Susan & Raymond at Pasadena City Hall

November 15, 2025 · Pasadena City Hall and Blooming VIP Restaurant, Rosemead

A Pasadena City Hall Wedding with a Tea Ceremony in Alhambra

Susan and Raymond met in high school, reconnected in college and have been together ever since. Susan is the outgoing, organized one who makes sure everyone is taken care of, and Raymond is quiet until you get to know him, then always the one with a solution. On November 15, 2025, their day started with door games and a tea ceremony at home in Alhambra, moved to portraits at Pasadena City Hall and ended with a banquet at Blooming VIP Restaurant in Rosemead. Here is their wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

Details and the Morning

Susan's morning started in matching pajamas with her bridesmaids and bridesman under the double happiness decor, then she changed into an embroidered qun kwa for the tea ceremony.

Susan and Raymond's invitation and rings in a flat lay with blush ribbon.
The invitation suite with dried florals.
Susan's perfume bottle.
Susan's pearl heels.
Susan and her bridesmaids in matching pajamas.
Susan laughing with her bridesmaids before the tea ceremony.
The bridesmaids and bridesman posing together.
Susan in her pajamas in front of the double happiness decor.
Susan with her mom on the wedding morning.
Susan in her embroidered qun kwa for the tea ceremony.
Susan's qun kwa detail beside the double happiness sign.
Susan smiling in her qun kwa with a bouquet, photographed by One and Only Production.

Raymond and the Door Games

Raymond arrived in his traditional jacket with his groomsmen, ready for the door games Susan had been looking forward to most. The bridesmaids made them work for it before letting them in.

Raymond in his traditional jacket.
Raymond adjusting his sleeves.
Raymond with his mom.
Raymond outside under the tent.
Raymond and his groomsmen arriving for the door games.
Raymond and his groomsmen lined up outside.
A bridesmaid reading out the first door game challenge.
The groomsmen taking on a door game.
Groomsmen huddled together during the games.
Bridesmaids laughing at the groomsmen's answers.
Raymond completing a door game challenge.
Raymond celebrating after winning the door games, photographed by One and Only Production.

Tea Ceremony at Home

Susan and Raymond served tea to both families, Cantonese on Susan's side and Mandarin on Raymond's, and received gold jewelry and blessings from their elders.

Susan and Raymond together in traditional attire.
Susan and Raymond seated for the tea ceremony with red cushions.
The tea ceremony welcome sign with red decor.
Susan and Raymond serving tea to her family.
Raymond kneeling to serve tea.
An uncle sipping tea during the tea ceremony.
Susan's mom smiling during the tea ceremony.
Family placing gold jewelry on the couple.
Raymond's mom receiving tea.
Susan pouring tea for an elder.
A little guest watching the tea ceremony.
A bridesmaid helping with the tea set.
A relative relaxing on the couch after tea.
Susan and Raymond with family after the tea ceremony.
Susan and Raymond with their bridesmaids, photographed by One and Only Production.

Susan at Pasadena City Hall

After changing into her gown, Susan met her bridal party in dusty blue under the arches at Pasadena City Hall.

Susan arriving at Pasadena City Hall in her gown.
Susan under the arches at Pasadena City Hall.
Susan with her bridesmaids in dusty blue under the arches.
Susan sharing a hug with her bridesman.
Susan and a bridesmaid laughing in the courtyard.
Susan's veil flowing in the arcade.
Susan on the steps at Pasadena City Hall.
Close up of Susan's ring and gown, photographed by One and Only Production.

Raymond and the Wedding Party

Raymond and his groomsmen took over the arcade in black tuxedos before the whole wedding party gathered on the balcony.

Raymond in his black tuxedo under the arches.
Raymond fixing his cuffs.
Raymond and his groomsmen at Pasadena City Hall.
Raymond and his best man.
The groomsmen laughing together.
Raymond and Susan with her bouquet.
The wedding party lined up in the arcade.
Bridesmaids in dusty blue and groomsmen in black.
The wedding party cheering in the hallway.
Raymond dipping Susan with the wedding party behind them.
The wedding party on the balcony at Pasadena City Hall, photographed by One and Only Production.

Portraits at Pasadena City Hall

The balconies, curved staircase and long arched hallways at Pasadena City Hall gave Susan and Raymond a little bit of everything for their portraits.

Susan and Raymond on the balcony at Pasadena City Hall.
Raymond and Susan face to face by the iron railing.
The couple framed by the stone arches and lantern.
Susan and Raymond embracing on the upper balcony.
Raymond kissing Susan's forehead.
The couple with the City Hall dome behind them.
Susan's veil catching the breeze on the balcony.
Susan and Raymond on the curved staircase.
Susan and Raymond in the arched hallway.
Raymond and Susan walking through the arcade.
Susan and Raymond laughing by the columns.
Raymond holding Susan close in soft light.
Black and white portrait under the arches.
Close up of Susan's white and blue bouquet.
Raymond kissing Susan's cheek under her veil.
Susan and Raymond smiling cheek to cheek.
Raymond leaning in for a kiss, photographed by One and Only Production.

Reception at Blooming VIP Restaurant

Blooming VIP Restaurant in Rosemead was dressed with blue and white florals at the sweetheart stage, blind box favors at every table and a photo wall for guests.

The floral backdrop at Blooming VIP Restaurant.
Blue and white florals at the sweetheart stage.
Table setting with a blind box favor.
Reception table with folded napkins and favors.
Framed photo of Susan and Raymond at the welcome table.
Red envelopes at the welcome table.
Susan and Raymond with guests at the floral backdrop.
Guests posing at the photo wall, photographed by One and Only Production.

Grand Entrance, First Dance and Speeches

The wedding party made a playful grand entrance before Susan and Raymond's first dance, followed by speeches from their friends.

The wedding party gathered for the grand entrance at Blooming VIP Restaurant.
A groomsman dipping a bridesmaid during the grand entrance.
A playful lift as the wedding party enters.
Susan and Raymond dancing into the reception.
Susan and Raymond on stage in front of the red backdrop.
Susan and Raymond starting their first dance.
Raymond spinning Susan by the sweetheart stage.
Susan and Raymond sharing a slow dance.
The first dance in front of the blue and white florals.
Guests listening to the speeches.
The best man giving his speech.
A bridesmaid toasting the couple.
Raymond's speech to their guests, photographed by One and Only Production.

Games and Table Visits

Reception games kept the wedding party on their toes, and Susan and Raymond made their way around for table visits during dinner.

Bridesmaids laughing during a game.
Raymond taking on a game challenge.
Susan and Raymond visiting tables.
Raymond toasting at a guest table.
Table visits during dinner, photographed by One and Only Production.
Raymond in the middle of a reception game.
The wedding party joining a game on stage.
Guests cheering during the games.

Garter, Bouquet and Cake

The night wrapped up with the garter and bouquet toss and the cutting of their white wedding cake.

The garter toss.
Guests ready for the bouquet toss.
Friends celebrating the catch.
Susan and Raymond's white wedding cake.
Close up of the cake cutting.
Susan and Raymond cutting their cake.
Susan and Raymond smiling at the cake table, photographed by One and Only Production.

Planning a Pasadena City Hall Wedding?

Pasadena City Hall gives you Spanish Revival arches, a courtyard, balconies and a curved staircase, all a short drive from banquet restaurants across the San Gabriel Valley. One and Only Production is a photo and video team based in West Covina, serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. If you are planning a tea ceremony or a Pasadena City Hall wedding, we would love to hear your story. You can also see more of our work in our wedding portfolio.

Wedding Vendors

Portraits: Pasadena City Hall
Reception & Catering: Blooming VIP Restaurant, Rosemead
Planning: Kalani Hui
Makeup: Beauty in Motion, Crystal (@beautyinmotionstudio)
Florals: Precious Memories, Ngoc (@gabrienngocnguyen)
Gown: Azazie
Tux: Friar Tux
DJ: Spotlight Groove, Jonsen (@spotlightgroove)
Cake: Sunny Bakery
Photo & Video: @oneandonlyproduction

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