Elaine & John Lao Wedding Ceremony

Elaine and John are celebrating a traditional Lao wedding ceremony the week before the actual church wedding. Having the traditional ceremony shows their respect for and interest in preserving their cultural heritage.

Elaine and John feed each other egg and rice to symbolize their humble past.
Their wrists are tied together by the elder to give them their blessings
Elders and guests tie a white cotton string on the wrists of Elaine and John.
Some details of the traditional Lao wedding costume.
The weddings outfits are made of handmade Lao silk