LA trip: gina and jonathan’s wedding

the wedding day was on july 12th, at Hidden Oaks, Rancho Cucamonga. we began the day at a friend’s home for hair and makeup.

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the big arrival at hidden oaks.
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getting ready.
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it was a perfect spot for the wedding, from the big trees shading us from the sun, the cute gazebo decorated with a simple but beautiful and fragrant garland, and the sound of water from a nearby fountain.

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bridesmaid randa and maid of honour helen.
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jonathan watching gina walk down the aisle.
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gina and her parents.
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exchanging vows. jonathan’s father officiated the wedding.
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i loved how the wedding really reflected the personalities and values of the bride and groom. for example, the generous wedding favour was a stainless steel water container, the proceeds of which went towards funding freshwater well projects (click here for more info). the flowers were done by the local botanical gardens, featuring plants and flowers indigenous to california.

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after the wedding was picture-taking time.

sisters.
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it was great to also see and spend time with angela and david, who now live in san jose.
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loved the flowers.
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the reception dinner was (incredibly) cooked by jonathan’s family. a big endeavour, but it turned out really well.

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the new mr. and mrs…. congratulations!! note the lovely wedding shawl, made by sherrin.
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one last cup of tea.
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2 Comments

  • lynna
    lynna
    July 16, 2009 - 4:47 pm | Permalink

    looks like a beautiful wonderful wedding! so happy for gina!

  • gina
    gina
    August 18, 2009 - 2:14 am | Permalink

    have i mentioned that these pictures are AWESOME? thanks so much for posting them! i sent my parents over here for the sneak peeks, too!

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