Civil Ceremony in Brooklyn

The couple wait in line for processing of paper work at the  Marriage Bureau, Office of the City Clerk , Brooklyn, NY. Processing - dealing with the paper work. Nam's Dad, Monsieur Vo Duy, takes many pictures. IMAG0125 The betrothed holding hands while Nam's brother Tam stands by. Members of the family waiting for processing of paper work.
Nam patiently working on the paper work. An official in the Office of the City Clerk explains the ceremony to the bride and groom. The newly weds pose in front of the sign directing visitors to the City Clerk's office. Sadly, Dad forgot to change the batteries in his good camera and pics in this series were taken with his cell phone so the quality suffered. Alexandra and Nam decided to have a formal ceremony because family members were present. The  Big Church Wedding  will be in the town cathedral, Noyon, France on August 18 th , 2012. IMAG0135 The newly weds kiss for the family.
Nam and Alex take their vows.