Good times
We met at Singapore Polytechnic, but only grew closer in our second year, when Fitri was one of the facilitators for the freshman orientation programme, and I was on the committee. He got my number from a mutual friend, and we started chatting and dating soon after that. He asked me to be his girlfriend two months later.
Nine years
Fitri proposed nine years into our relationship. He gave me a box and insisted I look through it right there and then. It contained our love notes, letters, birthday cards, souvenirs, and so on. Right at the bottom was a black box – with a diamond ring inside! Fit gave a touching speech before he asked me to marry him. I was overwhelmed and, naturally, I said yes. It felt so right because we both knew we were ready to take our relationship to the next level.
Two cultures coming together
We focused on the traditions that mattered most to our parents. We had a simple gatecrashing in the morning, followed by the Chinese tea ceremony – both our parents participated – and then the akad nikah.
Love & laughter
We celebrated over lunch at the Asian Market Cafe. The mood was lively as we didn’t want a stuffy sit-down reception. We served a buffet of halal Malay and Chinese dishes.
Familiar faces
The best part about the celebrations was renewing our relationship or friendship with everyone who turned up, and being able to spend quality time with them.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16 issue.
Sandy and Fitri met as students at Singapore Polytechnic, and dated for nine years before tying the knot.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
The theme was floral romance. Colours included peach, pink, cream, lilac and sage.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
Watching the gatecrashing, including Fitri and his pals fooling around, before the gatecrashing ceremony.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
Fitri with his band of brothers.
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Their engagement photos were part of the reception table display.
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The beautifully decorated area of the dais.
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Sandy carried gorgeous peonies, David Austin roses and fillers.
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Fitri and Sandy with her mum, dad and brother.
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Their love for flowers was reflected in most aspects of the wedding, including their invites.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
The pair served both their parents tea as an expression of their gratitude for being raised.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
The pair served both their parents tea as an expression of their gratitude for being raised.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
Making their entrance at the lunch reception.
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.
Venue
Asian Market Cafe, Fairmont Singapore (6431-6156)
Wardrobe
White gown: Crystal’D (Doris Beh, 9180 2788); custom gown for solemnisation: Rose Dafea Bridal Design Boutique (9191-0069); suit: Mr. Gentleman (www.mrgentleman.sg)
Hair & makeup
Fionna Lau (www.fionnalau.com/makeupartist)
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
White Spaces & Voids Society (www.wsvs.co)
Decor
Stage, reception table and VIP table decor: Jentayu Gallery (6281-4181); bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets: Sweet As Cosmos (sg.carousell.com/sweet.as.cosmos); flowers for other tables: JM Floral (www.jm.com.sg)
Cake & desserts
Bubbly Chef by Chef Mimi Wahadi (www.thebubblychefmimi.com)
Special thanks to
Our families and wedding party for helping us make this celebration possible, and our dear friend Avis Hua (www.instagram.com/avisitation) for designing all our stationery!
This story was first published on Her World Brides Dec 16.