Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme
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With Chinese New Year on February 8th, it seems like the perfect opportunity to look at oriental traditions and styles, and how these might be incorporated into your wedding. So, if you’re looking to be different, here are a few of our favourite wedding ideas, inspired by the Chinese New Year.
1. Lanterns
We’re always looking for fabulous lighting options, and lanterns are the perfect wedding décor accessory. If your ceilings are high, hang them in abundance, giving interest to your room from up above. While red is a colour generally associated with Chinese New Year, there’s nothing to stop you adopting your own colour scheme.
![Red tables and lanterns set up outside for a wedding Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-8.jpg)
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![Colourful lanterns over a table set up for a wedding Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-31.jpg)
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2. Parasols
Pretty parasols are often included in Chinese décor. Once again, they can hang from the ceiling, looking rather wonderful over your tables.
![Chinese lanterns with candles on the table Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-7.jpg)
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Alternatively, paper cocktail parasols make great place cards, perhaps even including a chocolate favour.
![Cocktail parasols as table place names Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-33.jpg)
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3. Flowers
When it comes to your table flowers, get creative with vessels. We love these centrepieces, made using Chinese take away boxes!
![Takeaway boxes used as pots for flowers Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-10.jpg)
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Pinks and reds work well together in the oriental theme. For a simple way to add a splash of the orient, use Chinese fabric as a table runner on which to set your flower arrangements.
![Chinese floral pattern table cloth Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-24.jpg)
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4. Favours, fortunes and fans
The Chinese theme opens up all kinds of wonderful ideas for favours. Chopsticks make a lovely keepsake, especially when engraved with your names and wedding date.
![Fans used as favours in a basket for guests Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-28.jpg)
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They’re also perfect if you’re planning on serving a delicious Chinese banquet.
![Chop sticks for wedding food Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-19.jpg)
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For warmer days, give each guest a pretty fan. They look wonderful presented on chairs, or as place decorations.
![Fans placed on wedding chairs Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-23.jpg)
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Cookies in the shape of fans are ideal for favours and can be customized to suit your colour scheme.
![Biscuits shaped like fans as wedding favours Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-32.jpg)
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Chinese fortune cookies make for a a fun wedding favour, particularly if you take the time to create more personalised ‘fortunes’ for each of your guests. Present in large jars on each table, or give each guest a small bag to take home.
![Jar filled with fortune cookies Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-5.jpg)
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![Fortune cookies lined up with good luck message Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-15.jpg)
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Create your own traditional Chinese wishing tree, inviting guests to hang wishes from the branches of a decorative tree. As an alternative to a guest book, you could ask them instead to write a kind message.
![Gold tree with cards as table plan Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-25.jpg)
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5. Your wedding breakfast
A Chinese banquet is the obvious choice for an oriental themed wedding. Offer a multitude of tasty treats.
![Buffet food for wedding guests Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-30.jpg)
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In the evening, street food seems like the perfect choice. It’s fun, theatrical and delicious!
![Street food by Galloping Gourmet Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-1.jpg)
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Miniature take away boxes with chopsticks are great for evening snacks.
![Takeaway boxes of food with chop sticks Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-12.jpg)
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![Wok with noodles ready for wedding guests by Galloping Gourmet Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-2.jpg)
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And finally… don’t forget the cake.
A dramatic red and gold creation is sure to stand out from the crowd.
![Red and gold cake with Chinese dragon Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-13.jpg)
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While delicate pink sugar orchids adorn this oriental cake for a summer wedding.
![Oriental flowers on a cake Celebrate your wedding with a Chinese New Year theme](https://wedding-venues.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrate-your-wedding-with-a-Chinese-New-Year-theme-16.jpg)
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