You may now kiss the bride…

And let the celebrations begin!  Guests raised (more than) a glass to toast Mr and Mrs Phan and wish them luck in their marriage.  While in Mexico, the tipple of choice – Tequila! Shot glasses of Tequila boom-boom (a mixture of tequila, grenadine and soda) were passed around and the proud Father of the Bride was excited to be celebrating his daughter’s marriage.  Although… he may have had an ulterior motive in celebrating, he mentioned a number of times that he’s looking forward to grandkids!

First dance as husband and wife.

Vietnamese wedding games had every couple (except us!) taking part.  Lan + Troy had a blast while guests cheered them on.  Troy clearly trusted his new wife and family as he let them blindfold him … no butts about it….

The party didn’t stop once the games were done.  Everyone (no exceptions!) took to the dance floor and Infused Studios added to the atmosphere by using flashes as disco lights.

Sundrenched days for lovers to toil away the hours swimming amongst the fish in crystal clear blue water or lounging by the pool with a fresh margarita in hand.  Palm trees dotted along the beach providing shelter from the sun’s harsh rays and a momentary respite from the heat.  An idyllic setting for Lan & Troy, who tied the knot during an intimate ceremony on the white sand beaches of the Mayan Riviera, Mexico in front of 35 of their closest family and friends.  If any one of them had told Lan when she was in High School that one day she would be walking down the aisle marrying the man of her dreams, her ultimate “soul-mate” and it would be Troy, disbelief wouldn’t be a strong enough emotion to describe her reaction.  Back then, Lan couldn’t stand Troy and giving him the time of day, let alone her hand in marriage, was a bit too much to ask.  Thankfully, that was High School.  Now, their handwritten vows spoke volumes of how much love is shared between them.

This was our first destination wedding and the sunshine provided a welcome change from the chilly and unpredictable weather of spring in Edmonton.   The gorgeous scenery, vibrant guests and a reception comparable to a Mexican Fiesta were fantastic to be a part of.  Part One of Lan & Troy’s romantic day looks at their last moments as two individuals and the venue that would welcome them as husband & wife.  Troy looked dashing in his suit, the tones of grey were totally in harmony with a beach wedding.  Even his hair was just right.

It’s near impossible for a bride not to look like a princess on her wedding day.  For Lan, the beauty was more than the tumbling curls piled atop her head with glimmers of crystals peeking out, the make up, the tiara and the veil.

Gorgeous as all that was, it was the smile of anticipation and sheer joy as she looked out her window that made her glow.

Troy was adamant that he wouldn’t shed a tear at the wedding.  But as the music started and Lan emerged from the arbour accompanied by her parents, the reality of marrying the girl of his dreams brought tears to his eyes.

Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 and 3 of Lan and Troy’s Mexico marriage later this week.  =)

~Anton + Rina