Mrs. Snow Pea, New York
Age and Occupation: 26, Architectural Engineer and student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Web Designer
Engagement Date: July 4, 2005
Wedding Date: August 18, 2007
About Me: I am a DIY gal. From cooking, home improvements to wedding. Mr. Snow Pea and I met in college, and since then we've been like peas and carrots! Love cooking, traveling, and fishing.
Part IX: Cocktail Hour and Tea Ceremony
May 4th, 2008 @ 11:05 am by Mrs. Snow Pea
Miss Canary was nice enough to encourage me to continue my wedding recap. Sorry for the long hiatus everyone. It’s been a busy few months since I’m getting ready for graduation, renovating our kitchen and gardening. We also received our wedding video from Wes Jones which I’ll try to upload soon.
After we took pictures in Central Park, it was time to head back to the 3 West Club for the Chinese tea ceremony and cocktail hour! Yes, finally! Let’s get pissed! I was full of emotions. I went from “Yay, this is my party!”…
(please credit Henry Chan)
…to “Huh, wha dat bitch say?”
I looked in the mirror for the first time and thought, “Wow, I look hot in this.”
Running up the stairs to the rooftop solarium.
Alright everybody, the party is here! I was so excited to see everyone.
Mah, quit badgering me! (She was fixing my collar in her “loving” asian mom way.)
Walking by our guest book and place cards - I just loved it!
All our guests really enjoyed the book.
Seeing Mr. Snow Pea - What do you think, hon? Do I look hot? Muahaha
I was so distracted at this point. Everyone wanted to talk to me and before I could finish a sentence, another guest came up. All I wanted was a glass of water. Mr. Snow Pea was so sweet and got me a drink and my bridesmaids fed me. Immediately we went into the tea ceremony.
My mom taught my mother-in-law how to say “Have lots of babies” in Cantonese. It was so awkward, but enjoyable.
And then it was my mom’s turn and she got way emo. I have never seen her like that before.
Gold dragon and pheonix bangles
Even Mr. Snow Pea got some bling.
My mom gave me a ruler and explained it was something to do with “never let your husband be farther than this from you in bed…” Mr. Snow Pea looks like he’s thinking, “Mmm hmmm.”
This is my favorite picture. I think it sums it all up.
Did your parents or future in-laws surprise you in some way during your wedding planning?
9 Responses to “Part IX: Cocktail Hour and Tea Ceremony”
That is absolutely heart warming!!! I wish my culture had a ritual/custom like that. Beautiful pictures.
LOL~ Lovely entry Mrs. Snow Pea. I love the look on your hubby’s face when your mom gives you the ruler.
That last picture reminds me so much of my mom! I guess it’s just something about the angle of the picture but they look so much alike!
It was nice to see a post from you Mrs. SP, the photos are gorgeous!
mrs snow pea! i love your pictures! please keep recapping for us - it provides a lot of calm to us brides that are in the last weeks/days/months of wedding planning frenzy! looking at your pictures i am ASSURED that no matter what i get done or not done the day will be beautiful. your pictures and everyone one on this blog really makes a difference therapeutically. =)
Yay! More pics, Mrs. Snowpea. I love the emotion in all the photos from the tea ceremony. You definitely do look hot in your kwa!
Lol your mom is emo 
Thanks everyone! It’s good to have such a warm welcome back!
hey sweetie! glad to know you are still among the living!
gl with graduation and everything….
these pics are beautiful. i really cracked up at the “Wha dat b!tch say” one…..perfect.
i 2nd ATaleofTwoCities. when you are in the midst of chaotic planning it is nice to see that the end result is so very beautiful….exactly what we are all aiming for.
