Wedding Feng Shui

You may have heard of the principles of feng shui being used in the design and decor of your living spaces but did you know it can be applied to your wedding as well?  Your choice of colours, room layout and symbolism may influence your celebrations and life together.  The fundamentals of feng shui have been practiced for thousands of years in the East and have gained popularity here.  Whether you are open to the concept or doubt its philosophies, it is something to consider when planning your wedding

Your Venue

Choose your wedding sites based on who you are.  Do you feel more comfortable in a romm with dark wood, historical architecture and heavy fabrics?  Is a hall with high ceilings and large windows with a view of the outdoors more your style?  Your comfort in these areas can have an affect on you on your wedding day.

Your Room Set Up
The southwest area of the room is the marriage/relationship sector and should be where the two of you sit, if possible, or where your gifts are kept during the reception.
Seating and table shapes influence the flow and atmosphere.  Long tables with guests seated on either side can create a confrontational effect, especially if the guests are not on good terms already.  Round tables allow a smoother flow in your room and your guests will feel more at ease with their tablemates.
Dark corners of the room should be filled with lighting or plants to eliminate the dark energy hiding in the shadows.
A backdrop will hide and soften any sharp angles or distractions behind your head table.

Your Colours
Feng shui suggests off white as the ideal colour for a wedding dress.  It's a soft, relaxing colour and will help calm the anxious energy you feel on your wedding day.
What colours do you feel create a specific mood or atmosphere for you?  If you want a fun, festive party then brighter colours can enliven the decor.  For a more elegant and formal event, softer colours can project a more relaxed mood.
Testures can make a large difference too.  Soft fabrics, shiny satins, and billowy sheers will add a more feminine ambience to your space.  Metal, wood and stones can incorporate a more masculine feel.  A combination of a few of both will create a balanced yin/yang energy - perfect for the beginning of a partnership in marriage!

Your Cake

If you want a grounded, stable relationship for the two of you, a low square wedding cake can symbolize that for you.  A tall multi-tired round cake represents an adventurous marriage with rising energy for you to grow together.

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You may want to include one or more of the suggestions above.  It's a fun way to personalize and balance out your wedding celebrations, from location and decor to your cake and colours.  And there's also some great news...we recently spoke with Nicole Normandeau of Orange Poppy Feng Shui http://www.orangepoppy.ca/ here in Winnipeg.  According to Nicole, February 2010 to February 2011 is a very lucky year for romance, creativity and travel - perfect for weddings, honeymoons, and especially destination weddings!