To say that Hong and Joe‘s wedding was filled with emotions, emotions, and more emotions would be an understatement. In their love story, the “characters” of the wedding were so expressive. From the wonderful wedding party (one of my favorites ever!) and the parents of the groom (they were so cute!) to the guy cousins of Hong (Ming and his brother?) and the MC Miles, this was an event FULL of personality. There was definitely not a shortage of laughs and downright hilarious moments.

I believe that it’s truly the couple and their close family and friends that make or break the wedding photos (that and a decent photographer :P). In my books, H + J’s wedding might’ve set a record for the number of times I laughed out loud, or at least tried my best not to while taking the photos :). Perhaps it was all the guys tickling Joe in the limo, or the girls giving a playful grossed out look while Hong and Joe kissed each other while also in the limo. Or maybe it was the absolutely, down-right funny games at the reception. Pictures are worth a thousand words so I’ll let them do the talking/showing how much fun fun this wedding was :).

To Hong, Joe, their family, and friends: thank you a ton for making me feel so welcome; from the instant I arrived at Hong’s house to the final minutes of the reception when I talked to Joe’s parents, you guys all made me feel like I was an old friend showing up to the wedding. It was with great pleasure, honor, and humility (thank you so much for the comments on the e-session photos!) being your wedding photographer.

Ceremony location: Santa Anita Inn in Arcadia, CA

Reception location: Mission 261 in San Gabriel, CA

MC/DJ: Very Chic Wedding

Videographer: Mike