Posts Tagged ‘tea ceremony’

mei & phong: wedding

July 1, 2009

“somewhere only we know”

It was only fitting that Mei & Phong were married on Father’s Day – their wedding was a grand celebration with their fathers as well as plenty of family & friends. Mei had everything perfectly planned for the big day, with help from her wonderful wedding coordinator – Paola of Just Chic Events. Despite all the events of the day (another 12 hour day for me!), Mei & Phong remained calm and more noticeably, just happy to be at each other’s sides. At the end of the day, all you could really see is how perfect these two are for each other and how much love they have for their families.

We started out with some getting ready shots at Mei’s house:

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

There was a traditional tea ceremonies at both Mei’s and Phong’s parents’ houses:

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

We stopped at the San Gabriel Mission from some pretty portraits.

mei and phong wedding

I just fell in love with the light at the mission:

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

Why are groomsmen always so funny?!

mei and phong wedding

And bridesmaids always so lovely?!

mei and phong wedding

I love the sage green that Mei picked out:

mei and phong wedding

There goes those funny groomsmen again :)

mei and phong wedding

One of my favorite shots of the day!

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

The reception was held at Furiwa Restaurant in Garden Grove, CA:

mei and phong wedding

mei and phong wedding

Click HERE for Mei & Phong’s wedding slideshow!

Details:

Second shooter – Patrick Tio

DJ – Jack Hou of Musica Man Productions

Videographer – Joo Kim of RPOV

Floral Design – Commerce Flowers

Makeup & Hair – Grace Lin Makeup & Hair

Cake – Van’s Bakery

lynda & mike: wedding

April 3, 2009

“shine”

Lynda & Mike’s 15 hour wedding extravaganza was a day they will never forget. Complete with 3 ceremonies and over 450 guests, they celebrated their marriage big time!!!! From behind the lens, I witnessed countless memorable moments, but the moment I will always remember is during the reception dinner, Mike was making a toast to his beautiful bride and shouted “I only have two words to say – I SCORED!!!!” Hahha…yes you did Mike! =)

*Lynda & Mike – I can’t thank you enough for having me a part of such a special day for you. You are so sweet and thoughtful – even making sure I was ok on your busy wedding day! I guess I scored! =) You are a beautiful couple inside & out and I’m sure you are looking even better with your golden tans from St. Lucia =).

We start out with the traditional tea ceremony:

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

I was moved by how emotional Lynda’s mother got watching her daughter get married:

lynda & mike wedding

Lynda changes into her gorgeous gown after to get ready for the church ceremony:

lynda & mike wedding

The beautiful St. Callistus Church:

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

Followed by the ceremony at the

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

We ventured to a nearby park for some portraits and group shots. I highly recommend taking an hour out of the day to do this. Soooo worth it!

lynda & mike wedding

Ok isn’t Lynda just stunning?!

lynda & mike wedding

What a beautiful couple!

lynda & mike wedding

And a beautiful bouquet!

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

Seriously one of my favorite shots of the day. I couldn’t stop laughing. These guys crack me up.

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

I know jumping shots have become very common, but I just LOVE them. Everyone always enjoys them and gets really into it. Check out how high the flower girl got and how her dress looks like a bell! LOVE it!

lynda & mike wedding

We move on to the reception at Seafood Paracel Restaurant:

lynda & mike wedding

lynda & mike wedding

Oh how chocolate fondue and alcohol makes people sooo happy =)

lynda & mike wedding

One of my favorite shots the whole day! Lynda’s lovely sister was VERY happy to catch the bouquet =)

lynda & mike wedding

The first dance – I love how they were surrounded by everyone!

lynda & mike wedding

And drum roll….please….here’s Lynda & Mike’s Wedding SLIDESHOW accompanied by their first dance song =).

Special thanks to PATRICK, my amazing second shooter. What would I do without you?!

Also thanks to the following vendors who made Lynda & Mike’s day extra special:

Wedding Coordinator – Tuan

Makeup – Katie B.

Flowers – Kim Chi Flowers

Caterer – Seafood Paracel

Cake – Final Touch Bakery

DJ – Damon Chinn

Bartender – Michelle Studer