Cultural music

I think that your plan is good! Have music played from both sides and also have music played that you and your fiancé like. That way everyone is pleased

That is tough but I do agree to play both sides of the music.. I am Filipino and black and that’s what I would do but different as far as food it will be half and half the music will be old school like the Isley brothers for us but yes please do play both sides to respect the culture ❤️

Are there any other ways to incorporate your cultures into your wedding that wouldn’t conflict with your plans or vision? Maybe try to include them in other places too.

I can totally relate. I have a Greek mom (born here to Greek parents and grew up in a Greek immigrant community) and an American dad. My mom totally wants the wedding to be at least half Greek--food, music, traditions. I love my Greek background, but I didn't grow up immersed in it and it's not my vision for my wedding. So far, I've just let my mom pick certain foods and things, and I told her we can have a DJ mix in some songs she wants earlier in the night for family.


I actually went to a Portuguese-American wedding with lots of traditional music and everyone had a ball. The bride seemed to have made a bargain by having all Portuguese music at the rehearsal (with traditional dances) and then had less at the wedding and almost none after her parents went to bed.

I can understand your parents wanting to celebrate in their traditions and culture, but I agree integrating it with your culture and heritage too! I’ve been lucky to have been around several different cultural weddings having worked in the industry and I love the different traditions (music, dancing, food, ceremonies, etc.). I would think about all sorts of elements, even if it’s color, decor, food, or even integrate something into your ceremony if you want.