Sylvia and Ivan are married! They had an intimate, simple yet cozy wedding with about 50 guests. Ivan was Ricky’s elementary school classmate and neighbor when they lived in Hong Kong. He was Ricky’s best man at our own wedding. Best buddies are the two words to describe them.  It was only the second time I met Sylvia, but I felt like I was seeing a good old friend.

Sylvia and Ivan were made for each other. They both have exceptional taste buds and high expectation for food. Food is their lives. And that’s how he won her heart. They also share the same occupation: risk management in the financial industry. Yup! Smart people. I can imagine their kids being little Einsteins who can do Calculus by the age of five.

Back to the wedding. It was pouring rain the night before. Weather forecast said there would be thunder storm the next day. Ricky and I prayed, and God answered. There wwere only some drizzles in the morning, and by the time we wanted some portraits outside, the sun smiled at us. God is good.

Sylvia and Ivan, I most truly know how much I appreciate the two of you. I think both of you are incredibly smart, kind, and giving! I was so proud to be able to attend your wedding as a guest and to document it at the same time. We enjoyed it so much! Thank you for trusting us.

Here are the images from their big day. I have to warn you, there are a lot of them. So I hope you enjoy!

Oops! Sylvia was running late for the ceremony.

This is her running at 85 mph into the church, not wanting to take the chance of seeing a wedding ceremony start without a bride.

A mother’s look of satisfaction and pride, “how beautiful is my daughter!”

Oh no, this is not the groom yet! He’s the father of the bride.

Now, here comes the groom…

…and the best man, writing his speech at the last minute, which turned out to be remarkable!

The pastor was so thoughtful to bring an electronic game for everyone to play together. He was like a prophet who knew for
sure there would be time to kill.

I could not stop laughing about this. It seemed like Ivan had forgotten what his real mission was for the day. I love their expressions!
This makes Photo of the Day.

My favorite Orchid.

I had a blast with the wedding parties. They were so awesome!

Good job, groomsmen! For giving Sylvia a blast.

My favorite shot of the bride. She looks so graceful.

The reception was held at Tarry Lodge. I knew for sure this tiny romantic Italian restaurant served good food even before I
went there. That’s because Sylvia and Ivan picked it. They would never let their guests down with bad food.

It was showtime for the best man. That was the funniest best man speech I’ve ever heard. No wonder he made everyone laugh
so hard.

Ivan, you clearly were the winner of the day.

See the slideshow for more photos.