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With the Palace of Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors as an inspiration, it should be no surprise that this wedding reception at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is the picture of stately elegance. How perfect that this celebration of love is dressed in hues of the official celebratory bubbly – champagne!

Together with the fantastic Cindy Chang of Nupts & Such, who helped our bride and groom plan and coordinate their most treasured day, we transformed the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur into an inspired space, designed for a grand evening of elegant romance.

See all the beauty and details captured by photographers Louis Loo and Andrew of MunKeat Photography! Now, before you take you back to the ballroom, let’s start with some details from earlier in the day of the wedding…

The tea ceremony, decorated to reflect our couple’s Chinese heritage.

The bride has been a wonderful customer of ours for years, ordering flowers for her special occasions and special people in her life. “It wasn’t merely business,” she says, “It was also a friendship with mutual understanding and trust. Lily has never failed me each time I sought her help and expertise – and my wedding was no different.”

Flowers for the bridal ride, and flowers for our gorgeous bride.

In the foyer outside the ballroom.

A stunning photowall with handmade flowers.

A beautiful spread of sweet treats.

Our bride’s wedding gown was also an inspiration for the wedding decor – elegant with a touch of glitter. “We wanted something more grand, with gold and shimmers as a base, and pink to highlight and complete the look.”

While she credits Pinterest with much of the ideas she had for her wedding, we believe that her own style and taste are truly the foundation of the design that we have created – and a culmination of six months of working very closely together on the details.

“Once you have decided on your direction, the rest just falls in naturally!” she says. “There is no need to compare with other people or other weddings; I did what I was comfortable with and at my own pace.” We can’t agree more with that piece of sage advise!

The bridal table makes a boldly romantic statement.

One of our bride’s favourite parts of the decor was the oversized paper flowers tied to the backs of each chair at the bridal table. “The touches of pink and ivory amongst the subtle mix of high and low floral arrangements provided for a soothing atmosphere and offsets the golds, which I was initially worried about being too gaudy.”

Close-up of the bridal table’s centrepiece.

The bridal table against the Hall of Mirrors backdrop.

This is one of the most eye-catching and bold backdrops we have ever seen for a wedding, and we love it! But the only reason it was perfect for this wedding is because our couple set the tone and atmosphere for it, through their fashion, colours, decor, and even the menu.

You can never be too young or too old to be inspired. Our bride visited the Palace of Versailles for the first time at a tender age of 6 while tagging along with her parents, and was very intrigued with the opulent Hall of Mirrors – an impression that never left her through the years. Since she couldn’t bring 500 guests to Versailles, she brought a piece of Versailles to KL!

Lush and full floral arrangements for the stage.

A simple and elegant wedding cake to complement the wedding decor.

For the guest tables, our couple went with three different set ups. It’s a clever way to create lots of visual interest and stimuli, especially with the number of tables they had for the evening. For the round tables, there were tall centrepieces and low centrepieces…

Create a gorgeous ballroom landscape with controlled use of shimmer, colours, and textures.

Close-up of the glorious pink-and-gold hued ballroom and guest tables.

Lovely details of the tables with low centrepieces.

There were also two rows of viking tables, draped in shimmery tablecloths, accented with tall candelabras and low, lush floral arrangements spanning the entire length of the tables. Simply breathtaking!

Luscious roses, hydrangea and tulips arranged in a seamless train of floral decadence.

A view of three different floral arrangements from anywhere in the ballroom.

Chiavari chairs in clear acrylic, so as to not distract from the real beauty of the tablescape.

Loving the details, both close-up and from afar!

To our dear couple, we are so happy and honoured to have been chosen to be a part of your big day and and your life journey. Thank you also for sharing the photos and details with our dear readers. We hope this wedding can be an inspiration to those of you who are planning a grand life event but may be afraid to go big. With the right touch, anything is possible!

Our bride left us a message, which we are delighted to share:

“Wishing Tree has made my wedding experience somewhat breezy and effortless. I am glad I appointed Cindy from Nupts & Such to work with Lily and I, because they were always efficient and timely, but never pushy. I knew everything would be alright as long as we were a team. I’ve realised that it’s important to be able to be honest with the people you work with – it certainly helped to have a prior friendship to build on!”

Hello, dear readers! As we approach Christmas and an end to another wonderful year, we are by no means done with “wedding season” in Malaysia. Today we are excited to share with you a feast for the eyes, a toast to romance – the beautiful wedding of Jack and his bride, Benz.

Gorgeous gold hues… all-white florals and linens… deep red goblets on every table… We’re loving all the details and hope you do too!

Jack and Benz’s wedding reception is timeless and elegant in white!

A big thank you to Louis Loo for the sumptuous photos of this very special evening, and to the couple’s wedding planner (and former Wishing Tree bride), our dear Sherly Abd Aziz of Tie The Knot, for chatting with us for this feature.

Jack and Benz entrusted their big day to Sherly almost entirely! “The only thing Benz wanted was an all-white theme, to complement her engagement party in Bangkok with similar aesthetics and ambience,” Sherly explains. “Timeless and elegant, with statement pieces without making the ballroom feel overly cluttered. A careful balance between simply classic and grand luxury.”

The gorgeous photo wall envisioned by Benz.

Photo wall details up close.

Benz also wanted a garden-inspired photo wall for the foyer outside the ballroom. “In Thailand, photo walls are a super big deal and usually quite large,” says Sherly. “The biggest we could do for the area was 16ftx8ft.” The bride shared her vision for this feature and in fact lugged the green turf background all the way back from Thailand for us to work with!

The garden-inspired ballroom entrance decor, with a tree to tie together the garden theme, from foyer to reception and into the ballroom.

Since the bride had a garden-inspired photo wall in mind, and Sherly had planned a floral garden decor for the ballroom, she decided to stick with a garden theme for the reception area outside the ballroom as well. “But it didn’t necessarily have to follow the all-white decor inside the ballroom. Firstly, would provide an element of surprise for guests when they entered, and secondly, we get two different ambiences for the wedding.”

Chandeliers, ivory linens, gorgeous florals and candlelight set a romantic stage for speeches and the cake-cutting ceremony.

At the start of her wedding planning, our bride was initially a little anxious about wedding decor in Kuala Lumpur as she had been a part of countless weddings in Bangkok that are very lush and exquisite, and she was unsure if decorators here were able to meet her expectations. So how did we do?

“Everything,” Sherly tells us, “They loved everything, and loved how classy the decor was without looking over the top.” This was despite the fact that Sherly had not allowed Jack and Benz to drop by the ballroom while we were setting up. But our bride was so ecstatic after seeing the photo wall and entrance decor that she got ready earlier than intended so that she could come down to greet guests and take photos with them before the wedding dinner!

Centerpieces for the round guest tables.

Eye-catching centerpieces for the long tables contribute to the luxe ambience.

Every detail in place for the perfectly romantic setting.

Thoughtfully curated flowers and decoration.

A majestic centerpiece for an equally spectacular ambience.

Keeping it classy with a minimal colour palette and pretty details.

Thank you so much, Jack and Benz, for entrusting Sherly and Wishing Tree with your wedding reception and believing in us to carry out your vision for such a special evening. Thank you also for sharing your story with our readers! Your wedding has shown us yet again that a white wedding never goes out of style.

Here a little note from Sherly that we’d like to share:

“Working with your decorating team is not only based on clear communication and transparency with timely updates, but also based on complete trust – as my clients are with me. Working with Wishing Tree is always a breeze. I only have to tell them my vision for the decor, and which flowers I absolutely do not want.” – Sherly Abd Aziz

A white wedding never goes out of style, which is why it’s called “classic”. Shaun and Vivian went with the classic white wedding, gorgeously elegant with all-white furnishings and linens, but added sublime pastels and textures to create a wedding reception to remember. What a vision!

We have some photos of Shaun and Vivian’s beautiful evening to share with you, courtesy of the talented Louis Loo.

Congratulations, Shaun and Vivian!

Like many modern-day couples embarking on their wedding planning, Shaun and Vivian started their research online, and stumbled upon our website. After much browsing, “we were impressed with Wishing Tree’s arrangements and decor,” says Vivian. “We were confident that Wishing Tree would be able to deliver our requirements and do an excellent job, so we engaged their services without hesitation after the first meeting.” Thank you for putting your faith in us, guys!

Bouquets for the beautiful bride and her bridesmaids.

A novel idea for Shaun and Vivian’s entrance – a runway platform!

Due to our weather and our culture of throwing rather large-scale wedding dinners, anywhere from 200 to 1,000 guests, a great majority of Malaysian wedding receptions are held in ballrooms or halls. The newlyweds (and in some instances, their entourage as well) make their way through the doors, down the aisle once more, and greet their well-wishers. If you’re seated along the aisle, you get a great view of the couple. Otherwise, you just get a glimpse of them between a sea of bobbing heads and cameras.

Shaun and Vivian did something a little different for their entrance – with a raised platform in the shape of a runway! What can we say other than we love it. The idea was functional, decorative, and simply glamourous.

Shaun and Vivian make a picture perfect grand entrance. Vivian’s gown by Pronovias, from Designer Bridal Room.

The runway platform was one of Vivian’s favourite parts of her wedding decor, as well as the gorgeous flowers and candles that lined the runway from end to end.

Pretty pastels and gold accents.

Floral decor along the runway platform.

At the other end of the runway, the bridal table awaits…

An elegant centrepiece with pleasing textures, layers and shapes.

A closer look at the centrepiece made up of smaller arrangements.

Champagne roses are a gorgeous addition to a white and pastel palette.

The inspiration for Shaun and Vivian’s reception is just as unique as their idea for the runway platform. They love the aesthetic of Korean wedding photography, with the soft lighting, flowers, and modern romantic style.

A studio-like set-up for guests to take photos at.

Shaun and Vivian share a light moment on stage.

The gorgeous wedding cake with cascading fondant peonies, envisioned by Vivian and Shaun, custom-baked by the chefs at Grand Hyatt.

That’s a dress that deserves a runway! Vivian’s gown, by Leeren Bridal.

Thank you Shaun and Vivian for entrusting us with your big day and sharing your story!

“We truly enjoyed working with Wishing Tree. Lily is very passionate about her profession and we felt her excitement from day one and right until our big day. Everything turned out perfectly and surpassed our expectations. Wishing Tree gave us a very memorable experience. We highly recommend Wishing Tree to those who can’t settle for second best.”
– Shaun and Vivian.

We have the beautiful wedding of Ken and Jean to share with you today. Congratulations to our lovely couple! Thank you for choosing us to play such a big part in the most important day of your life, and for sharing your story with our readers on our blog.

Now let’s get to the photographs, provided by the talented shutterbugs at Adam Ong Photography.

A shimmering evening in cream, pink and gold.

Our couple chose the ever-stunning Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur ballroom for their dinner reception venue. After browsing through “hundreds or maybe thousands” of pins on Pinterest, Jean was particularly attracted to the cream, pink and gold combinations, so we set about creating a classic and elegant atmosphere that would also complement the dramatic crystal lighting of the ballroom.

Ken and Jean, making their entrance as husband and wife.

Jean came across our work while researching real weddings, wedding blogs and photographers’ profiles. “I came across Wishing Tree’s work and really liked it,” says Jean, “I have a thing for flowers and all things pretty, and Wishing Tree’s style and taste caught my eye!”

Together with her wonderful planner, Jovita Lo, they were instrumental in creating the ambience for the evening by showing us helpful examples of what Jean liked. All the way down to the flowers. “I was definitely particular about the flowers and colours! Peonies and hydrangeas were on my must-have list.”

Not everyone has the time for or interest in DIY projects, but Ken and Jean did! Check out some of the things they did to add a bit of interest and personality into their wedding decor…

The photogenic entryway became a popular photo spot with a DIY project, inspired by a cafe. Ken and Jean made the “K+J” lightbox themselves, with a bit of help from a friend with the welding.

Incorporating feathers and sparkly gold to her wedding decor, the bride decorated wedding favours with feathers dipped in gold glitter.

Earlier in the planning process, Jean was also partial to a Great Gatsby theme for its feathers, sparkles and sequins, but realised they didn’t really represent their personality. She went with single feathers with sparkly gold tips instead.

Initially, the “K+J” lights were meant for the stage, but Jovita’s keen eye felt they should be moved to the entrance to suit the ambience. “It turned out a great decision as it served as a wonderful backdrop for photos with guests as it was conveniently located at the entrance,” shares Jean.

Left: Floral arrangements for the walkway. Right: Simple and romantic centrepiece with a vintage twist.

The bridal table’s centerpiece was one of Jean’s favourite.

Colours and textures bathed in golden candlelight.

We are so glad to have been able to create the ambience for your wedding, Ken and Jean! Thank you for your note, that reads something like this:

“Definitely a worry-free experience with Wishing Tree! We were very satisfied with their work and will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a decorator with an eye for beauty!” – Ken and Jean.

We have another beautiful wedding to share! Today we have Andrew and Yunny, who tied the knot recently and held their reception at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Many thanks to the talented Adam Ong for the beautiful photographs you will see here. Our couple’s wedding planner was our good friend Lane Ho, of My Wedding Planner.

Congratulations, Andrew and Yunny!

Our bride Yunny admits that she had no direction when she started planning her wedding. “Lane played a huge role in guiding me,” she says. “She helped to eliminate what I disliked, narrowed down what I liked, and it wasn’t until the end of our planning process that we figured what I wanted.”

It’s okay, Yunny! We’d like to assure our future brides that it is perfectly alright to feel like you don’t really know what you’re doing. This is why you have help in the form of experienced wedding planners and wedding decorators.

Yunny had a great idea for the space outside the ballroom!

Yunny may have started her wedding planning process without knowing what she wanted or didn’t want, but as she got deeper into it, ideas started flowing. This wall of baby’s breath in the photo above was our bride’s idea.. and it was stunning!

The perfect backdrop for a beautiful group photo of the bride and her ladies.

Our couple wanted something “simple, nice, and not too loud”, in soft pastel colours. We refrained from using too much white in the decor as well as white candles upon Yunny’s request for her father. The result: a plethora of pink, lilac and green.

The centerpiece, a garden of blooms.

Lots of beautiful, fresh flowers adorned the bridal table.

Delightful bunches of hydrangea, baby’s breath, tulips, orchids and lilies for the aisle.

There is something so peaceful and sweet about this colour palette. Together with the textures and layers, the floral decor for the aisle looked simply divine. Arranging the flowers in bunches, in an unstructured style, lends an air of warm invitation to whoever walks into the ballroom.

Andrew and Yunny make their entrance into the ballroom. This aisle was Yunny’s favourite part of the decor that evening.

The bridal party welcomes the newlyweds onto their custom-made dancefloor by Wishing Tree.

Let’s take a look at the tablescapes of that beautiful evening…

The bridal table is bursting with an amazing palette of gorgeousness.

A closer look at the beautiful blooms and textures.

Glass and crystal wares are important to any table decor.

Centerpiece for guest tables.

Thank you once again, dear Andrew and Yunny, for choosing us to be a part of your big day and for sharing your beautiful wedding on our blog!

“Our wedding planner told us about Wishing Tree and highly recommended them. After our second meeting with Lily, I fell in love with her. I just knew that she knew exactly what I wanted, within my budget. Lily is very accommodating and understanding in what I wanted throughout the whole process.” – Andrew & Yunny

Congratulations dear Richard and Joyce on your recent nuptials! We are so happy to have been a part of your most special day.

Many thanks to Lane Ho of My Wedding Planner for doing such a wonderful job, and The Photoz for capturing the lovely photographs.

A modern centerpiece featuring luscious roses, hydrangea, matthiola, orchids and tulips.

Both Richard and Joyce chose a white-and-red color palette. “It’s the purity of white contrasted with the passion of red.” It is a stunning combination for sure. The decor for the evening was a feast for the senses! With a two-colour palette, textures, shapes, an lighting played a very important role in breathing life into the ambience and creating a pleasing, romantic aesthetic.

A custom made backdrop for photos.

An enchanting walk down the aisle once more.

Tastefully simple arrangements that speak volumes.

The aisle was one of the more unique ones that we’ve created, and it was Richard and Joyce’s favourite part of the decor. It felt like a modern art and light installation with countless stalks of red blooms suspended in crystal clear glass vases, surrounded by lots of candle light.

A closer look at the aisle decor and guest table centerpiece.

Submerged calla lilies, matthiola and aranthera orchids in clear vases filled with water makes the ambience a little more magical. Doesn’t it feel dreamy and ethereal?

No space is wasted here – we added flowers inside the vases here too.

The elegant red and white wedding cake, so befitting of the evening’s ambience.

A stunning vision! The centerpiece is a close second.

Thank you once again, Richard and Joyce, for choosing Wishing Tree for your big day and sharing your wedding story with us. We loved working with you and Lane to create this amazing ambience.

“Beautiful flowers, modern and sophisticated designs, immaculate quality.”
– Richard & Joyce

It was a beautiful day for a garden wedding, and what a beautiful wedding Ee Von and Wei Kiat had! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your most treasured day and also for sharing it with our dear fans and readers of this blog.

Photographs by MunKeat Photography.

Ee Von’s sweetly elegant bridal bouquet, and the bride’s personal touch on the wedding invitation that features her hand-painted watercolour design.

Our couple, who live in Melbourne, found us while researching wedding decorators in Kuala Lumpur and came across our website and blog. “We were impressed with the photographs of the works you have put up,” says Ee Von. “Wei Kiat and I have been together for over 12 years before our wedding, and we still agree and disagree on many things. Wishing Tree was certainly one of the few wedding vendors that we strongly agreed on after seeing your work!” Thank you for your most kind words, Ee Von.

Blush-coloured blooms in vintage vases and mason jars decorate the garden wedding, while pretty bridesmaids look lovely in their pale peach dresses.

We chose a blush palette for our couple’s big day, as they did not have a specific theme but wanted a country garden decor that would complement Carcosa’s garden as well as its interior decor. The colour palette includes a lot of white, pale peach, pale yellow, pale pink, and a touch of pale orange.

Gorgeous white matthiola and pale peach roses for the bridesmaids’ bouquets.

Ee Von’s favourite flower is the peony, but sadly we were unable to use peonies as they were not in season at the time, so she and Wei Kiat left many decisions to us with regards to flowers.

We chose luscious, white matthiola to feature in the floral arrangements, paired with pretty roses. Matthiola are absolutely beautiful on their own and one of our favourite flowers. We just love the amazing textures and their air of romanticism!

A celebratory kiss under the arch.

The arch was one of Wei Kiat and Ee Von’s favourites. “I was quite particular with the type of arch that I wanted for the outdoor ceremony. I was definitely worried about whether or not it could it be achieved as I had yet to see something like this in other weddings. But Wishing Tree assured me that it was possible,” Ee Vons explains. “I prepared myself mentally that it may not look like what I had in mind… but on that day, I was blown away – it was every bit as I imagined it to be!”

A gorgeous wedding cake by Gateauxlicious to complement the theme, and handmade wedding favours to sweeten the day.

In addition to the DIY wedding invites that our couple personally printed, which featured a watercolour print painted by the bride herself, our dear couple managed another DIY project for their wedding.

“We made, designed, and packed our own wedding favours (salted caramel popcorn with roasted almonds and macadamia) because, again, we wanted something that would give a personal touch to our wedding without breaking the budget,” says Ee Von. “I thought the idea of salted caramel was rather symbolic – a dash of salt can make something sweet so much more tasty, just like in a relationship. Popcorn because everyone loves popcorn, and, because we’re based in Australia, macadamia nuts seemed like the appropriate addition.”

Another factor that motivated their DIY projects was the size of their wedding. It was small, with no more than 60 guests, so their projects were very doable and not overly time consuming.

Wei Kiat and his beautiful bride make their way up the aisle, as man and wife.

Thank you once again, Wei Kiat and Ee Von, for sharing this important day with us and our readers. We wish you a lifetime of love and joy on your blessed new journey together!

“After the wedding, we wholeheartedly agreed that we made the best decision with Wishing Tree. Quality was never once compromised by a restricted budget, especially when our wedding day fell on Valentine’s Day. Should any bride- or groom-to-be ask for our suggestions, we would not hesitate to recommend Wishing Tree. For such a special occasion, every cent was worth it!” – Wei Kiat and Ee Von.