Mixed-Culture Wedding Brief
Ivory & Oud

Timeless. Elegant. Unforgettable.

Your Wedding Two cultures, one celebration

Discovery brief

A few questions to help us understand your story, both families and the traditions you want to carry into the day. Answer what you can. Questions marked Key are the ones we need before the first concept. About 20 minutes; your answers save as you go.

Prepared for
The coupleand both families
Your details 0 / 0 key

Chapter 01

Your details

So we know who to come back to.

Who is filling in this brief?

Chapter 02

Two families, one story

Everything else follows from this chapter.

The first question

How should your two cultures meet on the day?

The cultures you bring together Key
How you met, and what each family means to you.
Three words for the day KeyThey guide every design choice we make.

Chapter 03

Celebrations & ceremonies

Which gatherings make up the wedding, and what each must include.

Which celebrations are you planning? KeyChoose all that apply.
For example: an officiant, readings, a contract signing, an order of events.

Chapter 04

Traditions & sensitivities

Where the two families’ customs meet, and where they need care.

Including ones a family may expect but you’d rather handle differently.
How should men and women be hosted?
Photography and privacy
Parents, elders, or anyone whose blessing matters on particular decisions.

Chapter 05

Guests

Two guest lists, often from different countries and languages.

Approximate guest numbers KeyEstimates are fine. We total them for you.
Estimated total 0
Help for travelling guests
Which languages should invitations and signage use?
Would a bilingual host or translation help?

Chapter 06

Look & feel

How the day should feel, and how each culture shows up in the design.

How should the wedding feel? KeyPick up to three.
How should each culture show in the design?
ColoursSome colours carry meaning in one culture and not the other, such as white or red. Note any either family would avoid.
Inspiration for the wedding stageAdd up to 8 pictures of stages, kosha or backdrops you love. Screenshots from Pinterest or Instagram are perfect.

Dress code

Chapter 07

Food & hospitality

Two kitchens on one table.

Which dishes must be on the table? Key
Style of service
For example: halal, alcohol-free, kosher, vegetarian, allergies.

Chapter 08

Music & entrances

The sounds and processions that mark each moment.

What would you like?

Chapter 09

Signature moments

One moment guests from both sides will talk about.

Which signature ideas interest you?Starting points only. We’ll shape one around your story.

Chapter 10

Gifting

Favours, welcome gifts and thank-yous.

What gifting do you need?
The gifts should feel…

Chapter 11

Date, venue & scope

The practical frame we plan inside.

Date and venue Key
What would you like Ivory & Oud to take on? Key

Chapter 12

Budget & decisions

So our first concept is the right size, and reaches the right people.

Budget Key
Who makes the final decisions? Key

Last question

When both families look back on the day, what do you hope they say?