Asia Weddings

What happens when you find yourself in Thailand with the one you love? You head to the beach for a shoot with Love Is My Favorite Color, of course. Think toes in the sand, salt in the air, and more crazy romantic moments than you can count. Go see it all in The Vault!

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From Love Is My Favorite Color…Sometimes we are so excited about something that we kind of miss having that fuzzy feeling when you have finally made your vision come to life. We were really looking forward to this engagement shoot.

Apart from being a drop dead gorgeous couple, Tara and Anton are the kind of people that inspire you to be a better person. The beauty they have inside , the kindness in every single gesture, the constant smiles on their faces, their ability to always give the very best of them to everyone & all the time and of course, the love they have for each other, is unbelievable. So yes, we had the perfect couple!

Tara’s family owns a Villa by the Layan beach so it was a pretty natural choice to have their engagement shoot right there. We wanted them to feel relaxed and to be able to show their incredible personalities. Having them inside the water was also a must. Because that’s what people do when they are at an amazing beach in Thailand!

The result was this sweet and sexy engagement shoot that we will forever remember as one of the most treasured ones in our hearts.

Photography: love is my favorite color | Dress: ASOS | Film Processing: Carmencita Film Lab | Lace Gown: Sarafina Dreams | Location: Layan Beach | Shirt: Uniqlo | Trousers: Custom

And just like that I’m off to Bali just so I can recreate this enchanting engagement session. Complete with THREE gowns, a monkey, AND one adorable couple it’s almost too much to bear! But bear it we will, for we’re completely smitten with this gallery from Megan W Photography. From the heartachingly beautiful Flora Botanica Designs bouquet, to the seriously how is this real scenery, it’s all in The Vault!

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The Balinese have a distinct and inspiring arts and architecture. Their walls and reliefs, along with the deep orange and mix with grey are magnetic. We were so lucky to have this inspirational shoot happened at a neighborhood temple’s yard and along the edge of beautiful rice terraces.

This couple is not a professional model, they are real couple who are truly in love can’t take their eyes off of each other. So everything was real and natural; their smile, the chemistry and even the set where these amazing shots take place was never properly manicured to its perfection. Everything was just the way it is.

Megan of Megan W Photography successfully captured beautiful images of the set, the couple’s chemistry and everything that is here delights the senses. Her supreme accomplishment is having created great photographs that are unforced and casual.

Tania of Flora Botanica Designs help to set the set with some casual affairs of her hand bouquet, large, lush, airy with a tropical look. She chose some subtle colors to highlight the strong features of the environment. We have to let the nature wins!

Photography: Megan W Photography | Floral Design: Flora Botanica Designs | Makeup: Make Up By Paul | Venue: Ubud Bali | Cutleries + Silver: Lumbung Catering | Event Rental: Bali Sewa Sewa

There’s nothing more classic than an all-white wedding, but this Bali affair takes the classic white wedding to new levels of pretty. With expansive views of the Indian Ocean, an off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress and breathtaking flowers and design from Flora Botanica Designs, this Bali wedding is nothing short of happily ever after. See it all from Bernardo Pictura  in The Vault!

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From The Bride…Anton and I have started dating 9 years ago and when we had a mini getaway to Bali a year ago, he proposed and I said yes!

Just like any other recently engaged girls, our eyes are suddenly fixated on color swatches, pretty flowers, white gowns and two of the most tapped phone apps are Instagram and Pinterest. That began my journey in wedding planning. Anton, my then-fiancè, got the chance once in a while to get periodical updates on what our wedding designs were going to be like. We were not a fan of big, ballroom style wedding so we thought a small and intimate soiree would be ideal.

In my line of works as a graphic designer, I designed and made a layout of wedding albums for a wedding photographers and looking at hundreds of indoor wedding, I wanted to have an open-air party with a panoramic background.

Living and working in Jakarta, we flew to Bali, a place where our family and friends would get the chance to spend the weekend and attending our weddings. Among lots of beautiful resorts and villas in this holiday Island, we fell in love with The Latitude, a private residence with a big infinity pool, drop-dead-gorgeous Indian ocean scenery, plenty of space for our 100 guests and layers of terraces for our Holy Matrimony. Everything about that place drew us in.

To me, choosing colours is not difficult. I am always a fan of white and gold ornaments and I picked that as our theme colour. I picked a design that was aesthetically beautiful but at the same time cost-savvy with matching menus, place cards, and gift tags were printed with the same theme colour. We want our wedding stationery to be timeless, and we thought that gold and white is never outdated.

I felt that everything had to be properly designed and coordinated and also equally important for us to find vendors who are not only experienced but also share the same vision of what we wanted. For sure, we wanted the chandeliers to match the golden ornaments on our wedding stationery. We had lots of candles, flowers on golden stands and flickering tea light candles on the table. My wedding gown was the prettiest creation I have seen. I’m always a fan of lace and pearls, and Soko Wiyanto designed what I really like, a simple mermaid style with an off-shoulder neckline with lots of beads, pearls and french lace.

Among other vendors that worked with us, my friendship with Bernardo from Bernardo Pictura, came as an immediate hiring. I felt that being friends with the photographers ease the wedding day tension and able to bring that natural smile and giggle. His laid back attitude was a potion for our parents and bridesmaids who felt that they may not look perfect on camera, and we love his style of photographs; modern, candid, and beautiful without too much trying.

As our wedding happened to take place during the rainy season, we installed a tent to be on a safe side. Tania from Flora Botanica Designs, hung beautiful draperies and chandeliers. Together with the 20 chandeliers, dining tables which are set up in a row, golden tiffany chairs, and a big wedding cake, at night it felt grand, like a fairytale, just like a typical grand dinner in a palace we see on movies and TVs. I adore a classic white theme wedding, the one that when you look the photos thirty years later, it would still look beautiful and never out-of-fashion, and when she incorporated a little touch of greens in the arrangement, it was a genius idea, truly beyond what I had imagined. It was romantic and breathtaking. Hiring her was the best decision ever.

The best moment during our wedding was our Holy Matrimony. I had been dreaming about this before, walking down the aisle with a perfect weather, sunny but breezy. The temperature was rather uncomfortable days before the wedding. It had been hot with unpredictable showers and I couldn’t imagine standing in the heat. I was lucky! It rained for almost an hour and when it stopped, it was pleasantly cool and breezy. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect weather than that. We walked down the aisle with a small church choir, surrounded by close family and friends and truly it was the moment we had been dreaming about.

Our reception was a blast. Our MC was so entertaining without being too intrusive and we hired a DJ at the end of the night. Well of course, with Jack Daniels, Vodka, and wines from dinner, we had an absolute dance party. It was a night to remember over and over again, and if we have the chance, we’d spend our anniversary with the same people reliving the day.

Photography: Bernardo Pictura | Cinematography: Bernardo Pictura | Coordination: Vara Wedding | Event + Floral Design: Flora Botanica Designs | Wedding Dress: Pemberley | Cake: Le Novelle | Invitations: The Bride's Design | Ring: Cartier | Catering: Bali Bakery | Makeup: Ivanda Cherlin | Venue: Latitude Villa | Hair Accessories: Rinaldy A. Yunardi

Andrea and Tyler’s wedding could easily be a figment of my imagination, because a party that has both a hawk and a heard of camels on hand?! Too good to be true, right?! Nope, it’s really their reality and this darling duo incorporated all that and more for their all things wild celebration. With Rebecca Hollis Photography behind the lens snapping up every second, this is a gallery graced with so much goodness you’ve just got to see it all for yourself. Get started in The Vault!

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From Rebecca Hollis Photography… I was fortunate to get to travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (a special place to the bride) for a week to photograph Andrea and Tyler’s wedding and the events leading up to it. The wedding party consisted of only immediate family and very close friends. We spent the week leading up to the wedding doing just about everything you can think of to do in the dessert – from camel rides to dune bashing to a saluki and falconry show. The week culminated in the ceremony and quiet candlelit dinner reception on one of the many terraces at Qasr al Sarab.

This couple was the definition of meant for each other. I first got to know them when doing their engagement session in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where the groom is from and it was immediately felt how loved they are by one another and how much they complement one another. They are respectful, warm and very kind. It was truly an honor to spend the week with them and their close friends and family for their wedding.

Photography: Rebecca Hollis | Wedding Dress: Matthew Christopher | Invitations: Fancy That NYC | Makeup: Marisol Steward | Hair: Simona | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss | Groom's Attire: Burberry | Bridal Atelier: Mark Ingram Atelier | Film Lab: PhotoVision Prints | Wedding & Reception Venue: Qasr Al Sarab

They met by chance, decked out in costumes, but thankfully they followed their feelings, and just one look through these pics by Angga Permana, it’s clear they made the right choice. The look of pure love between these cuties gives us butterflies and we haven’t even gotten to the gorgeous orchids and more from Bloomz Fine Flowers, all put together and planned by the talented Cher Ange. If you ever doubted the beauty of Bali, doubt no more – it’s all in our Vault this way!

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From the Bride… Our meeting was through pure happenstance. He had just taken a career break from his job in Sydney and decided to move to Beijing on a lark and hoped to improve on his Chinese. It was his first time living overseas by himself. As it turns out, one of his classmates in language school was dating a good friend of mine from university. It was at his dress-up birthday party that we were introduced to each other. We chatted pretty much all night and found out that we were actually neighbours in Sydney for a few years but our paths never crossed until that night.

From the Groom… My initial thought was that she was easily the most beautiful girl at the party, although she did have an angry looking resting face. Whatever. I decided that I wasn’t going to approach to her. However, once I did speak to her, I thought she was sweet and had a great sense of humour. Definitely someone I would like to get to know better.

From the Bride… As we met at a dress-up party, my first impression of Kevin was that his costume was showing a lot of legs! After we were introduced and started taking, I felt he was articulate, well mannered and genuine. So when he asked for my number before he left the party, I thought he was a nice enough guy and wouldn’t mind seeing him again.

About our proposal… It was meant to be a surprise proposal during a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach in Koh Samui. However, the elements conspired against us and created a perfect storm of gale force winds and crashing waves which prevented the on-beach diner. In the end, when we got back to our hotel after dinner, he asked me to watch a short video he had prepared which showed our life together for the past couple of years. The video was sweet and incredibly touching. When I finished watching, he was already bent down on one knee and he asked if I would do him the honour of marrying him.

The entire planning process started when we flew to Bali for a hectic weekend (about a year ahead of our proposed wedding date) of venue inspections, taste-testing and meet wedding planners. After we returned home, we booked the venue and engaged Karen of Cher Ange Weddings. The next ten months was a bit of a blur with endless emails, mood boards, seeking quotes, various selections and Skype sessions with Karen. Although the process of planning a Bali wedding from Australia was always going to be challenging, having Karen’s expertise and local knowledge to guide us was a tremendous help.

The first thing we did when we woke up on the wedding day was to see if it was still raining, checked weather reports and made a panicked phone call to Karen ordering a marquee. Not exactly the ideal start to one’s wedding day but Karen swiftly took care of everything allowing us to just enjoy the day!

We separated into different villas shortly after breakfast so the bridal parties could get ready separately. Having my bridesmaids all together getting ready was actually pretty special because we live in different cities now and it has been several years since we have all been together at the one time. The getting ready process was half long overdue catchup, half getting pampered. The boys got ready much quicker than we did so I think they went and welcomed guests and took photos at the welcome drinks.

After all the guests were seated, the string quartet cued the entrance of the bridesmaids and then it was my turn! Holding onto my dad’s arm as he walked me down the stairs to the flower petaled aisle, I think he was more nervous than I was. I remember telling him to slow down – it’s not easy walking down a steep staircase in wedges and a flowing wedding dress!

The ceremony itself was brief but heartfelt. Kevin and I exchanged our personalised vows and then we signed on the dotted line. The MC actually told us that he was getting “misty” during our vows.

The entrance of the bridal party was to “Sugar” by Maroon 5 which set the party mood for the reception. Dinner was a delicious three course fusion cuisine. The guests also enjoyed a selection of handmade desserts at the gorgeously decorated dessert bar.

After the formalities, I remember there was ample toasting, lots of laughs, plenty of dancing, being pulled into the pool, followed by more dancing….oh and also playing in the photo booth! We wanted a relaxed elegance and classical affair which would complement Khayangan Estate’s stunning cliff-top scenery and character-filled grounds. Soft neutral colours were used throughout our decoration with touches of brass to really stand out in the candle light.

There were also some subtle personal touches throughout, such as the wedding invites were custom hand-drawn illustration of Kevin and I, by Aimee Paints based in the UK. The table name cards were tied to a rustic brass key and then hung on a restored timber door for the guests to individually discover where they were seated, and photos of our travels and lives together were displayed on a couple of strings using mini wooden pegs so guests could get to know our story better!

We chose “I do I do” by Charlie Mars to have our first dance to. It is relaxed and mellow and has simple yet sweet lyrics. It is the type of song that just makes you feel warm and happy. Plus it is also a song from one of our favourite shows, “How I Met Your Mother”!

Towards the end of the night, after all the formalities were done and many of the guests had taken to cooling off in the pool beside the dance floor, the Best Man said to Kevin, “I honestly can’t remember the last time everyone had so much fun!” I think that sentiment perfectly described the mood at the end of the night. Yes, the venue, the decor, the dresses were something out of a movie or magazine, but what truly made our wedding day special were the family, relatives and friends who made the effort to come to Bali to let us simply have fun with the ones we love.

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Photography: Angga Permana | Cinematography: Balimetro | Event Planning: CHER ANGE weddings & events | Floral Design: Bloomz Fine Flowers | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Invitations: Aimee Paints | Catering: Bali Good Food | Hair + Makeup: New Melati Salon | DJ: DJ Rob Sounds | Groom's Attire: Eleganza Uomo | Celebrant: Bali Wedding Celebrant | Venue: Khayangan Estate | Desserts: Ixora Cakes Bali | Photo Booth: In N Out | Rentals: Bali Event Hire | Sound + Lighting: Vision 1 | String Quartet: Allegro | Tent Rentals: Ristana Tent

Rainbows and sunshine aren’t guaranteed every day and that even includes your wedding day. So when drops began to fall during this shoot at Sandra Åberg’s  “A Touch of Fashion” photography workshop, well, they went with it. And the results? Gorgeous as ever. With The Wedding Bliss Thailand leading all planning and design and I Am Flower decking out the venue with beautiful blooms, these pics before us are stunning, chic and have us dreaming of romantic destinations; more in our Vault here!

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From Sandra Åberg Photography… This is a styled shoot that came out of my “A Touch of Fashion Workshop” in Phuket, Thailand with the incredible wedding planners The Wedding Bliss Thailand. The ceremony at the pool was nothing short of incredible – in the middle of the ceremony a storm started – but the bride and groom were both already soaked and I honestly wished right then and there that this was a real wedding – to embrace the moments like this good or bad and make the absolute most of it is what marriage is all about. Nature can never be controlled, but as luck would have it after the storm the sky opened up and the most incredible light flooded the scene making for some beautiful images.

From The Wedding Bliss Thailand… Creating a dream wedding was a lot of fun to work on! As we’re based on Phuket we always get inspired by its breathtaking views of the infinite sea. There’s always a special joy in being able to create dream weddings for our couples in such surroundings. But when it came to defining what the dream wedding is for us, we suddenly were unanimous in our vision, and decided to create a whimsical, yet classy ceremony in the incredible Ocean’s 11 private villa on Phuket’s east coast. Getting married in the infinity pool overlooking amazing Phang Nga Bay — sounds fascinating, right?

‘Endless Dream’ was the inspiration behind this shoot, and ironically, our gorgeous model happened to be named Dream! A gorgeous island girl meeting her Prince Charming from a far-away land and falls in love — almost a Pocahontas story, that was a part of our inspiration as well. The clean, almost minimalist style of the villa drew us in the direction of fresh, natural tones, so we chose white as a basis of the overall decoration. The choice of flowers was not left to a chance either — we decided to use all local flowers, to draw attention to Thailand culture and its authentic vibe.
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Photography: Sandra Aberg Photography | Event Planning: The Wedding Bliss Thailand | Floral Design: IAMFLOWER | Wedding Dress: Yolan Cris | Cake: Joob Joob | Makeup + Hair: Top Make Up Artist Phuket | Calligraphy: The Wedding Bliss Thailand | Venue: Ocean's 11 Villa | Headpiece: Jannie Baltzer | Portrait Dress: Glam Gold Label Bangkok | Venue Management: By Luxury Signature | Workshop: Sandra Aberg Photography

After saying “YES” on holiday in Thailand, these Brisbane-based cuties decided to continue their love affair with the special spot and say “I do” there as well. Ana Lui captured every paradise-perfect moment that was infused with a modern, minimalist design and her pics are our saving grace this Tuesday morning. See more in our Vault right this way!

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From Ana Lui Photography… Bec and Ben are both based in Brisbane, the capital city of QLD, Australia. Bec works for an International Publisher in a Content Management and Global Operations role, and Ben is working in a Business Development role for a new start-up. They had met back in 2011 through mutual friends – it was a chance meeting, with both of them deciding to tag along with their friends for a quick drink at the Limes Hotel. They got engaged in April 2014 while holidaying in Phuket, Thailand. While enjoying a two week holiday at The Pullman Arcadia, Ben proposed about half way through the trip. He had arranged for champagne to be delivered to the Sunset Deck and the new happy couple watched the sunset and enjoyed some bubbles. Right then and there they knew they wanted a destination wedding.

“We wanted to spend quality time with our guests, while everyone was in holiday mode. We had been the year before, and had fallen in love with Thailand. We toyed around with Europe and America, but decided to stick with Asia due to its proximity to Australia,” says Bec.

They turned to Danielle of White + White for help, an incredible wedding planner and expert based in Brisbane, in conjunction with Isla and Smith based in the UK.

“After reading a few wedding blogs, everyone recommended using a wedding planner for destination weddings, and with hectic jobs, I didn’t need any further convincing! It was the best decision we’ve ever made – for us, it made the entire process a dream and we could have never have achieved what the ladies pulled together. I had to continually pinch myself on the night, it was breath-taking. Danielle and Lisa were brilliant to work with, and are the masters of the industry,” says Bec.

I always dreamed of shooting a wedding in Thailand so when Lisa from Isla and Smith emailed me asking if I want to shoot Bec’s and Ben’s elopement I jumped up with excitement and after a brief chat with the bride to be we booked the flights and packed our camera bags. I am based in Ibiza but up for traveling any day! I am so happy to have been there with Bec and Ben, and also to work alongside super talented and crazy organized Danielle and Lisa!

When I was shooting Bec getting ready I couldn’t wait for her to put her stunning dress on! Her dress was designed by Gwendolynne Burkin of Gwendolynne based in Melbourne.

Bec says she has been looking for a perfect wedding gown and simply fell in love with Gwendolynne designs. “She was amazing to work with, so much passion and so much care. The team were so professional and scheduled around work travel to make my life easier. It was such a beautiful and detailed dress, took months of stitching and hand beading, but it was easy to wear and looked spectacular,” Bec recalls.

The wedding venue was dressed with native Thai flowers such as orchids and lush greenery, and Danielle and Lisa (the Event Planners) used them in abundance in the ceremony and reception. They focused on clean, minimalist colour palette to compliment the venue. Traditionally, the style of flowers in Thailand are tightly arranged with lots of ribbon, but Bec decided to strip everything back to have a much more relaxed, effortless vision, with hand tied orchid stems and hanging orchids in watercolour shades. The result was breathtaking! The girls also created a bespoke tablescape design, by incorporating clear glass wine bottles with tapered candles, lush greenery and stylish letterpress menus with silver foiling to announce the abundance of (incredible) food that was coming.

Danielle sourced Ben Jay, an English-born DJ based in Phuket, and booked local fire dancers who did the show just before midnight.

“We had planned a week of events for our guests, so built a website to keep everyone in the loop as details were finalized. We used the website to house accommodation and flight options, as well as information about Thailand and what to expect. We gave everyone as year’s notice (via a ‘save the date’) to give people plenty of time to save and prepare; and to keep people’s interest, we sent everyone a series of postcards to invite them to the different activities,” says Bec.

Everything was simply perfect. Venue, food, decorations, dress and the vibe with all the guests were super relaxed and having fun! It was an incredible experience to photograph their wedding day as well as the boat trip around the bay of Phuket. I shot hybrid – both digital and film – and I’m very happy with the results.

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Photography: Ana Lui Photography | Event Planning: Isla And Smith Wedding Design | Event Planning: White+white Weddings And Events | Wedding Dress: Gwendolynne | Hair + Makeup: Twidale | Venue: Sala Phuket | Film Processing: Carmencita Film Lab

Take one adorable duo, a fabulous team of vendors and TWO nights of non-stop celebrations and the results are, well… pretty darn ah-mazing.  Think a beautiful garden oasis (night one) meets an elegant ballroom party (night two), all planned to perfection by Chere Weddings with gorgeous florals by CC Lee. Head to THE VAULT for every moment captured by Mindy Tan, then hit play on the sweet film from Majella’s Studios below.

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From Chere Weddings…With great love for nature and tropics, the wedding ceremony venue and theme revolved largely around the greens – the couple chose to exchange their vows under a big raintree at The Rocks, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore, which overlooks the coast of Singapore filled with golden glow from the setting sun. A casual yet classy and intimate dinner for the couple’s families & closest friends then happened under the stars. Fairy lights added a hint of dreamy effect and guests were also entertained by an acoustic duo who added the fun factor into the night.

A more formal wedding reception was held the next day at The Westin Singapore. Traditional tea ceremony was carried out with the bride donning on a traditional kua. The tables were adorned with lush greens and driftwoods, extending the similar tropical feel to the second dinner celebration. Also as architects, mini figurines were planted on the centerpieces to highlight this unique feature of the couple.

Vicky’s bespoke gowns consisted of 2 inner piece and 1 outer lace layer which changes the colour and look of the gown subtly for the 2 days of wedding.

Photography: Mindy Tan Photography | Cinematography: Majella's Studios | Event Planning: Chere Weddings & Parties | Floral Design: CC Lee | Wedding Dress: Caramel & Co | Cake: Cupplets | Stationery: Common Hands | Ceremony Venue: Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa | Reception Venue: The Westin Singapore | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Love Potion | Makeup: The Little Brush | Band: Polkadot + Moonbeam | Groom's Attire: PIMABS | Photo Booth: Easybooth | Tiffany Chair Rental: XOXO & Co

Take a breathtaking Bali backdrop, a talented team of vendors and a beautiful bride rockin’ not one, not two, but three stunning gowns and the results are a wedding that is the absolute definition of perfection. Think the fab stylings of Cher Ange, gorgeous blooms from Bloomz Fine Flowers and brilliant imagery from Imaj Gallery.  Head to THE VAULT for every amazing moment, then press play on the film from Point One Designs for even more (very pretty) inspiration.

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From Cher Ange… A lovely summer wedding in Bali that was all about blush gold sequins, whites and greens. Elegant and romantic with a touch of Bollywood (honour to the Indian roots of the groom). The bride and groom live in NY and had 80 guests that attended from all over the world. It was a beautiful beachfront ceremony that was followed by cocktail and canapés for sunset around the beach front pool and Balinese dances. Dinner was under fairy lights, we had fulfilled all the trees and the party moved on to the dance floor until midnight.

From the Bride… I’m normally the planner in our relationship, but Gaurav decided he wanted to surprise me for our next trip. What came next was a whirlwind trip to Europe that kicked off with a proposal at the Hotel Caesar Augustus in Capri, Italy. He had organized a private dinner in a cliffside alcove that overlooked a panoramic view of the Amalfi coastline at sunset. Good thing I said “yes,” because the surprises kept on coming with visits to Sardegna, Lisbon, Madeira, and London before returning home!

Gaurav had always dreamed of getting married in Bali; I always knew I would get married on the beach. With our families scattered across the US, Canada, India, England, and Korea, we knew there would be travel involved for most of our guests so we thought, ‘Bali, let’s do it’! There was no question about finding a planner on the ground and were thankful when Karen and Cher Ange came recommended through a friend. Karen was a godsend; having grown up in France and the US before settling in Bali, she had a taste for western preferences and a wealth of Balinese resources to execute a couple’s vision of their special day. In our first Skype sessions and emails, we expressed our desire for a contemporary setting accented by clean lines and a white and gold palette. And, of course, a little sparkle never hurt!

With hundreds of hours of travel, stopovers, and time zones between our 75 guests, our number one objective was to thank our family and friends by giving them an experience they’d (hopefully) never forget.

We narrowed down the venue to Villa Atas Ombak, a stunning beachfront private villa in Seminyak, Bali. As you may have guessed, we’re fond of surprises so Karen helped us incorporate a few surprise touches for our guests which included a welcome “white party” at Potato Head Beach Club, traditional Balinese dancers, a whole roasted pig, fire dancers, and a post-wedding pool BBQ! Gaurav’s personal touches included a brigade of flavored shishas (hookahs) and a drone from our videographers! Since our beloved French Bulldog, Jamón, wasn’t able to join us in Bali, we created a logo of him that was emblazoned on our wedding favors – mini sriracha bottles (our fave condiment) – and had a marzipan replica of him that sat on top of our wedding cake!

Wedding dress shopping was by far my favorite planning activity (as evidenced by not one, but
three dresses!). I must have gone to at least 7 boutiques and tried on dozens of dresses, but in my mind I always went back to this Lazaro ballgown that featured an ivory and sherbet ombre train and gorgeous beading on a fitted bodice. I was nervous about being too hot so I opted for a lovely fitted blush satin gown accented with buttons all down the back and a double French bustle by Anna Maier as a reception dress. While I was shopping for the reception dress, my eye caught a gold Jenny Packham babydoll sample that had only ever walked the runway. It was a one-of-a-kind bundle of French lace, tulle, and gold sequins. I just knew that it was the perfect dress to get the party started with! Not to be outdone, Gaurav had two custom tuxedos from Tom Ford. A midnight blue one (the same one worn by James Bond in Skyfall, natch) for the ceremony and a white dinner jacket for the reception.

Our favorite moment of the day was being surrounded by our friends and family, who had lit sparklers as we danced our first dance to Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.” Since that was our last formal “obligation” for the wedding, we were excited to get the party started! We were able to keep the party going all night long in the villa and even had some guests (ok, and me) enjoy a late night swim. It was truly a modern-day fairytale come true!

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Photography: Imaj Gallery | Cinematography: Point One Designs | Event Planning: CHER ANGE weddings & events | Floral Design: Bloomz Fine Flowers | Wedding Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham | Cake: Ixora Cakes Bali | Catering: Fabulous Foods | Hair + Makeup: Yeanne Makeup | DJ: DJ Rob Sounds | Groom's Attire: Tom Ford | Venue: Atas Ombak | Photo Booth: In N Out | Reception Dress: Anna Maier

With breezy gowns, bohemian and romantic flower crowns and bouquets, a naturally gorgeous setting and perfect, soft lighting captured by the incredibly talented Angga Permana Photo, this Bali engagement session is truly a thing of beauty. And, so are the Bride- and Groom-to-be at the center of it. See (and pin!) each lovely detail in THE VAULT!

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From Angga Permana Photo…They say,“Opposites attract.” It is as cliché as it gets, but it rings true throughout the 11-year-long journey of Erwin and Airin. He is a sanguine-choleric, a character that suits his day job as a passionate entrepreneur. She, on the other hand, is a melancholic who is very particular about small details, and is an eager learner.

He knows all too well that she appreciates gestures – small and big – and thus makes sure that she is always showered with sweet surprises. Back when they were still school kids, he was always there to send her to school and fetch her after class. When he started making his own fortune, he made sure every special day was memorable for her. From puppies on her birthdays to the latest iPhone models every Christmas, he goes the extra mile when it comes to pleasing her.

She is the yin to his yang. Being an ambitious entrepreneur that he is, sometimes his business takes over his life. She would be the one to remind him that there’s more to life than late nights behind the desk and numbers in the bank account. She makes him feel alive.

He is the big picture person in the relationship. When lovers’ quarrel happens, he would be the gentleman who isn’t afraid to apologize first. Deep inside, he has always known that she’s the one for him and that she’s too precious to lose over a silly argument.

She loves the man that he is. Tough times have shown his relentless effort in building a business he started from scratch. His success is not just for himself, but also his beloved family. He is never ashamed of his humble beginning, and that’s when she knows he’s the man she would want to hold dearly for life.

She dreams big, and that’s a quality that he loves about her. Her wanderlust soul has given her a worldly view in life. She aims to start a global venture that would help others in different parts of the world. To share the blessing and the happiness they have – that’s a vision they will share for life.

Photography: Angga Permana Photo | Floral Design: Designmillco | Hair + Makeup: Sutrisna Putri | Venue: Bali

The next best thing to having your very own private island? Getting married on one. And when you see this gorgeous couple’s island wedding (planned on just a $15,000 budget!), you’ll be packing your bags to follow in their footsteps. From the Bride’s beautiful Claire Pettibone gown to the breathtaking beach ceremony and reception, this day is the perfect start to happily ever after. See it all from Mimi Nguyen assisted by Kim Le Photography in THE VAULT!

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From The Groom…Shortly after my wife and I started dating we began traveling. We fell in love abroad, we got engaged abroad, and so, naturally, we decided to get married abroad. I distinctly remember standing with my bare feet in the sand, on the other side of the world, looking into the eyes of my soon-to-be wife and thinking, “I can’t believe this is our wedding.” On November 26th, 2014, my wife and I got married in the Philippines on this tiny Island in the Palawan province called Cowrie.

Trang and I got engaged in the summer of 2013. With a small budget of fifteen thousand dollars, we weren’t surprised to learn that almost everything was out of our range. Disappointed, we started looking into different options. In the end, sticking to our initial budget was one of the best decisions we ever made. We were able to transform that 15k into a week-long celebration, that not only brought us closer to our family and friends, but it allowed us to share with them what we love most in life, traveling.

I wish I could take some credit for making our wedding what it was, but, other than choosing the location, it’s safe to say I did little to nothing to help plan the wedding. My wife was the driving force that made everything happen, and it didn’t happen instantly. It took her about 11 months to plan, and she did it in steps.

The first step was to find the place, and the second, to pick a date. Together we searched the earth for a place where our guests could best stretch their money. For this we had two requirements. One, to find a place our guests could spend as little as a thousand dollars for a week vacation which included their flight, food, and excursions (we covered the lodging and breakfast), and two, not to have our guests miss too many work or school days. After a few days, we settled on Thanksgiving week in three potential places: Bali, Vietnam, or the Philippines. Pro and cons considered, we went with the Philippines because of a tour guide named Omar Silva that I was lucky enough to meet on a previous visit. Every moment spent with him made a lasting impression on me and I knew I wanted this for our guests. With his help I was sure we could create a week long itinerary for everyone to enjoy. Through TripAdvisor we were able to find our lodging at Palo Alto Bed & Breakfast. More importantly it got us in touch with Pauline Ylaya, who not only runs the Palo Alto with her family, but she offered to be our wedding coordinator.

Over the course of the year we learned that a destination wedding can only be as successful as the trust you have in your coordinator. Being on the other side of the world we weren’t able to be hands-on. Pauline worked so hard for us, visiting countless places to find our perfect location. She did such an amazing job, finally leading us to Cowrie Island, and the thoughtful Rafols family that allowed us to have our wedding on their Island. They provided their island, food, and transportation for 50 guests, for a price that made me want to run screaming through the streets like a crazy person. From there it was easy handling the cake and flowers. For the cake, the city of Puerto Princesa only offered one option, so we went with La Patisserie French Cakes & Pastries. For the flowers it was almost as easy. After the first shop fell through, we went with the second shop that was recommended by our coordinator. We can honestly say we were so happy that we worked with Jacqs Floral Design! They did an incredible job recreating my wife’s vision for our wedding.

All that was left was the decorations and the capturing of our wedding. Thanks to two little known sites by the names of Style Me Pretty and Pinterest (I’m kidding, I know what Style Me Pretty and Pinterest are), my wife already knew what she wanted. Working with Pauline everything was either purchased or built on the island. As for capturing the wedding, we knew who we wanted, and we were just hoping that we could make it work. Leading up to our engagement, we had become fans, and eventually friends, with Mimi Nguyen. If you ever have the pleasure to see Mimi at work you’d be quick to notice how good she is with her clients. She has the amazing ability to work with anyone and quickly put them at ease. She’s so good, in fact, that I was convinced we were friends after our engagement photos, and I’m not that easy to warm up too! So we crossed our fingers and sent her an email asking if she was available to travel Thanksgiving week, and lucky for us, she was! Along with her second shooter, Kim Le Pham, we were extremely happy to have them on board. Things quickly went from great to unbelievable when we met Kim Le’s husband, Jason Huang, and we were able to work out a deal to have him be our videographer for the wedding.

The year flew by, and the day had finally come. As we boarded our flight to the Philippines with only a couple days before the wedding, all we had left to do was: meet our coordinator, check out the island, do a cake taste, do a food tasting, and set the menu, all while coordinating the safe arrival of our 40 guests…no sweat! As soon as we landed, we dropped off our bags and were taken straight to the island. It was beautiful. The island was so much more than we deserved or could have ever asked for. Working with owner/chef Rix Rafols to prep the island and set the menu was fun. We filled our stomachs with delicious seafood and traditional Filipino cuisine. All of which we couldn’t wait to have our guests eat.

With our first day coming to a close Trang and I were so happy with how everything was working out. The location was amazing, rain or shine, we were going to be getting married on an island closed off to the public and tourists, exclusively set aside for us and our guests!

The morning of the wedding I spent some time finishing up my vows. I had been working on them for a while now, so it was really just nailing down the final touches. I wore a beach friendly linen vest and pants outfit from JCrew, and Trang wore a beautiful dress from Claire Pettibone that matched her lacy, flowy style through and through. One of my oldest friends/board-line sister did Trang’s makeup. Trang looked perfect. I can say this because seeing her at our first look got the “feels” going. Feels that I didn’t expect to get until we did our vows. We made our way to the island holding our breath. Dark clouds from an arriving hurricane threaten the entire day. In some sort of miracle the clouds seemed to avoid our island completely as they drenched the rest of the surrounding areas. Score one for the wedding party!

The ceremony took place feet away from the shore, officiated by one of our best friends. We left it up to him to create the structure of the ceremony and surprise us on our wedding day. Not only did he do a great job, but he also brought us to tears. The vows were equally as emotional and had to be paused at one point because our guests were crying loud enough to make me lose my place. It was pretty funny. After we kissed the festivities began, and everyone settled in as the stars came out. Eating and dancing through the night, we couldn’t have asked for more.

Photography: Mimi Nguyen | Cinematography: Table4 Weddings | Event Planning: Pauline Ylaya | Floral Design: Jacqs Floral Design Studio | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Cake: La Patisserie French Cakes & Pastries | Invitations: Michelle Le | Bridesmaids' Dresses: ASOS | Hair + Makeup: Christy Rivera | Calligraphy: Anne Robin | Groom's Attire: J.Crew | Hotel: Pauline Ylaya | Venue: Cowrie Island - Private Island | Bridal Boutique: Claire Pettibone | Photography Assistance: Table4 Weddings

Oh, to be a guest at this wedding. To have seat at the oceanfront ceremony, to sip champagne while the Thailand sun sets, and to gasp as you enter the tented reception complete with draped ceilings, crystal chandeliers and greenery vines strung throughout. It’s the kind of wedding that could only be the handiwork of absurdly talented vendors like Joy Proctor, Luxury Events Phuket and Bows + Arrows, and thanks to Ryan Ray and Lovell Productions we get to live vicariously through their images and film. Start with the bridal session, wedding part one + two, and then soak up the full gallery for every last moment.

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From Joy Proctor… Making their way to the reception, guests were greeted by an oversized wooden board holding the seating assignments, and baskets of flip flops and pashminas. Guests entered the tent, taking their seats at weathered wood chairs. The U shaped tent has a fully draped ceiling, with soft chiffon panels tied off with greenery on every pole.

Crystal chandeliers hung above with greenery vines strung throughout. Menus made of cotton paper with gold foil sat tucked inside napkins, with guests names tied to sprigs of greenery. Etched bottle openers with the couples monogram sat at each place setting inside stamped muslin bags. Lush, organic green and white flowers sat between mercury glass and metallic candle holders, creating an intimate and romantic environment.

Verna and Tino did their first dance of the dance floor with sat in the middle of the U, outside the tent. After dinner, guests watched as a beautiful show of fireworks went off overhead.

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Photography: Ryan Ray Photography | Coordination: Luxury Events Phuket | Event Design: Joy Proctor Design | Floral Design: Bows + Arrows | Invitations: Lauhaus | Ceremony Venue: Samujana | Catering:Go Samui Catering | Hair & Makeup: Gabbie Lee | Cinemetography: Lovell Productions | Linens: La Tavola | Reception Stationary: Written Word Calligraphy | Rentals: BIC Phuket

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Take my advice and clear the rest of your afternoon schedule. Because when Ryan Ray sends us a wedding, it’s a hold-the-phones and stop-all-else sort of situation. His images speak straight our wedding-loving souls and when a vendor team like Luxury Events Phuket, Bows + Arrows and Joy Proctor are involved? It’s a recipe for perfection. If you have yet to see the bridal session start here, followed by a viewing of Lovell Productions amazing film below, and sit tight for part two coming up next. (Pssst: there’s even more in The Vault!)

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From Joy Proctor… It was an absolute pleasure to help Verna & Tino design their wedding. Verna had a clean vision of what she wanted for the wedding; organic yet elegant, romantic and intimate. We began designing shortly after the invitations had been printed which left a lot of room to create something magical. After a few phone calls, I created an inspiration board and design proposal detailing all my ideas for layout, welcome gifts, flowers, stationary, ceremony, tables and all those special little touches.

We set up a walk through in Thailand to meet and view the beautiful property and confirm all our plans a month prior to the wedding. Verna and I walked through the entire event, planning special design details for each event, and thinking through all the logistical details to ensure a phenomenal guest experience! Planning for the tropical Thai weather, I suggested an open sided, U shaped tent, so that guests would be covered in the case of rain while still being able to appreciate the beautiful environment. The phenomenal production team, BIC built the chairs, bars, tables and tent exactly to my specifications. The result was an exquisite, intimate weekend.

Guests arrived at the Koh Samui airport greeted by a wooden sign with organic greenery swag, cold towels, and welcome bags containing a local sim card, water and a snack. Upon arrival an Samujana, guests met their Villa manager, who offered them an in house menu, as well as gave them the opportunity to sign up for a variety of classes throughout the weekend, including yoga, cooking and muay thai.

The day of the wedding guests were greeted with cold towels and a welcome beverage on the ocean front lawn. As the ceremony began, the bridal party entered down a pathway lit by more than 300 candles. Guests stood as the bride made her way down the aisle, lined with a lush pathway of growing flowers. The bride and groom exchanged vows between organic floral arrangements. After the ceremony champagne, signature drinks and appetizers were passed to guests as they mingled on lounge furniture as the sun set.

Photography: Ryan Ray Photography | Cinematography: Lovell Productions | Coordination: Luxury Events Phuket | Event Design: Joy Proctor Design | Floral Design: Bows and Arrows | Invitations: Lauhaus | Stationery: Written Word Calligraphy | Catering: Go Samui Catering | Hair + Makeup: Gabbie Lee | Venue: Samujana | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Rentals: BIC Phuket

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Classic, Old Hollywood elegance is always a winner in my book and it seems Joy Proctor and I are on the same page. She’s the stylish talent behind this stunning bridal shoot, shot a couple days before this lovely lady said “I do.” It’s part one of our full day with Ryan Ray who captured every single second of this destination dream, and if it’s just a taste of what’s to come, open up your Pinterest boards and pour some more coffee, because the gasp-worthy good are just getting started – find all in our VAULT right here!

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From Joy Proctor… A week before their wedding, Verna and Tino flew into Koh Samui to relax before their guests arrived. Each of the 30 Villas they rented for their guests had an in-house chef and offered a variety of classes including yoga and cooking. To soak in the experience themselves, Verna and Tino spent the week by their private pool enjoying the stunning views. As was only fitting for the venue, Verna opted to do a beautiful poolside photo session, surrounded by 360-degree ocean views. Her classic look channeled old Hollywood, with beautiful pin curls and red lips paired with a gorgeous black romper and Valentino heels. After changing into a black scalloped one-piece swimsuit, she jumped into the pool to watch the sunset.

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Photography: Ryan Ray Photography | Event Planning: Merren Events | Styling: Joy Proctor Design | Shoes: Valentino | Hair + Makeup: Gabbie Lee | Venue: Samujana | Hatbox: Trousseau & Co | Romper: Parker | Swimsuit: Marysia Swim

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We all dream of saying “I do” in paradise but guess what m’dears? Those dreams can become reality and with the help of the newest kids on the Bali event planning block, Hitch’d Weddings & Events, it’s a breeze. Focusing on the finest details with a fun, quirky edge, Hitch’d is a breath of fresh air, excited to share your love story with all your friends and family as you celebrate your new adventure together.

Wedding planning doesn’t need to be that stressful experience we all too often hear about. With Hitch’d stepping in as the couple’s personal assistant, everything from booking the venue and all vendors to choosing the decor and design details that make your celebration YOU, planning becomes fun and easy. Based in Bali and available via phone and Skype, Hitch’d looks forward to learning all about their clients so that they in turn, can create the experience that the couple has always dreamed of.

With loved ones coming from all over to celebrate with you in Bali, many more days of activities are needed – and Hitch’d helps with them all. These “Love Festivals” are just another way that Hitch’d caters to their clients, organizing events for all the wedding guests to enjoy, from sunset cocktails and canapes before the Big Day to a recovery Pool Party to wrap up the whole experience, always tailored to what each individual client loves and hopes for, but always making it a week to remember!

Hitch’d Weddings & Events is offering couples 50% off their management fee if they book their wedding between June and October 2016, the best months to hold your wedding in Bali! Just make sure to mention ‘SMPWED16’ when you reach out to Hitch’d!

Photography: Alma Photography | Wedding Dress: Beaded Boudoir | Cake: Butter Bali | Decoration: Hitch'd Weddings & Events | Flowers, Decoration + Lighting: Gloriosa Flower House | Furniture: Bali Event Hire | Hair + Make-Up: Yeanne Make-Up Art | Private Villa: Taman Karang Kembar (Villa Dua) | Resort + Beach Club: Sakala Beach Club | Weddings + Events Manager: Hitch'd Weddings & Events

Any bride who can rock not one, not two, but three amazing gowns on her wedding day is my style hero. She pulled off each look flawlessly, with an incredible day planned by Flying Bride to match. Held at the Khayangan Estate, it’s a lavish affair chock-full of inspiration and Angga Permana Photo documented the day all waiting in THE VAULT.

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From Angga Permana Photo… Aie & Steven wanted their wedding to be intimate, elegant, charming and unforgettable. They planned everything perfectly, with help from of Flying Bride. They choose orchids to be the key visual of their wedding, and chose Khayangan Estate as the venue. “We fell in love with it at first sight. It was quiet, remote, and private, plus it had a breathtaking view! The Javanese architecture also made it feel so homey and warm, it was perfect,” the Bride said. 

I’m so in love with their wedding and feel blessed to capture real and honest moments of their special day.

Photography: Angga Permana Photo | Event Design: Flying Bride | Wedding Dress: Yefta Gunawan | Cake: Creme De La Creme Bali | Invitations: SOSJ | Catering: Pemberley | Makeup: Lizzie Parra | Hair & Makeup: Lizzie Parra | Groom's Attire: Z by Zegna | Men's Attire: Z by Zegna | Venue: Khayangan Estate | Decor: Pemberley | Dress & Attire: Yefta Gunawan , Rama Dauhan , Petite Cherie , Biyan , Sophia Webster

Thirty five years of marriage is indeed worthy of a big, beautiful celebration. For Rosyana and George, that entailed an all white tropical dinner bathed in lace and roses with their nearest and dearest. Using elements that held special meaning for the couple, designers Flying Bride and Tea Rose crafted a dream of an anniversary twinkling with candlelight. See it all shot byAngga Permana in THE VAULT.

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George and Rosyana has been together for 35 years which tells more about love than words can describe, and it is worthy of a celebration.

Rosyana’s favorite color is white as she likes how clean and elegant the color is. Hence, white was the main color for their wedding anniversary which created a clean and elegant ambience that Rosyana loves. As she particularly loves the traditional Uluwatu lace, all the female guests came in white Uluwatu dress, and we also incorporated Uluwatu lace on the table runner, embroidered on the napkin, umbrellas, and even on the fan which was given as souvenir to each guest.

Further, since Rosyana loves roses and her name comes from the word “Rose”, we used various roses such as David Austen Rose, Ecuador Rose, and Baby Roses in the flower arrangement. However, instead of having just the white flowers, we wanted to show some leaves and stems to represent George’s passion about medicinal herbs & gardening. That being said, the overall ambience was still modern and elegant.

An interesting touch we added was since George is the head of Indonesian Reptile and Amphibian Trade Association, and Rosyana is the founder of Vielta, a well-known brand for snake skin bags in South Korea, we used snake skin pattern in the welcome hampers that brings forth that exotic and elegant feel to the celebration.

It was definitely a special and intimate night spent with their dearest family and people who are closest to George & Rosyana’s heart. To create such warm and intimate ambience, we also used lots of candles with hints of Gold in the color palette.

Last but not least, a personal touch was added which became a favorite. As the groom loves reading the newspaper, we created a special newspaper which outlined the love story and various facts about the couple. 

Photography: Pemberley | Event Design: Flying Bride | Decoration & Flower: Pemberley

Not only is this former Miss Indonesia as beautiful as they come, but she’s got a wedding that’ll give us all a serious case of envy. Glam yet rustic, lavish yet refined, there’s a million and one reasons to go ahead and “favorite” this dream day starting with that flower coated ceremony captured by Angga Permana Photo and Bali Metro. Treat yo’ self to this gallery plus eye candy galore in THE VAULT.

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From Angga Permana Photo… The wedding of this beautiful former Miss Indonesia is truly dreamy and divine to say the least. Inviting four hundred guests to their nuptial in Bali, Vania and Wilson exchanged their earnest vows in Alila Villas Uluwatu, under the shade of lavish greens, colourful flowers and rustic trees. Vania looked stunning in a strapless white gown, while Wilson put on a perfectly-tailored black suit to match. The two also performed the unity sand ceremony, simultaneously pouring sand into a same container, as a symbol of their union.

The ceremony takes you into a more rustic-feeling space. The tables are adorned with organic greens with flowers to balance and not to mention the lovely wood coloured elements along with gleaming lanterns and candles. Taking a different approach, the husband and wife stepped into the site singing a duet of Journey’s “Faithfully” that really impressed their guests. Everyone seemed to have a great time and you can feel the lovely vibe emanate from the pictures.

Photography: Angga Permana Photo | Cinematography: Pemberley | Event Planning: Pemberley | Floral Design: Pemberley | Wedding Dress: Adrian Gan | Cake: Butter Bali | Invitations: Pemberley | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Kinzee | Catering: Culture Royale | Makeup: Pemberley | Groom's Attire: Agus Lim | Venue: Alila Villas Uluwatu | Bride Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Decor: Stupa Caspea | Groom's Shoes: Hermes

Combining romantic Balinese style with utter elegance, this breathtaking bash has given me a serious case of wanderlust – and an insatiable craving for beautiful white orchids. After their wedding in Vancouver, this couple decided to continue the celebrations with an intimate affair in Bali and with Joy Proctor Designs behind the scenes and SMP-fave Blush Wedding Photography snapping away, we have one destination dream come true to feast on all day – see it in The Vault right this way!

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From Joy Proctor Design… After their Vancouver wedding, Astrid and Ken decided to head to Bali with their closest friends and family to celebrate their marriage with an intimate fete. Ken’s sister-in-law, amazing photographer Kristy from Blush Wedding Photography not only captured the day, but helped pull together an amazing team, led by planner Opulence in Travel. With design and styling from Joy Proctor Design, stationery from The Fozzy Book, and florals from Gloriosa Bali, the event was the epitome of Balinese elegance.

Photography: Blush Wedding Photography | Event Planning: Opulence In Travel | Event Styling: Joy Proctor Design | Floral Design: Gloriosa Flower House | Stationery: The Fozzy Book | Makeup: Indra Tanudarma | DJ: DJusteen | Venue: Majapahit Villas | Elephant: Bali Zoo | Rentals: Bali Event Hire

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Admittedly, I’ve never seen a wedding set in Azerbaijan, but if they’re all like this beauty, then I can’t wait to see more. From the ethereal boudoir session among olive trees and ancient architecture, to the Bride’s sparkling Pronovias gown and the traditional dancers at the glamorous reception, this wedding wows. See all the photos from Olga Plakitina here.

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From Olga Plakitina…Orhan and Ulviyya – a beautiful and harmonious couple from Azerbaijan. It was a gorgeous sunny wedding day. Boudoir session was in a lush botanical garden among olive trees, wild roses and field shrubs, cacti and ancient architecture.

Simple, natural and consisting of spreading a bunch of greens, asters and succulents in harmony with the beautiful garden locations.

Sparkling dress by Pronovias mermaid silhouette, long veil and her hair in a bun – a classic style that never goes out of fashion. Easy color and black arrows in the make-up – the bride like a fragrant Rose of East.

The wedding had more than 300 guests. The ceremony and dinner held in the restaurant Park Meridian. Exquisite design tree lights, traditional dances and tradition with the fiery rice, singers and of course a delicious cake.

Photography: Olga Plakitina | Floral Design: Lilac Flower Boutique | Wedding Dress: Pronovias | Cake: Azza | Hair & Makeup: Beauttech | Groom's Attire: Emiland