Jamie Chang

Ever heard of the money dance? ⁠ ⁠ It's a Filipino tradition (but there are also variations in other cultures) where guests come up and pin on money on the couple.⁠ ⁠ It is partially a gift, but also bestows wishes for a prosperous marriage.⁠ ⁠ I… instagr.am/p/CsjmyXjP8mI/

So mother's day has come and gone, but I'm not done yet!⁠ ⁠ Have you thought about how you want to include your mom in your wedding? And I'm not just talking about the planning, but the actual day of.⁠ ⁠ Because dads get a lot of love when it comes … instagr.am/p/CsUUqPMRiu7/

I was reminded recently that moms love peonies just as much as brides and couples do.⁠ ⁠ So, while moms deserve so much more than peonies, here's a peony (or two) for all the moms today. ⁠ ⁠ And because I felt like starting mother's day early.⁠ ⁠… instagr.am/p/CsJ9WkOSBXl/

Being both Chinese and from Hawaii, Asian traditions and culture are something I grew up with. ⁠ ⁠ But not just the Chinese ones! Hawaii's melting pot of cultures meant that they were all experienced regularly and intertwined. I could call any of t… instagr.am/p/Cr_njxTyQeZ/

May day is lei day in #Hawaii! ⁠ ⁠ Love me some pikake especially for a destination wedding. Not only is it so pretty, but it makes you smell amazing! ⁠ ⁠ No extra perfume needed 😉⁠ ⁠ _______⁠ 📸 by What a Day! Photography⁠ instagr.am/p/CrtyrSVpnTh/

If you think about it, weddings are really all about family. ⁠ ⁠ The joining of families. ⁠ The creation of a new family. ⁠ And celebrating with your chosen family (i.e. friends). ⁠ ⁠ And so to say a wedding was a family affair, you're really tal… instagr.am/p/Crg_DqwyiNW/

Life gets messy sometimes. And so do weddings. ⁠ ⁠ Accidents happen. Humans make mistakes. Mother nature beats to her own drum. Perfect just doesn't exist. ⁠ ⁠ But that's ok! It's the unexpected, unplanned stuff that can also make memories. ⁠ … instagr.am/p/CrT-2BiJD2A/

Everyone gets stressed about their wedding 😩. It's sort of an inevitability.⁠ ⁠ But having a planner, the right planner for you, makes all the difference 😊. ⁠ ⁠ You can relax because you have someone you trust that you can rely on. Someone who l… instagr.am/p/CrMXqO2JpNF/

So I've kind of got a thing for lighting. ⁠ ⁠ It's one of my favorite design elements to play with because it has the ability to give the space a very particular vibe. ⁠ ⁠ And when that vibe changes with every event and even every part of an event, l… instagr.am/p/Cq86k-Ns35F/

Happy Easter!⁠ ⁠ Have yourself a smootch 😘 with your bunny.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ _____⁠ 📸 by @katewebber instagr.am/p/Cq09gvTs9-Q/

When it comes to design, chairs are always a fun element to play with.⁠ ⁠ Because it's both visual and functional. ⁠ ⁠ You can change a whole design just with the chairs and make it feel more elegant, boho, fun, quirky, modern, retro, etc... They als… instagr.am/p/Cqq5c3eh0Ek/

Not a bad day on the job. ⁠ ⁠ Venue scouting at @turtlebayresort for a Hawaii wedding comes with some nice views and a great ocean soundtrack. instagr.am/p/CqTkr1sMZ76/

Fancy a lilikoi cocktail? 🍹 🌺⁠ ⁠ If you're having a destination wedding, utilizing some local flavors in your drinks is a fun way to introduce guests to something new and special to the area.⁠ ⁠ And for your non-drinkers, having a mocktail is a g… instagr.am/p/CqGvzm7BlFA/

So I have a destination wedding this weekend and while that's nothing new, this time I'm a GUEST! ⁠ ⁠ I cannot tell you how long it's been since I've been a guest at a wedding. It feels like a new experience ✨! (thanks to @taylorismydog and @spencer… instagr.am/p/Cp5-_SwBcQO/

I spent the last week with a bunch of amazing wedding pros, most of whom are women. ⁠ ⁠ And while I already know this, I can't help but be blown away at how caring, helpful, supportive and fun they all are, while also being total BOSSES. ⁠ ⁠ These ar… instagr.am/p/CpizazHpIFL/

California coast, here we come!⁠ ⁠ You may be thinking that you're just looking at a tree on a cliff, but I've got all kinds of ideas for that tree 😉💡 instagr.am/p/CpgZglxo0km/

String lights, a hanging circular floral wreath and yellow benches make for a fun and slightly unexpected ceremony⁠ ⁠ ______⁠ 📸 by @bowerbirdphotography instagr.am/p/CpGRRzbv216/

Have you ever thought about whisking your closest friends and family away to a beautiful location and spending multiple days together?⁠ ⁠ And then thought, what a perfect idea for our wedding!⁠ ⁠ I bet you have.⁠ ⁠ The idea of having lots of qual… instagr.am/p/Co-woeZLz1_/

We're continuing our bouquet conversation, but today I want to talk about the non-traditional bouquet. ⁠ ⁠ Because while it's common to have a "normal" bouquet that you hold, it's not for everyone. ⁠ ⁠ And if that's you, I totally get it! I was not … instagr.am/p/Cox0048MPW7/

Happy ❤️ Day! ⁠ ⁠ We love love here. All kinds of love! So whether you're celebrating romantic love, friend love, family love, pet love or just a love of chocolate, I hope it's a love filled day!⁠ 🥰 ⁠ P.S. If you were wondering... Yes, I couldn… instagr.am/p/Cop72UTMvXS/