blue church

One part church + one part Laotian ceremony = a seriously awesome wedding day

At a Glance

Anna and Brad had two weddings in one day! They began by getting married in the same church Brad’s parents were wed in, and rounded out the evening with a traditional Laotian ceremony. The festivities included a customized newspaper wedding announcement, a Laotian string ceremony known as baci, and so much delicious-looking food (look at those fruit kebabs!) you could almost taste it through your screen.

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All photos by Anna Jaye Photography.

Anna and Brad had two weddings in one day! They began by getting married in the same church Brad’s parents were wed in, and rounded out the evening with a traditional Laotian ceremony. The festivities included a customized newspaper wedding announcement, a Laotian string ceremony known as baci, and so much delicious-looking food (look at those fruit kebabs!) you could almost taste it through your screen.

newspaper wedding detail
groom at church
bride smiling
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bride groom outside
silver wedding details
colorful bouquet
colorful fruit
fruit at wedding
bride in blue
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string ceremony
shoes at wedding
bridal couple blue

Vendors!

Wedding Dress: Bridal Extraordinaire • Shoes: BCBG; Veil: Melinda Rose Design • Laos Traditional Wedding Dress: custom made in Laos • Bridesmaids: Mia’s Bridal, David’s Bridal • Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse • Flowers/Centerpieces: Good Earth Floral Design • Food: Bride’s family • Cake: Kelly Arnold (friend) • Ceremony: Colonial Church • Reception: Shawnee Mission Civic Centre

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