Happy Together: Wedding of May & River

May & River's wedding last Saturday was an untraditional one in that first there was no big red wedding invitation card. Instead they published it as a newspaper issue making their wedding a cover story. Second they wanted to make their wedding banquet a party where the spotlight went to the guests rather than solely on themselves. After a simple but solemn wedding ceremony at the Rosary Church Kowloon, all of us set out towards Jumbo Floating Restaurant for the party. It was held at the Top Deck where a casual Western buffet was served. With this East meets West setting, guests were free to dine in the antique indoor dining room or  gathered for a drink on the sofa at the deck outside.

As the couple emphasized, this was not just a wedding banquet, but it is also a Christmas party they prepared for all their dear family and friends. So apart from the usual cut cake and toasting ceremony, there were also games for the children and a Christmas draw for winding up the party. This was really a successful one as I can see all the guests had a great time! I must say this should be the warmest and most thoughtful wedding ceremony I have attended this year!

The couple: May & River

Date: December 12, 2009

Venue: Rosary Church Kowloon, Top Deck of Jumbo Kingdom

Best film of 2009 - Wedding of Manling & Sam

Manling and Sam's wedding last Saturday was the most exciting and unforgettable wedding party I have participated so far. They scheduled their registration ceremony together with the banquet at noon and then they reserved a bar at night for celebrating with friends. The story behind was that the couple first met each other in this bar and so they booked the same venue for their big day! The night party was a scene of laughter and tears. It was themed "Oscar Night" with guests all dressed up like Hollywood stars. There was a red carpet leading from the doorway and film posters hanging on the wall with the couple simulating the protagonist. When guests arrived they would be asked to sign on a big backdrop with the couple's photo hanging from the ceiling. Everybody under our flashlights looked just like a star! So funny!

The climax of the night sure was the time when the couple marched in on the red carpet. After they marched on the stage under the blinding flashlights, they were asked to act a short clip taken from the film "他來自江湖". Our bride is actually a member of an opera troupe so their acting was very entertaining. I was amazed at the fact that I seem to have an unexplanable ties with opera troupe. I have shooted posters for a few troupe before and now I met another troupe members. What a coincidence!

Another climax of the night was a little game for the guests where 10 film-related questions were asked. Those who first got the correct answers could get a big red packet from the couple. After the game and following the couple's toast, the party officially began. We were so much absorbed in this hilarious atmospere we stayed around till 12am. We really were having a great time! Thanks Manling and Sam!

The couple: Manling & Sam

Date: November 21, 2009

Venue: Heichinrou Restaurant & The Loop Bar

Around the World with You: Wedding of Scotty & Keli

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Venue: Habour Plaza Metropolis Hotel

The couple: Scotty & Keli

Since those few sets of pre-wedding and styling photos I took for Scotty & Keli, we became real good friends. So when they asked me to take some snap-shots for their big day on Nov 14, I was more than happy to take up the role. Their wedding was held in Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel. Although we shooted for the whole day, we did not feel much fatigue as all formalities were held in the hotel. The theme of their wedding is "Around the World with You". Today they will go travelling to a few places for honeymoon. I wish them many many happy days ever after!

More photos of this set can be viewed at: http://fotop.net/Nivek/1114scottykelibigday

Remembering the good old days : Wedding of June

June is my secondary school classmate and I always treated her as my younger sister. I was so happy she invited me to be her chief photographer on her big day. As a memento, we went back to our school to take photos. June just looks great in her traditional Chinese wedding gown. The bridegroom and most 兄弟姊妹 are alumni and we all had a good time running around in our mother school!

Date: 11/23/2008
Venue: HKSYC & IA Wong Tai Shan Memorial College in the afternoon and Langham Hotel at night
Models: June