Romancing Rome by Edwin Tan Photography

ome is famous for its history, arts and home to some of the most renowned fashion labels in the world but today’s feature on Rome stars William and Qurese. When we received this set of photos from Edwin Tan, we went jumping up and down with joy in our cozy little space.

Okay, maybe I exaggerated. We didn’t jump. But we were definitely excited!! The first hooray for the destination and its medieval architecture and the second hooray for these stunning pictures, beautifully captured by Edwin.

Apart from Rome, they also went to Sienna, a small medieval town located on the hilly terrain of Tuscany. For the shoot, the bride wore two sets of wedding gowns, one red evening gown and another set of casual attire. The destination speaks for itself and there was no need for them to go over-the-top with the bridal styling and set props.

From the photographer, Edwin Tan: William and Qurese are very well organised and such a fun couple to shoot! Italy is such a beautiful, scenic country. This is the first time I worked with a bride who brought her mother along! She did the make up herself and it was great! The whole shoot was very easy-going and laid back, not stressful or constraint with time. The autumn weather was also very kind to us. The natural light was just perfect. I enjoyed every moment spent on this trip with this couple.

Edwin will be scheduling another 3-day Italy Autumn Experience next year (2012) so do to check out his schedule if you are interested.

…of Bubbly Balloons, Butterfly Kisses and Bird that Sets Our Hearts Aflutter

is for Balloons … Bird … Butterfly … and a whole lot of Bubbly Fun! Meet Kenny and PC. Not only are they the most style-savvy couple we’ve had to-date on our blog but their love,  faith and  steadfastness serve as an inspiration to all.

Kenny proposed on his birthday on April 5, 2010 where he asked PC to give him his best birthday present ever – to be his wife. They decided to register their marriage on PC’s 30^th birthday in Singapore where they both currently reside, witnessed by visiting family and friends by their side. Kenny figured that a pre-wedding shoot done in Singapore would seem like destination photography, as the album will be displayed at their wedding reception in Kuala Lumpur. Their choice of shooting locations consisted of places that are special to them, namely the hotel where Kenny proposed and their uncle’s residence where they spend much of their leisure time together. Here’s their story.

PC: It was not love at first sight for sure! We met on Halloween’s Day, at a friend’s birthday cum Halloween celebration. There was a green and blue dresscode to match the theme and Kenny annoyed me because he disagreed on the colour of my blouse. To me, I was thinking I barely know this person and here he is, strongly disagreeing and voicing his comments to everyone! Until today, we still have conflicting opinions on the colour of my blouse that night. I still insist it is lime green. He, firm on it being yellow.

Kenny: Little did she know I had seen a picture of her before that fateful night through a friend’s picture album and was keen to get to know her. The rest they say is history… and the blouse is indeed yellow!

PC: It has not been an easy journey but rather, one that has been filled with complications where our relationship prevailed. To us, our time has come, the timing is right and the pieces do fit now, after overcoming challenges faced through the years. Opposites, we both are. The calm and the storm. He is the bridge that links me back to sanity, everytime I cross over to the ‘dark side’ while he likes to say I drive and inspire him to achieve greater heights. We have a symbol for each other, him the bird and I, the butterfly. Henceforth, our hearts shall flutter together as one.

The picture above was taken at the Singapore Museum. It was submitted by Douglas to Creative Asia and it won a bronze award under the category ‘Bride and Groom Together’.

Check out their stylish and fabulous wedding ceremony and reception at Bankers Club, Kuala Lumpur.

Shooting Location: Singapore

Wedding Photographer: Douglas Fun, Avenue 8 Photographers
Wedding Hair & Make Up: Sandy, Fabulosity Makeup