The Wedding | 26.11.16

26.11.16

Intercontinental Hotel Singapore

Wedding Luncheon of How Chye & Si Xuan

We had a total of 26 tables, chose the ivory theme, nothing surprising. Loved the high ceiling, pillar-less ballroom and those sparkly chandeliers.

I drew a picture of what I wanted my reception table to look like and the bridesmaids and groomsmen did a pretty good job, other than the fact that the glitter balloons were not floating haha.

Our photo albums, we had two. One by Chris Ling Photography, another was our shoot done in New Zealand shot by Daddy dearest.

After our tea reception, I had a change of gown and a change of hairstyle and touching up of make-up.

Before my first march-in, this precious flower girl asked me, "Miss Tan, can I hug you?"

I love this photograph so much!

My emcees, so much love for these two. Colleagues turned friends.

Cutie pies.

First march in to the song of Beautiful in White. Where's my dry ice effect?! (The only thing that went wrong that day I suppose.)

I think these two stole most of the attention haha, too cute.

Ivory and gold themed.

My flower girl was a student from my class, Bluebells. Amelia was entertaining herself the whole time throughout the wedding. She even asked her Mommy if she could celebrate my wedding again when it was over.

 

I had my eyes set on this gown the moment I saw it on one of the bridal magazines, which was also partly the reason why I signed with Z Wedding. So oriental and sophisticated at the same time.

Second march in to the song "From this Moment - Shania Twain".

Fairytale come alive.

I scheduled our duet to be before our speech, in case I start crying haha. We sang "You're my destiny", so cheesy I know. We were really nervous, he forgot his lyrics and I went out of tune hahaha.

Okay, speech time.

And of course, I started tearing. So did my Mommy and Sissy.

And this part was when I was thanking my husband.

I really liked it when the ballroom looked like this.

Popping of champagne.

When we were pouring the champagne, the husband said, "When can we drink? I'm so thirsty already." He was holding in till this moment haha.

To forever.

What's a wedding without YAAAM SENG.

My cousin super enthusiastic all the time.

Shuangsy, been with me since secondary school.

The neverending "cheers!"

My sissy had this portrait of us done onto a canvas. Thank you, sissy! She also became my videographer throughout the wedding as a wedding gift for me. I'm so, so grateful that she did that. 

A kiss from the cutest flower girl. She's a half korean.

Family.

Superstars that day.

My parents-in-law.

Hugs from Yilin, my emcee.

My super colleagues, who helped me out while I took my marriage leave a week before my wedding. Special thanks to my partner, Cai Laoshi, who have been nothing but supportive when I was busy with wedding preparations.

Cousins and our better halves.

My heart was so full that day.

Morning Highlights

On the 26th November 2016, we got hitched.

On that very day, I woke up at 4am to shower and get ready for my make-up artist to arrive at 5am. My photographer arrived at about 5.30am. Despite having so little sleep the night before, I was feeling so happy the entire day. I can't quite explain, but there was definitely an adrenaline rush keeping me going through the day.

My sparkly ballgown that shimmered.

I had glittery white heels to match. 

Amber working her magic on me.

I decided at the very last minute to have my hair in a high bun for the solemnisation and I'm glad I went with it. I bought myself a diamond hair accessory to be pinned on.

The bridesmaids dolling each other up. They had ample time as I didn't want any rowdy gate crash.

My family.

My beautiful bridesmaids in shades of grey.

This was the part where Mommy started tearing and I had to go all, "Don't cry! You'll make me cry too. It's a happy day." Who knew I ended up crying more than she did.

Here comes the groom in the Bentley.

Band of brothers looking dashing in their suits.

My subtle gatecrash. A simple angbao collection.

Shannie probably asking for more.

Bridesmaids demanded that the groom sing the duet, but the boy said, "My duet is incomplete without the bride."

Before entering, this boy knocked on my door to ask me to open the door.

Mini tang yuans by Mommy.

Altogether now, with jiejie and Andrew.

The entourage. Extremely thankful for all their help that day.

This looks like a selfie, but it was taken by the photographer.

Photoshoot right outside my condominium. I love my wedding car so much. 

Bentley looking real suave.

Arriving at our humble abode.

We were really fortunate to be one of the first few to get the keys and start renovation. Managed to get the house ready for our wedding.

The in-laws.

Forgot to mention how much I love the translucent mash back of my ballgown.

Arriving at InterContinental hotel Singapore, those full length glass windows are gorgeous. I'm still constantly awed by the interior design of this hotel every time I step into it.

A mini photoshoot while waiting for the rooms to be ready.

Favourite shot of the day.

Rose gold matte wedding bands.

Daddy's little girl, for always. This was taken moments before we walked down the stairs for my solemnisation ceremony. My heart was thumping out of my chest.

"Daddy, walk slower okay? I'm scared of falling." He listened well. The stairs, high ceiling and chandelier definitely made the atmosphere much more classy. Another reason why we chose this hotel.

Just making sure I don't trip and fall over my ballgown.

Daddy said, "Must take care of her uhs."

Mommy looking glam in her blue gown.

"With this ring, I marry you."

First teary session, as I was saying my vows to this man.

"You may now kiss the bride."

So much love for this bunch.

No prizes for guessing who caught the bouquet. I swear I didn't aim.

Changed into my a-line cheongsam for the tea ceremony. My cousins helping me with my gold accessories given by my in-laws to match my cheongsam.

My sissy and Andrew were the videographers of the day. Extra grateful for their help and gift.

These three little ones really cracked us up. Too adorable.

We can't be more thankful for all those who showed up for the solemnisation and tea ceremony because we set it at 9am, which was extremely early. We had our reasons and despite that, they understood and showed up. It really meant a lot to us. :')

Stay tuned for my lunch reception, featuring my favourite ballgown, the one I set my eyes on when I was browsing through a bridal magazine. 

Venue: InterContinental Singapore

Gowns: Z Wedding

Make-up Artist: Amber Khaw from Z Wedding

Photography: Max Yeo from Chris Ling Photography