I recently worked on a beautiful wedding that merged major modern flair with sacred, time-honored traditions.
I met Ana & Socheat while working on weddings for their friends Hyun & Tae and Sophia & Matt. The couple’s wedding reflected both their chic, modern taste and their Filipino and Cambodian heritages. (Sophia & Matt’s wedding was featured in the Spring/Summer issue of The Knot magazine. Check it out here.)
Ana looked absolutely stunning! Her bridal bouquet was exquisite and we adorned it with a special rosary that her mother got for her.
A gorgeous bouquet
The bridesmaids looked beautiful in Vera Wang dresses in the same color but different styles. The light pink bouquets provided a wonderful contrast.
Beautiful bridesmaids bouquets
One of the things I loved about Ana & Socheat’s wedding was the way they incorporated traditions from their Filipino and Cambodian roots. The two were glowing as they said their vows and exchanged rings.
The Ceremony
The traditional Filipino veil ceremony took place within the marriage ceremony itself.
The bride and groom don the veil
Chris Baltazar is one of my favorite photographers to work with. Why? Because he gets amazing shots like these that transform the space and that totally capture the spirit of the couple.
The very modern and very fabulous Bride & Groom
The Bride & Groom go for a ride
Silver, fuschia, and black accents gave the room the modern feel the couple was going for.
The uplighting in the room helped give the space a very modern vibe
The table and place settings echoed the silver, fuschia, and purple color scheme.
The menu card
Chocolate truffles for each guest
I see a lot of wedding cakes, but honestly, this has to be one of my favorites. It fit the scheme so well and it really reflected the Bride & Groom’s modern taste.
Beautiful cake from Edibles Incredible
The dancing at this wedding was incredible! Here the couple slows it down with their names shining behind them on the dance floor.
Slowing it down...
Congratulations, Ana & Socheat!
Photography: Baltazar Photography
Venue: Hyatt Crystal City
DJ: K2 Productions
Florist: Petal’s Edge
Lighting: Swank
Linens: BBJ Linen
Makeup: Picture Perfect Makeup
Hair: TruBeauty
Cake: Edibles Incredible
