Sexy Chic at The Hilton

ust looking at these stunning images by Jim Liaw Photography sends my heart-a-flutter. The bold colours, the sexy edge, the stunning floral design and the beautiful details on the wedding dresses. Need I go on? This is another wedding that took a departure from the expected apprehension of a traditional Chinese sit-down dinner. From the tasteful application of bold colours to the programme of the evening, the wedding epitomised the bridal personality to a T with lots of sugar and a dash of spice. Read on for more details from the perspective of the floral designer, Wishing Tree.

From the floral designer: Is there anything more special and memorable than a perfectly-put together party? There’s got to be something to be said about a wedding party that has all the details planned out – like the chic wedding dinner reception of Michelle and Wye Hon, held at The Hilton, PJ. Michelle wanted a black and fuchsia color theme that was understated yet feminine and sexy. This is Natasha’s interpretation of “Chanel-inspired chic” that comes in a color palette of black, silver and fuchsia, with different shades of pink.

Blooms of roses where seen everywhere! On the stairs, on the stage and on the wedding cake. The theme flowers for the evening were hydrangeas, roses and carnations in white and shades of pink. The centerpiece of the main table was customised with black Swarovski crystals arranged in a crisscross pattern to complement the theme as well as to symbolise Michelle and Wye Hon’s initials. Stationery for the evening was done in black flourish designs and the iconic Chanel quilt, as seen in the menu above. Place cards and table cards were also done in the theme colors with accents of fuchsia. Michelle comes from Kuching so it was such a great idea to give away authentic Sarawak black and white pepper which were so prettily wrapped in a miniature jar! 

Our couple’s eight-tiered cake was definitely the tallest we had ever seen…yet it was simple, elegant and commanded quite a presence on stage. We love that the posies on the stairs and the stage were “double-duty arrangements”, as we call them. Before dinner, the flowers were the centerpiece for each guest table in the ballroom. When the Chinese-style banquet commenced, the banquet staff brought the flowers up front to decorate the stairs and the stage for the cake-cutting ceremony and toasts later. We are a great believer of reusing so this was just wonderful!

Michelle’s black Qua which is a family heirloom, handed down through generations.

Wedding Location: Malaysia

Wedding Reception: The Hilton, Petaling Jaya
Wedding Photography: JLP by Jim Liaw Photography
Wedding Planner: The Peak Xperience
Wedding Flowers: Wishing Tree
Linen Rentals: La Flaire
Wedding Card & Illustrations: Tricia (bride’s friend)
Stationery Design: The Peak Xperience
Wedding Gown & Cheong Sam: Butterfly by Kenneth Hoong and bride’s personal tailor

Wedding Key Songs

The Prayer, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You