Tattoos and a Tea Ceremony?

[Mrs. Smith {5.22.10}]

Hello all! I'm Jen, 29, from SC. FH and I have been together for 7 years and got engaged Christmas day 2008. We've been planning our May 22, 2010 since May of this year and so far we're having a pretty good time with it. We are having an Asian themed wedding complete with sushi on the buffet and a honeymoon in Tokyo! (neither one of us are of Asian decent lol) We've already booked the venue, met with the caterer, decided on centerpieces, I picked the dress, made a template for invitations, I've written the wording for the ceremony and we've put our guest list together. Not bad for 9 months to go!

You may be wondering about my thread title......I am not quite your traditional bride to say the least. I wanted the bridal party to wear kimonos and haori but alas FH shot that idea down with the quickness so instead I'm wearing a gorgeous red dress with a corset bodice that will accentuate the ginormous Japanese style tattoo on my back. Before the reception I'm thinking I will change into a kimono and perform a traditional tea ceremony after the guests have been seated in the reception hall......still have to run that one by FH. LOL!

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and sharing ideas and opinions.

[amisteratwisterandme]

Welcome!

There are a few brides on here who are incorporating Asian aspects into their weddings. Sounds like you are going full gangbusters on your theme, which I think if you are having a theme, do it up good!

[Mrs. Smith {5.22.10}]

Welcome!

There are a few brides on here who are incorporating Asian aspects into their weddings. Sounds like you are going full gangbusters on your theme, which I think if you are having a theme, do it up good!

Thanks! I see it that way too....what's the point of having a theme if you're only gonna half-a** it?!?!

[SkippyNXC]

Welcome to OW from one of the "asian theme" brides LOL
I would just be careful esp. if you are inviting any ppl of Asian persuasion (lol) to ur wedding... i'm integrating a lot of traditions into my wedding (my FH is korean) and I have to be careful which traditions i put in so as not to be offensive to those who still actively practice many of these traditions... i actually decided NOT to do the tea ceremony (mostly b/c in korean tradition @ the end the family throw chestnuts @ the bride for good luck w/having sons... no thanks!)

anywhoo just a heads up from someone whose in the midst of the planning ;)

i'm sure u'll find lots of neat ideas on here like i have:grinhappy:

[WebLady]

Welcome! I wanna see your tattoo ;)

[Mrs. Smith {5.22.10}]

I don't think any of our guests are asian, and if we do have any they are definitely not the traditional type. LOL!

Welcome! I wanna see your tattoo ;)

Here it is. Still have another 4 to 5 hours of work for it to be "complete". Gotta get this done before May!! After the wedding I'm having it extended down into a full backpiece but right now I just don't have the cash with all of my funds tied up in the wedding.


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/d3vilishsi/tattoo-1.jpg

[amisteratwisterandme]

Beautiful colors. That is going to be amazing when it's finished.

[gwenshack]

Congrats! How exciting! I look forward to see all of these great plans come to fruition! :)

[WebLady]

I don't think any of our guests are asian, and if we do have any they are definitely not the traditional type. LOL!



Here it is. Still have another 4 to 5 hours of work for it to be "complete". Gotta get this done before May!! After the wedding I'm having it extended down into a full backpiece but right now I just don't have the cash with all of my funds tied up in the wedding.


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/d3vilishsi/tattoo-1.jpg
Coolio; can't wait to see pics when it is done and at the wedding :)

[FutureMrsWilson]

Hi.. Your tat is awesome, and I love your ideas for the wedding - Themed and unique weddings are always fun to watch unfold!

Aaand welcome to OW!!

[ChristineLS]

Welcome! :)

[pinkbride]

Hi welcome!!! cool tat! cant wait to hear more about your wedding, i love a good theme!! xx

[Mrs. Smith {5.22.10}]

Wow, thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!

[Danielle9608]

Welcome Jen!

[RevMatty]

Welcome to OW!!! And by the way sweet Tat!!

[Nekochanpurr]

Welcome!!! I really can't wait to hear more about your wedding!! :) I'm also one of the brides that had a bit of asian stuff in their wedding.. Anime cake topper and 1,000 cranes... I wish i had the honeymoon to Tokyo, though!! haha

[DereksLove]

That sounds awesome! I'm way into Asian... well... everything (and I'm not of Asian descent either... lol), so to me, that sounds like a really fun wedding! I'm excited for you! I hope we get to see some pictures when it's all said and done!

:D:D:D

[NOTKT]

Welcome to OW!