After doing Wei and Jordan’s engagement session at Bok Tower Gardens (check it out here!) I was extra excited about their wedding day! Today was an all day wedding, and when I say all day I really truly mean all day long! A good 11-12 hours to be exact! There were so many details that were so fun to capture, starting with their Chinese Tea Ceremony and all of their traditions.
First, the bride getting ready and the first look with dad and moments with mom. This was truly one of the most emotional and memorable first looks I ever got to capture. BOTH times… since there were two sets of getting ready! One was in her red dress and the second in her white dress. Both extremely memorable and both filled with happy tears!
Second, the Door Games. According to Wikipedia– “Door games usually include the consumption of unpleasant or strange food or drink. In particular, grooms are made to consume foods that are sour, sweet, bitter and spicy (joys and sorrows) in succession, to signify his resolve to weather the joys and sorrows of marriage with his partner.” which was one of the many fun door games that they put together for the groom in order to get to his bride!
Third, the Tea Ceremony! I loved this tradition that they did with all of their family members and wish there were more traditions out there like this. It was such a beautiful connection with each family member that I feel gets lost on the wedding day in the western world and this allowed the couple to connect with everyone.
Then the day starts all over with a whole new getting ready, a drop dead gorgeous first look down a breath taking stair case at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort at Walt Disney World, stunning portraits with a cathedral veil, and a ceremony that ended in bubbles down the aisle and the wind was on our side!
I was so happy to be there on this beautiful day for them and hope you enjoy all of the lovely pictures we were table to capture!
Photographer: Minerva Photography | Planner: Pavé Weddings | Venue: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort | Florist: Fiora Designs | Live Stream Videographer: OMarvelous Productions | Hair & Makeup: Kristy’s Artistry Design Team | Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Live Music: Classem Quartet | Reception Live Music: Bay Kings Band | Officiant: A Beautiful Ceremony | Furniture Rental: Orlando Wedding Party and Rentals | Bride’s Dress Designer: Stella York | Bride’s Dress Shop: One and Only Bridal | Bride’s Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids Dress Designer: Birdy Grey | Men’s Suits: Men’s Wearhouse