Her World Brides’ most beautiful weddings of 2019

Ilona Erika Chua and Clement Tran celebrated over four days and in four different locales including Hong Kong, Paris, Jakarta, and finally Bali, where they exchanged personal vows in front of 110 guests.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2019.

Their Bali soiree, held at a beach villa in Seminyak, had a casual and welcoming vibe with a ‘boho beach picnic” theme that allowed guests to let loose.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2019.

Noor Mastura & Hannan Mian had three different celebrations: a solemnisation and reception in Singapore, and a three-day celebration in Surabay. “The theme for Surabaya was Royal Indian and included activities like a games night and a farewell brunch after the festivities.

The Singaporean of the Year 2018, and her husband also told us more about their long distance courtship and modern romance.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2019.

The solemnisation and reception in Singapore was held at Faber Peak Singapore, which saw a hundred guests, while the festivities in Surabaya took place in the expansive gardens of the Hotel Majahapit. 

It was transformed into an enchanting space with flowers and hanging lights.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2019.

Athalie and Gregory’s cheery wedding colours were inspired by the emotions they felt a wedding should evoke, including a sweet pastel purple and a powder blue, which lends to a sense of calm and certainty.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

They pledged their vows at the Church of St Mary of the Angels, then later threw a dinner reception for 150 guests at Sinfonia Ristorante.

“We sought a venue which would provide a harmonious blend of chic grandeur befitting such a momentous occasion, great food, and the versatility to accommodate a sit-down party dinner and an after-party. Sinfonia Ristorante proved to be perfect,” says Athalie.

See more pictures of their chic summery wedding events here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

Beatrice Tan, influencer and founder of KLARRA, and Dean Krstevski, chief operating officer of a fintech company, celebrated their union with a jazzy black-tie affair at The Clifford Pier. 

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

They went with a classy downtown-Manhattan restaurant vibe, with elegant white, green and gold accents setting the scene for dinner.

Memorable moments included their parents’ march-in as well as surprise performances by the bride and groom. 

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

Lenice Tan, florist and owner of Skinny Blooms, and Elisha Lin, a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) officer, tied the knot in at the Ahava, where chandeliers among the exposed black iron beams were a perfect juxtaposition of industrial with a hint of luxe femininity.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

The wedding palette was in Lenice’s favourite colours of blush, maroon and navy. Being a florist, she created the bouquets and table centrepieces herself while Elisha assisted in conditioning the florals the day before.

Arrangements were kept minimal, with two long tables in two long rows alongside the aisle to complement the industrial facade of the venue.

See more pictures of their industrial-meets-luxe wedding here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

Karen Lim and Ngawang Tshering overcame the challenges of their long distance romance and tied the knot in a cross-cultural ceremony in Bhutan.

Originally Karen’s tour guide on her trip to Bhutan in 2017, they fell in love and Ngawang subsequently proposed. Read their story here:

‘I went to Bhutan on a holiday and ended up marrying my guide’

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides March 2019.

The celebration honoured both their heritage and love for each other; it was a combination of traditional Bhutanese and Chinese tea ceremonies, as well as a Western-style wedding.

A religious blessing ceremony was conducted by Buddhist monks, and local folk dancers added festive cheer to the day.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides March 2019.

Ceramicist Jeanette Adrienne Wee and singer-songwriter Charles Lim made it official with a ceremony at the Church of St Teresa, a ballroom reception at The Fullerton Hotel and an after-party. 

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

Their celebration was filled with personal and quirky touches – Charles surprised the bride by performing a Japanese song from an anime film they both liked, Jeanette made the teapot for the ceremony, and they hired a trio of performers who were like a mariachi band of sorts.

See more pictures of their heartfelt wedding events here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides September 2019.

Social media influencer Yeoh Mong Chin and investment banker Matthias Lim’s Pan Pacific Singapore wedding was a sparkling affair with romantic and elegant touches.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

The couple displayed photos and memories from their relationship as part of the reception decor.

Before the reception, they had a church solemnisation, followed by a tea ceremony at the hotel’s Keyaki Garden Pavilion, which had an elegant oriental ambience.

See more pictures of their romantic and tasteful wedding celebration here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

Co-founders of menswear label Assemble, Lyn Kua, and Ken Zhou, got hitched with a romantic yet strikingly modern celebration at Chijmes.

They planned for a vibe that was chic and light-hearted, with a modern black and pink palette guiding the main aesthetic of the space.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

Gorgeous details including a standing wedding banner, a sublime marble cake, sparkling lights and lush organic arrangements lent to the enthralling ambience of the space.

See more pictures of their chic sophisticated Chijmes wedding here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

Debra Ch’ng and Alex Packer got married at Old Broadwater Farm in Busselton, Australia that was inspired by nature and had a laidback country-style vibe.

Their wedding ride of choice: a vintage baby blue Volkswagen van! 

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

The couple envisioned their nuptials, a cosy dinner for 100 after the solemnisation, with plenty of nature-inspired textures, earthy colours and a mix of native and exotic florals.

Lots of dancing and drinking ensued!

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

The stars aligned for Christabel and Jie Chao’s celestial-themed dinner party at Open Farm Community. They also had a solemnisation at The Arts House, followed by dinner with close relatives at Si Chuan Dou Hua the day before.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

“We wanted to keep our celebration real, with a little bit of whimsy thrown in – basically a reflection of who we are.”

They settled on a celestial theme that was complemented by various details like wild floral installations, a cool neon sign and geometric tablescapes.

See more pictures of their unique Open Farm community party here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides June 2019.

Their love for travel inspired Beverly Tan and Chua Yu Xuan’s wedding party for 240 guests at the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. 

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2018 to February 2019.

From fun moments like the couple’s dance-in to touching ones that saw the couple giving personalised bouquets to their respective mothers, their wedding was lighthearted and filled with personal touches.

See more pictures of their fun rustic travel-themed party here.

This wedding was originally featured in Her World Brides December 2018 to February 2019.