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Congratulations, Annie and Ken! Standing on the red carpeted stage was Annie, dressed head to toe in the same color, posing for a photograph against an equally crimson backdrop of velvet and gold plated Chinese characters. The bride, tall and slender, wore a lovely tailored cheongsam made of rich red silk and fastened together by embroidered gold frog enclosures. By her side, was Annie, who wore a bright turquoise evening gown, Western style. Annie, the bride and Annie, the maid of honor. Ha! Confused? Let me explain– Annie C. is GingerGirl…and my girlfriend. Her namesake and elder cousin, Annie K. had asked her to be the maid of honor at her banquet. So to answer your question, yes, Annie is still single but hopefully, not for long.
Annie and Ken married on November 22nd and fittingly so, at a restaurant on the Bowery located in the historic district of New York City’s Chinatown. It was a modest celebration with simple arrangements yet at the same time, exuded elegance through color and traditional style– just the way the Toisanese people like it! Among the highlights were the wedding cake cutting and the customary champagne toasting. The latter is an elaborate process in which a small entourage (led by bride and groom, all the inlaws with the best man and maid of honor in tow) would make the rounds from table to table, exchanging words of gratitude, felicitation and respect before each taking a sip of wine from their extended glasses. There were about 10 tables. For those who do not frequent Chinese weddings, it is customary of the guests to tap on their glasses and plates with the tips of there chopsticks (and throughout the duration of the event). It usually begins as gentle clinking from a few plates, then a second table hears it and catches that spirit and soon, the melodious sound fills the room and really becomes too loud for the bride and groom to ignore. The newly wedded couple acknowledges their request by showing a little public affection. Usually, it’s just a quick peck on the lips for the shy or conservative couples but certain fun-loving, adventurous duos would do something a little more daring to get the crowd cheering and shouting. All in the name of fun!
Most photos were shot in Raw Format with my Canon Rebel. Using a 50mm f/1.4 Lens, 400 ISO.
A few were shot using a 16mm – 35mm f/2.8 Lens, 400 ISO.
All photos were shot without fill flash except for one.
All photos were processed with Apples Aperture and Photoshop CS3.
Doesn’t the wedding cake look dreamy? Photoshop blur effects.
Annie looks elegant as always.
I love how this photo came out. I actually had to climb onto a chair to get the perfect angle of this shot. What can I say…I’m short.
Annie looks very classy in the traditional chinese dress.
Got a quick snapshot of the ring.
Ken’s parents.
Ken’s mother. The boy standing on her left is her grandson.
I love vintage-looking photo. Hope they like it too.
He held her hand the whole night.
Annie, flanked by brother Jimmy & Mom and Aunt Suanna and cousin Stephen, on her right and left respectively.
The bride’s brother, John.
The maid of honor and Uncle George.
Mother of the bride. Her face glowed with pride and joy the whole night through.
What a handsome couple!
Show us how it’s done.
Hope you enjoyed the photos.
