Fern & Jeff had a traditional tea ceremony an hour before their wedding ceremony.

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Jeff began by serving tea to Fern’s grandfather (who was honored, but not at the ceremony) and grandmother. Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Jeff receives a gift and an envelope from Fern’s grandmother.Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern serves her grandfather & grandmother tea as well.Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Next, Fern & Jeff serve Fern’s parents.

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

It’s time for Jeff’s grandmother and parents.Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Then the siblings serve Fern & Jeff.

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle

And they get envelopes in return.

Fern & Jeff's Dallas Tea Ceremony at Marie Gabrielle