Annie and Jyun had one of the most intimate wedding ceremonies I have ever seen. Just the two of them, their two friends & witnesses, and enough love and excitement to warm a thousand person crowd, had there been one.
At a Japanese Shinto Shrine, these two declared their love, exchanged rings, and made secret promises to each other that no one else could hear. Annie, whose first language is French, even whispered hers in Japanese, Jyun's native language.
I felt so honored to be part of such a private ceremony. I knew these photos would travel the world reaching family and friends in Japan, Montreal, and everywhere in between so that everyone could enjoy Annie and Jyun's love story.
I loved this photos - out of nowhere, Annie grabbed Jyun's hand and exclaimed how excited she was to call him her husband. She was so excited, and it was so romantic. She was practically jumping up and down.
At a Japanese Shinto Shrine, these two declared their love, exchanged rings, and made secret promises to each other that no one else could hear. Annie, whose first language is French, even whispered hers in Japanese, Jyun's native language.
I felt so honored to be part of such a private ceremony. I knew these photos would travel the world reaching family and friends in Japan, Montreal, and everywhere in between so that everyone could enjoy Annie and Jyun's love story.
Custom designed wedding bands - inspired by the yin yang symbol...
The Japanese Shinto Shrine
A place to write down your wishes, dreams, or gratitude... and drink sake :)
The bride doing her cleansing ritual - everyone had to do this before entering the shrine. The trees look like a Bob Ross painting to me... "happy little trees"...
Sake and Green Tea that you can't get anywhere else but here!
Signing the documents before the ceremony began.
The Japanese Shinto Shrine
A place to write down your wishes, dreams, or gratitude... and drink sake :)
The bride doing her cleansing ritual - everyone had to do this before entering the shrine. The trees look like a Bob Ross painting to me... "happy little trees"...
Sake and Green Tea that you can't get anywhere else but here!
Signing the documents before the ceremony began.
I loved this photos - out of nowhere, Annie grabbed Jyun's hand and exclaimed how excited she was to call him her husband. She was so excited, and it was so romantic. She was practically jumping up and down.
More than witnesses, Koki and Ayano are great friends of the bride and groom. Jyun and Koki work together at Wellness One (a fantastic place for Acupuncture, Chiropractic care, and Massage).
After the ceremony, the celebrations continued at Bin Vivant, a new restaurant at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland.