When people marry into different cultures, it can be important to incorporate meaningful traditions. The Filipino heritage woven through this intimate wedding shoot, for example, was deliberate and researched.
“The Filipino aesthetic is not Hawaiian, and the wedding industry too often treats them as interchangeable,” says Olivia Saïzonou of Liv & Celebrate and the intimate wedding planner behind this shoot. “The terracotta linens, the vivid blooms in burnt orange, coral and peach, the dramatic floral charger plates, the gold cutlery, even the citrus fruits scattered across the table – all of it was chosen to honour Filipino culture, while still reflecting the couple’s modern, elegant taste. The boutonnieres were constructed to echo the florals of the tablescape and worn with intention.”
The intimate wedding setting, a moody candlelit lounge, was chosen because Saïzonou and her team didn’t want the look of a traditional ballroom. “We wanted something sexy and sophisticated that still felt formal and considered. Multicultural weddings, micro weddings and same-sex couples are all underrepresented in luxury editorial and this wedding sits at the intersection of all three, without compromising on beauty or intention for a single moment.”
This beautiful celebration was originally featured in the 2026 Fall/Winter issue of Today’s Bride. Click here to read the full issue online.
Intimate wedding vendor team
Venue Le Germain Hotel
Photography Luxury Moment Photography
Florals Rose of Sharon
Planner Olivia Saïzonou, Liv & Celebrate
Suits Blandin & Delloye
Content creator Brideflicks
Decor rentals Nayos Event Rentals
Stationery Paper Palette
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