They involved Iver and Kingston in the ceremony as pseudo-ringbearers (the real best man held the ring), and thus, on Friday, Iver had to "practice" the important task of walking down the aisle with the handmade sign...
We weren't sure how he'd do...
... but he took it in stride (multiple, very fast strides, in fact) and he was off!
pictures outside with Uncle Kenn and cousin Kingston!
The ceremony on Saturday at Garden Grove's Christ Cathedral was lovely-- very personal and happy. My pictures, alas, are quite blurry, and I stole quite a few from Kenn, as it's pretty challenging to chase a hyperactive toddler (Kelvin did more of this) and simultaneously "be present" and attentive to the festivities, but I tried to capture some highlights.
Walking down the aisle with her parents
Introducing the Doans!
Iver was very "busy" most of the service roaming the church nave and narthex, but he did his task first! Katherine had arranged for very cute outfits for the boys to wear (thanks to Kenn and Lisa for, last minute, finding some pants [girls' 12-18 month "jeggings"] that fit our slender guys)!
I love his expression here
Ring-pillow-bearer (and Dad)
I love this one that Kenn shot of Kingston!
on the move...
clinging to bà nội, grandma extraordinaire, Iver's favorite person, and the mother of the bride for her first time!
annoying the musicians by tickling the ivories himself
Family
This is how our attempts at "family photos" go....
...and here is the other "Vu" family with always-smiling and dimpled cutie, Kingston
"Parking lot/Stroller Series"
Enjoying a snack after the tea ceremony at Eddie's parents' house.
The reception was at the Loft on Pine, a lovely venue in Long Beach.
The seating chart was hand-written and alphabetized on mirrors!
Cocktail hour
More attempted family pics...
While most (female, I guess I'd say) guests changed from church wear to evening attire, I kept on wearing the Vietnamese traditional dress áo dài (tunic over flowing silk pants) which I find to be extremely comfortable. The mostly-Vietnamese crowd probably thought I was a bit strange, but apparently it's not too much of a faux pas when part-white people (mi trang) try to pull this off, so I went with it.
smiley, but blurry
Lisa and Kingston, looking gorgeous
The lovely bride with Mom and Dad
the newlyweds with us!
Iver loves his Bà nội
The entrance of the wedding party
Theresa was the Maid of Honor
Iver spent the reception constantly in motion, roaming the dance floor (and spinning to the point of falling down), playing peek-a-boo with the wait staff behind their curtain, and playing in Kingston's stroller.
First dance
The Father of the Bride speech
Father-Daughter Dance (Mr. Vu was positively gleeful!)
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