“Love grabbing these moments as they read their personal notes to one another before the ceremony, from one best friend to another.” Sandra Oh, Yaletown Photography + Film
Fusing both Chinese & Korean customs was a special moment for both families. A traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony was held for Katie’s family followed by the Korean Pyebaek Ceremony for Dan’s family.
“As part of the traditional Korean Pyebaek ceremony, elders are supposed to throw dates and walnuts towards the bride and she in turn catches as many as she can. The nuts and dates are a symbol of fertility, so the trick is to catch as many as you can and that symbolizes that you’ll have a lot of kids!
I found out after the wedding that Dan’s mom had strategically hand sewn the dates and walnuts together, which resulted in Katie catching a whole lot more than usual! I guess a mother in law will go to any lengths to demonstrate that she means business when it comes to her future grandchildren!” Sandra Oh, Yaletown Photography + Film
The dream team who brought this wedding to life…
Wedding Planner: Bonnie Wong
Florals: The Flower Factory
Décor: Debut Event Design
Calligraphy: Le Le Chan Designs
Officiant: Shawn of Young Hip and Married
Venues: Hycroft Manor &Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Make Up: Katie Elwood
Hair: Jade Kugelman
DJ: Girl on Wax
Transportation: Boss Limousine Service
Cake: The Cake & The Giraffe
Live Music: Armadillo Quartet
Planned with love by our Bonnie Wong
