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The Reading Room
Field notes from two worlds.
Essays, interviews, and how-tos from the artisans and brides shaping the modern AAPI wedding.
Attire
Two dresses, one day: a styling diary
Brides on transitioning from qipao to ballgown without breaking the silhouette.
Spring 2026 · 5 min read
Catering
Designing a menu that honors the elders at table 3
Caterers on how to braid banquet traditions into a tasting menu.
Spring 2026 · 7 min read
Decor
Florals where east meets west
Peonies, orchids, and the language of an heirloom centerpiece.
Spring 2026 · 4 min read
Programming
Writing a bilingual emcee script that lands
How the best emcees translate jokes, not just sentences.
Spring 2026 · 6 min read
Breaking down the Guo Da Li
Spring 2026 · 5 min read