Boston Wedding Photographer | Nicole Chan Photography

Wai and Kiran’s wedding meant a great deal to me.  They’ve taught me many life lessons over the few years of our friendship and I was overjoyed to photograph their Long Island wedding at Crest Hollow Country Club.   I’ve spent lots of evenings at their apartment watching the two of them goof around.  Their love is a testament of two people completely dedicated to one another, pushing each other in every way possible.  They motivate each other (an in turn, themselves) to be better people – both personally and professionally.  Kiran and Wai, thanks for all the advice and all the talks.  They’ve meant more to me than you can imagine.  I hope you’re having an amazing time running around Europe on your honeymoon.  Eat LOTS for me.  <3

A story of their New York proposal, as told by Kiran:  ”Wai took me to New York City for a weekend getaway.  We planned to go to the Statue of Liberty on Saturday morning but were unable to get tickets so we walked around the city instead.  We started off our day with bagels from Murray’s Bagels and then hopped on the subway to the Tenement Museum.  The museum was a great reminder of both of our heritage as immigrants.  Although we did not live during the time the tenements were operational, we understood the struggles of immigrant parents trying to make a life for their children in a new country.  We understood because we both emigrated when we were young and saw the sacrifices that our parents made.

After the museum, we were starving so we headed to our favorite local hangout: 53rd & 6th halal meat cart! The best street meat in the city (2076 reviews on Yelp, 4.5 stars).  We each grabbed a lamb and chicken over rice and sat in front of the statue and enjoyed one of our favorite traditions. Once finished, we walked around to Rockefeller Plaza and went shopping.  Soon afterwards, we headed to our car and drove over to Brooklyn – Wai’s idea. Of course, I just went along with the plan – not knowing why we were headed away from the city.

As we were driving over the bridge, the sun was setting behind us and the whole sky was lit up in a beautiful pink and orange hue.  For some reason, Wai was rushing to get us parked and in front of the waterfront once we crossed over the bridge.  So much so that I think we ended up parking in the opposite direction on a one way street (something we realized later as we got back in the car).  Once parked, Wai grabbed my hand and rushed me to a bench on the Brooklyn Promenade in Brooklyn Heights.  We quickly sat down and enjoyed the last bit of sunset that was remaining.

As we are enjoying the sunset, Wai points out the Statue of Liberty off to our left – an amazing sight.  And then he starts in with his proposal – a beautiful well crafted proposal based on starting our life together with the same hopes and dreams as many other families who came before us to the same city and to the same waters.  And then he pulls out the ring and I say yes.

Afterwards, we head back into the city and walk around Times Square, blow off dinner reservations to Tom Colicchio’s restaurant Craft in exchange for a slice of pizza and a comedy show.

And that is how Wai got me to marry him… by taking me through a day that revolved around this central concept that was so close to both of us, something he knew meant as much to me as it does to him.  Someone who doesn’t care what we do, so long as we are having fun and we are together. And that is how we got engaged.”

Wai is my ultimate go-to guru for watches.  He is the founder and editor in chief of The Watch Nerd!  Amazing content!
This photo just makes me happy.  :)  I think garters are all around amusing, but the two of them are just hysterical!

WWai and Kiran opted for a First Look and saw each other before the ceremony.  Three adjectives:  Emotional, heartfelt and touching!

A pretty good lookin’ bridal party!  :)

FIVE flower girls!!  I love their adorable little peony baskets!

The dudes. One of Wai’s groomsmen flew all the way from Manila, Philippines!  That’s love.

Hello to Priscilla of Boston’s Platinum line.

A couple minutes before Wai and Kiran walked down the aisle, Kristen photographed this awesome shot of Wai’s hi-five line to his bride.  :)I photographed Kiran’s breathtaking entrance with her brother

and Kristen completed the story by capturing all the beautiful detail on Kiran’s Priscilla of Boston Platinum line gown

Bottom right:  I spotted a handsom dude sitting in the ceremony  <3

Wai and Kiran had a Chinese tea ceremony to pay respects and thank their elders.  I adore black and whites.  I also adore Wai and Kiran.  <3  Congratulations, lovebirds!