John and Jiming's Wedding
August 17, 2003; Burbank, California
Invitation Program (from Kinko's)
Date: August Seventeenth, Two Thousand and Three
Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM (Wedding); 7:30-11:00PM (Reception)
Location: The Castaway, Burbank, California
Wedding colors: Lavender and White
Total Guests: 32
Bride's Gown: Jessica McClintock White gown with white sequins and embroideries
Bride's Necklace: Swarovski; Bride's Shoes: Nina
Bride's Engagement Ring: Zales; Bride's Wedding Band: Whitehall Jewellers
Groom's Tux: Friar Tux Three-button Black suit by Calvin Klein
Groom's Wedding Band: Fred Meyer Jewelers
Flower Arrangement: Walter's Flower in Glendale
Bride's Bouquet: Lavender roses, White lilies (Casablanca), White orchids, Lavender and Green filler
Bride's Headpiece: White orchids, White baby breath
Maids of Honor Bouquet: Lavender and Ivory roses
Groom and Best Men: Single White rose
Arch, Sweetheart table flowers: Yellow lilies, White lilies, Orchids, Lavender roses, Purple iris, Green and Yellow filler.
Wedding Cake: Porto's Bakery in Glendale
Colorful berries, peach, pear, and mango decorated, two-layer, white, butter cream iced Cuban cake with custard, whipped cream, and peach filling. Angels decorated the columns between layers.
Video Producer: Paul Gor
Photographer: Harvey Branman
Musicians: Lily Lau, Allen Lee
Bridal Procession Music: Air on A G String by Bach
Flight of Balloons during the Wedding:
One balloon on each side of the arch was taken off individually by bride and groom. Later, bride and groom tied the knot of the two balloons. With balloons united together, bride and groom released them to the sky signifying two united souls flying together to God on the wedding day. Flight of balloons was used instead of a unity candle for this outdoor setting.
Song sung by Bride: On My Knees
Bride and Groom Dance: Waltz with music "Sunrise, Sunset" from "The Fiddler on the Roof"
First night together: Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa
Honeymoon: Heast Castle and Paso Robles area winery