A garden wedding with Scottish flavour right in the heart of Malaysia? That was what Carol and Chin Hong’s wedding was all about! This loving couple returned to Malaysia from Scotland where they are based to share their special day with their family and friends in a cosy intimate wedding at the Equatorial Bangi.

Often, garden weddings are synonymous with exotic faraway destinations but this lucky couple found a hidden jewel of a venue, right here in Malaysia, close by the Federal Administrative Centre of Putrajaya. The resort is just a short 20-minute-drive from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

This is one of the most beautiful garden wedding set-ups I’ve seen within the grounds of a city hotel itself.

Now come with me to witness this colorful garden wedding right in the city.

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Time flies, especially when you’re busy. And it’s already a month into the new year!

First of all, I’d like to wish all of you a Happy and “Paws”-perous Year of the Tiger!

Besides all the pre-wedding outdoor portraiture and wedding photography, I’ve also been working on some personal and family portraiture with the Hasselblad Digital System recently. I remember a famous fashion and commercial photographer mentioning this phrase, “When you shoot with the Hasselblad, you will never go back to DSLR again.”

Most people will not have a clue what that means, and not only until you open up the RAW file to see the details with your own eyes, will you truly understand! You will be absolutely blown away!

Now here’s a pic from a pre-natal photography session to share. Happy viewing!

Last week, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the most unique weddings that I’ve ever seen, together with my wife, Julie. The wedding was held at the amazing Club Med Cherating Beach in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

It was a classy and exclusive affair with a beautiful garden wedding fronting the Pantai Beach, followed by an exquisite and intimate wedding banquet at the ‘Table Coup de Coeur’ Le Rembulan Restaurant, nestled in luxurious gardens facing the pristine white sandy beach. And the grand finale was an exhilarating dance party at The Beach Bar, an outdoor bar facing the South China Sea and backed by a luxurious tropical forest.

The entire wedding ceremony was in French, and the officiating minister, Rev. Fr Peter Bretaudeau from the St Joseph Church in Sentul Kuala Lumpur, is the only priest in Malaysia who is able to conduct a wedding entirely in French!

Michele and Stephane, who are from South Belgium, have both been living in Malaysia for many years, and it was really interesting to see that there are similarities in wedding customs and traditions all over the world. Similar to the local tradition of bridal door games, the best man had to give the bride’s brother an ‘ang pow’ minus the red packet, in order for the latter to release his sister over to the groom’s side!
And during the wedding banquet, there was also a table-to-table hearty ‘Yum Seng’ session or toast to the couple’s health, happiness, and posterity, synonymous with the typical Malaysian Chinese wedding dinners!
Ok, come with me and let’s revisit this beautiful wedding once again through the photos and slideshow. It may take some time to download, so please be patient as it is worth waiting for! And do be sure that your speakers are on, for the best effects!

More photos are available here.

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I’ve been really looking forward to photographing Vince & Nikita’s wedding since the beginning of the year because the spectacular natural lighting at this beautiful beach resort is simply magical and never ceases to amaze me every time I return for another wedding photoshoot at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas here in Krabi. It’s truly every wedding photographer’s dream!

Vince and Nikita who hail from Sydney, Australia, are really a fun, adventurous and unconventional couple, and a joy to photograph!

Their wedding ceremony was simply beautiful… a cosy and intimate affair of family and close friends… ‘cocktail-style’ with standing room amongst the beautiful wedding settings on the white sandy beach. In fact, most of the guests were barefoot including the bridal party to blend with the beach wedding theme! All that, plus the clear blue skies and refreshing sea breeze, made this beachfront wedding just perfect!

I remember asking the bride, “What made you choose Centara Grand Krabi as your destination wedding location? And she answered me without any hesitation, “The rock! The one in front of the beach. Where else can you get such a spectacular view for a beach wedding?”

She was referring to the spectacular limestone karst formations which loom up from the sea in front of the beautiful resort. The Centara Grand is nestled in an alcove of limestone karst formations, facing pristine white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters.

And this time, the sunset decided to join this cosy intimate party of family and friends, and turned the sky into a glorious shade of deep blue, because not only was it a beachfront wedding, but a beachfront wedding dinner banquet too!

In fact, when I saw the table settings for their wedding banquet ingeniously and intentionally matched with the glorious sunset hues, I was in awe and in my heart, I was thinking, this is the most beautiful sunset that I’ve ever seen!

If you are willing to take the risk, you will be rewarded with something great, just like what this lovely couple told me, “If we had wanted an indoor or a garden wedding, we could just pick any hotel or venue in Sydney that could do the job… but we wanted something more special and unique.”

So kudos to the adventurous couple for coming all the way to Krabi, Thailand with their family and friends for a very special destination wedding!

Vince and Nikita, thank you for inviting us to join you as your dinner guests and we are truly honoured to be part of your unforgettable event.

Now, let’s take a look at the photos.

Don’t forget to view the slideshow. It may take some time to download, so please be patient as it’s worth waiting for! Be sure to turn on your speakers to full volume for the best effects!

The song specially selected by the lovely couple for their slideshow is a timeless classic, Pachelbel’s Canon, also known as Canon in D major.

More photos available here.

Firstly, I must apologize for this long overdue blog post as I’ve been travelling quite a bit to cover weddings both overseas and throughout Malaysia, but I’m glad that I’ve finally managed to find some time to upload some photos of this really beautiful Punjabi + Chinese wedding.

What do you get when a sweet petite Chinese girl from Malaysia meets a tall dashing Punjabi guy from New Delhi?

An explosive potpourri of colours, sights, and sounds, when they get married in an elaborate Punjabi wedding ceremony and luncheon, followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and wedding dinner, right here in Malaysia.

Susan & Ankush were university mates in the United Kingdom, and coincidentally, both Susan’s and Ankush’s parents said the same thing to them, “Find someone to get married to there before you come back…” and guess what, both of them ended up coming back with each other. Isn’t that such a romantic love story? So, how befitting it is then that the song they’ve selected for their wedding slideshow is ‘Endless Love’. 

Susan and Ankush, congratulations once again. Both of you make a really lovely couple!

Thanks for dinner and yes, perhaps we might pop by to London, UK in the future, and if so, we’d definitely come by for a visit, and maybe some family or baby portraiture too.

Now, come with me and enjoy this simply amazing feast of colours, sights, and sounds in this spectacular wedding.

Don’t forget to view the slideshow.

More photos are available here.

Photo credit to Phoenix Han

Yes, it’s time once again for some special overseas destination pre-wedding promotions!

To all Brides-and-Grooms-to-be, if you are planning to have your pre-wedding photography shoot this year, I have great news for you!

I will be travelling to Beijing, China, from 21 to 27 September 2009, and I have an available slot for one lucky couple to join me on this trip.

If you would like to have your pre-wedding photography there, I can give you local (Malaysia) rates. And best of all, you do NOT have to pay for my flight and accommodation charges as I will already be there. You will just need to bear your own travelling expenses, and bring your own wedding attire. (If you need recommendations, do let me know.)

For an exciting and unforgettable pre-wedding photography experience, contact me now for more info on the travel arrangements and package details. This will be an exclusive one-couple only shoot, so it is on a first confirmed, first served basis.

Even more good news! This special deal also includes Bridal Makeup and Hairdo for Outdoor Photography!

If you would like to be the lucky couple, and grab this great opportunity to pay local rates for an overseas destination pre-wedding photography shoot with me as your photographer, then do contact me soon to make your bookings at: alex@alexmoi.net or +6012-2016322.

After another hectic week, finally I’ve managed to find the time to upload some photos from Sher Li & Murphy’s honeymoon-cum-pre-wedding photography session at Chiang Mai, Thailand.

During our four day-trip, we travelled extensively, throughout almost the entire northern part of Thailand! *phew* Kudos to the lovely couple for their willingness and trust in me as their pre-wedding photographer in embarking on this strenuous but exciting photographic journey together with me and my team.

Sher Li and Murphy, thanks for being so supportive and sporting enough to travel all the way from Malaysia to Thailand, and bearing with the long hours driving throughout Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for your photoshoot. You are one really sporting couple!

Now let’s take a look and see what we’ve got! Both of them make such a lovely couple, don’t you think?

More photos can be found here.

Chiang Mai is famous for its handcrafted umbrellas and fans.

You’ve not seen Chiang Mai if you’ve not been to the renowned Wat Prathat Doi Suthep.

It was a really hot day at the elephant sanctuary…. but the lovely couple nevertheless had fun during their elephant ride.

Sheltering under their umbrella at the colourful villages of the Karen & Akha tribes.

Well, I’m finally back in Malaysia after nearly a week in Thailand for Sher Li and Murphy’s pre-wedding photography session.

Not only is Thailand one of my favorite destinations for my work as a destination wedding photographer, but it’s also a wonderful place for a holiday! The country’s great variety of culture, exotic food ie spicy tom yum (!), and warm hospitality, are the reasons that I keep returning to this amazing country.

Last week, we had the chance to spend some time in Chiang Mai with Sher Li and Murphy for their pre-wedding photoshoot. For starters, here is one of the couple’s favourite pics to whet your appetites. This was taken at the famous Wat Prathat Doi Suthep.

The rest of the photos will be uploaded here soon, so do come back again to view them.

Hi everyone… yes, I know it has been a month since I’ve updated my blog… I’ve been so busy travelling both within Malaysia as well as overseas. In fact, next week, I will be traveling again… this time to Chiengmai, Thailand, for a pre-wedding photoshoot.

Anyway, here’s one of my recent pre-wedding photography sessions to share with you all. Not only is Frasers Hill a well-loved holiday location in Malaysia, but it is also an increasingly popular destination for pre-wedding photography.

Whilst there to photograph Keeli and Avinash’s pre-wedding on a week day, we bumped into two other groups of photographers on various shoots!

The cool refreshing climate up there is a welcome change for wedding couples all decked out in their resplendent attire… gives new meaning to the happy term ‘no sweat’!

Despite a slight drizzle, the weather was lovely… cool, fresh air, and just the right amount of sunshine… We spent some time shooting at the park, a few colonial bungalows, and the golf resort… plus some Bollywood style shots as well. The sporting couple were attired in the customary white wedding gown, traditional Indian garments ie sari and kurta, and evening wear.

Hope you enjoy viewing the photos!

The very first time I witnessed the Ironman Malaysia Triathlon was in 2002, when I accompanied a friend who participated in the race.

Well, it’s now the 10th anniversary of this challenging international event, which has been held yearly in Langkawi, Malaysia, for a decade. Also known as ‘the toughest show on earth’ with 17 hours of non-stop action, the Ironman triathlon this time round had over 600 participants from 41 countries participating in the 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and 42km run, from 7.30 am in the morning til 12.45 am at night, with the winner completing the race in just slightly over 8 hours! And the best part of all, most of the participants were ‘return customers’ who support this event year after year.

What really inspired me most was that each participant who took part in the race, did so not just because there’s a monetary prize involved (in total USD50,000), but did so with the determination to complete the Ironman Malaysia Race. You are all champions, my friends!

Now, let’s take a look at some photos. This is the artistic version of covering a sports event!

Please be patient while the slideshow loads as it may take a few minutes depending on the internet connection.

More Photos can be found here.

All images are under copyright. For usage of the Ironman Malaysia 2009 images, please contact me at: alex@alexmoi.net

The Emcee of the day, Whit Raymond.

The following two images photographed by Julie.

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