A Multi-Cultural Ceremony for Heather and Aaron
Heather and Aaron’s April wedding wasn’t just the joining of two people in love — it was the joining of two cultures. The ceremony honored both western wedding traditions and Aaron’s Filipino culture, creating a beautiful event that we were delighted to take part in!
The wedding had a vibrant color scheme of gold/yellow and purple, which was reflected in the floral arrangements decorating the Plaza Toscana. The bridesmaids wore elegant floral gowns in a light gray color, while Aaron and his groomsmen wore cream-colored barong (a traditional Filipino dress shirt) with khaki pants.
As the ceremony began, Heather walked down the aisle to a live pianist playing Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road.” She was lovely in a v-neck ball gown with a lace bodice, lace train, and ultra-long veil. When the bride and groom’s eyes met, they both beamed and it was clear that they loved each other very, very much.
The ceremony featured both western wedding traditions and Filipino ones. The couple lit a unity candle, and they also participated in veil, cord, and coin ceremonies per Filipino tradition. But no matter which traditions the couple followed, there was one thing that remained universal: when the ceremony was over, our lovebirds were husband and wife (yay!).
Soon, guests moved indoors for the reception, which featured dinner from Park Avenue Catering. Everyone enjoyed a delicious soup station (which included tomato basil bisque, french onion, and broccoli cheese options), a green salad, twice-baked potato casserole, green beans with almonds, oven-roasted seasonal veggies, beef tips over rice, and apricot-ginger glazed pork tenderloin — yum!
The couple kicked off the evening’s festivities by dancing to “Islands In The Stream” by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Heather then danced with her father to “Stand by Me” before dancing with her mother to “Because You Loved Me.” The evening was filled with laughter, fun, and love — the perfect start to Heather and Aaron’s marriage.
Photography By: George Street Photography