East meets West: Asian wedding decor

Whether you hail from Asia or you admire the aesthetic of the continent, infusing a bit of an Eastern flair into your wedding décor could be just the exotic touch that your ceremony needs.

Provided you don't have the funds to actually plan a destination wedding, incorporating a multicultural theme into your event can provide you with the next best thing. Transport your entire affair by hanging round paper lanterns about the entire reception area for a soft, romantic glow that's reminiscent of China.

Wedding program fans can also be just the thing your guests need to feel and act the part. Have these summertime staples embossed with your wedding details to provide a stunning keepsake as well as a useful prop for keeping cool or feeling fancy.

Serve guests custom fortune cookies together with their hors d'eouvres, and rather than offering only silverware at dinner, include a pair of engraved wood chopsticks.

Send guests home with mini cherry blossom pillar candles or mini bamboo steamers to commemorate your event.