Emulating the cinematic grandeur of “Crazy Rich Asians“, a Filipino couple orchestrated a lavish wedding at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Internet users are swooning over this opulent celebration that resembles a movie scene, having been aired on TikTok last Sunday (June 18).
The bride’s younger sister, Mary Golez, documented the spectacle, sharing exclusive photos and video footage on social media. According to Golez, the couple, JM Tiongco and Abbie Caram, dreamt of replicating the memorable wedding scene of Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee from the Hollywood hit.
Staying true to their cinematic inspiration, Tiongco and Caram threw their reception amidst the ethereal Supertree Grove of Gardens by the Bay. The reception featured a floral aisle with a striking palette of red, orange, and purple, flanked by a red carpet and an art deco backdrop, all reminiscent of the movie.
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Guests, amidst the mesmerizing Supertrees, savored a candlelit dinner complemented by a line-up of live performances including lion dance, ribbon dance, and jazz music. A live artist was present to immortalize the grandeur on canvas.
This extraordinary event drew around 150 guests from Australia, the Philippines, and the United States. Dressed in their best attires, men were seen in “barong tagalog”, the traditional Filipino attire, and women exuded elegance in vibrant formal dresses. The bride stunned in a Vera Wang creation, while the groom looked dapper in a suit by Filipino designer AJ Javier.
After eight months of meticulous planning in collaboration with Singapore-based wedding planner, Rosette Designs & Co, the couple saw their extravagant dream come to life.
When asked about the total cost, Golez revealed that the wedding expenditure was in the “eight figures” in Philippine peso, translating to hundreds of thousands in Singapore dollars. Their choice of a Crazy Rich Asians themed wedding was due to its relatability to their family traditions, Golez revealed, describing the movie as a family “comfort movie”.
Golez’s TikTok coverage of the wedding has amassed over 747,000 views and 117,100 likes, with users admiring the lavish event and dubbing it their “dream” wedding. However, some users voiced their concern about the outdoor wedding considering Singapore’s humid weather. Despite the potential discomfort, Golez confirmed that it was all worth it.
This news is based on the Malay Mail article.
