Former Miss Singapore Jessica Tan’s whimsical Alice-In-Wonderland wedding

Jessica Tan, model, actress and 2007’s Miss Singapore Universe, and solicitor Chan Yang Kang solemnised their marriage in January last year. The Alice In Wonderland-inspired celebration here took place 11 months later.

By Cassandra Koh and Felicia Tan - 5 Jun 2017

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The couple worked into Capella Singapore's grand ballroom a magical Alice In Wonderland theme: from their reception area to the table decor and to the bride's girlish and ethereal wedding gowns.

"We did the gatecrashing and tea ceremonies in the morning. The gatecrashing ceremony was inspired by the Korean reality TV show, Running Man. Yang Kang and his groomsmen were surprised by the challenging and exciting itinerary my bridesmaids had planned for them.

As for our wedding theme, we decided on an Alice In Wonderland theme for the banquet as we felt that the story – entering a new and unknown world with lots of unexpected scenarios and challenges – kind of reflected what married life would be like.

I loved everything about our celebrations, but I wished we’d had more time to catch up with all our guests. I missed out on proper conversations with a lot of my long-time friends", says Jessica.

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"Even though we were already technically man and wife, my heart raced with excitement when Yang Kang made it to my room after overcoming the gatecrashing obstacles.

I was even shy when he lifted my veil to kiss me!," exclaimed Jessica.

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The bridesmaids had matching cheongsams and fans while the groomsmen were in bowties and suspenders.

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The wonderfully dreamy atmosphere at Capella Singapore.

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Whimsy typography and woodland-inspired graphics and decor for each of their banquet table!

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"Apart from “marrying” the man of my dreams again, I was very pleased that the decorations at the reception area and in the ballroom were exactly as I envisioned them.

I’m very grateful to my bridesmaids and close friends, who helped me realise my dream wedding", says Jessica.

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Their Alice In Wonderland themed welcome poster.

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“Yang Kang and I came up with the ideas, bought the decorations and brought them back to Singapore from Hong Kong, where we currently live. My close friends and bridesmaids helped us set them up.”

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A stunning five-tiered pale pink and cream wedding cake with intricate embellishments was the centrepiece of their reception table.

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Even the groom's boutonniere was designed according to their theme.

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Full-length shot of the gorgeous bride, who was a former Miss Singapore.

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Venue

Capella Singapore (6377-8888)

Wardrobe

Gown for the tea ceremony and second march-in: Rusly Tjohnardi Ateliar (tjohnardi@yahoo.com); gown for first march-in: F&love (Hong Kong); earrings: Kavant & Sharart (hello@kavantandsharart.com); shoes: Jimmy Choo (www.row.jimmychoo.com); his suits: made in Hong Kong; bow tie: Lanvin (www.lanvin.com); shoes: Gianvito Rossi (www.gianvitorossi.com)

Hair & Makeup

Bride: Grego (9826-2681); bride’s mother and mother-in-law: Ernest Lim (917 3-0613)

Photography

Brian Ho of TheGaleria (www.thegaleria.com, brianho@thegaleria.com)

Videography

Damon Low Videography (damon@damonlowvideography.com)

Decor

Ballroom table flowers and arch: Capella Singapore; bouquet, flower crown and groom’s corsage: Moda Flora (www.modaflorahk.com)

Cake & Desserts

Wedding cake and canapes: Capella Singapore; creme brulee stand: The Quarters, featuring DurianCanBoleh (www.thequarters.sg); others: Cupplets (www.cupplets.com)

Special Thanks To

Ewan Shah (9271-8407) for the bespoke fresh-flower corsages, and the flower girls’ flower balls. Kelvin Lim of MBM Wheelpower and KBS Motorsports for the use of the bridal car (www.zhengliholdings.com). Our bridesmaids and groomsmen who helped make our wedding perfect. Chung Deming for his finishing touch to the reception area. Pius Fan and Foo Ceyu for emceeing. Kelvin Kong for being our White Rabbit. Alvin Seah for dressing up as the Mad Hatter and showcasing his magic. Celia Chua of Capella Singapore who assisted us on the banquet planning. Watson Tan for all his help and ideas that added a magical touch.

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