Posted on 09-18-2009 under
Destination WeddingLast 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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Posted on 09-03-2009 under
Destination WeddingI’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.
