The Glitz and Glamour of a Filipiniana Wedding Theme

 We’ve covered the grooms… now, we’ll cover the bride.

If you’re looking for a wedding theme that is slightly different from the usual – yet spectacularly beautiful – a Filipiniana-inspired wedding is the way to go. A Filipiniana themed wedding will surely make your ceremony unique, classic and unforgettable!

A Filipiniana-themed wedding is not just about adding a little of the familiar to your own wedding ceremony; it’s about celebrating tradition, making it your own and sharing that joy with those who matter most to your life. It’s about bringing together a culturally diverse group of friends and family in a beautiful setting, with a tantalizing feast to end their day on a truly joyful high. It’s about sending them home feeling like they had just witnessed their local heritage by way of a stunning and scenic wedding!

Becoming a bride soon? Here’s how to have your own glitz and glamour courtesy of a Filipiniana-themed wedding:

TIP #1: Invest your time on a Pinterest moodboard.

Invest your time on a Pinterest moodboard

Image courtesy of pinterest.com

There is so much to choose from when you consider the theme of your wedding. It can be a very romantic affair or even something completely different and unique, depending on how you want to portray your Filipino heritage. We highly suggest investing your time on a Pinterest moodboard so you can start collecting ideas on your upcoming wedding. Your chosen images will help you eliminate some of the confusion that may come along with this complicated subject!

TIP #2: Find a venue that suits your theme.

Find a venue that suits your theme.

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There is so much to choose from when you consider the venue of your wedding. If you’re looking for a very romantic setting, then a garden wedding or sunset wedding by the beach seems to be the perfect fit. If you’re considering something completely different and unique, you can always find inspiration online and pin it on your moodboard. Regardless of how you want to portray your Filipino heritage, though, your Filipiniana-themed wedding should be about you and your groom… and no one else.

TIP #3: Wearing a Filipiniana dress matters.

Wearing a Filipiniana dress matters

Image courtesy of @jacqphotographyllc

When it comes to choosing the perfect wedding dress, you don’t want to make your decision solely based on what others think about it. Go for something that makes you feel confident and not only that – something that fits your personal style and wedding theme. Wearing a Filipiniana dress matters, if you want to showcase your heritage.

SAMPLE WEDDING: A winter wedding romance sounds like a wonderful theme for your big day!

A winter wedding romance sounds like a wonderful theme for your big day

Image courtesy of @lemonthymemacarons

Whatever wedding theme you prefer, always make sure that it’s all about you and you’re doing it for you. A classic Filipiniana-themed weddings sounds like something that any Filipina can be proud of – because you should! – but don’t let it pressure you. Instead, enjoy the moment of being a bride so you can look back on happy memories.

LOOK #5:

Filipiniana-inspired top

Image courtesy of @sheenaleesp

Feeling a little bit of a #girlboss? Steal @sheenaleesp’s style by wearing an oversized Filipiniana-inspired top for that modern go-getter look. The outfit screams chic and modern at the same time, but definitely casts a boss vibe into it. It’s perfect when you need to attend a meeting with your business partners, or anything that defines serious.

Find more Filipiniana pieces on www.barongsrus.com and spin it the modern way!

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