The day started with getting ready in their respective hotel rooms alongside their bridesmaids and groomsmen. As per their customs, the two changed into traditional Chinese garments, posed for pictures with family and received honorable gifts for their wedding day. Seeing each other for the first time was a magical moment for them both, and getting to share this important cultural moment with their friends and family there made it extra special. Afterwards, Kenneth changed into his navy blue suit, while Jacqueline put on her lacy Crystal Design dress which flowed so beautifully behind her. She was a vision in white, and when Kenneth saw her for the first look, his jaw dropped. What would follow was their gorgeous outdoor themed ceremony, that transformed the space into an urban jungle.
Natural light poured in like a greenhouse, and the aisle was lined with lush potted trees that made the space feel more intimate. At the end of the aisle the newlyweds were led to a large archway of roses in front of the floor to ceiling windows, which looked like something straight out of a fairytale. Kenneth’s favourite moment of the day, he said, was “seeing Jacqueline being walked down the aisle with her Dad.” The way the light hit her face, she glowed like the brightest person in that room.The two met when they were in highschool, hanging out with the same group of friends, but stopped seeing each other once they went off to University. Years later, while Kenneth was on his way to his first day at a new job, they bumped into each other on the GO Train – just by chance. They got to talking and updating each other on their lives, and well, the rest is now history.
The reception followed, and included a flower bar (so cute right?!) which dished out pink and white roses, on top of roses lining every tabletop. The neutral colour palette focused around white and gold accents, and combined with the subtle hints of pink from the flowers, left the room looking like something out of a fairytale. The cake was a masterpiece in and of itself. It had three tiers, all delicately covered in light pink roses. Around the dessert table were other light pink and gold accented desserts, with exotic fruits and garnishes. When Jacqueline and Kenneth walked in the first time to see it all setup, they nearly fell over. It was even more beautiful than they could have imagined, seeing all of the elements that they carefully chose finally put together. With the help of Rainbow Chan, they didn’t have to worry about a thing. “Thanks to our planner – Rainbow, I knew everything was going to be taken care of so I wasn’t particularly nervous.” said Jacqueline when asked about her nerves on the day of the wedding.
The afternoon carried on with emotional speeches from friends and family and tearing up the dance floor. The night was sent off with a collective toast, and sparklers that were lit around the couple while they shared a kiss.