Finally I got some shots from the actual ceremony. Here are a few:
That's Mom lowering the veil. Her dress is called han-bok.

(a bigger version for those of you who want to see my dress more closely
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Hero Material's BFF took the close-up picture of the back of my dress:

That's me and Hero Material during the actual ceremony. You can see the attendant in the background, who took care of my ridiculously long train.


That's me signing the certificate:

That's an example of fancy envelopes people use to put wedding money inside. You get cash (crisp new bills only!) instead of gifts in Japan.

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OMG how stunning do you look??!!
by Edie January 24th, 2010 at 10:02 pmLovely pics!
Simply perfectly beautiful. Congrats again and what a beautiful dress.
by RFLong January 24th, 2010 at 10:14 pmYou look absolutely beautiful,
by Voirey Linger January 24th, 2010 at 10:34 pmWow, how spectacular. You look gorgeous and so happy. All the best to you both
by Stacy ~ January 24th, 2010 at 10:53 pmOh, Nadia, you look beautiful. And Hero Material looks very dashing.
Congratulations to you both.
by Rowan January 24th, 2010 at 11:18 pmOh Wow!
by RKCharron January 24th, 2010 at 11:26 pmWhat a beautiful dress. You're gorgeous Nadia.
Congratulations again on your Wedding Day!
Love & Best Wishes to you & yours,
Rob
PS - Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Nadia, you look stunning! Mind you, I didn't expect anything else.
Your dress is gorgeous and you wear it extremely well.
by SarahT January 25th, 2010 at 12:05 amwow, it looks like it was a big 'do and a glorious success. you are GORGEOUS and obviously have great taste all around.
by Mima January 25th, 2010 at 12:05 amBeautiful and lovely darlin
And your dress HOT and SEXY
hehe
by Dionne January 25th, 2010 at 12:32 amAbsolutely beautiful! Congratulations and best wishes to you both.
by Babette James January 25th, 2010 at 2:39 amIt's been said above, but it bears repeating: beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Beautiful bride, beautiful dress, beautiful wedding. Thanks for sharing the pics.
by bettie January 25th, 2010 at 4:07 amYou both look wonderful and the dress is stunning. Congrats!
by Ella Drake January 25th, 2010 at 8:58 amThank you so much, ladies! :wub:
by Nadia Lee January 25th, 2010 at 10:52 amBeautiful gown. The train is lovely. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.
by Hailey Edwards January 25th, 2010 at 3:27 pmI am late to the party, but you look stunning and I agree Hero Material looks very dashing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures.
by Susan January 27th, 2010 at 6:59 amThank you, Hailey & Susan!
by Nadia Lee January 28th, 2010 at 1:01 amDang, girl! You look simply amazing! And HM doesn't look have bad either. Congratulations!
by Suzan H. February 1st, 2010 at 11:52 amThank you, Suzan!
by Nadia Lee February 1st, 2010 at 12:20 pmI'm totally behind and just saw these photos. Please post more if you got them. Gorgeous dress! Pretty ceremony. I guess no hamsters allowed as ring bearers? ;-)
Did you two meet at UVA?
by Debb February 2nd, 2010 at 1:02 amDebb --
Thanks!
Unfortunately, our hamsters had to stay home.
Hero Material didn't go to UVA. He want to a UC school.
by Nadia Lee February 2nd, 2010 at 1:10 am