend traditional elements with a modern, casual West Coast vibe. Taking inspiration from the timeless beauty of traditional structures, Canvas Weddings & Events incorporated linear designs and textured elements to capture the essence of California with the help of rental by Casa de Perrin and Bright Rentals.
Mouthwatering mochi dessert
With more and more couples choosing to forgo the traditional wedding cake, event designer Canvas Weddings & Events opted for a traditional Japanese dessert, mochi, which paired beautifully with the ornate china pattern.
Western wardrobe champagne tower
For the perfect reception or dance floor outfit change, the couple transformed their look into Western attire for romantic beach portraits by Katina Patriquin – followed by a classic champagne tower. This timeless trend will never go out of style!
The bride’s Galia Lahav gown with its plunging neckline, romantic floral lace, and fitted mermaid was the perfect ode to the sandy ocean waters. After portraits, she slipped into a short and playful party dress with tulle skirt!
Thank you to Canvas Weddings & Events for sharing this stunning styled inspo! Be sure to check out the full gallery from Katina Patriquin for even more East meets West style ideas.
