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Lisa Wu Hartwell's Wedding

Lisa Wu Hartwell Wedding
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Men in Black

Ed Hartwell, center, is flanked by, from left, nephews Dereon and Michael, Lisa’s sons Jordan and Justin, and nephew Lil Jordan.

Read our exclusive interview with Lisa Wu Hartwell »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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02
Here Comes The Bride

Lisa Wu Hartwell is radiant in a strapless white gown at The Verandas in Santa Monica, California.

View photos of Lisa Wu Hartwell’s jewlery collection »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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03
Party Time

The Hartwells’ wedding party looks picture-perfect.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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04
Hopeless Romantic

Ed plants tender kisses on his new bride, Lisa.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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05
Sister to Sister

Lisa’s maid of honor and big sis Sherrie Wu are aglow.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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06
Sophisticated Ladies

Bridesmaids Crystal Poland, from left, Crystal Lofton, Michelle Patterson, Inga Beckham and maid of honor Sherrie Wu hold it down for their girl and new bride Lisa Wu Hartwell.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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07
A Mother’s Love

Lisa and Ed are flanked by their mothers Victoria Wu, left, and Ruth Hartwell.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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08
A Family Affair

Lisa’s cousins Kemia and Jerline Thompson show the new bride and groom some love.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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09
My Brother’s Keeper

Ed and big bro Mathew Hartwell are dapper in their black tuxedos.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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10
Father Knows Best

Ed and Eoles “Pops” Burist bond like father and son.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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11
Happily Ever After

Newlyweds Lisa and Ed walk off into the sunset.

Read our exclusive interview with Lisa Wu Hartwell »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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12
Walk This Way

Lisa’s brother and groomsman Andre Wu and wife and bridesmaid Jenny take the stroll.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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13
Sweet Cakes

The Hartwells cut their wedding cake.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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14
Daddy’s Little Girl

Lisa’s father, Stanley Wu, takes time to shower his daughter with well-wishes and love.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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15
Child’s Play

Lisa’s nieces serve as the flower girls while her son Justin, the ring bearer, keeps his eyes on the prize.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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16
Ladies First

Lisa Wu and her bridesmaids and flower girls enjoy the beautiful shoreside.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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17
Jumping the Broom

Lisa and Ed flew the Bishop Jeronn Williams of New Life International Family Church in Atlanta to marry them. The couple, who married in a simple church wedding on December 31, 2005, held their formal ceremony at The Verandas in Santa Monica, California, on May 20, 2006.

View photo of Lisa’s jewlery collection »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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18
Circle of Love

Lisa and Ed’s wedding party cheer them on as they share a tender moment.

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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19
Always & Forever

Ed only has eyes for his bride Lisa.

Read our exclusive interview with Lisa Wu Hartwell »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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20
In Full Bloom

Lindy Nomora-Ker, the owner of Commerce Flowers in Commerce, California, provided Lisa’s wedding flowers.

View photos of Lisa Wu Hartwell’s jewlery collection »

Lisa Wu Hartwell’s Wedding
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