Naomi & Andy’s love story began at a mutual friend’s wedding shower. After meeting and becoming inseparable from the beginning, Andy asked Naomi out with a love letter. It was fitting that when it came time to propose, Andy wrote out several little love notes as part of the unwrapping of the several boxes to get to the ultimate box with the ring nestled inside.
While their original plans had to be altered, they were able to have a huge wedding in their hearts thanks to live streaming. Because of Naomi & Andy’s strong religious beliefs, they held numerous heart-felt prayers. They held a prayer right before becoming husband and wife, had a joyous ceremony where great friends and pastors said prayers to welcome them as newlyweds, and had a prayer over their rings before placing them on one another’s fingers.
One of the loveliest parts about Naomi & Andy’s day was the fact that Naomi’s father was in attendance back to full health after beating cancer. From the first look with her father to the father-daughter dance, it was incredibly sweet and moving and something that will always be cherished.
Congratulations to Naomi & Andy!
Thank you to the creative team
behind Naomi & Andy’s beautiful day!
Venue | Private Residence in Massachusetts
Photography | Mei Lin Barral Photography
Planner | Verigilie (friend)
Cinematography | Jay Nanadez
Florist | Cassandra (Friend)
Officiant | Rev. Marlon Green
Cake | Milca’s Gourmet
Catering | Aunts of the couple
Tent & Tabletop Rentals | Peak Events
Backdrop & Chairs | Christalight Events
Rings | Lauren B & Kay Jewelers
Bridal Shoes | Macy’s
Hair | Naomi, the bride herself
Makeup | Face by Trace
Groom’s Wear | Hive & Colony
Bridesmaids’ Gowns | JJ’s House
DJ | DJ Twin
Mei Lin (first name, she/her) is a Chicago intimate wedding, elopement, & dog photographer who's passionate about commemorating diverse couples grounded in the present moment. Animal welfare, social justice, and sustainability are three things that are really important to her. Trans rights are human rights. Love is love. Stop AAPI Hate. Black Lives Matter.
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