Potential Conflicts (Probably Part One of Many)

As you know, our marriage is going to be both interracial or interfaith. While we haven't come across any family members which have issues with us getting married (at least not publicly), we may have issues regarding the ceremony and traditions. My family, for example. They're from Hong Kong, and many seem to want me to have a more traditional Chinese wedding (don't they get it that many of the so-called "traditions" in Hong Kong weddings aren't all that tradtional? I mean, women in a bridal party in China several hundred years ago would NOT be teasing the groom and his groomsmen. I'm sorry, but passing candy with your mouth wouldn't have even been done in the 70s when my parents married), but I, having grown up in Canada want something more Anglo-Canadian. Not that I'm going to nix the tea ceremony or anything. It HAS to be done. Just not before the "official" ceremony, please.

Possible other issues will likely include registries, etc...

People who've married and those who're planning weddings: Have you had conflicts like this?

First Steps...

I got engaged a couple of weeks ago. Actually, exactly two weeks ago, and now it's time to start planning. We don't have an excat date yet, but it looks like it's going to be August 2010. As for the type of wedding? Since we're an interfaith couple, we're opting for a civil ceremony to avoid any issues. This blog, which I'll try to update as often as possible, will discuss the planning process. The wedding is over a year away, so there'll be lots to talk about.

-Cynthia