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Ed Hartwell, center, is flanked by, from left, nephews Dereon and Michael, Lisa’s sons Jordan and Justin, and nephew Lil Jordan.
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Lisa Wu Hartwell is radiant in a strapless white gown at The Verandas in Santa Monica, California.
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The Hartwells’ wedding party looks picture-perfect.
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Ed plants tender kisses on his new bride, Lisa.
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Lisa’s maid of honor and big sis Sherrie Wu are aglow.
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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.
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Lisa and Ed are flanked by their mothers Victoria Wu, left, and Ruth Hartwell.
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Lisa’s cousins Kemia and Jerline Thompson show the new bride and groom some love.
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Ed and big bro Mathew Hartwell are dapper in their black tuxedos.
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Ed and Eoles “Pops” Burist bond like father and son.
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Newlyweds Lisa and Ed walk off into the sunset.
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Lisa’s brother and groomsman Andre Wu and wife and bridesmaid Jenny take the stroll.
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The Hartwells cut their wedding cake.
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Lisa’s father, Stanley Wu, takes time to shower his daughter with well-wishes and love.
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Lisa’s nieces serve as the flower girls while her son Justin, the ring bearer, keeps his eyes on the prize.
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Lisa Wu and her bridesmaids and flower girls enjoy the beautiful shoreside.
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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.
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Lisa and Ed’s wedding party cheer them on as they share a tender moment.
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Ed only has eyes for his bride Lisa.
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Lindy Nomora-Ker, the owner of Commerce Flowers in Commerce, California, provided Lisa’s wedding flowers.
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