for those of you who're not familiar with the tea ceremony:
it is an opportunity for the bride and groom to express gratitude towards their parents and elder relatives for looking after them until the wedding day. in chinese families, one is considered an adult and independent when one gets married.
snap shots from the tea ceremony...
joanne and her aunts
father and mother of the bride waiting with a big grin
“爹地飲茶”
in return, the couple is showered with gifts like lai see (red envelopes) and jewelry
by the end of the ceremony, the bride will get two armfuls of these gold bracelets
they must also listen to the elders' "lecture of life"
her arms (and knees) should be tired by now?
the bride and groom probably served over 50 cups of tea that day
finally her turn to be served tea from the little brother and sister
ceremony completed!
the wedding reception was held at a beautiful ballroom at the sutton place hotel. their theme was "travel" - appropriately for their 5-year long distance relationship based on meeting at various cities around the world.
guests find their place cards before entering the ballroom
cocktail at the foyer
their engagement portrait
we must be having an interesting conversation... i don't remember
more interesting conversations happening elsewhere
my table - london
during the dinner reception, both fathers of the bride and groom gave their funny yet touching speeches
they definitely cracked a few jokes that made the couple laugh
the newlywed's speech
cutting of the wedding cake - which was handmade by the groom's mother and aunt (and shipped from the uk!)
all single ladies get ready for the bouquet toss!
chris working hard on the garter (he did some warm ups right before)
the first dance
showing us some smooth moves
dance floor is now open
catch the kisses!
everyone is having a great time
gilbert and his angels
it was truly a fun and unforgettable day!
more from vancouver to come...
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