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Though an impending thunderstorm turned Ali + Mook’s Florida nuptials into a swift four-minute ceremony, the newlyweds had no trouble drawing out their elegant Kampong Gardens reception into an all-night affair. Lucky for us – and especially for you, dear reader – A + M’s speedy “I do” didn’t prevent Belathée Photography from snapping every last gorgeous detail. Cynthia Seaman of Lasso the Moon not only planned the rose-gold affair but also baked the couple’s chic coconut cake. After seeing the lush peony blooms (Emily’s favorite!), it’s no surprise the statuesque bride insisted florist Kathryn Parrish was her favorite vendor.

What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day? As soon as the ceremony began at our beautiful garden venue, the sky turned black, the wind started to blow and it started to drizzle. I thought it was going to pour so I Instinctively asked the judge to fast forward and get to the part about the ring exchange. The guests started laughing hysterically, and our ceremony ended up being four minutes long. It was short and sweet, and a funny start to a great evening.
Did you write your own vows? If so, what was your favorite phrase, verse or line? We exchanged traditional vows.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? We’re enjoying life in Palm Beach and the birth of our baby boy this April.

Written with love by Katharine
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  1. avatar Oakstream Photography reply

    Gorgeous. Love the night shots!

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  3. avatar grace @ wedding favors reply

    Amazing photography and beautiful beautiful wedding! :) That garden is perfect for ceremonies. :D

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  6. avatar Juliet reply

    I absolutely LOVE the bride’s necklace!!! I’ve been having such a hard time finding one for my own wedding. Any clue to where it’s from? Thanks a bunch! :) Beautiful wedding!!!!

    • avatar Emily reply

      Hi Juliet! Ali’s necklace came from J. Crew Bridal. Hope that helps!

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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.

Written with love by Katharine
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  1. avatar Jillian {Pretty Little Weddings} reply

    I am head over heels in love with this bride’s necklace! Katharine, do you know where Ali got it? I would really love to wear it (or something similar) for my own wedding.

    • avatar Lauren reply

      Jillian {Pretty Little Weddings}: I’m with Jillian! This necklace is GORGEOUS! I’ve been searching high and low for a statement necklace. I would love to know where she got it so I could find something of my own!

    • avatar Jen reply

      Jillian {Pretty Little Weddings}: I’d love to know where the lovely statement necklace came from as well!

    • avatar Ali reply

      Jillian {Pretty Little Weddings}: Hi girls thanks for the compliments. I got the necklace at J Crew Bridal in NY. This is what I wore to the festivities in South Beach after the wedding!

  2. avatar Erin reply

    I love the white tux jacket on guys (very James Bond!). He looks great!

  3. avatar Sheila reply

    Amazing photography!-way to go girls, love love love your work.

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