GABRIELLE + MICHAEL

Spring

Apr 10

Gabrielle + Michael | Fall 2024

Season: Fall
Style: Cozy, Intentional, Party

Poured, Passed, and Brought Together

Before the music, before the dance floor, this weekend started with something deeper. Gabrielle and Michael gathered everyone for a Vietnamese tea ceremony, setting the tone in a way that felt grounded, intentional, and full of meaning. It wasn’t just a pre-wedding event, it was the moment their two families officially came together.

The evening began with the groom’s side arriving in procession, gifts wrapped in red: bright, symbolic, and impossible to miss. Inside, everything slowed down in the best way. Dressed in traditional attire, Gabrielle and Michael served tea to their parents and elders, a quiet, powerful gesture of respect and gratitude. In return came advice, stories, laughter, and gifts, passed down with intention and a lot of heart.

Not a performance, not a formality, just families showing up for each other, honoring where they’ve come from and what’s ahead. By the end, it wasn’t just about tradition, it was about connection. A shared moment that carried into the rest of the weekend, setting the foundation for everything that followed.