Well, this is going to be the very last post of the year, and what better to end it with than a fabulous wedding from La Venta?! Tom and Mireille together with their families had such a special and intimate wedding. Combining their Korean and Jewish faiths, it was quite interesting and even more fun to watch the evening unfold and integrate the two together in their cultures. Here are some great images that I thought would be fun to share with you! Killer ring shot: Tom, so handsome! Mireille, so elegant! During the ceremony while they were saying their own vows, there was not a dry eye in the audience, and it was tough for Tom and Mireille to get through it... Yo can actually read Mireille's vows. I absolutely LOVE this shot...i think it has a very modern feel to it. The p'ye-baek. This is a Korean tradition where the bride offers dates and chestnuts -- symbols of children -- to the groom's parents, while sitting at a low table filled with other symbolic offerings. The parents offer sake in return, and as a final gesture they throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride, who tries to catch them in her large wedding skirt. In the United States, the p'ye-baek is most often held at the reception, with the bride and groom in full Korean costume. It is usually a family-only affair, hosted by the groom's side. The throwing of dates and chestnuts is the highlight. Family members also offer gifts of money in white envelopes to the bride. Tom's parents were having so much fun throwing MANY dates into Mireille's skirt! The first dance: It's always a lot of fun to watch the dancing! Everyone really seemed to enjoy the evening, and Tom and Mireille's love for each other was evident throughout the night! Thank you for being so gracious and I wish you both the best in life! Happy New Year!