Aberthau Mansion Wedding: A Traditional Chinese Celebration in Vancouver
This beautiful Vancouver wedding celebrated a new beginning while honoring deep cultural roots. The day began with traditional Chinese tea ceremony rituals and the vibrant Qun Gua dress at the family home, followed by an elegant formal ceremony at the historic Aberthau Mansion. We focused on documenting the intimate and emotional journey, capturing the essence of Hong Kong wedding traditions set against the beautiful backdrop of Vancouver.
A quiet moment in the beautifully decorated room before the traditional Chinese ceremony.
The bride adjusting her beautiful Qun Gua, a quiet moment before the wedding.
A beautiful moment of laughter and joy with the bride in her traditional Qun Gua and her bridesmaids. Capturing the warm emotions of the wedding morning.
A heartfelt embrace between the bride and her mother during the emotional Qun Gua ceremony.
A beautiful, expectant smile from the bride in her vibrant Qun Gua dress. Capturing the quiet anticipation before the groom arrives for the fetching the bride ritual.
A beautiful detail shot of the couple's hands and the traditional Chinese tea cups.
An incredibly sweet and emotional moment: the bride holds hands with her sister, sharing a beautiful laugh right before the ceremony at the historic Aberthau Mansion.
A beautiful bridal portrait in the warm, golden light of the Aberthau Mansion garden. The soft environment and natural colors create a truly timeless feeling.
The couple enjoying a romantic walk in the beautiful Aberthau Mansion garden, with soft sunlight filtering through the trees.
A tender hug shared by the couple, captured in the beautiful warm light of the garden.
An elegant couple portrait taken in front of a historic stone and timber mansion. Capturing the timeless beauty of this Vancouver heritage wedding venue.
The first step: Bride and her father walking down the aisle together, ready for the wedding ceremony to begin.
A deeply moving moment: The groom's mother gently comforts the bride's father as he hands his daughter away. Capturing the shared emotion and strong family bond during the ceremony.
A romantic portrait of the couple holding hands, framed by the sun-drenched trees and the historic stone wall of the Aberthau Mansion grounds.
The full wedding party smiling in the beautiful golden light. A joyful group portrait taken on the grounds of Aberthau Mansion.
A unique, artistic shot capturing the motion and emotion of the couple and the wedding party walking in brilliant, warm light.
The groom and his groomsmen look sharp in their suits, framed by the beautiful autumn colors.
The bride and her bridesmaids sharing a joyful walk in the warm evening light.
A close-up shot capturing the vibrant red and orange colors of the autumn leaves in the garden.