2020 and 2021 may have been slow years for weddings in Malaysia, things are certainly looking up in 2022. Covid-related restrictions have eased significantly, allowing for festivities (and with that, weddings) to take place.
Just in case you missed it, many epic Malaysian weddings have taken place in 2022, including a royal affair.
Gorgeous fairytale-like ceremonies are back in a big way, with equally stunning pairs taking to the dais in a grand gesture of love and commitment, as friends and family celebrate in exquisitely curated spaces. At these weddings, each bride glowed with marital bliss, gracefully clad in their designer wedding dresses.
From grand balls to intimate nuptials, these are the top Malaysian weddings in 2022:
Aaron Chia Teng Fong and Mei Qi
Freshly crowned as the badminton world champion, Aaron Chia returned to Malaysia in a blaze of glory. 19 days after that, he and his wife Mei Qi held a star-studded reception at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. As badminton fans expect, in attendance were Malaysia’s badminton heroes Datuk Lee Chong Wei and parter-in-court Soh Wooi Yik.
Coinciding with Malaysia Day, the reception saw no expenses spared. The bride wore an exquisite dress featuring gentle tufts of feathers, a dazzling diamanté-encrusted bodice, as well as a long train that was also bedazzled with embellishments. By her side, Aaron looked dapper in a custom-made suit, tailor-made for him by local atelier BESPOKED, led by Ian Chang and Derrick Lee.
YM Tengku Alana Iman Shahirah and Faiz Dhiyaulhaq
Taking place at the Istana Alam Shah, daughter to YAM Tengku Panglima Raja Selangor Tengku Ahmad Shah Alhaj and YAM Tengku Puan Panglima Raja Selangor Tunku Irinah Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar, YM Tengku Alana Iman Shahirah weds Faiz Dhiyaulhaq bin Dato’ Suffian in a glorious royal occasion. The affair was attended by royals and A-listers, with Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza serenading the crowd. For the solemnisation, the bride was swathed in a stunning lacey Radzuan Radziwill number and had her hair and makeup done by the glam duo Ckay Liow and Saidatulnisa Aminudin.
At their wedding celebration dinner at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, the star-studded event was MC’ed by Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim. There, the bride again a piece by Alia Bastamam, and had her hair styled by Juno Ko. However, the bridal beauty was completed by none other than Khir Khalid, a top bridal makeup artist in Malaysia.
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Lim Leong Hui and Ten-ni Soh
After four years of courtship, Genting Group’s Lim Leong Hui (Deputy CEO of Genting Bhd, chairman of Zouk Genting and Zouk Singapore) ties the knot with girlfriend Ten-ni Soh. In attendance were close friends and family, including chairman of the group Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay and Cecelia Lim.
The happy couple kicked off 2022 right, with the announcement of their engagement on their social media. As for their reception, it seems that that they have decided on 8 October 2022, and they chose Awana Hotel in Resorts World Genting for the lavish wedding.
Valarie Ong and Travis Loh
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Just last month, Valarie Ong and Travis Loh exchanged vows and rings in a beautiful garden ceremony. Valarie, the multi-hyphenate CEO of KIP Group, is an avid wine connoisseur, globetrotter, a queen in the local property and retail development — and now, she adds the title of wife to all that.
For the spectacular reception, the couple hosted a grand evening at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. The hall was dressed to the nines by Wishing Tree and The Peak Xperience event stylists, with endless lush hydrangeas that go all the way up the aisle, creating one of the grandest Malaysian weddings.
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Shikin Gomez and Rami Aladdin
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Set at the tropical escape that is Pulau Langkawi, model Shikin Gomez and entrepreneur Rami Aladdin host a wedding reception with the nearest and dearest in attendance at the serene Temple Tree Resort.
The wedding took over the internet after photos of the bride walking on water were released. On the iconic day, Shikin wears a custom Alia Bastamam number, with Sahir Sabri as her makeup-artist and Yusof Ruzaimi as her hairstylist. Close friend of the couple, Tunku Elena Khyra, officiated the vow-exchanging ceremony. In attendance were guests that came from both Kuala Lumpur and abroad.
Stay tuned for more news on top Malaysian weddings of 2022.
Featured and hero images credit: Shikin Gomez/Instagram
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Najihah Rashid
A fan of all things beauty, Najihah Rashid has written for Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, and more. As an English Literature graduate, her hobbies include reading and tuning in to Taylor Swift.
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