by the time most
couples decide to marry...
they figure they’ve already
won at the “game of love.” For
Winnie So and Fei Tan Kung, who
married in May, the games were just
beginning on their wedding day.
Winnie explains, “Most couples do not see each
other until the ceremony. For our wedding, my
husband came over and picked me up. It was not as
simple as you think. My husband had to complete
the challenges set up by the bridesmaids in order to
be allowed in.”
The good-natured groom had to sing love songs,
answer tricky questions and do exercises in order to
reach his bride. He was, of course, successful.
Next, the couple took part in the ancient tradition
of the tea ceremony with each
set of parents. While more serious in
nature, the tea ceremony allowed the
couple to spend precious moments
enjoying their wedding day with their
parents.
Following the exchange of vows,
the couple really started having fun
with their guests. Winnie recalls, “It
is important to make your guests feel
like they are part of the wedding party
and not just an audience. We had three
games for the guests and two for us.
Everyone participated and had fun.
Not everyone likes to dance, but everyone
likes to participate in interactive
games.”
When the games were over, the personal
touch continued. In an effort to
spend more time with their guests, the
newlyweds and their immediate families
visited every table at the reception,
giving every guest the opportunity to
make a toast to the couple.
“In this way, the guests feel they
are part of the family, and are able to share the joy,”
explains the bride.
Wedding & Reception Location:
Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Photographer:
SLM Photography
Videographer:
Beyond Video
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