From their ceremony views to the bride’s knockout gown – this Bali affair had no shortage of “wow-worthy” moments. When the bride approached her planner with an idea of a “dolce vita” wedding in Bali – the talented team at Call Me Madame knew just how to make their wedding dreams a reality. Bloomz Fine Flowers created heavenly arrangements filled with pastel pink and white roses. Head on over to the full gallery, captured by Saya Photography, to see how it all came together.
From the Bride… My side of the story: It was Halloween of 2014. I had just moved to Hong Kong 3 weeks prior and was ready to go out and see what the city had in store for me. Halloween is the busiest and craziest night in Hong Kong’s bar/club scene and I was filled with excitement to see what the hype was all about. It took me 1 1/2 hours to get from the train station to the bar where I was supposed to meet up with some friends. For reference sake; on a normal day, it would take 2/3 minutes to get from the train station to the bar, so “crowded” is an understatement here. When I finally reached the bar, which felt like eternity, I hesitated on going in. It seemed like coming out that night was a complete mistake and I wasn’t ready for a whole night of squishy human sandwich party. My friend insisted I go in for a drink and unwillingly, I got dragged in. Upon entering the bar, I scanned the perimeter and found myself intrigued by a guy with a cute smile wearing a chequered dress shirt. This lame individual who didn’t even bother dressing up on Halloween is Jas (typical). At the time, he was inconveniently flirting (he claims it was just talking) with another girl. “Damn it” I thought. “I’ve come too late! The cute one’s gone!” Well, as it appears, I had come at just the right time because shortly after, Jas found himself chatting up with yours truly, and the rest, as we know it, is…history.
Jas’ side: At a Halloween party through a friend. I went up to her and introduced myself and started talking to her and she left the night with my number in her phone.
We planned a trip to the Middle East and Dubai was our first stop. To set the backstory, let’s just say I’m the planner of the relationship and had planned the whole trip while Jas wasn’t even sure which cities we were going to. So when he told me he wanted to plan a romantic evening for the two of us in Dubai and packed his suit & dress shoes (when he’s usually always in t-shirts and jeans/sweats), my spidey senses told me something was up. Nonetheless, I didn’t know where exactly he was taking me. The car took us to a hotel on the Palm Island, where we had to hop on a golf cart that took us to the back side of the hotel, and I was greeted with an aisle of fired torches leading up to our private dinner at the beach. With a bouquet of roses in hand and the most romantic dinner setting, it was only a matter of polishing off our appetizers, mains, and desserts before finally popped the question and nervously opened the ring box, of which a beautiful ring sat; upside down.
I had gone to a few wedding dress shops in Hong Kong and was discouraged at the outrageous price tag attached to the dresses. Either the dresses weren’t my style and was at a reasonable price or were imported name brand ones that could put a hole in your wallet. My solution? I went to China and got a no branded dress that I loved at a fraction of the cost. Best decision ever!
I wanted something traditional, but a little rustic with muted colours that suited our wedding theme colours which were pastel pink, peach and green. I sent some images I liked and let the florist do her magic. I had no idea what it would look like until I saw it on the wedding day, and needless to say; I wasn’t disappointed!
Set a budget with your significant other, then make a list of the top things that are important to the both of you for this wedding. With that list, you can spend money according to both of your priorities. But honestly, the best advice I can give a couple planning their wedding is…to find a good wedding planner! Our wedding planner Alice from Call Me Madame and her team made our wedding the magical wonderland it was. If you have a good planner, the rest is easy.
There were so many memorable moments, it’s hard to choose! From the ceremony of walking down the aisle, saying our vows, seeing our loved ones enjoying themselves celebrating our love, the toasts, the view, the crying, the laughing, the joy…it was truly the best day of our (Jas & I’s) lives.
Technically we didn’t have one? Jas and I travel together quite frequently so I guess we’ll be honeymooning for the rest of our lives.
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Photographer: Saya Photography | Event Planning: Call Me Madame | Floral Design: Bloomz Fine Flowers | Wedding Cake: Butter Bali | Catering: Bali Good Food | Makeup and Hair: Yeanne Makeup Art | Calligraphy: Bunny at Dawn | Calligraphy: Atelier Plum | Celebrant: Stephen James | Venue: Khayangan Estate | Wedding Venue: Khayangan Estate | Cutlery Rental: The Host Table | Cutlery Rental: Semeja | Film Maker: The Barefoot Bride | Furniture Rental: Bali Sewa Sewa | Furniture Rental: In Style Bali Rentals | Gelato: Gelato Factory | Live Band: Lucky Aces Acoustic | Popsicles: Mad Pops | Ribbon for Bouquet: Floralchemy | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Second Shooter: The Story and Co | Second Shooter: Imaj Gallery | Sound&Light: Virtuoso