07.31.2011 | Dam Hoi Engagement
After getting together with Jenn and Darrin for the 3rd time, I was sold on their personality. They are very down-to-earth
. They also know about social media
. I learned a few things about Twitter and how to make use of it more often.
Interesting facts about these two lovebirds: they met through basketball, they had a long distance relationship and they only saw each other once a month sometimes once every 2 months, they love trying out new things, and they are awesome!
Anyway, their Dam Hoi engagement (traditional Vietnamese engagement ceremony) took place in Brantford at Jenn’s parents’ house. It was a very intimate event with all their close friends and family. It was a casual type of event. But had its formalities. Gorgeous day for a gorgeous event.
Jenn wore a beautiful custom traditional Vietnamese dress. The lavender colour was perfect for her skin tone. Darrin looked dashing in his suit! The tea ceremony for this Dam Hoi engagement was unique. They poured Remy Martin into the tea pot instead of tea! Jenn says,
“We basically used liquor instead of tea because it signifies a celebration. And what better way then to celebrate with some alcohol? haha.”
It was definitely suitable for the intimate event.
For their portraits, we went around her neighbourhood to the train tracks. For the second location, Jenn was determined to find the barn that her older sister went to take her engagement portraits a few years ago. The original barn we looked for was no longer there, however, we did see a better and gorgeous location with a barn. Jenn went in and asked the tenants if we would be able to take some photos in front and around their barn. They gladly agreed! The timing and the weather was just right. Then add in the 2 subjects in the photo, it was picture-perfect!
Check out my favourites! Click the photo to see more. Thanks to Andrew for shooting with me at this event!
Photographed by | Therese de Jesus | ARTIESE Photography
Vietnamese dress | Custom
Dress | French Connection
Shoes | Manolo Blahnik
Associate Photographer | Andrew Ho
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