1 month

In honor of my 1st month as a married woman. Here are some of my favorite wedding photos.

Photos taken by my pro photographer Neleh Sawsiengmongkol.
I color corrected and retouched the photos myself. I guess it pays to work in graphic desing & retouching.

Pre-Ceremony

My mom helping to make my bouquet.

My MOH, Cicely working her mojo with the flowers.

Getting my face done by make-up artist Samantha Nunez

Cicely's attempts at tying my double-french bustle

What am I doing? I'm tying my own bustle.

Not a typical getting reading picture. Then again, I got ready in a storage closet.

Peeking out to see if it's time to go.

Rob with his parasol getting his boutonniere pinned on by our Best Man, Lu

Our officiant waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Our guests waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Ceremony

I laugh when I'm nervous. My dad scowls when he's hot.

Dad missed rehearsal. He missed his cue about giving me away and forgot to let go of my arm. It made for a good laugh.

My parents sharing a parasol with my MOH's husband Gary. The rest of our guests roasting in the sun.

Ceremony begins. Whew! I'm so glad he gave up the darn parasol.

Exchanging vows

Exchanging Rings - First, my ring

Then, his ring

Our Junior Groomsman, Franky & Junior Bridesmaid, Bella read a modified version of "Oh the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Suess.

Sealed with a kiss

Off to the reception!

Reception

All the photos of our Grand Entrance came out blurry. We have this cute pic instead.

These are the goofy First Dance photos you get when the bride and groom pick
"Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" by Barry White as a First Dance Song.

No Dance Lessons required. We made it up as we went along.

Dad & Mom dancing. Everyone says I'm starting to look like my mom. Hmmm....

My Junior Groomsman and nephew, Franky dancing with his mom Cathee, my sister and bridesmaid

A quick spin around the dancefloor with Dad

Doing what we do best... EAT

Best Man's Speech by Lu.

Photos of our Maid of Honor's speech didn't turn out well. So, here's a photo of my Dad's rambling.
Like the expression on my face? I'm totally lost.

Cutting our cake with a knife twice the size of the cake!

BUSTED! Cicely and I being catty about one of my guests who was falling out of her dress.

Group photo with our family and honorary family

Details

My bouquet - made by Cicely & my mom.

Boutonnieres - made by Cicely & Neleh (my photographer)

Centerpiece, Menu & Favors

Guestbook table

Cake from Leda's Bakeshop. Caketopper from ebay.

Cheese display.

California Orange Chicken Skewers, Char Bao, and Fig Jam with Manchego Cheese on a baguette by Passionfruit Catering.

Wonton Cups w/ Grilled BBQ Beef Noodle Salad

Agua Fresca