his and hers
your and mine... ours
Isn’t the blending of “two” into “one” what getting married is all
about? When Victoria Wang and
Ben Schroeder set about planning
their January wedding in Tucson, honoring the
backgrounds of both partners was what made the
celebration unique.
As a Chinese American, Victoria wanted to incorporate
as many Chinese traditions into the wedding
as possible. The couple selected a unifying motif for
their invitation, menu and favors. Appropriately, they
chose the Chinese double happiness character, thusly
named because each half is the standard character for
happiness. “It also represents the wish for the newlyweds
to have happiness together,” explains Victoria.
Red figures prominently in Chinese
weddings because the color signifies
love, joy, luck and prosperity. This
color was featured throughout the
wedding and reception décor, from the
black magic roses in the centerpieces
to the stunning orchids hanging from
Chinese parasols suspended from the
ceiling. Red was also incorporated into
a champagne-based signature cocktail
named the “Red Hot Bride.” And the
wedding cake? Red velvet, of course.
Also traditional in China is a
series of wardrobe changes for the
bride. Victoria’s three-gown ensemble
included two gowns for the ceremony
and reception, and a red custom-made “chi-pao” dress for dancing.
The wedding was not based
solely on Chinese tradition, however.
Recognizing what a catch she made in
her husband, the bride made certain
to honor his background as well. The
reception table names reflected the
groom’s passion for baseball. Guests
could be seated in “Left Field,” or “Home Plate,”
for example. On the wedding day, the Wisconsinborn
groom was surprised with a groom’s cake that
featured a baseball with a Milwaukee Brewer’s logo
Ceremony / Reception location:
Saguaro Buttes
Photographer:
Jim Reed Photographic Designs
Videographer:
Beyond Video
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