Vino Wong and Tey Fui Kien both share a carefree attitude towards life, believing that life should be about savouring every moment. This was evident in their chosen venue of the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai for a wedding escape from urban landscapes into a calm surrender.
"There's something magical about Thailand; the unique setting of paddy fields and the cool breeze made our wedding memorable," says Fui Kien.
Their nuptials began with a tea ceremony at their private pool villa. Fui Kien looked like a Chinese pin-up girl from the 1950s in a beautifully embroidered kua, which blended perfectly with the hotel's dark wood interiors.
Later, the bride changed into an off shoulder mermaid gown with a cascading train, while the groom wore a sharp tuxedo. "Our designer, Ted Wu, used two types of lace and added delicate 3D detailing to make the dress even more exquisite. The highlight was definitely the veil with intricate lace embroidery," adds the bride.
The solemnisation was held on the resort's lawn surrounded by paddy fields overlooking the Doi Suthep mountain range. Arm in arm with her father, Fui Kien walked down the flower-strewn aisle to the rippling melodies of a harp. As sunset beckoned, the wedding party lit sky lanterns and watched as they were gently carried off by the wind.
The couple hosted dinner for 75 guests in the resort, serving a four-course Western menu along with a paddy-inspired tiered cake. A "live" band from Bangkok helped set the fun-loving mood that evening. For their first dance, Fui Kien changed into another fuchsia Ted Wu gown and took the dance floor with her groom.
