Bag it ... Oriental Splendor

A clutch customised with your wedding colors and adorned with a handmade peony, sounds like a wonderful gift for each of the girls. These handmade bridesmaid clutches from eclu are made with luxurious dupioni silk, and a perfect size for holding the essentials of the day.

Photo credit: eclu via Etsy

Oriental Splendor ... Invite Me

Photo credit (clockwise from left): Watercolor Peony wedding invitation via Paperwhites Press, Letterpress peony invitations by Pantry Press via Martha Stewart Weddings, Peony in the Woods invitation via Paperwhites Press, Painted Peony wedding invitation via My Personal Artist

Oriental Splendor ... Gift to go

I love unconventional packaging for favors, instead of the usual cardboard boxes, these mini bamboo steamer baskets are such a fun way of injecting that oriental touch. Fill it with Chinese pastries, and you could even slip a pair of wooden chopsticks into the ribbons.

Photo credit: The Knot

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Where's the party ... Oriental Splendor

Chanced upon this photo of the China Club Singapore, I think it looks like the perfect place to hold an Oriental themed party. Dark rosewood furnishings, oriental lattice panels, intricate carvings and silk lanterns adorn the interior. And to top it off, the club being located at the 52nd floor of Capital Tower offers breathtaking views of Singapore. 

Photo credit: her world PLUS 

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Style Board: Oriental Splendor

What can be more befitting as a focal point for an Oriental themed celebration than a peony? It is known as the flower of riches and honor. A greatly loved bloom in Chinese history, the peony symbolizes romance and happy marriage. I love its dramatic silhouette and beautiful shades of pink and red. I love an intricate peony motif printed on invites, napkins and favor boxes. Throw in some quintessential elements of Chinese culture: earthen teapots for serving fragrant Chinese tea, wooden chopsticks for favors, and clusters of paper lanterns to create a visual spectacle. 

Photo credit (clockwise from top left): The Knot , Chinoiserie Chic, Crane & Co. , The Knot , Party Ideas by a Pro , Pinterest 

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Chinois Chic

Chinese themed wedding is full of interesting traditions and festive reds. A modern take on the theme is full of vibrant orange, fuchsia and yellow. Peonies which are symbols of riches are used in the centerpieces and bouquet. Coloured paper lanterns light up the venue and bring warmth.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Paper parasols via beau coup, pink peony bouquet via the knot, paper lanterns via behind the ceremony, paddle fans via beau coup, peony centerpiece via martha stewart weddings, orange and fuchsia table setting via behind the ceremony.