Jae Choon was such an incredibly lovely (and not to mention beautiful) bride to work with. She came to us with a vision for her intimate garden wedding, and we love the way it came to life in our HB6365 dress. The East Village holds so much meaning to Jae Choon and Chuck, so naturally they chose the neighborhood to host their special day. Every shot from the garden ceremony, to the street art in front an old apartment of Jae Choon's, to their cozy reception at Lucien is full of meaning. Thank you so much to Monika of Monika Broz Photography for taking us through the couple's romantic day and capturing it all so beautifully! Congratulations again to Jae Choon, Chuck and their new family~
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Saja: How did you meet?
Jae Choon: We met at our local dive bar in the East Village (2A). It was a Tuesday night and there were only 5 people in the bar including Donovan, the bartender. Everyone started chatting with each other and FaceBook requests were exchanged. We were both involved with other people at the time, so we were friends/neighborhood acquaintances for a year before we started dating.
Jae Choon: We met at our local dive bar in the East Village (2A). It was a Tuesday night and there were only 5 people in the bar including Donovan, the bartender. Everyone started chatting with each other and FaceBook requests were exchanged. We were both involved with other people at the time, so we were friends/neighborhood acquaintances for a year before we started dating.
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Saja: Where did the wedding take place? What made you choose there?
Jae Choon: We had our wedding at 6BC Botanical Garden. It's a magical little green space in the heart of Alphabet City. We had our reception at Lucien, where we had our first official date. Our romance started and blossomed in the East Village, so it was really special for us to celebrate our union, "east village style."
Jae Choon: We had our wedding at 6BC Botanical Garden. It's a magical little green space in the heart of Alphabet City. We had our reception at Lucien, where we had our first official date. Our romance started and blossomed in the East Village, so it was really special for us to celebrate our union, "east village style."
Saja: How did he/she propose?
Jae Choon: We lived in Amsterdam for 2 years. Chuck proposed on our last full day there, before returning to New York. We were walking our dog and trying to savor our last moments in that beautiful city. He stopped to take a picture on a quiet, quaint, side canal and popped the question. We had a going-away party planned for that evening, which doubled as an engagement party. All of my friends knew before I did. I was wonderfully surprised.
Jae Choon: We lived in Amsterdam for 2 years. Chuck proposed on our last full day there, before returning to New York. We were walking our dog and trying to savor our last moments in that beautiful city. He stopped to take a picture on a quiet, quaint, side canal and popped the question. We had a going-away party planned for that evening, which doubled as an engagement party. All of my friends knew before I did. I was wonderfully surprised.
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Saja: What was your favorite part of the day?
Jae Choon: Being with my best friend and lover. "Officially" joining our homes, lives, and hearts.
Jae Choon: Being with my best friend and lover. "Officially" joining our homes, lives, and hearts.
Saja: Which of the photos is your favorite? Why?
Jae Choon: Our kiss in front of some street art on 2nd street. I actually lived in that apartment building when I first met Chuck.
Jae Choon: Our kiss in front of some street art on 2nd street. I actually lived in that apartment building when I first met Chuck.
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Saja: Is there anything you can point out about your pictures that we might not have noticed?
Jae Choon: I was 3 months pregnant at the time!
Jae Choon: I was 3 months pregnant at the time!
