Jenny and Keith were married in a beautiful ceremony at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall, which has this magnificent organ that spans the wall of the altar. It literally takes your breath away when you first see it–so grand in comparison to the modest hall space!  Following the ceremony was their reception at the Andover Country Club, which has this lush garden area right outside, giving us a fantastic backdrop for portraits. Add to that the lively guests and the gorgeous weather, and overall it was a perfect day!

One of the fun parts of the night was the Paebaek, or Korean wedding ceremony, that they held during the reception. This involved Jenny and Keith adorning traditional ceremonial attire, bowing and serving honorary family members tea as a show of their respect, and receiving well wishes from the honorees. After the well wishes, the family members threw dates and chestnuts which Jenny and Keith had to catch–the dates and chestnuts symbolizing the number of girls and boys they’ll bear in the future. Lastly, Keith carried Jenny (on his back!) as they exited, and I later learned that this is to display the groom’s strength to the bride’s family. It was my first time witnessing a Paebaek, so it was such a fun and colorful experience to capture.

The day ran smoothly due to some fabulous vendors, including flowers by The Tangled Web, event coordination by Pink Orchid Weddings, and music by Beat Train Productions!