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Mrs. Peony is a Weddingbee blogger who was married in April 2008 in Westchester, New York (just north of New York City).

Invitations

Mrs. Peony created tri-lingual pocketfold invitations for her wedding.

Pictures: Invites & Website

Details & Cost: Invitation Details

Engagement Shoot

The Peonies had their engagement pictures shot by their photographer Danny Weiss at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park.

Deciding on the location: Engagement Shoot Location

The Peonies run into a shooting of "Gossip Girl" during their engagement shoot: E-Pic Session

E-Pic Preview: Engagement Photo Shoot

Bridal Attire

Dress:
Sophia Tolli's Y2712 Skye in white. It, along with Mrs. Peony's bridesmaids' dresses, were purchased at Bijou Brial in Paramus, NJ. Alterations were done by Mrs. Peony's mother.

Shoes:
Dubonnet by Stuart Weitzman, purchased from My Glass Slipper. Although they are 4.5" tall, Mrs. Peony claims that they are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes that she owns.

Veil:
The plain cathedral-length veil was a gift from a family friend who hand-made it.

Jewelry:
Both the tiara and necklace were purchased for under $35 total from eBay seller Venus Jewelry.

Bustier:
Le Mystère L’image Seduction Bustier 2355.

Qipao:
Mrs. Peony's qipao was custom-made by New Age Designer, located at 38 Mott Street in NYC Chinatown. It was a wedding gift from her MIL.

Wedding Recap and Professional Pictures

Part 1: Getting Ready

Part 2: Chinese Wedding Door Games

Part 3: Chinese Tea Ceremony

Part 4: Getting Ready All Over Again

Part 5: We Meet Again

Part 6: Central Park

Part 7: The Hangover and Some Portraits

Part 8: Family Portraits

Part 9: Waiting for the Charter Bus

Part 10: The Ceremony

Part 11: "Just Like Heaven"

Part 12: "For Once in My Life"

Part 13: "To Sir, With Love"

Part 14: "My First, My Last, My Everything"

Vendor Reviews

Hair & Makeup Trial by Maureen and Claudia Pedala: Is That Really Me?

Engagement Ring Reset and Wedding Rings Purchase: Ring in the Changes

Christine Viola, the Peonies' DOC: Vendor Review: Exquisite Affairs Productions

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Vendor Review: The Fountainhead

Miscellaneous

Diamonds series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

How we paid for our wedding: the Korean kye

Dealing with cultural differences: When East Meets West

Transportation for our guests from the hotel to the venue: Charter Bus

Choosing a NYC hotel for our guests: Invitations-Accommodations

Illustrator Map Tutorial: Part 1, Part 2

Full Vendor List

We loved all our vendors and highly recommend all of them!

DOC: Christine Viola of Exquisite Affairs Productions
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Fountainhead
Photographer: Danny Weiss
Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: Bijou Bridal
Bridal Shoes: My Glass Slipper
Qipao: New Age Designer, 38 Mott Street, New York, (212) 349-0818
Hair: Claudia Pedala
Makeup: Maureen Pedala
Third Hair & Makeup Artist: Sachiko Yanase
Groom's Bespoke Tuxedo: Momo Custom Tailor, 321 Broad Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (201) 313-5225
Groomsmen's Tuxedo Rentals: Men's Wearhouse
Flowers: Arcadia Floral Co.
DJ & Emcee: Big Apple Music
Hotel: Affinia Manhattan
Limo & Bentley: Double Diamond Limousines
Charter Bus: Bus Bank
Engagement & Wedding Rings: Engagement Rings Direct