Alpha and Julia’s Highlands Ranch wedding at Cherry Hills Community Church might be the biggest wedding we have ever photographed. With over 400 guests, it was absolutely incredible to see how many people came together to celebrate their wedding – family, friends, coworkers and church members all coming together to honor this amazing couple. We have looked forward to their wedding ever since we photographed their engagement session! It was a wild weather day – from pouring rain and gumball sized hail to a gloriously sunny afternoon after the ceremony!
Their wedding was steeped heavily in tradition for both their faith as Seventh Day Adventists, as well as their Indonesian and Vietnamese cultures. At the very end of their wedding ceremony, they both bowed to each set of parents; it is a tradition of honor to the parents, kneeling in front of them to give thanks. It was at this moment of the ceremony where everyone was crying – it was such a beautiful tribute!! Their ceremony was also personalized by having two of their friends perform, which we were totally blown away by; they were SO talented, you guys!!
And the wedding reception? It was one of the wildest we’ve ever been to. We had a strict time to have everything completed by, and somehow all 400+ guests were fed with the most amazing homemade Indonesian food (prepared by Alpha’s mom and her friends), and Alpha’s parents also put together an Ulos, which is where all the members of Indonesian families come together and dance, and bestow gifts to the newlyweds and wrap them in ceremonial blankets. It was the coolest thing to witness! Plus they danced a little, gave speeches and cut their cake – all in less than 2 hours. We were so proud of the whole team for pulling it off in time!
We would love to thank the rad team of vendors that came together to make Alpha and Julia’s Highlands Ranch wedding at Cherry Hills Community Church so amazing!
venue Cherry Hills Community Church | officiant Pastor Steven Rantung | floral Moonlight Iris Floral Designs | beauty 3 Little Birds Salon | bridal gown Emma and Grace Bridal | groom’s suit Suit Supply | bridesmaids dresses JJ House | wedding rings James Allen
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