Modern Asian American Wedding With Mermaid Qipao Reception Dress | Jacky & Matt

Modern Asian American Wedding: Vietnamese and Chinese Multicutural Wedding

Jacky & Matt, the 3rd and 4th generation of Asian American bride and groom want to have a modern Asian American wedding at Ebell Long Beach, a vintage venue. Jacky wants to keep the wedding Western style, but to honor her Chinese heritage of having a custom mermaid silk red Qipao made by Madam Shanghai.

Vietnamese and Chinese Cultural Background

They have been together for 12 years since high school. Jacky's family is Chinese and Matt's family is Vietnamese. They are both 3rd and 4th generation of Asian Americans and neither of their family are very traditional.

"I don't know too much about the Chinese culture, I am not trying to do a tea ceremony. But I want to wear a Qipao for my reception to honor my heritage on my wedding day. I want a modern custom made Qipao dress."

Before the design procedure, Madam Shanghai asks a few questions:

- Your wedding venue

Ebell Long Beach, a very classic and European inspired venue. Indoor.

- Your main wedding colors

Pastel colors

- Your white wedding dress style

A two-piece custom made wedding dress: A French Chantilly lace pant suit with a top skirt with a front slit. Traditional but with a modern twist.

- Three words to describe yourself

Jacky is a fashionista and she always have the coolest outfit. Classic, Timeless and Cool

- Any specific embroideries that you want to include to honor any family members

Pheonix