"It's Showtime!" - Amy and Young - October 29, 2011

On Saturday, October 29, 2011, Amy and Young celebrated their marriage with a traditional Chinese banquet reception at 888 Seafood Restaurant (a San Gabriel institution). However, the reception was probably the most traditional part of the evening's events, because the 430 guests that were lucky to attend their reception were treated not only to fabulous dinner, but a great show..and no I'm not talking about the entertainment they hired. ; )

I like to begin where they started, which was 13 years ago in a courtyard outside a dormitory at San Jose State University. They started out as friends, but Young always knew a good thing when he saw one. After years of platonic friendship, the pair finally found themselves both in the Southern California area and both needing a roommate...and after getting over some initial fears of losing a great friendship for a chance at a great relationship, Amy and Young fell in love. =)

Of course who would expect any less? Amy is the quintessential low maintenance, go with the flow kind of girl with a great head on her shoulders...a kind of girl that every guy dreams about...and Young? Well, he's determined, kind, and a gentleman through and through. They are in my eyes, a "power couple" or in maybe Young's words, they are "Yamy" (a combination of Young & Amy). ; )

So on the night of October 29, 2011, "Yamy" treated their guests to lobster, duck, and other delights common of a Chinese banquet, and photo booth outfitted with funny costumes (courtesy of Herman Au and his group at Herman Au Photography).  Everyone was having a blast eating, drinking, and taking silly photos with their friends. During the reception, the DJ even sang a couple of tunes.

Photo booth complete with costumes (Herman Au Photography)

However, it wasn't the DJ that got the crowd going that evening...

Mother and Father of the Groom:

 

Members of the wedding party:

Moments after the parents, groomsmen, and bridesmaids, were announced by the DJ during the beginning of the reception, the groom proudly strutted into the reception hall to the song "Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns and Roses. Donning a gold championship wrestling belt and a pair of shades, the groom (the ultimate showman) got the crowd going with his gratuitous arm flexing and confident swagger.

Following behind him was his "personal assistant" to help him take off the massive wrestling belt around his waist and to hold it up for the groom so he could check out his reflection before putting on his dinner coat. The cheers that were heard in that room were deafening. We at On the Dot were so surprised by this "grand entrance" we actually forgot to document it on camera! We were in too much awe, and we have Young to thank for that! =)

Bride and Groom:

The rest of the evening was a breeze, from their first dance to "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, to the customary cutting of the cake, tossing of the bouquet, and removal of the garter. The bride looked amazing that evening. Hair and make-up was professionally done for the women in the bridal party by Susie Chhuor and her team of experts, and the flowers were gorgeously arranged by the folks at Commerce Flowers.

First dance:

Sharing some wedding cake:

It was a pleasure witnessing this couple take their next steps into married life!

Here are some shots from their wedding for you to enjoy and hopefully draw some inspiration from.

Wedding cake (Diamond Bakery)

 Chinese style guest book:

Photo area for guests of the bride and groom:

Small head table arrangement:

Manzanita tree with red and gold flowers (a must for the groom):

Large head table arrangement:

Bridal Bouquet:

 Bridesmaid's bouquet:

Simple centerpiece:

We at On the Dot Event Planning wish Amy and Young many years of happiness!!

Signing off for now....

-Angie