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After the parent dances, per Chinese custom, Mr. Toucan and I walked around the room with our immediate families to toast all of our guests.
Cheers!
In some cases, the “cheers-ing” was quite difficult…
R-e–a—c—-h!
In many cases, it also got quite chaotic too! (Many props to Robert and his crew for running around table to table to capture these shots!)
Going around toasting the tables was also a great idea because it allowed us to actually see, talk to, and thank all of our guests for coming.
In addition to being able to see all of our guests, going around table to table as a group allowed my family and Mr. Toucan’s family to be introduced to each other by the other family. MIL Toucan loved the idea of toasting the tables so much, that she’s recommended it to friends and family who are also getting married soon!
*Please credit all photos to Robert Mirani Photography.
Relive our day! Previously in the Toucan Recap Series…
1. Getting Ready
2. Getting in the Door
3. First Look and Tea Ceremony #1
4. Get Me to the Church on Time!
5. The Ceremony and Something Almost Missed
6. We’re Married! Err… Now What?!
7. Tea Ceremony #2 and the Donning of the Qua
8. Dance, Lion, Dance!
9. Intros, “the 1st Dance”, and the Real 1st Dance
10. Cutting the Cake and Eating it Too!
11. Parent Dances
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Great idea! It looks so much more fun than a receiving line– plus it seems more considerate of your guests, since they’re eating dinner instead of just standing around to congratulate you. I’ll have to remember this one.
ooh I love that idea I may have to steal it 
the photos really give that celebration feeling! You look great in that dress too!
What a great tradition! If I could do it all over again I’d have loved to do this! I’m really hungry for Chinese food now. Whenever I see that lazy susan I start drooling like Pavlov’s dog.
I love this tradition, I’m going to steal it too Also it made for some SUPER cute pictures!
did you do a receiving line too? my asian parents are bent on having one but i think it wastes too much time since i’m already planning to go around and toast. much more personal.
@vickshi: We did an unplanned one after the ceremony outside the church, but not at the reception.
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Mrs. Toucan, Boston
Age and Occupation: 25, Full-time Research Assistant, Part-time Graduate Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Actuary
Engagement Date: February 18, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: November 07, 2007
Venue: St. Catherine of Genoa, Jin Asian Cuisine Restaurant
About Me: I’m a Gemini to the extreme. On one side, I’m a girly girl. I read countless bridal and fashion magazines, and have an obsession with keeping up with the latest Hollywood gossip. On the other side, I’m a sports fanatic. Despite being a full-time bride-to be, full-time research assistant, and part-time student, I’m also a full-time Red Sox fan from spring training to October, and a full-time Patriots fan from mini-camp to February. I devote almost as much time researching my for fantasy football team as researching for our wedding!
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