Many couples are often willing to go all out to make their wedding day a memorable one.
One Filipino couple — 26-year-old bride JM Tiongco and 31-year-old groom Abbie Caram — certainly did this when they turned their wedding dreams into reality with a ceremony at Gardens by the Bay — and yes, it was inspired by the film ‘Crazy Rich Asians’.
Their wedding ceremony, which took place on Sunday (18 June), also had live performances and dress codes for guests.
The bride’s sister, Mary, took to TikTok to share snippets of the magnificent event.
@marygolezmf My sister’s wedding in Singapore 🇸🇬🪭❤️🔥 #fyp #crazyrichasians #weddingphilippines #singaporewedding #weddingtiktok #gardenwedding ♬ Wo Yao Ni De Ai (I Want Your Love – I Want You To Be My Baby) – Jasmine Chen
Needless to say, the grand ceremony became the talk of the town amongst their guests, who hailed from countries such as Australia, the United States, and the Philippines.
In her video, Mary shared the gorgeous flower arrangements welcoming guests to the ceremony.
The stunning floral arch and blooms that lined the aisle were reminiscent of the decorations that embellished Araminta and Colin’s wedding venue in the film.
Source: @marygolezmf onTikTok
To match the breathtaking display, guests in attendance were dressed to the nines according to a pre-set dress code by the couple.
In true Hollywood fashion, guests could pose for pictures against a red carpet backdrop before entering the venue.
Source: @marygolezmf on TikTok
The stunning set-up perfectly complemented the dazzling lights of the Singapore skyline in the background.
It also contributed to the luxurious atmosphere as guests dined over candlelit tables under the shadows of the Supertrees.
Source: @marygolezmf onTikTok
In addition, a lion dance performance during the dinner provided some lively entertainment.
Source: @marygolezmf onTikTok
There was even a mesmerising live ribbon dance performance that accompanied the colourful festivities.
Source: @marygolezmf onTikTok
Mary told MS News that a painter was on the scene to record the remarkable night as well.
Image courtesy of Mary
In line with their ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ theme, the couple also invited a jazz singer to perform for the crowd.
The whimsical wedding was wrapped up by alcohol and dancing with friends and family.
Speaking to MS News, Mary shared that her 26-year-old sister, JM Tiongco and the 31-year-old groom, Abbie Caram, are both from the Philippines.
When asked why they decided to adopt the theme of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, Mary explained that the film is her family’s “comfort movie”.
She added that what inspired them the most were the colourful palette and birds of paradise flowers — the bride’s favourite bloom — that feature prominently in the wedding decor.
Image courtesy of Mary
Of course, putting such a spectacular wedding together did not come easy.
The couple spent eight months meticulously planning the event with local wedding planner Rosette Designs & Co.
However, as we can all see, all their hard work paid off beautifully.
To ensure that their guests were outfitted appropriately for the occasion, the dress code for male guests was the ‘Barong Tagalog’, a national costume from the Philippines which Mary described as “an elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish clothing styles”.
Image courtesy of Mary
On the other hand, female guests came in colourful formal tea-length dresses.
Source: @marygolezmf on TikTok
As for the couple, the bride donned Vera Wang while the groom wore a suit by Filipino designer AJ Javier.
Unsurprisingly, Mary told MS News that her sister’s wedding was the “talk of the town”.
She quipped,
Guests that flew in from the Philippines, Australia, and the United States are calling it a wedding of the century in the Philippines. Surely the aunties will be gossiping about it just like they did in the movie.
With the glamorous and elaborately on-theme ceremony they held, this was probably the most memorable ceremony the guests had attended.
Image courtesy of Mary
What do you think of the ceremony? Would you hold a themed wedding inspired by your favourite film as well? Let us know in the comments.
That said, we wish the couple a happy marriage ahead. We’re glad they got to accomplish their ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ wedding dreams.
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Featured image adapted from @marygolezmf on TikTok and courtesy of Mary.
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