2016 in review: High society weddings

Very few occasions are bigger and happier than one’s wedding, and all 12 issues of Malaysia Tatler in 2016 covered plenty of big and happy nuptials.

This year saw many newlyweds like Joe Heng & Veronica How, Kelly Roza & Sazahan Yassin, Quzandria Nur & Alessandro Zulkarnain Ciaramaglia, and Aziq Arif Ariffin & Farah Liyana Osman sticking to tradition, in a grand way. Several of our cover stars also tied the knot – Daryl Foong & Melissa Lam, Amira Geneid & Cameron Priest, Zaida Ibrahim & Arif Zikri Azizi, and Marcus Teo & Juvene Goh – in lavish dos. Other notable nuptials included that of Dato' Zaha Rina Zahari & Edward Chin, Vivian Lau & Daniel Lim, and one of our Generation-T creators, Andrew Chia & Katrina Ponnampalam.

The weddings featured in all issues of Malaysia Tatler magazine this year, took place in 2015 and 2016

Andrew Chia and Katrina Ponnampalam had known each other for 10 years before tying the knot.

Andrew proposed to Katrina in a spectacularly romantic fashion while the couple were holidaying in Turkey; they kept things equally spectacular on the dancefloor on their big night.

Veronica How and Joe Heng planned a traditional itinerary with a Chinese tea ceremony, followed by the fun games between the entourage of bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Their wedding was witnessed by guests from all over the globe, with the arrival of many foreign and local friends and relatives, some travelling as far as Ireland, the US, Australia and Amsterdam.

Kelly Roza and Sazahan Yassin were reconnected, after years of not being in touch through Facebook.

Kelly shined in her stunning custom-made Alia Bastamam dress.

Having graced the cover of Malaysia Tatler in October 2015, Melissa Lam and Daryl Foong finally tied the knot with their loved ones as witnesses.

In reflection of the newlyweds’ heritage, the Oriental-themed wedding had the grand ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur dressed in red and white from floor to ceiling.

After dinner, the couple led their guests to the dance floor with a fun flash mob, grooving to Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars.

Vivian Lau and Daniel Lim celebrated their nuptials with a lavish wedding reception attended by many dear guests.

Their union called for three themed wedding receptions—Vintage Circus, Old Hollywood Glam, and Asian Chic.

Cameron Priest and Amira Geneid celebrated their wedding in March 2016, the same month that Amira graced the cover of Malaysia Tatler.

Following on from their Akad Nikah ceremony, the newlyweds took their celebrations across the causeway.

The brides parents, Dato' Robert Geneid and Datuk Raziah Mahmud-Geneid delivered humourous speeches.

Guests like the brides family here - Esha Geneid, Aishah Geneid, Elia Geneid-Sutter and Mariam Teh had great fun at the photobooth.

Dato' Zaha Rina Zahari and Edward Chin tied the knot in a high spirited and happy occasion.

Quzandria Nur accepted Alessandro Zulkarnain Ciaramaglia as her husband in traditional Malay fashion.

Aziq Arif Ariffin and Farah Liyana Osman also opted for a traditional wedding.

The groom's entire family assembled to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Having featured on our 2016 cover and won our 'Woman on the Rise' award, Zaida Ibrahim and Arif Zikri Azizi celebrated their union in several ceremonies.

Their four ceremonies, began with the akad nikah in Kuala Lumpur, this ceremony in Bali, Arif’s reception and another in Penang.

We wish the happy couple and all other newlyweds a heart-felt congratulations and the best wishes for a happy marriage.

Photo 1 of 23 The weddings featured in all issues of Malaysia Tatler magazine this year, took place in 2015 and 2016

Photo 2 of 23 Andrew Chia and Katrina Ponnampalam had known each other for 10 years before tying the knot.

Photo 3 of 23 Andrew proposed to Katrina in a spectacularly romantic fashion while the couple were holidaying in Turkey; they kept things equally spectacular on the dancefloor on their big night.

Photo 4 of 23 Veronica How and Joe Heng planned a traditional itinerary with a Chinese tea ceremony, followed by the fun games between the entourage of bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Photo 5 of 23 Their wedding was witnessed by guests from all over the globe, with the arrival of many foreign and local friends and relatives, some travelling as far as Ireland, the US, Australia and Amsterdam.

Photo 6 of 23 Kelly Roza and Sazahan Yassin were reconnected, after years of not being in touch through Facebook.

Photo 7 of 23 Kelly shined in her stunning custom-made Alia Bastamam dress.

Photo 8 of 23 Having graced the cover of Malaysia Tatler in October 2015, Melissa Lam and Daryl Foong finally tied the knot with their loved ones as witnesses.

Photo 9 of 23 In reflection of the newlyweds’ heritage, the Oriental-themed wedding had the grand ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur dressed in red and white from floor to ceiling.

Photo 10 of 23 After dinner, the couple led their guests to the dance floor with a fun flash mob, grooving to Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars.

Photo 11 of 23 Vivian Lau and Daniel Lim celebrated their nuptials with a lavish wedding reception attended by many dear guests.

Photo 12 of 23 Their union called for three themed wedding receptions—Vintage Circus, Old Hollywood Glam, and Asian Chic.

Photo 13 of 23 Cameron Priest and Amira Geneid celebrated their wedding in March 2016, the same month that Amira graced the cover of Malaysia Tatler.

Photo 14 of 23 Following on from their Akad Nikah ceremony, the newlyweds took their celebrations across the causeway.

Photo 15 of 23 The brides parents, Dato' Robert Geneid and Datuk Raziah Mahmud-Geneid delivered humourous speeches.

Photo 16 of 23 Guests like the brides family here - Esha Geneid, Aishah Geneid, Elia Geneid-Sutter and Mariam Teh had great fun at the photobooth.

Photo 17 of 23 Dato' Zaha Rina Zahari and Edward Chin tied the knot in a high spirited and happy occasion.

Photo 18 of 23 Quzandria Nur accepted Alessandro Zulkarnain Ciaramaglia as her husband in traditional Malay fashion.

Photo 19 of 23 Aziq Arif Ariffin and Farah Liyana Osman also opted for a traditional wedding.

Photo 20 of 23 The groom's entire family assembled to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Photo 21 of 23 Having featured on our 2016 cover and won our 'Woman on the Rise' award, Zaida Ibrahim and Arif Zikri Azizi celebrated their union in several ceremonies.

Photo 22 of 23 Their four ceremonies, began with the akad nikah in Kuala Lumpur, this ceremony in Bali, Arif’s reception and another in Penang.

Photo 23 of 23 We wish the happy couple and all other newlyweds a heart-felt congratulations and the best wishes for a happy marriage.

Tatler Asia

2016 in review: High society weddings