Wedding Feng Shui

Wedding date matters Fong Shu is an ancient Chinese formula designed to help you select the best date for your wedding.

Generally, the numbers eight or nine are particularly “auspicious”, according to Feng Shui practitioners, because the number eight is synonymous with love while the number nine stands for eternity. If you are still toying with a wedding date, why not consider the eighth or the ninth day of your preferred month. Or you can select numbers that add up to eight or nine such as the 17th, 18th, 26th, 27th.

Colour choices It’s common knowledge that red is considered a lucky and happy colour in Asian cultures. In Western cultures, red is symbolic of love and romance.

Black and white is the ultimate Feng Shui colour combination because it represents a good balance between yin, or female energy and yang, or male energy.

Purple is ideal for couples planning an intimate wedding. Purple is also considered to be a sexy and passionate colour.

Yellow is a great colour choice for a warm, bubbly, fun loving couple.

Orange is also a warm and comforting colour, synonymous with prosperity.

Blue and green are associated with peace and serenity and is an ideal colour palette for couples who have been dating or together for a long time.

Other ideal Feng Shui colour combinations include yellow and red, green and blue, purple and green, red and pink, or you can combine metallic with blue or yellow.

Please avoid white at all costs because it is considered an unlucky colour, one associated with mourning and death, so forget the white stretch limo, white flowers, the winter white wedding and the lily white wedding dress.

Flower power According to Feng Shui practices, you should select big, beautiful, fresh cut or silk flowers to attract Sheng Chi or good luck. The rose is universally known as the flower of choice for love and romance.

But did you know that chrysanthemums symbolise happiness, peonies symbolise longevity and tulips, sensuality? You can pick any of these flowers to celebrate your wedding day.

Feng Shui your wedding wardrobe Since white is a definite “no”, brides can consider off white, ivory, ecru, champagne, beige, cream, gold or the popular “ blush” colour that is trending now. All out red, the traditional Chinese wedding colour for those brave enough to pull it off, or even a pop of red is always a good choice.

Crystals have made a strong comeback, even more so now that The Great Gatsby has inspired many a wedding. You can embellish your gown, veil or shoes with crystals, tastefully done, of course.

Mixing up textures for balance and good energy is also good wardrobe Feng Shui. Pairing yang textures like brocade, satin and shantung with yin textures like tulle, chiffon, organza and voile, will bring good balance to your wedding attire.

Borrowing something from someone dear to you to wear on your wedding day? Just make sure that the person is still or was happily married, and of course, something blue is ideal Feng Shui because the colour blue symbolises peace and serenity.

Venues, votives and tablescapes Garden weddings, beach weddings, lake side weddings, outdoor weddings all have positive chi or energy. However, if none of these venue options are possible, you can still “Feng Shui” your venue and ensure a bright future by choosing a space with high ceilings, lots of natural light, no heavy beams or dark, unlit corners.

Light up the venue with candles, crystal and candelabras. Mirrors expand a space so incorporate them in your wedding d?cor.

Decorate with manzanita branches to introduce a natural wood element. As a matter of fact, use earth coloured table linen like olive green and chocolate brown.