| e eastern part of the world, where the Asian | | | | Today’s couple seems to enjoy choosing |
| countries are located, weddings are also a very | | | | pastel colors as a theme. Lavender or lilac, pastel |
| significant event, just like in the West. When a | | | | green and blue are common choices. However, |
| wedding in the family has been announced, family, | | | | the color gold is reserved for royalty. Pink would |
| friends and colleagues become very excited. The | | | | be the bride’s choice, yet is not chosen |
| first thing they do is to congratulate the couple. | | | | often as the bridegroom would not look good in a |
| Next, they go forward and ask if there is any | | | | traditional pink outfit! |
| way in which they can help the couple with the | | | | In terms of wedding party favors, after a |
| wedding plans. Sometimes, a rich aunt or uncle | | | | traditional Malay wedding, one can expect to |
| steps forward and offers to pay for the | | | | return home with a boiled egg that is wrapped |
| couple’s wedding reception. Though this is | | | | elegantly in little satin or lace pouches. The egg is |
| not done often, there are times when it has | | | | seen as a symbol of fertility and when the couple |
| happened. | | | | shares it with their guests, it symbolizes the fact |
| Asians as a people and race are known to be | | | | that the couple hopes to have a fruitful life |
| accommodating. In view of this, wedding plans are | | | | together and want their guests to wish the same |
| made in respect of elders, especially the parents | | | | for them. |
| of the bride and groom. It is quite common for | | | | An interesting aspect about wedding guest favors |
| the Father of the Bride to pay for the wedding, | | | | among the Malays is that the couple usually |
| but as times have changed and society has | | | | prepares more than enough egg tokens. This is |
| progressed, the couple to be married usually | | | | because some families are very big and very |
| saves up for their big day and pays their way | | | | often it is not enough to give eight family |
| through the entire occasion. | | | | members just one token. Hence, you will find the |
| In Malaysia for example, Malay weddings are a | | | | favors being prepared in large quantities and |
| great time for rejoicing and all and sundry are | | | | amazingly, every one of them will be given away. |
| invited for this joyful occasion. Muslim is the official | | | | Besides Malay weddings, Indian, Chinese and other |
| religion of the Malays in Malaysia and the wedding | | | | weddings are a common feature in Malaysia. At |
| ceremony is held following Muslim rites. Once the | | | | traditional Indian weddings, guests can expect rich |
| religious aspects of the celebration are over, the | | | | and tasty Indian sweets as favors. Chinese |
| families of the bride and groom usually have a | | | | couples however believe in giving their guests |
| great feast for the neighbors, friends and family. | | | | Oriental bookmarks, cherry blossom photo |
| As the climate is warm and sunny all year round, | | | | frames and personalized chopsticks which can |
| garden parties during the day and night are quite | | | | actually be used for a meal. |
| common. The couple would have chosen a theme | | | | Now that you know about the different types of |
| color they like and this color can be seen in the | | | | favors that are given at certain Asian weddings, |
| bride and groom’s attire, bridal bouquets | | | | you will know what to expect if you happen to |
| and decorations. | | | | attend one of these events. |