27 May, 2012

*1175 - the dream wedding

Teeny wedding with only the people who truly matter, in a beautiful little quiet home near the Pacific coast.  From-scratch food made with love, DIY decorations from the painted flower vases, to the bouquets, to the favors, to the song sheets hand-drawn by Mummy.  It was quite the family orchestration, with friends rushing to the rescue as well.

First, a few pretty pictures by 39 East Photography:

Little cottage where the Chan's + D stayed; also the site of the wedding dinner.


Where the groom's family stayed, and where the ceremony was held--a quick 30 second trot from the cottage along a gravelly road.  Magical little home with surprises in every nook and cranny.


Getting ready for the big moment ... I was so busy that this "getting ready" phase felt like it lasted all of 15 minutes, including a hop in the shower, slapping on of make up, and frenzied painting of nails (bright coral).


Hand-made bouquets made from the flowers we bought at a flower market in SF.


Flower girls and maid of honour walking down the little aisle!


Taking communion together ...


Husband & wife :)


See??  It's hard to describe in words how beautiful it was!  I want a wedding like that myself :)  Simple, elegant, cosy, magical, a day to remember.

Foodie pictures to follow ... of course I wouldn't leave those out!!