When Tracey, a teacher and Kevin, a graphic designer, decided to get married in April 2009, they knew that they’d need something that would combine Tracey’s Chinese culture and Kevin’s Burmese heritage. “In the morning, we played traditional Chinese games at my family home in the New Territories,” says Tracey. Kevin had to undergo a series of “tasks” set by the bridesmaids before he was “allowed” to pick up his bride. After that was a tea ceremony, before paying respect to the elders and heading back to the groom’s house for lunch. “In the afternoon we traveled to the Aberdeen Marina Club, where we took photos before having a signing ceremony with close friends and family,” she adds. “Then we celebrated with cocktails and canapés, before the evening guests arrived at 7:30pm for dinner, the Burmese wedding ceremony, followed by dancing later in the evening.” But what made the celebration particularly special for the couple? “We were so lucky to have so many friends and family flying in from all over the world,” says Tracey. “And we were so grateful to the staff at the AMC, as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen that helped the day run smoothly.”
Venue:
Aberdeen Marina Club
The bride wore:
A traditional Chinese “Kwa” in the morning, followed by a self-designed western-style wedding dress for the signing ceremony, a Burmese traditional wedding dress, and a red Chinese cheung sam for the evening.
The groom wore:
Traditional Chinese wedding suit, a black tux, a Burmese traditional wedding suit and a mandarin collared suit.
Invitations:
Self-designed with an image of lilies, silver stamped on white matt card.
Hair and makeup:
Makeup artist Karen Lam at Delicate Face Professional Make-up
Photographer:
Photography and videography by Unique Production: www.uniqueprohk.com
Entertainment:
String quartet at the signing ceremony, followed by Mobile Disco in the evening
What the guests ate:
A starter of traditional shark’s fin soup, followed by an international buffet—and of course, an open bar!
The first song:
Kylie Minogue’s “Love at First Sight”
Can you give one piece of advice to couples planning their wedding?
“Don’t let stress get you down; communication with your partner is key. Keep a cool head and don’t sweat the small stuff. And most of all, enjoy the day!”
If you’d like to share your special day with us, email contact@myhkwedding.com. We’d love to hear from you!
