Wow.  If you thought the morning Tea Ceremony was awesome, you ain’t seen nothing yet.  Quyen and BJ spent almost a year planning this spectacular and emotional event, and it showed.  No detail was left to chance, nothing was forgotten.  And the bride was exquisite.

After the morning ceremony and the delicious lunch that followed [I must thank Quyen's family for insisting that we eat, and to her sisters who got up at 4am to make all that delicious food for so many people!], everyone headed on over to the restaurant La Caille to get ready for Quyen & BJ’s second wedding ceremony!

Quyen and all of her bridesmaids spent the afternoon relaxing in La Caille’s Brides Room, drinking champagne and getting their hair and makeup done by fabulous Anna K Style.  [Disclosure: I hired Anna K to do my hair and makeup for my own wedding a few years ago, and while I can vouch that she is amazing, I will be the first to admit that I'm probably biased - I've never felt so pretty in my life!]

BJ sent the bride a gift of diamond earrings and a card that made everyone cry…

Amazing bouquet by Sean of Sax Romney Floral Design and couture dress by Enzoani of Italy

This was SO much fun for me!  So this is Thy & Tyler, Quyen’s beautiful sister and her husband.  I shot their wedding 5 YEARS AGO!!!  Have I really been doing this for so long?!  Isn’t their little boy Hieu just the cutest little man?!  He’s only a few months older than my son, so it was like looking into the future.  Whatever Hieu was getting into, that would be my life in about 3 months!

A fun take on the old tradition of tossing petals; instead, leave an entire flower every few steps, brilliant!

Every time I see this series I tear up.  I have a daddy, and I love my daddy so much, and it’s wonderful to be able to see how much Quyen loves her daddy too…

Stay tuned, the reception is unforgettable…

Love, Pepper

 

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