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		<title>Hotel Derek Houston Wedding Photography – Alice + Lance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You might remember that we posted Alice and Lance&#8217;s Engagement and Formal Engagement Session images a few weeks back. We also had the privilege to photograph their wedding at Hotel Derek. With both the ceremony and the reception held at Hotel Derek, Alice and Lance had a modern day Taiwanese style wedding. Instead of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You might remember that we posted Alice and Lance&#8217;s <a href="../2010/07/13/houston-downtown-engagement-photographer/" target="_blank">Engagement </a>and <a href="../2010/06/30/hotel-derek-formal-engagement-portraits/" target="_blank">Formal Engagement Session</a> images a few weeks back. We also had the privilege to photograph their wedding at Hotel Derek. With both the ceremony and the reception held at Hotel Derek, Alice and Lance had a modern day Taiwanese style wedding. Instead of the the bride walking down the aisle while the groom is watching, they walked down the aisle together with the reception tables already setup. Normally, a tea ceremony would&#8217;ve already been concluded before the bride and groom enters the reception room. Alice and Lance skipped the traditional part and added a western twist to their wedding; they had a short legal ceremony performed by Lance&#8217;s host parents. The grand exit is also very different from what we see here in America. The bride and groom would stand at the door to thank everyone with sweet candy as they are leaving. So polite! <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_043.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bridal shoes with contemporary backdrop" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">These were the notes from the MC.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_048.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, wedding notes and the cross" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Alice&#8217;s mom and brother. They seemed nervous before the ceremony.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_058.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, waiting" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Alice getting hair and makeup done while her bridesmaid feed her breakfast.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_080.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride getting hair and makeup done" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_102.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, groom preparing" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_109.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bridal bouquet" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_137.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bridal gown" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_156.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride getting makeup done, dresses hanging" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_199_145.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bridal portrait, groom portrait" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ready to rock and roll!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_225.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, getting pumped up before entrance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">A touching moment during the ceremony.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_261.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, walking down the aisle" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_262.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_268.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_375.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, wedding cake" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_421.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, toast" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Too much alcohol in a short amount of time!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_426.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom toast" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_478.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom, cake cutting" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Bride and groom first dance! Very cute!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_503.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom, choreographed first dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_519.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride and groom, choreographed first dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Very nice! Anniversary dance next to the host parents.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_534.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, anniversary dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">As the guests begin to leave, the bride and groom hand out candies to thank them for coming.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_577.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride with candies" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100923/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_AliceLance_serendipity_615.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photography, Hotel Derek, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, bride saying bye to guests" /></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://app.shootq.com/public/serendipity_photography_llc/contact" target="_blank">Contact us</a></strong> about your wedding!</p>
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		<title>Hotel Derek and All Saints Catholic Church Wedding Photography &#8211; Emily + Miguel</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember Emily? She is that gorgeous super model bride we blogged about a while back. Finally, we are blogging her and Miguel&#8217;s wedding When Emily first contacted us she was in a major panic; her friend who was originally doing her wedding photography had just bailed out on her. I am glad Emily found us, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember Emily? She is that gorgeous super model bride we <a href="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/2009/10/14/hotel-derek-bridal-portrait/" target="_blank">blogged</a> about a while back. Finally, we are blogging her and Miguel&#8217;s wedding <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>When Emily first contacted us she was in a major panic; her friend who was originally doing her wedding photography had just bailed out on her. I am glad Emily found us, because I believe right away she knew she had one less thing to worry about for the wedding. After we met up to talk about all the details, the rest was history.</p>
<p>Getting ready and Reception Venue:<br />
<strong>Hotel Derek</strong><br />
2525 W. Loop South<br />
Houston, TX 77027<br />
(866) 292-4100<br />
<a href="http://www.hotelderek.com" target="_blank">www.hotelderek.com</a></p>
<p>Ceremony Venue:<strong><br />
All Saints Catholic Church</strong><br />
201 East 10th Street<br />
Houston, TX 77008<br />
(713) 864-2653<br />
<a href="http://www.allsaints.ws/" target="_blank">www.allsaints.ws</a></p>
<p>Florist: <a href="http://www.eventsinbloom.com/" target="_blank">Events in Bloom</a><br />
Videographer: <a href="http://www.rcrossproductions.com/" target="_blank">Rob Cross Productions</a><br />
Mariachi Band: <a href="http://www.losgallitos.com/" target="_blank">Los Gallitos</a> via <a href="http://www.gulfcoastentertainment.com/cms_home/" target="_blank">Gulf Coast Entertainment</a><br />
Band: Alterego via <a href="http://www.gulfcoastentertainment.com/cms_home/" target="_blank">Gulf Coast Entertainment</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Emily and Miguel&#8217;s &#8220;little&#8221; dog was guarding Miguel while he ties his shoes. Isn&#8217;t he adorable?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_020.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, groom getting ready with dog" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The top button on Miguel&#8217;s shirt fell off while he was about to put it on. None of the guys knew how to sew and I had to take control of the situation <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />  So that day I was the photographer + button sewer + windsor knot specialist!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_051.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, photographer helping groom sew button" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Getting ready with great view at the bridal suite at Hotel Derek. Nice!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_079.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, groomsman helping groom getting dressed" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Emily&#8217;s lovely bridal gown</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_083.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, bridal gown and shoes" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Take a guess why Emily wore this cute pair of shoes with no heels <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_102.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, bride's shoes" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_127.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, maid of honor helping bride with dress" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Always a great moment: Mom putting the veil.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_144.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, mom helping bride with veil" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Somehow the veil wouldn&#8217;t go in so I became the veil fixer! HAHA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_147.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, photographer helping bride with veil" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Emily and her dad arriving at the gorgeous All Saints Catholic Church. It was a beautiful day!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_178.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church, father of the bride helping bride get off limo" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Rolls-Royce parked in front of All Saints Church. This reminds me of a scene in the movies!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_208.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church, ceremony venue" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This was just right before Emily walks down the aisle. What a moment!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_238.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church,bride nervous before ceremony" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Beautiful All Saints Catholic Church! Love this place.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_323.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_376.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church, Virgin Mary" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Happy newlyweds! Emily had the happy tears going!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_401.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church, bride and groom recessional" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: left;">A few quick portraits after the ceremony before Emily and Miguel head to the Hotel Derek for their wedding reception.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_471.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church,bride and groom portrait" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">One of my favorites from the day!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/All_Saints_Catholic_Church_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_493.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic Church, bride and groom portrait with Rolls-Royce" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Elegant wedding cake. The different details on each layer is amazing!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_461.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints Catholic  Church, wedding cake" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Emily and Miguel enjoying their Mariachi Band.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_635.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, mariachi band" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_638.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, first dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">We look forward to this moment at every wedding; father-daughter dance is always so sweet.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_665.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints, father daughter dance" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The beautiful Hotel Derek. It always bring back so many fun memories of our own wedding that took place here 3.5 years ago <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100310/Hotel_Derek_Houston_Wedding_Photography_EmilyMiguel_serendipity_500.jpg" border="0" alt="Houston wedding photographer, Hotel Derek, All Saints" /></p>
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		<title>Kim Son Wedding Photography &#8211; Quyen + Randy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quyen and Randy eloped 10 years ago and never had a real wedding. She came to us and said that they wanted to celebrate their ten year anniversary by renewing their vows with their friends and family. That is so sweet of them to plan something so wonderful for each other. Since this was going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quyen and Randy eloped 10 years ago and never had a real wedding. She came to us and said that they wanted to celebrate their ten year anniversary by renewing their vows with their friends and family. That is so sweet of them to plan something so wonderful for each other. Since this was going to be their real wedding, she hoped that we could capture all the great moments in a unique and creative style. Well, she came to the right place <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  We hit it off right away that day and had a great time chatting about her weddings plans.</p>
<p>As with all the weddings, we are very glad to be part of their special day to capture all the great time Quyen and Randy had with their friends and family. We started out at the awesome Hotel Derek documenting all the little things brides go through while getting ready. There was a little bit of time before the ceremony, so we managed to shoot a quick bridal portrait session in the hotel lobby. Afterwards, they went to the church to &#8220;get married&#8221;, followed by a crazy fun party at Kim Son on Bellaire! They had quite a wedding day and we have the pictures to prove it.</p>
<p>Getting ready location:<br />
<strong>Hotel Derek</strong><br />
2525 W. Loop South<br />
Houston, TX 77027<br />
(866) 292-4100<br />
<a href="http://www.hotelderek.com" target="_blank">www.hotelderek.com</a></p>
<p>I love all those details on her dress!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0023.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, details in the bridal gown" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0034.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride getting her makeup done" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I probably mentioned this ten thousand times already, but Alice and I got married at the Hotel Derek. We love shooting there. It&#8217;s such a cool hotel and the picture always rock! What a gorgeous bridal portrait of Quyen!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0088.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bridal portrait at Hotel Derek" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There is her man putting on the final touches.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0112.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, groom getting ready" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ceremony Venue:<br />
<strong>St Edith Stein Catholic Church</strong><br />
3311 N Fry Rd<br />
Katy, TX 77449<br />
(281) 492-7500<br />
<a href="http://www.stedithstein.org/" target="_blank">www.stedithstein.org</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Even though they&#8217;ve been married for 10 years, you can see Quyen is still very nervous about walking down the aisle.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0244.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride walking down the aisle with dad" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0297.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride and groom smiling on the alter" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0377.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, during ceremony" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0511.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride and groom portrait by the church" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cute portrait! I like!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0557.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride and groom portrait by the church" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Reception Venue:<br />
<strong>Kim Son Restaurant</strong><br />
10603 Bellaire Boulevard<br />
Houston, TX 77072-5229<br />
(281) 598-1777<br />
<a href="http://www.kimson.com/" target="_blank">www.kimson.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I think the guests were supposed to write well wishes for the bride and groom, not for themselves!! HAHAA!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0576.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, wishing tree" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cool Chinese lantern balls and purple lighting all over the reception.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0598.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, lantern balls at reception" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0663.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, decorations at reception" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Crazy fun party. Look at the bride and groom challenging each other!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0706.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, drinking games" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0709.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, drinking games" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0760.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, gorgeous cake" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Yea! That&#8217;s how you do a champagne toast!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0839.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bride and groom drinking from the bottle" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">One of the big perks of shooting Chinese and Vietnamese weddings is the food!! We get to eat all the goodies like fried rice, lobster, seafood in a birds nest made with fried taro, shrimp salad, and etc. Man&#8230;I am getting so hungry just talking about it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_food.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, Vietnamese food at reception" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The lovely first dance</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0880.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, first dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Quyen and her son doing a very special mother-son dance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0908.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, mother-son dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Randy&#8217;s mother-son dance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_0937.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, mother-son dance" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_1023.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, bouquet toss" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">HAHA&#8230;look at the guys in the back while Randy tries to get the garter with only his teeth!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/blog/20100303/Kim_Son_Wedding_Photography_QuyenRandy_serendipity_1049.jpg" border="0" alt="houston wedding photographer, St Edith Stein, Hotel Derek, Kim Son, groom getting the garter with his mouth" /></p>
<p>Thanks Quyen and Randy! Let&#8217;s do this again in 10 years <img src='http://www.serendipity-photography.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Check out our other <a href="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/category/wedding/" target="_blank">weddings</a> or <a href="https://app.shootq.com/public/serendipity_photography_llc/contact" target="_blank">contact us</a> with any questions.</p>
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