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Thanks for your fast responses everyone! I'm surprised no one is yet offended! maybe I overthink these things lol.
But maybe I should just wear one for part of the reception...
I have seen many non-Asian brides wearing Saris, or Chong Sams if their SO was of that heretige. I think it's awesome!
I'm American and my other half is Chinese I will be wearing my QiPao red dress for our tea ceremony and reception! I have found an amazing website for them made custom. It would show alot of respect for the family.
Im indian.. we usually wear red at our weddings as it is a sign of happiness..celebration...fruitfullness.. white is actually reserved for funerals.. (i.e. lack of color).. i say go for it.. it will be nice to show your FI's family that you respect their culture :)
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OMG. I'm an IDIOT. I misread your post. YOU are the bride! OK. Totally OK for you to wear red!! Sorry! 
Why not? Especially since your SO is Asian. I've seen people adopt all sorts of traditions. I've seen an Asian couple do a chair and circle dance.
Totally a good idea. Since part of the marriage ritual is really you two combining cultures, I think it would make his family feel really respected to see you both representing each other's cultural heritage. Besides, it sounds like fun! When I was younger I always wanted to marry a Hindu man so I could have a Hindu wedding... they look so beautiful.
My fiancé is half Chinese. We're doing a traditional Chinese wedding feast for the rehearsal dinner, where I will wear a traditional red dress! The day of the wedding I'll wear my white dress the whole day.
It's not offensive—I know where your train of thought is from (like non-Jewish brides using huppahs), but you're marrying someone Asian, so it's all good.
I wore a red and green lehenga for our Indian ceremony in India. (I'm Caucasian) I don't look good in red and was told by my mother-in-law I didn't need to wear all red, so I chose a dark green (with some red). Had she said red was where it's at, I would have picked a red dress. :)
I would definitely wear the red. Why do you think it would be offensive? If that is they type of wedding you are having, then it is perfectly appropriate.
I'm caucasian and I'm wearing a red chipao for my wedding!
I would...and in fact am! My FI is Chinese and I'm Latina. We're getting married in China this December 2011 and having an American wedding in my hometown next year. During our reception, I'm wearing a quiapo to honor his tradition....that was my decision and not his. He doesn't even know I'm doing it. :)
I was about to post this very same question! My FI is Chinese, and I am not. FI's family is hosting a traditional banquet the night before our wedding, and FMIL has asked that I wear a cheongsam. I am simultaneously excited and uncomfortable about wearing it, so it is good to hear from others who have been in the same situation.
To the Bees who are already married, I would love to see pics of you in your traditional red dress!
I am Chinese and my husband is Caucasian. At our banquet, I wore a cheungsam and he also wore a traditional Chinese outfit (you can kind of see it in the picture as well). I was slightly worried the older Chinese people at the wedding would be offended, but they loved it as much as everyone else!
I really wouldn't worry about people getting offended. Most Asian elders worry about interracial marriages not working out because of cultural differences. If you did wear a red dress for the reception, you would probably get their approval instead because you are showing that you respect the culture which he comes from and are not adverse to incorporating parts of it into your life.
@Shlieka: Well said!
@instantcoffee: I absolutely love your dress! So nice!
I think it's a beautiful nod to becomming a part of his culture.
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I'm American, but my Taiwanese better half wants me to wear a red dress for the reception or part of the wedding.
He came to the US as a child, but most of his family is in Asia.
I know nothing about this, and I don't want to offend anyone, since I've never seen a non-Asian bride wear a red dress. I'd like to be supportive of his culture.
I'd love to hear opinions about what you think about this. Would it be weird for me to wear a red dress for the reception if I'm not Asian?
We might have one wedding in the US and a second in Asia.
Thanks for your input! :)