Your guide to the perfect Hong Kong Wedding
- bey0ndM@gz!ne
- November 6, 2021
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Hong Kong is an amazing city to get married in: you can find pretty much everything here! No matter if you are after a Western, Chinese, or an Indian wedding! The city offers something for everyone – whether you want a huge, all-night party or an intimate ceremony.
However, there is still a lot to consider while planning your big day in this city. So without a lot of fuss and muss, here are some insider secrets on planning your perfect Hong Kong wedding.
Get your perfect wedding outfit Hong has several bridal boutiques but most of the good ones require you to book in advance. Some even charge a fee for you to try on their dresses, which is refunded upon purchase. Here are a few things you should keep in mind:
- Look at different wedding magazines and find the style you love
- Ask your photographer and makeup artists for their opinions
- Bring proper underwear like you would be wearing on your big day when you try on your wedding clothes to make sure “everything’ fits
- Ask the shops if they can alter the dresses for you in case you gain or lose weight in the days prior to the wedding.
- For the groom to be, please do get a tailor-made suit or tuxedo so it’s not oversized
- You can also consider renting a designer dress if purchasing one is slightly out of budget.
Find YOUR photographer
You want to make sure your memories and special moments are captured and captured well. These are the memories you will relive for years to come.
- Ask for their portfolio and check if you like their work
- Look for someone with experience in shooting weddings.
- Set up a call to make sure you are happy to communicate with them, you need to find someone you are happy to work with!
- Arrange a pre-wedding shoot so you can see how they work with you
- Trust your photographer: let them do their work and make you shine!
On to the hair and makeup
While you could always do the hair and makeup by yourself, you’ll have a million and one things to take care of already. So why don’t you leave this to the experts?
- Book a trial with the artist before finalising them.
- A great idea would be to have an engagement/pre-wedding makeup + photoshoot with the same artists. This can help take care of any tweaks you require.
- Don’t have a facial or pamper session on the day of the wedding. Keep it a few days in advance so that any redness or skin irritation can subside by the time your wedding comes.
- Putting on a hydration mask the night before your big day is a great idea to keep your skin moist and in great condition as well!
Managing your time
On your big day, most events will take longer than you think, so be prepared! From unexpected weather conditions to traffic to not being able to find that lucky pendant – make sure you factor in enough buffer time. This is very helpful in minimising stress and honestly, who doesn’t want that?
If you think 2 hours will be enough? Make it 2.5 hours, or even 3 hours. Having some breaks during the day and enjoying the memorable time with your loved ones is a great idea.
The food, drinks and wedding cake
If you are hosting your wedding in a hotel, they are most likely to take care of the wedding catering. It’s a great idea, however, to ask your guests for preferences and set the menu accordingly.
- Make sure to try out the full menu before the wedding day and ensure that your catering plan accommodates for changes if needed.
- Pro Tip: negotiate a corkage fee so you can bring some of your favorite bottles of wine to share with close friends and family.
Don’t forget the music
Music is such an important part of a we
dding party! It sets the mood, creates positive vibes and who doesn’t want to see cousin John do the funky chicken dance? It is always a great idea to hire a live band or a DJ who is at the top of their game, whether it’s just for your wedding lunch or a big reception!
Pro Tip: make sure to get the list of equipment and connection types that the venue can provide in order to share it with your music talent.
Time to have a great time
After photographing hundreds of weddings over the years, I honestly feel that the best weddings are the ones where the bride, the groom, their friends and their family are all enjoying themselves.
Yes, you want the perfect wedding and the details are important, but at the end of the day, it’s your BIG DAY! Don’t get so caught up on things going wrong that you forget to have fun.
Combine your Civil wedding with a couple’s photoshoot
Not planning to have a big party at all? If you just want a small civil ceremony, why not make it a little more special with a couple’s photoshoot? After all, you will probably be dressed to impress and your makeup and hair would be on par too!
FINAL WORDS
Getting married in Hong Kong can be an amazing experience. Just a little planning and some support from friends and family can take you on the way to having the most iconic and impressive wedding.
