Jamie + Michelle Photography

Chi and Dannie were married!  The first event of the day was a traditional Asian ceremony at Chi’s parents’ house.   It was very cool to be a part of it!

I asked Chi to describe the ceremony for us and this is what she said:

“The Asian ceremony was an abbreviated version (thank goodness!) of the real ceremony. The groom and his entire family (his parents, grandparents, all his groomsmen, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends) come to the bride’s house to ask permission for the marriage to take place.  The procession was led by his parents, then the groom, then his best man and brothers, then the groomsmen and the rest of family.  The groomsmen carry gifts on teak wood trays (which were draped in the ornate red cloths) for the bride’s family. Its usually wine, coffee, tea, cookies, a roast pig or jewelery.  The number of gifts vary, but can never be 7 or 9 because I’m told its bad luck. My number was 6. The brides’ family lights firework by way of welcoming the groom’s family. The groom’s procession lines up to present the gifts to the members of the bride’s family (my bridesmaids) and the women carry them into the house and lead the groom’s family inside. Once the exchange is done, permission has been granted by a representative of the bride’s family (my uncles), and everyone is inside the bride’s house, the parents of the bride will present her to the groom.  The bride and groom will stand together as the couple who have been married the longest light traditional ceremonial candles (while silently wishing the bride and groom good luck and happiness) on the ancestral alter and ask the ancestors to bless the marriage. The bride and groom then bow in front of the alter and ask for the blessings of the ancestors as well.  Then there was a small tea luncheon.”

And there hangs the big string of firecrackers that was mentioned above.  Awesome!

The bridal party!!  They looked great, but we felt bad for them – it was quite the hot day!  They were all troopers!

We had some chill time in between portraits and getting ready for the American wedding ceremony, so someone brought Chi Schoop’s!

YEAH for hot pink shoes!!

Elvis!!!  Dan and Chi’s dog was of course a part of the ceremony!

LOVE Dannie’s boutonniere and how these feathers were incorporated into everything.

“Is there anyone that feels for any reason these two should not be married?”  Heh!  Dan and Chi gave everyone ‘the look’.

I have to say – throughout the day, Chi was just smiling and laughing so much – it was so wonderful to see how happy she was!  So much fun!!  I think Dan’s ring got a little stuck here…. : )

My view…

Jamie’s view….

They had a photo booth set up!!!

The Groom’s cake!!

Ummmm…….. whoa!!!  This guy is in the Matrix!!  : )   I LOVE that guy’s expression in the blue shirt on the left!!  AWESOME!

He was teaching the kids a dance!  : )

Make-Up Artist:  Kristi Cox

Wedding Ceremony/Reception:  Wicker Memorial Park

DJ:  Mobile DJs Entertainment

Flowers:  Monarch in Schererville, IN

Cake:  Cakes by Karen in Highland, IN

Groom’s Cake:  Cowgirl Cupcakes

Bride/Bridesmaid Dresses:  David’s Bridal

Tuxes:  Men’s Wearhouse

Photo Booth:  MagBooth

Invitations/Table seating cards:  Tasha Shallon

Oh, then of course Jamie and I had to get in on the photo booth action!!

~ by Michelle on July 21, 2010.