BIG & BOLD: Cheryl Wee's grand & glam wedding affair

"I told my mum: “I never knew I could be this happy in my life, and I don’t even think I deserve this much." Cheryl Wee shares more exclusive details about her wedding with us!

By Cassandra Koh - 12 Sep 2017

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Cheryl Wee, 30, actress and founder of Cheryl W Wellness & Weight Management, married architect Roy Fong, 30, in a lavish celebration that took Instagram by storm with its luxe and glamorous details.

"Our families hold traditions and heritage close to our hearts, and we like to follow our customs during important occasions while interpreting them with modern touches.

Throughout the celebrations, we really felt the coming together of our families," shares the couple.

We've previously covered their wedding here, here and here.

Now the couple shares with us exclusive details about their wedding celebration: from Roy's proposal to the inspiration behind their banquet.

So how did Roy propose to the love of his life?

"It took place during a rickshaw ride through the Arashiyama bamboo grove of Kyoto, Japan. I was led to believe that we were there to celebrate my parents’ anniversary!

Midway through the ride, I heard our song Wouldn’t It Be Nice by the Beach Boys. Roy, who’d disguised himself as my rickshaw driver, had flown in a string quartet from Osaka to perform it live. Roy himself had flown in the day before to practice pulling the rickshaw!

It was such an intimate and grand proposal, and I said the most important “yes” in my life," muses Cheryl.

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"From being able to wear the same qun kua my mum wore for her wedding 32 years ago to feeling the presence of my beloved late grandmother as I put on the necklace she left me, and tearing up as my aunt Dawn Yip sang a song to bless our marriage, there were many moments I was especially thankful for," shares Cheryl.

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Cheryl in her mother's qun kua.

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She complemented her qun kua with lavish gold and silver embroidery with equally ornate headpieces.

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The bride travelled in a sedan carried by the groomsmen.

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Later, after the ceremonies, her husband carried her into the bridal room – a moment they both found especially meaningful.

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Receiving blessings from Roy's parents.

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Cheryl and Roy bowed and gave thanks to their parents before proceeding with the tea ceremony

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An elaborate set-up of hanging jewel-toned blooms was one of the main backdrops where guests took their photos at with the couple.

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The bridesmaids wore red with mandarin collars-cum-chokers.

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The modern theme of their lunch reception was inspired by the vibrant colours of a peacock.

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Cheryl’s father, Mervin Wee, holds a red umbrella to symbolically ward off any negative elements as she leaves her home with Roy.

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“I fell in love with the white Degmar gown by Vera Wang during a private trunk show in Vera Wang London. I tried it on and didn’t want to take it off! I told Roy and he bought it for me,” Cheryl recalls.

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The veil ceremony.

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Team bridal party.

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Suave in pink.

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"An indescribable sense of happiness came over me when Roy first entered my room during the gatecrashing. I felt this keenly again as I made my way down the aisle towards this man I’ve been with for the last 12 years.

I'll never forget the look in Roy's eyes as my dad handed me over to him. At that moment, there was nothing more I could have asked for," shares the bride.

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First kiss as man and wife.

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"I told my mum: “I never knew I could be this happy in my life, and I don’t even think I deserve this much.“

I believe that a lot of the extra grandiosity and generosity we experienced during our wedding were due to my late grandmother’s prayers for us," says the actress.

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"Before we met with Harijanto Setiawan of Boenga Flowers & Designs, I only knew I wanted the colours to include blush and champagne, and that roses and hydrangeas had to be part of the flower arrangements.

Inspired by my ballet background and our love story, [Harijanto] suggested a whimsical fairy-tale concept, which I totally loved.

Personally, after sharing my preferences, I prefer to leave it to the pros, so that we can work together without cramping each other’s style," says Cheryl.

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The resplendent ballroom set the ambience for the musically-styled dinner programme that had the couple singing and dancing for their guests.

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Their towering 5-tiered wedding cake from Bengawan Solo was just one part of their lavish stage set-up that included a functional grand stairwell.

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The bride’s parents took to the stage to kick off the banquet’s festivities.

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Cheryl also wore a custom Vera Wang gown in a one-off colour. “I was amazed that it was made for me before the collection was even officially launched,” says Cheryl.

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"Roy was every bit the supportive fiance, and so patient and accommodative to my needs.

I also received plenty of hands-on help from my wedding planner Clare Yuru of Bliss Pact and Benjamin Tan of Dick Lee Asia, as well as my mum and aunts who worked on the wedding night after night.

This community of support allowed me to not sweat the small stuff. A huge thanks to my mum for holding up the sky and moving mountains for me, so I could enjoy the entire wedding journey!" Cheryl shares.

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Cheryl's aunt, Dawn Yip, performs a special number for the couple as they look on.

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Enjoying the speeches from their friends and family.

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A toast!

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For their second march-in, the newly-weds performed a romantic duet of the song 从今以后的每一天 as they made their way in.

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Venue

Solemnisation and lunch reception: Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (6337-2036); dinner: The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore (6337-8888)

Wardrobe

Gowns: Vera Wang (www.verawang.com); suits: Giorgio Armani (www.armani.com) and Sartoria Rossi (www.sartoriarossi.com)

Hair & Makeup

Jean Yip Group (www.jeanyipgroup.com)

Photography & Videography

Alwin Lim of Trouve Photography (www.trouve.us), Kenneth Lee of Fresh from Kenneth (www.freshfromkenneth.com), Samuel Ng of Pixioo (www.pixioo-diary.com), and Yang Ang of Substance Films (www.substancefilms.com)

Decor

Harijanto Setiawan from Boenga Flowers & Designs (6423-1400)

Cakes & Desserts

Wedding cakes: Bengawan Solo (www.bengawansolo.com.sg) and Sweetest Moments (www.sweetestmoments.com.sg); dessert table: Creme Maison Bakery (www.crememaison.com)

Wedding planner

Clare Yuru of Bliss Pact (www.blisspact.com.sg)

Special thanks to:

Fresh from Kenneth and Pixioo for shooting our behind-the-scenes. Auntie Anastasia of Bengawan Solo, who made our wedding cake. Auntie Dawn for letting us use the ballroom, which she was originally going to use for her own anniversary party. Step and Deo from Step Studio for the dance choreography. Wedding Knots by Lavish for our lunch reception. The Jean Yip Creative Team for primping us all. And the The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore for hosting us in the presidential suite.

We are always looking for great wedding stories to share! E-mail us at cassk@sph.com.sg if you'd like to see your wedding in our magazines and website.

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