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Wedding at Commanders Mansion | Chinese Tea Ceremony Photos

August 4, 2011

Helen and Jason’s wedding celebration was nothing short of amazing. Their day was focused on not only their unquestionable love for each other, but also for their families. Their day was so rich in history and tradition. Their morning began with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion. Helen helped dress Jason in traditional groom attire just before their Chinese tea ceremony (such a sweet moment!). Helen’s dress was passed down in the family from an Aunt, and Helen’s grandmother flew in from England to see her be married (this was even more special since this was the first grandchild where Helen’s grandmother was able to attend the wedding celebration!). The tea ceremony was filled with blessings and gifts from those closest to Helen and Jason; a very touching ritual to observe and document. Following their tea ceremony, they had an (extremely warm, but wonderful!) summer outdoor ceremony in the Arbor; filled with white and yellow wedding details and DIY elements. Helen and Jason’s dearest dog, Ozzy, was also able to join them for their outdoor ceremony in the Arbor at the Commander’s Mansion. You may remember Ozzy from their engagement session in Boston. He’s a big part of their family, and how could he not be… look at that face! We also spent some time photographing Helen and Jason’s wedding photos at the Boston Commons, as it’s a very sentimental place to them both. We found the bench where Jason asked Helen to be his wife. Aw. Next, they had their large Chinese wedding banquet at Hei La Moon restaurant in Chinatown, and was filled with traditional Chinese symbols special to the joining of their names and hearts. Helen’s Maid of Honor flew in all the way from Hong Kong to be a part of her wedding day as well! They promised each other 7 years ago that they would be there when the other was married. I love the photo of them hugging and crying together after her toast. What a great friend! It was so great seeing Helen and Jason surrounding by the people they care about. I also secretly love it when my couples ask me to take a photo with them at the end of their wedding night! Definitely a day to remember! Congratulations again, Helen and Jason!