A timeless gold and navy wedding dinner at The Clifford Pier

Jin & Simon

1/21

"Simon proposed to me in 2015 while we were in Bandung, Indonesia, to attend a friend’s wedding. He left a handwritten note in our room asking me to meet him at the hotel’s pool deck," says Jin.

"When I got there, he was on one knee with a diamond ring, asking me to spend the rest of my life with him," she adds. 

Jin & Simon

2/21

A moment with their daughter before the big day ahead. 

Jin & Simon

3/21

“We met back in 2009 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. During a casual chat over drip coffee, we discovered that we had been neighbours as children," says Jin. 

Jin & Simon

4/21

A vibrant wreath served as decor for their wedding ride alongside their initials the bride personally designed. 

Jin & Simon

5/21

Making their way to their church ceremony hand in hand. 

Jin & Simon

6/21

The church solemnisation, lunch reception and dinner took place in one day. They had 300 guests for their church ceremony and 150 guests for dinner. 

Jin & Simon

7/21

A large wooden frame displayed memories of the couple's relationship during their church reception. 

Jin & Simon

8/21

A scrumptious spread of desserts accompanied their lunch reception. Decor included  bird cages, wooden crates and blooms in round vases! 

Jin & Simon

9/21

The bride's bouquet included her favourite David Austen roses.

"I wanted a smallish hand bouquet that still had some form to it, while incorporating certain wild flowers and eucalyptus leaves. However, I didn't want something that was too informal nor droopy as well," says Jin. 

Jin & Simon

10/21

Their invites and packaging for the favours designed by Jin.

"As Simon’s an architect and I’m a graphic designer, we were both inspired by the architecture to craft a romantic art deco motif for our invites," shares the bride. 

Jin & Simon

11/21

"Many of our overseas guests were thrilled to be dining in the heart of Marina Bay," shares the couple. And we can see why! 

Jin & Simon

12/21

Close-up of their elegant dinner table settings. 

Jin & Simon

13/21

The newlyweds sneaking in a casual selfie between their celebrations cause there's always time for a selfie. 

Jin & Simon

14/21

Handwritten well-wishes from their guests who attended the dinner at The Clifford Pier.

Jin & Simon

15/21

"When I first saw Simon, I could not believe it to be real and that the wedding was happening! It is definitely a surreal experience that only other brides would understand," muses Jin

Jin & Simon

16/21

The bride looking resplendent in her laced illusion sleeved ballgown from LaBelle Couture. 

Jin & Simon

17/21

"Our wedding cake was as perfect as we could have imagined. It was a three-tiered red velvet, white cake with splashes of shimmering gold and even had a flower crafted on its side. The Fullerton Bay pastry chef really outdid herself with this cake," says the bride.

Jin & Simon

18/21

"Our wedding was, in a way, flawless for us. Seeing all our friends and relatives in the same place, and at the same time, meant a lot.

In fact, it made all the preparations worthwhile. And, because everything ran smoothly, the first sleep we had post-celebration felt amazing," says the couple.

Jin & Simon

19/21

Jin changed into a glimmering gold evening gown made by Joli Poli Weddings (based in Vietnam), for the latter half of the dinner celebration. 

Jin & Simon

20/21

"One thing we made sure to do was to always have a budget set aside for all the items. Never give in to the temptation of spending “a little bit” more. Sometimes a less costly option can turn out be more suitable." 

Jin & Simon

21/21

Venue

Solemnisation and lunch: Christ Methodist Church (6345-3934); dinner: The Clifford Pier (6597-5266)

Wardrobe

Wedding gown: LaBelle Couture (www.labellecouture.com.sg); evening gown: Joli Poli Weddings (www.jolipoli.vn); his suit: KayJen Dylan (6221-1852)

Hair & Makeup

Ruby Ngo, Peacock Makeup Studio )

Photography

Bloc Memoire Photography (www.blocmemoire.com)

Videography

Beyond Pictures (www.beyondpictures.sg)

Flowers

Hello Flowers (www.helloflowers.sg)

Desserts

Cake: The Fullerton Bay Hotel (6333-8388); desserts table: Megu Catering Concepts (www.megu.com.sg) 

Wedding Planner

Eternal Emotions Wedding (www.eternal-emotion.com)

Special Thanks To

Sharol Pek of Eternal Emotions for all her dedication and Ruby Ngo for flying in for our wedding.