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A Spring Wedding in Scituate, MA

Anita and Joshua met during their medical school orientation trip, a weekend of camping in the woods. Josh was immediately interested in Anita and mad

Anita and Joshua met during their medical school orientation trip, a weekend of camping in the woods. Josh was immediately interested in Anita and made a point to talk to her about his recent trip to Tibet early on in the weekend. “He went on and on…and on,” laughs Anita. The two became friends by the end of the trip though, and when Anita found out Josh’s dad had season tickets to the Patriots, she made it clear she’d love to go to a game. The Bride Anita Tseng, 26, medical student The Groom Joshua Shaw, 26, doctor The Date May 30 Josh jumped at the chance, but Anita didn’t see it as a date! Josh asked her out again, and finally, Anita agreed to an official one. Their romantic night: playing Tetris on Josh’s couch. Just over a year later, he popped the question while he and Anita were watching a movie. For their country-club wedding, the couple chose a romantic pink, green and ivory color scheme.

Blush chair cushions added another shade of the wedding palette to the venue and also coordinated with the escort card display.
Origami cranes hung from crystal strands on branches. Guests’ names were printed on card stock and attached to the string below each paper bird.
Small, square vases with green hydrangeas and fuchsia, pink, and white roses decorated the tables. Pink votives and colorful favor boxes helped fill out the rest of the space
Anita carried an all-white calla lily bouquet wrapped with ribbon. To coordinate their looks, Josh wore a mini calla lily boutonniere.
Patterned boxes filled with candy served as both favors and table decor.
The groomsmen wore classic tuxes by Ralph Lauren with light-green vests and ties. The bridesmaids’ pink, halter-style dresses incorporated the other half of the color scheme.
Fresh flowers topped the buttercream-frosted cake. The couple gave their baker the ribbon they used in other wedding elements to ensure a perfect match.
The couple honored Josh’s religion by incorporating Jewish traditions, including having the service beneath a soft-colored huppah that blended in with the rest of the pastel decor.
Josh’s aunt, who got ordained for the day, officiated the ceremony—which was written entirely by the couple. Anita’s brother read a poem he wrote, called “On Your Wedding Day.”