Amy and Derrick's Chinese Wedding Traditions

Amy and Derrick's wedding day was full of tradition, many transitions and a lot of wardrobe changes for bride Amy!  One thing that remained the same throughout the day were these fabulous Jimmy Choo shoes

Amy's wedding day began with this beautiful red Chinese gown.  

Following Chinese traditions throughout the day, we began with a tea ceremony.  The bride and groom served tea to the elders of the family and in exchange, received gifts of jewels and money.

Bride Amy changes into her first wedding gown as she is ready to begin her ceremony

Gown #2 hangs in the window at Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

Amy looks on with her girls as guests arrive at the resort

Guests enjoyed these individual boxes of teas as their favors and also their place card settings

A beautiful bridal bouquet created by Carol Riley of Lillies

A tender moment with dad before walking down the aisle

Excited and ready to be married, Amy holds tight to her daddy's arm

Beautiful Bridesmaids in blue holding Spring bouquets of all white

Beautiful combinations of silver, cherry blossoms and candles 

Our gorgeous bride's cake was done in pinks and whites and strawberry cake on the inside, created by Shannon Pardo of Sweet Spot Confections

Bride Amy adds accessories to her third gown for the evening

A third gown for Amy and a second tux Derrick.  Now this couple is ready for their seated formal dinner in the ballroom

A cultural tradition (even with the Italians);  guests "cling" their glasses as a call for the groom to kiss his bride

Another traditions for the Chinese culture is for the bride and groom to visit each guest table and toast with the guests

A romantic evening for Amy and Derrick

Bridesmaids assist Amy with her fourth and final gown for the evening

Cutting their gorgeous wedding cake before getting the party started

A dance with her Daddy

And finally a first dance for the bride and groom

Bride Amy is having so much fun at her reception and is ready to throw her bridal bouquet

I love this image..... a moment to take it all in as they get ready to make their get-a-way

Guests have fun with the sparklers as they say farewell to Amy and Derrick

A stroll outside the resort

Amy and Derrick had such a beautiful wedding at Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa with a fabulous team of wedding professionals.  Special thank you to John and Angela Deaver of Main Street Productions, Sweet Spot Confections, Carol Riley of Lillies, Mr. Burch Formalwear and especially to David Shirk of Unplugged Photography for all of these beautiful images and for allowing me to share with all of you!

Blessings,

Anita