Hwa and Elaine

Hwa and I have been friends for nearly 10 years, and when he asked me to photograph his wedding, I couldn't wait for his wedding date to get here! Elaine is such an incredible girl and she and Hwa make such a fun and wonderful couple. I love hanging out with them every chance I get. Below are some pictures from their wedding at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill.

As NCSU grads, my friends and I tried not to hold it against Hwa that the wedding ceremony and reception were at the Carolina Inn, not to mention that light blue was one of the wedding colors. :)

As a Chinese tradition, Hwa and Elaine had a tea ceremony for each of their families the morning of the wedding ceremony.

First, Hwa and Elaine served tea to all of the elders in Elaine's family. Then, they went to Hwa's house and served tea to all of the elders in Hwa's family.

All throughout the day, and especially during the tea ceremony, family and friends gave Hwa and Elaine gifts within these small red envelopes. Each red envelope had the same Chinese writing on them, which translates to mean double luck, as a good wish for the bride and groom.

Hwa and his groom's men were a real fun bunch to play around with all day.

This is one of my favorite pictures of the day. Hwa and Elaine had such a wonderful ceremony. Elaine looks so graceful and Hwa looks like the strong and supportive husband I know he will be.

I love this close up picture of Hwa and Elaine's hands with his tux and her bouquet.

I had a little fun with Hwa and Elaine before the reception to capture this moment.

Hwa and Elaine looked like they were actually floating on the dance floor together after they were introduced to their guests at the reception.

Just before the end of the evening, as all the guests were starting to leave, I got this adorable picture of Hwa and Elaine, sweet on each other, in the hallway of the Carolina Inn.