Any couple who designs a “Drop It Like It’s Hot” display at their wedding is a couple I want to be friends with. “We wanted to incorporate Jason’s family business, Sincere Orient, who manufactured pho noodles, and what better way to do so by making our escort card as Sriracha Hot Sauce that pairs with pho?” said the bride. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg in this cultural, modern lovefest and The Great Romance Photo captured the fun from beginning to end.Jason and I have always been in love in visiting new cities and places that have been in our bucket list. As we conducted our own research on different venues to hold our wedding, the USC Building was the first and last venue we visited, and it only took a moment for us to decide that this was “it.” This was my dream wedding that incorporated the dreamy fairytale, traditional aspect with a modern twist. I have always had an idea of what I wanted in our wedding. I knew the flowers, the kind of dress I wanted, the colors, and even the desert, but we were kind of stuck on the escort card and gift.
We wanted to incorporate Jason’s family business, Sincere Orient, who manufactured pho noodles, and what better way to do so by making our escort card as Sriracha Hot Sauce that pairs with pho. It also helps that Jason LOVES hot sauce, and he puts it on everything! After, everything came together, and we were able to come up with a theme “Drop it Like It’s Hot.” One of the things Jason and I wanted to include is the blending of our traditions. Family and our cultural traditions played an important part in raising us to who we are today, and we wanted our wedding to reflect that. I wanted to include the Catholic traditions of the veil and cord, while Jason included his tea ceremony. These traditions are a way to pay respect to our family, and including both displayed a blending of two cultures. One memorable surprise was the lion dancers. There were many moments that made our day so special. Jason’s overflowing happiness can definitely be remembered as he cried happy tears so throughout the night.
Even though it’s typical for the bride to cry during the wedding, it means so much more when the groom expresses his happiness. The support and love from all our close family and friends were felt throughout the night, as we literally danced the night away. Our wedding reflected who we are in every little bit of detail, to the desert, songs, and atmosphere as everyone celebrated until the end. One thing that was very memorable was passing bowls of pho toward the end. This unexpected surprise not only gave a lot of energy but also helped tie everything together to end the perfect night with the help of CCL Weddings. Photography: The Great Romance Photo | Videography: David Rho | Wedding Planning: CCL Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Green Leaf Designs | Cake: M Cake Sweets | Catering: Patina Catering | Hair + Makeup: Theresa Huang | DJ: ProKreation/Paul Kim | Wedding Venue: Southpark Center | Custom Backdrop: Modest Peach | Custom Hot Sauce: La Siracha Racha | Linen Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental |
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We don’t yet have the following films, but plan on getting them soon: Moonlight, Manchester By The Sea, Lion, Jackie, La La Land, Star Wars, 20th Century Women, Fences, Julieta, Paterson, Hidden Figures, The Founder, I Am Not Your Negro, The Salesman, and more! Here’s what’s coming up: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBOSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS (Purchase Tickets Online)THE SANDLOT (Party at the Parkway) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBMALCOLM X, co-presented by Reel Black Films and featuring a post-film discussion (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBMILK, co-presented by the Unconscious Bias Project and featuring a post-film discussion (Media Diet Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBNERUDA (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBARRIVAL (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE EAGLE HUNTRESS (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBDOCTOR STRANGE (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBMOANA (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBFANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBOSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS (Purchase Tickets Online)ARRIVAL (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBOSCAR NOMINATED LIVE ACTION SHORTS (Purchase Tickets Online)NERUDA (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBARRIVAL (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBNATIONAL BIRD, with post-film discussion (Doc Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBDOCTOR STRANGE (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBNERUDA (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBARRIVAL (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE AUTOPSY
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, featuring a post-film discussion (Bechdel Test Movie Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBSUFFRAGETTE, featuring a post-film discussion (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBSERENITY (Parkway Classics) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBLEPRECHAUN (Cult Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBVELVET GOLDMINE (Tinseltown at Ten) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBIMDBTHELMA AND LOUISE, featuring a post-film discussion (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE WARRIORS vs. THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER (Purchase Tickets Online)THE FREEDOM TO MARRY (Doc Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBBUT I'M A CHEERLEADER (Parkway Classics) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBLABYRINTH (Music Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE WARRIORS vs. THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (Purchase Tickets Online)THE WARRIORS vs. THE HOUSTON ROCKETS (Purchase Tickets Online)MIRA RAI, co-presented by Women Sport Film Festival and featuring a post-film discussion (Doc Night) (Purchase Tickets Online)THE WARRIORS vs. THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS (Purchase Tickets Online)KUNG FU HUSTLE (Parkway Classics) (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBTHE DARK CRYSTAL (Purchase Tickets Online)IMDBCOMPANY TOWN