Soo Youn + Kevin | Seoul, Korea | Destination Wedding Photography

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Seoul, Korea to document a wedding.  It was such an amazing experience to be in Korea for the first time. Although there were so many things that were different compared to the states, there were also many commonalities that we share. The world becomes so much smaller when I get to travel, and I love every minute of it! If I had a diary while in Seoul, each day would include, “I woke up, took pictures, ate the most awesome Korean food ever with kimchi, and walked till my legs were about to fall off”.  Thank you Kevin and SooYoun for such an amazing experience.

Kevin and SooYoun’s love story started while Kevin was stationed with the army in Korea. They met while hanging out at the local bar and the rest led to this wedding.  The wedding consisted of three beautiful wedding dresses, lots of family love, and Kevin dancing to Psy’s Gangnam Style (yes, they really do go crazy with that song over there). Please enjoy a few of my favorites from Korea.

As the groom was waking up, he received this sweet message from his bride.

The bride and the groom both getting ready for their wedding.

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The groom sweating it out on their way to the wedding ceremony.

SooYoun’s emotional reaction to her aunt arriving to her wedding.

I love this moment between the two moms. This was the first time the both of them have ever met and they definitely embraced each other with very warm welcomes and open hearts.

Sooyoun trying her best to hold back tears as she lets go of her father. 

Gangnam style on stage!

An embrace of relief and happiness after their ceremonies are completed. 


Naz+David | Metropol Banquet Wedding | Glendale, Ca

Naz and David had their traditional Persian wedding at the Metropol Banquet in Glendale. This wedding was filled with so many great little subtile moments that I love to capture. It’s apparent that these two are totally in love by the way they glanced and treat each other throughout their wedding. I mean, look at David’s emotional response as he sees Naz for the first time in her wedding dress! There’s no doubt in my mind that these two were made for each other. Like most Persian weddings, the day was filled with tons of great food, dancing and family love. In the middle of the reception, the couple was surprised with dancers who really entertained the guest (especially the men in the room). Please enjoy some Naz and David’s wedding images from The Metropol in Glendale.

Wedding venue: Metropol Banquet in Glendale, Ca

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The Bently Reserve Wedding | San Francisco | TuUyen+David

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TuUyen and David had their wedding at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco. The couple’s Vietnamese and Filipino background made for a festive and cultural wedding. Their party rockin friends and family made for one heck of a party. After the traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony and their church ceremony, we headed to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts to take some portraits. On any given weekend, that place is filled with tourist and twenty other wedding parties. So I knew I needed to do something different to give TuUyen and David the “FUA” and make the photo more special for them. David is actually an artist himself, so I knew that what ever I did, I needed to at least match the standards of his painting. I hope I was able to do that. Before heading to the Bently Reserve, I was able to get the bridal party to do one last shot, which is the photograph above. When we headed for the Bently Reserve, the venue was gorgeous. The wedding planner, Gloria Alcazar did a fantastic job in bringing the place together. The wedding party was just on another level. The live band had the crowd going crazy (with the help of the open bar!) Special thank you to Sam and Mark Toung for coming out to help me with this one. Here are some of my favorites from the day.

 

Vendor love:

Reception venue: The Bently Reserve in San Francisco, Ca

Church: Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Cake: The Red Onion

Caterer: Le’s Kitchen Catering

Band: KJ All Stars: Keith Johnson

Florist: Nicole Ha Designs

Photobooth: Frekkles Foto Booth

Wedding Planner: Gloria Alcazar: Momenti Belli Events

 

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A gift from the bride. David, you lucky man you. 

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