Mary and Jason

This feature has been long overdue!

Mary and Jason have been a couple whose wedding I'd been really looking forward to photographing! After shooting their adventurous pre-wedding session at the falls of Ulu Yam, I got to know these two as a really gentle and down-to-earth couple, and it was a pleasure to be able to document their official day from start to finish. Everyone was SO happy throughout the whole event...

Mary definitely takes the cake for the happiest and smiliest (is that even a word?!) bride I've ever seen. I hardly remember a moment where her exuberant smile wasn't present on her face :) It's brides like yourself, Mary, that make our jobs easier!

Congratulations to the both of you, and many warm wishes for a beautiful happy marriage!!

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Here are some of my favourite shots from their special day!

1) This was a beautiful moment. I just love the elegance of it... the softness of the early morning light slowly permeating through the curtains cast a lovely soft glow on the bride's face.
2) I remember this moment being the funniest in the bridal preparation stage. For some reason, one of the bridesmaids started fanning and brushing the bride's neck and face, and in return the bride wanted to even the score! It caused quite a noteable string of giggles from the girls!
3). The ever-evil bargaining games that are a must-do in a chinese wedding (the groom/groomsmen must pass all the 'tests' before he is allowed to see the bride and take her to the ceremomy). Making the groom/groomsmen put on makeup, eating the foulest combinations of food are just some of the nasty concoctions that can sometimes come from the bridesmaids. All in good sport though, and thats what the groomsmen were - good sports! They took the tests very well!!
4). Awww... he gets the bride, at last!!
5). Surprised by the entourage of people waiting outside her door! This shot exemplifies the bride on the day. She really was THAT full of joy and smiles the whole day!
6). Now, for all those in Malaysia, especially KL. Beautiful churches are hard to come by. But Assumption church in Petaling Jaya was WOW, look at this one! It was huge and lit with beautiful natural light!! A photographer's delight! :D
7). Til death do us part.. the rings.
8). A tender moment during the marriage ceremony.
9). Confetti and ribbon galore! I love it when they throw stuff over and at the newlyweds when they walk out the door! Just the sheer expressions captured during that moment are wonerfully fantastic!! This was no exception! Again, look at the huge smile on the bride!
10). The start of the official tea ceremonies. Here is the bride giving her father a warm hug. Aww!
11). Here is the happy couple pouring tea for the grandmother :)
12). No wedding is complete without flowers. Here is the bride's bouquet. It was sitting on the corner of the table during the tea ceremonies with some gorgeous room light cast upon it. I thought it looked gorgeous. (Yes, I'm quite a sucker for pretty petals! :D)
13). This is how the night ended at their weding reception dinner in the Federal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - a toast from the two families and more ribbon/confetti popping off! Nice touch! :)

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