Southern Weddings

Florida bride Ali needed just one word to sum up her Kampong Gardens wedding: magical. We couldn’t agree more. This wedding is Southern sophistication at its finest, y’all! My breath was gone after just one look at Belathée Photography’s timeless images and those luscious white peonies. courtesy of Parrish Designs. And then I saw the attire. I have a feeling we’re going to be hard-pressed to find a better dressed groom than Mook with his cream jacket, crisp black bow tie and – wait for it – those shiny, shiny gold buttons! The bride, not to be outdone, wowed in an asymmetric Vera Wang gown and classic lace-trimmed veil. Put these two in a real life fairytale, folks. I’m in love.

P.S. Wondering why there aren’t so many photos from the ceremony? Thanks to a sudden downpour, the couple and their guests dashed outside to exchange vows, then dashed back in to seek cover. Hardly any time for photos!

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. We met at Casa Tua in Miami in December 2008.
Describe the proposal. Mukang reserved the rooftop of the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York, and asked me to join him there so I could meet his cousin visiting from Korea. It turned out to be a lie, as he had planned the most perfect proposal!
Three adjectives that describe the day are: There is just one adjective: magical.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: The place cards and the flowers.
Describe your wedding flowers: We used white peonies with pink and white orchids and a soft silvery leaf. We also mixed in hot pink peonies with purple orchids.
Describe your wedding cake: We served a simple coconut cake.