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“each day gets better”

Following a lovely surprise proposal, Jenna & Steven made their engagement official with a beautiful traditional Vietnamese engagement party for family and close friends. It is custom for both families to meet and announce the acceptance of the engagement. Their was definitely no objection here as everyone was all smiles and cheer for this wonderful couple. There were even some tears…ahem…Steven :) . I am so blessed to know Jenna & Steven and meet all of their amazing family and friends. I simply cannot wait for their wedding in 2010!

The gorgeous couple:

jenna and steven engagement party

Some details of the day:

jenna and steven engagement party

Guests begin to arrive, with some dressed in traditional Vietnamese dresses:

jenna and steven engagement party

The bride’s side awaits the arrival of the grooms’s family:

jenna and steven engagement party

Here they come!

jenna and steven engagement party

In keeping with tradition, Jenna’s father walks her out to greet the guests:

jenna and steven engagement party

Smiling faces everywhere!

jenna and steven engagement party

jenna and steven engagement party

Hmmm…guava cake…

jenna and steven engagement party

The journey continues…

jenna and steven engagement party

“sweet surprise”

Steven contacted me in February and told me he was planning a surprise proposal for his lovely girlfriend Jenna. I was thrilled when he asked me to capture the day after the big proposal. It’s such an honor to be a part of something so special for two wonderful people =). He decided to pop the question at the same exact hotel Jenna’s father had proposed to her mother. And the week before the proposal, he kept Jenna busy with friends so he could go to her parents’ house and ask for their permission! How sweeeeet is that?! You definitely scored some points there Steven =). Judging by the love and care Steven put into the proposal, I know that these two are going to take very good care of one another. And I’m sure the wedding will be well planned! =)

We met up at the Kyoto Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles:

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

This was the restaurant Steven proposed to Jenna the night before:

jenna & steven engagement

And this was the bling he gave her =):

jenna & steven engagement

The hotel had a beautiful upstairs garden which we made sure we took full advantage of :) :

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

Aren’t they sooo cute together?!

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

jenna & steven engagement

One of my favorites of the day!

jenna & steven engagement

Steven is one lucky guy! =)

jenna & steven engagement

And what engagement session would be complete without a super-duper SLIDESHOW !!! I know, I know, you love it.