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{hitched!} Audrey & Chris

Jennifer Tai — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:56:28 +0000

I’ve known Audrey since she was this sweet quiet little girl, always hanging around with her sis Hazel. Today, she’s such a confident, sassy lass – still sweet, still quiet but there’s a twinkle in her eye and a spring in her step that says, “Yea, mess with me. Do it.”

Audrey and Chris, you guys are truly lucky to have each other. Not only do you LOOK good together, you’re also good for each other. There are just things you notice being a photographer, especially a wedding AND family photographer – things I know make a marriage. And you guys have it.

All my best, Mr and Mrs Wong!

Audrey + Chris from Jennifer Tai on Vimeo. Photography by myself and my fabulous second shooter Thomas Tam, who is an AWESOME wedding tog based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His work can be found at www.maxtography.com. Music: Big Bird in a Small Cage by Patrick Watson and Won’t Cost a Thing by Waz.

{hitched!} Thy + Thuan

Jennifer Tai — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:32:53 +0000

This was my first Vietnamese wedding, replete with a traditional morning ceremony, where the groom visits the bride at her home, asks for her hand in marriage and then brings her to his home literally to be wed in front of their ancestors, friends and family. There was also a white wedding at Pickering Barn in Issaquah, a very pretty venue, with the reception there as well.

Thy and Thuan – you guys really know how to throw a party!

Some highlights of the day in a slideshow.

I wish you guys all my best!

{hitched!} Thy + Thuan from Jennifer Tai on Vimeo. Music: Heaven by Brandi Carlile; Another Day by Pomplamoose.Venue: Pickering Barn, Issaquah.

{hitched!} Tamara + Jason

Jennifer Tai — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:06:18 +0000

What a beautiful day it was for a wedding. In fact, it was down right sweltering – always welcome here in the rainy Northwest!

Jason and Tamara – you guys make my job so easy. Besides being two beautiful people, your love shines so true and honest that it’s hard to take a bad picture. It shows on your faces, in your eyes, your smiles. Jason’s silly, infectious grin. Tamara’s open, warm laughter. The way her brown eyes twinkle when he calls her “pretty” (his nickname for her). The delight on her face during your First Look when Jason could not stop gushing. He definitely looked like the luckiest guy in the world that afternoon.

And luck was the theme of the wedding. Horseshoes decorated the chuppah, bales of hay, the dinner tables and every corner of the ranch. There was luck, love and laughter everywhere, where every detail was intricately planned and executed by mother of the bride Kathy and of course, Tamara herself, with the help of the masterful Lisa Chambers of Chambers-co.com.

I wish you both health, happiness and happy trails. Have a wonderful time in Europe!

So Damn Lucky: Tamara and Jason from Jennifer Tai on Vimeo. Photography by Jennifer Tai Photo Artistry, assisted by Amar Rameshbabu of ANRB. Music: Pretty by Mark Ballas and You & Me by Dave Matthews Band.

Props to the fab team that brought you this beautiful wedding:

Planner: Lisa Chambers and crew from Chambers-co.com
Gown: Pnina Tornai from Kleinfeld’s, New York
Cake and Chow: Landau’s Catering (very yummy!), Molly Moon for the ice cream and Dante’s dogs
Florist: Meghan Stoller with MUM Floral Design and family friends
Invitations: Izzy Girl
Officiant: Rabbi Earl Starr
Band: Left Hand Smoke
Sound: K Berry Associates
Makeup: Jenny Verador
Hair: Kami Wright

{hitched!} Trisha + Ali

Jennifer Tai — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:42:48 +0000

Trisha and Ali got married in a civil ceremony one year today. They decided to finally have their reception. A simple dessert dinner with lots of good music – and liquor! My kind of party Congrats and Happy Anniversary Trisha and Ali!

Venue: Embassy Suites, Bellevue

{hitched!} Julie & Luc

Jennifer Tai — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:45:40 +0000

When I met Julie and Luc at a local Starbucks almost a year ago, I knew instantly that these were people I could hang out with. Easygoing, funny, charming and photographers themselves! After the meeting, I remember thinking that if they’d hired me for their wedding, it would be SUCH an honor. A few days later, after a few email exchanges on the details, the deal was done. I could not stop smiling.

Julie and Luc met at an Art Wolfe seminar and their story, as told by various friends and family members at their wedding, is romantic, funny and just warms the heart. From their engagement pictures to their Trash the Dress (below) session, I could not help but feel their deep love for each other.

By the way, Julie has her own photography business and used to be a photo journalist – check her work out at www.fotomura.com).

It has been a privilege to get to know both of you, Julie and Luc. I wish us many years of friendship together!

Venue: Delille Cellars, Redmond WA
Venue for TTD: Pioneer Square
Second shot by Hannah Marie Photography and assisted by Bryce Graff
Wedding makeup by Jena Easton (who also makes cakes by the way!)
Trash the Dress makeup by Samantha Ang of Samantha’s Paintbox

{Trash-the-Dress} Carla + Colt

Jennifer Tai — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:53:11 +0000

Four hours before they left for Jamaica, Carla and Colt met me at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens for their Trash the Dress session.

Yes, this place is GORGEOUS.

Have fun guys! Play some tin drums for me!

{hitched!} Carla + Colt

Jennifer Tai — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:13:15 +0000

Carla and Colt got married at the delicious Blue Ribbon Cooking School at Eastgate.

We got a paddle board and everything. Here’s a sneak peek!

Thanks for indulging in my fantasy of photographing a couple in a romantic paddle boat scene. I’m glad nobody got wet!

{hitched!} Cindy + Seth

Jennifer Tai — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:49:54 +0000

4.23.2010
Venue: Salish Lodge and Spa, Snoqualmie Falls
Wedding planner: Events Extraordinare of Seattle (www.eeseattle.com)
Music (acoustic duo): 2buckchuck (I love them!)
Officiant: Judge Carolyn Hayek
Cake: Mike’s Amazing Cakes
Flowers: An Occasion Flowers

There were two doctors from Ohio
Who came to Snoqualmie to get married-O
He decided to go hiking
At 3pm we were panicking
But came back in time and they were wed-O

Thanks for coming all the way, for bringing your friends and family to this part of the world and for letting me make pictures of you

{hitched!} Li-Hsian & Srihari (Day Two): Dinner Reception

Jennifer Tai — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:18:20 +0000

Shoes by Orson Liyu.

Beautiful gown by Orson Liyu, Malaysia.

A surprise performance by the wedding couple and their friends – a Bollywood-style dance to Slumdog Millionaire’s Jai-ho! I watched the movie but didn’t see through to the end and didn’t know there was such a thing!

A good measure of the credit goes to wedding planner Hooi Joo of Table 10 weddings. Everything was on time and the whole event ran smoothly. Good job, girl!

And special thanks go to these fabulous vendors:

Bridal gown and shoes: Orson and Nana Liyu
Lace cheongsam by White and Lacy.
Makeup: Michelle Touche, Anne Frank
Henna: Revathi of Revhenna
Flowers: Wishing Tree
Videography: Greg’s Video
DJ: Kelvin Oon
Sound/Lighting: Remtac

{hitched!} Li-Hsian & Srihari Day Two: Temple Ceremony

Jennifer Tai — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:56:06 +0000

Jan 31st 2010, bright and early at the KL Hilton.

Pretty blue and red bangles to match Li-Hsian’s aqua blue wedding saree.

Rakesh working his magic again.

It is customary for Li-Hsian’s sister to help her put on her bangles.

The beautiful temple where the wedding was held, the Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple in Ulu Kelang.

Heralding the arrival of the bride.

Beginning the swing ceremony.

The tying of the “tali”.

Married!

Congrats, Hsian and Srihari!

Next: The Dinner Reception