Noe Wedding

November 8th was a great day! Not only did I get to see some of my awesome friends that I miss so much, but Kyle and Doan got married! They had 2 beautiful, yet very different ceremonies. The morning ceremony was a traditional Vietnamese ceremony held at her parents' home for family only.

The bride in her [handmade] Vietnamese dress. It was stunning.


We wore what is called an 'ao dai' all handmade in Vietnam.


The groom and his family approached the home with gifts for the bride and her family. We received them at the door, then brought them into the home for her mother and father to accept.
The bride's gifts [robe and hat] were taken up to the bride, who was in her bedroom. The groom then went upstairs to receive his bride!


The 'altar' was adorned with gifts for the bride and her family.


The couple stood at the 'altar' while her parents adorned her with jewels, and presented them both with gifts from her family in Vietnam [who could not make it.]


Brooke and I at the Vietnamese ceremony.


This was Doan's little 2nd cousin...isn't he adorable in his little ao dai?


I miss my friends!


Doan's family photo.


The Bridesmaids with Doan.
[left to right] Priscilla, Cat, Doan, Angie, Andrea


Doan and Kyle...newlyweds!


Our dresses were quite colorful against the gray Midwest sky.

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The Christian ceremony was in the late afternoon and was held at the Dayton Art Institute.

Mr. and Mrs. Noe!


Brooke and I at the Christian ceremony.


Me and the naked Indian.


constantly in motion


Cat & I...doin' the bridesmaid thing


Roomies! I love these girls.


Brooke and I, always having fun!


Can you believe we got Mom out there?...she was going 'low.low.low.low.low...'


Brooke made some new best friends. They were awesome. Her whole family was awesome!
[left to right] Kahn, Giak, Viet, (some random white dude,) Brooke.


Mom taught Brooke how to dance to the 'hip' Vietnamese music. He picked it up pretty quickly. That's because if he messed up she would yell at him and hit him on the shoulder. Then she would smile and give him a big hug. Oh Mom...


It was awesome getting to see some friends from Cincy!
[left to right] Andrea, Kyle, Doan, Theresa, Renee
[who is that...tina turner!? this was Doan's third (and final) 'party' dress]


We love this couple!!

Kyle & Doan:
We're serious...you should move out here when Kyle's done down in Texas! We promise you good times:) You are a beautiful couple. We wish you years and years of happiness together!
Thanks for a great day. We miss you greatly.