I'm Filipina; he's Vietnamese. We're both not religious though. Can you do those Filipino traditions if you're not having a Catholic ceremony? I'd like to incorporate more Filipino traditions, but am stuck.
We're planning a wardrobe change during reception to Viet traditional outfits, and then I want to switch into my dress #2, him in a barong, and quite possibly changing back into our original outfits (me in my mom's wedding dress, him in a 3-piece suit).
We are also serving lumpia at our rehearsal dinner. We are lucky enough that we found a venue that allowed us to bring in some of our own food. We will also be serving leche flan for dessert at the rehearsal dinner.
I'm a Filipina, born and raised in Manila. Fiance is American.
Question: He really wants to wear a barong, and he's worn one before when we went to a wedding in the Philippines. So I figured if he wears a barong, his Best Man, male secondary sponsors (we're not having ushers/groomsmen and having the candle, veil, and cord instead), and the ring bearer should also wear barongs. Should the fathers and grandfather wear them as well? I'm just thinking of how it would look if the entire group takes a picture (bride, groom, matron of honor, best man, secondary sponsors, ring bearer, flower girls, and parents).
I would ask the fathers and grandfathers what they would each prefer. It is unusual to have them dress exactly the same as the bridal party anyway and they might be more comfortable in a tux or suit. I think either way your photos will be a lovely reflection of your combined heritage.
I'm half filipino and my fiancé is Mexican, however neither one of us is Catholic so we're skipping the candle, veil and cord and we're not doing sponsors. We do have a ginormous wedding party (29 people!) in true filipino style and we are having readings in the ceremony and some stuff from Goldilocks bakery at the dessert table. We're putting a variety of ethnic candies in our favors.
both fi and i were born and raised in the philippines (from the same city-bacolod) and we are definitely doin it filpino style. we are gonna have the veil and cord thing plus the arras (not sure of the spelling). 'arras' consists of 13 coins and the groom gives it the bride (symbolizes his willingness and ability to take care of his family) and the bride gives it back to the groom (acknowledging that he is the head of the family, therefore, giving him their treasure). our wedding favors would be the delicacies/pastries famous from bacolod. and oh, we're definitely having lechon!
i live in the chicago area and am full filipino (came stateside when i was 6) and FI is filipino (born stateside).
our rehearsal dinner will be all out filipino style with a lechon and all of my mom's awesome cooking. and yea, the wedding itself is all out traditional filipino minus the trying on the not wearing wedding dress thing and no barongs...yea, i totally agree with you girls...the dress HAS to be tried on.
4.5 months to go before the relatives swoop in and cause more chaos! haha
hi everyone! i'm filipino and the fiance is caucasian. we are having our wedding in a catholic church and have yet to discuss what filipino traditions to incorporate.
We served lumpia at our rehearsal dinner. It was more of a low key BBQ than a formal rehearsal dinner.
posted by JillBeee Newbee: 21 posts 5 months agohere's a pic of the guys in their barongs...
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posted by JillBeee Newbee: 21 posts 5 months agoI'm Filipina; he's Vietnamese. We're both not religious though. Can you do those Filipino traditions if you're not having a Catholic ceremony? I'd like to incorporate more Filipino traditions, but am stuck.
We're planning a wardrobe change during reception to Viet traditional outfits, and then I want to switch into my dress #2, him in a barong, and quite possibly changing back into our original outfits (me in my mom's wedding dress, him in a 3-piece suit).
Other ideas? TIA!
posted by reesey Worker bee: 127 posts 5 months agoWe are also serving lumpia at our rehearsal dinner. We are lucky enough that we found a venue that allowed us to bring in some of our own food. We will also be serving leche flan for dessert at the rehearsal dinner.
posted by ljl08 Wannabee: 2 posts 5 months agoJillBee - nice picture of men in barong Tagalog!
I'm a Filipina, born and raised in Manila. Fiance is American.
Question: He really wants to wear a barong, and he's worn one before when we went to a wedding in the Philippines. So I figured if he wears a barong, his Best Man, male secondary sponsors (we're not having ushers/groomsmen and having the candle, veil, and cord instead), and the ring bearer should also wear barongs. Should the fathers and grandfather wear them as well? I'm just thinking of how it would look if the entire group takes a picture (bride, groom, matron of honor, best man, secondary sponsors, ring bearer, flower girls, and parents).
I'd appreciate your comments :)
posted by sally0919 Newbee: 28 posts 5 months agoI would ask the fathers and grandfathers what they would each prefer. It is unusual to have them dress exactly the same as the bridal party anyway and they might be more comfortable in a tux or suit. I think either way your photos will be a lovely reflection of your combined heritage.
posted by snmcdowell Busy bee: 602 posts 5 months agoI'm half filipino and my fiancé is Mexican, however neither one of us is Catholic so we're skipping the candle, veil and cord and we're not doing sponsors. We do have a ginormous wedding party (29 people!) in true filipino style and we are having readings in the ceremony and some stuff from Goldilocks bakery at the dessert table. We're putting a variety of ethnic candies in our favors.
posted by noreenk Newbee: 8 posts 2 months agohi pinay bees!!! great to see this thread
both fi and i were born and raised in the philippines (from the same city-bacolod) and we are definitely doin it filpino style. we are gonna have the veil and cord thing plus the arras (not sure of the spelling). 'arras' consists of 13 coins and the groom gives it the bride (symbolizes his willingness and ability to take care of his family) and the bride gives it back to the groom (acknowledging that he is the head of the family, therefore, giving him their treasure). our wedding favors would be the delicacies/pastries famous from bacolod. and oh, we're definitely having lechon!
good luck pinaybees!
posted by msqthoney Wannabee: 4 posts 2 months agoi live in the chicago area and am full filipino (came stateside when i was 6) and FI is filipino (born stateside).
our rehearsal dinner will be all out filipino style with a lechon and all of my mom's awesome cooking. and yea, the wedding itself is all out traditional filipino minus the trying on the not wearing wedding dress thing and no barongs...yea, i totally agree with you girls...the dress HAS to be tried on.
4.5 months to go before the relatives swoop in and cause more chaos! haha
good luck to you all and your planning!
posted by jcandy Newbee: 21 posts 2 days agohi everyone! i'm filipino and the fiance is caucasian. we are having our wedding in a catholic church and have yet to discuss what filipino traditions to incorporate.
posted by honeymyheart Wannabee: 3 posts 1 day ago