• 2009-07-08T04:50:12Z Rock n Roll Bride · Your Big Day the Rock n Roll Way

    Jennifer & Matthew had a gorgeous traditional Korean wedding, which took place at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden. Jennifer’s beautiful dressis a traditional Korean dress called a hanbok, but with a modern twist.  It was designed by Kim Mehee, who designed Sandra Oh’s dress for the SAG awards…. The couple went DIY’ed all the flowers! I love their peacock boutonnieres  the most but I am also pretty crazy about her homemade bouquet, she used flake flowers to keep it looking perfect throughout the day. ...

  • 2009-05-10T10:00:40Z Rock n Roll Bride · Your Big Day the Rock n Roll Way

    This Korean couple donned some traditional dress for their very untraditional, vintage photo shoot. How bloody fantastic! ps If you haven’t already (or even if you have) then you most definitely have to enter my new amazing contest - and remember, if you don’t add the photographs (or link to the photographs) in your comment your entry will not be valid (sorry to sound like a headmistress but for some reason, I have had loads of entries sans photographs!) Credit: Meriel via Drama Beans...

  • 2011-09-14T08:26:38Z Big Fat Cake Blog

    I wrote this article for an online Korean magazine and got lots of good feedback about the topic. I thought that the Big Fat Cake community would also be interested. I’m including only a trailer so you’ll have to go to KonnectMagazine to read the rest. Can you relate to these weird nuances from your culture? Share with us! The article trailer begins here: Being part of many weddings, I’ve seen the unique differences among traditions, but some through funny cultural quirks. If you’re Korean but you hire a non-Korean wedding planner or coordinator, there are several things you ma...

  • 2011-11-21T10:00:00Z Food Fun and Love

    A Diverse Menu, Good Gracious StyleBy Pauline ParryNothing says "welcome" better than a dramatic red carpet!This is what guests of NetKAL (Network of Korean American Leadership) saw as they arrived at the Wallis Annenberg Building of the California Science Center for an elegant sit-down dinner produced by Party Designs by Carol and catered by yours truly.Inside, this 1920's armory, which was completely redone in 2004, combines traditional and contemporary beauty with all-glass atrium windows and an easily customized stage.The space also features a reflecting pool and a wind wall.To a caterer, ...

  • 2011-06-20T03:00:51Z District Weddings

    Michelle and Charles were married this past November at Westwood Country Club — and I just love their Korean Wedding Ceremony! Here is a huge dose of pretty to get your week started! Michelle tells us… “Initially we had a very modern concept for the wedding, but then we went with the Westwood Country Club which has a very classic feel to it, so we actually ended up going a bit more classical but giving it a little touch of color. I love pink, so we went with pink and felt gray was a nice match. The room has very high ceilings so we wanted flower arrangements that would be elegant a...

  • 2010-10-05T06:06:13Z Blogger Brides

    There’s a reason why classic palettes like black and white transcend personal style and evoke a universal feeling of love, romance and elegance.  Typically, when I think of Asian weddings, my mind wonders towards symbolic colors like red and yellow.  Today’s inspiration board proves that timeless style transcends culture, no matter what. {Source: Full credits via  Wedding Nouveau} Get Inspired, Fri B....

  • 2008-10-14T05:45:33Z Portland, OR: boudoir photography for creative people

    This weekend we drove out to NYC for our friends’ wedding. As a guest I decided to limit myself to 50 frames, and ended up choosing 30. As part of a traditional Korean wedding, the bride and groom change into traditional Korean costumes (Hanbok) and do a bowing ceremony (Pyebaek) to honor their parents and special relatives. The bride serves them tea, and the parents present their gifts. My favorite part is when the parents throw figs (girls) and chestnuts (boys), and however many the couple may catch in her dress or a scarf represent how many children the couple will have. Please ...

  • 2011-11-14T11:56:30Z Denver Wedding Photographer

    We had a blast spending Saturday with Joanne and Steve. Their sweet affection towards each other was brilliant to photograph. Here are just a few images from the day – much more to come! P.S. It was great to see one of our wedding couples from earlier this year, Jennifer and Joe (Curtis Hotel Wedding in Denver), as guests of this wedding! Colorado Wedding Photographers | Jason + Gina Get to know Jason+Gina. Subscribe to our Wedding Photography Blog. Become a Fan of Jason+Gina on Facebook. Related posts:Denver Wedding at the Curtis Hotel | Jennifer + Joe Denver Engagement Phot...

  • 2012-01-24T08:16:36Z Alchemy Blog

    Monopoly Korean 1st Birthday Party at the London West Hollywood Last spring I was fortunate enough to design my first Korean 1st birthday party. In the Korean culture, the 1st birthday is a highly celebrated special time in their babies life that symbolizing great health, luck and also to help forecast their life to come. When Jina Parks of Ultimately Plush  asked me to create this creative and luxurious bash at the London West Holllywood I knew I’d be in for a treat! Here are some sweet words from Jina herself regarding the special day: Jina Park, founder and creator of PLUSH, the pos...

  • 2012-01-24T08:16:36Z Alchemy Blog

    Monopoly Korean 1st Birthday Party at the London West Hollywood Last spring I was fortunate enough to design my first Korean 1st birthday party. In the Korean culture, the 1st birthday is a highly celebrated special time in their babies life that symbolizing great health, luck and also to help forecast their life to come. When Jina Parks of Ultimately Plush  asked me to create this creative and luxurious bash at the London West Holllywood I knew I’d be in for a treat! Here are some sweet words from Jina herself regarding the special day: Jina Park, founder and creator of PLUSH, the pos...