Weddings are celebrations of love, and that love stretches far beyond the romance. The love we celebrate at weddings encompasses compassion, intimacy, connection and simply finding an unwavering friendship within a partner. 

There is something very genuine and kind about Shanice and Winston. Under the soft, warm sunlight, the couple radiated sincerity and glowing adoration for one another as they strolled through the grounds of City Hall.

Shanice’s dress was an unconventional but beautifully minimalistic selection, emanating a sense of serenity and grace. Her bouquet of flowers added a touch of charm to her splendid look. It was clear that the bride and groom found great comfort in each other’s company and were ready to begin their lives together.

The party began at the Spanish restaurant, Olé. With the orange tones and intricately detailed ceramic plates hung on the walls, the restaurant provided a culturally-rich yet homely atmosphere to have a wedding fiesta. The newly-weds and their friends and family enjoyed an array of wonderful tapas and other spanish dishes, sharing and celebrating the joys of connection and love as two Spanish guitarists played music in the background. 

It was an honour to capture Shanice and Winston’s wholesome and brilliant wedding day. It is through their affection that I am reminded of the essence of love.

Venue: Hong Kong City Hall / Reception: Ole Spanish Restaurant

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One of the pleasures of being a wedding photographer is witnessing different styles of weddings and visiting many beautiful locations. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of couples choose modern venues such as hotels and country clubs to host their weddings. Whilst these are all spectacular wedding locations, it was definitely a nice change of scenery to photograph Chelsea and Ken’s wedding at a historical monument located in Pok Fu Lam– Bethanie Chapel.

Built in 1875, Bethanie Chapel’s neo-gothic architecture and sheer size made for a grandiose and extraordinary place to have two lovers come together as one. With Chelsea and Ken opting for a traditional western white wedding, their picture matched that of a royal wedding day. 

Among the streaming white walls of the chapel, the luxuriously detailed stained glass windows gave a burst of colour against the bride’s lace wedding gown as she and her father waited patiently for the ceremony to begin. 

The ceremony was elegant and moving. As the chapel had such an astounding history and presence, I made sure to capture and illustrate both the gentle and emotional factors of the event. As the gracious and handsome couple said their vows, family and friends alongside the bride and groom shed tears in celebration of Chelsea and Ken’s love for one another. Judging by the tender ring placing and loving looks, you can tell that the couple has found something truly special.

Standing in front of the majestic altar, the dazzling newly-weds undeniably looked fit to be royals as they embarked on the start of their new life together.

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What are the vital elements that make a wedding day special? Aside from the big event itself, it is the people attending the big day — the bride and groom included– that create the unforgettable moments. A great series of wedding photographs, in my opinion, reflects exactly that. The photographs will give you a well-rounded portrayal of the human aspects at the celebration. Whether it’s the emotions or the friendly and loving gestures between the couple and their friends and family, these elements combine to create a charming and delightful atmosphere–the hallmarks of a splendid wedding day.

This may sound fairly obvious, but preserving these timeless moments with a camera is often easier said than done. That’s why on the job,my team and I are always drawn to intricately observing interactions between individuals. My intention is not only to immortalise these special exchanges between family and friends but also to visually illustrate the remarkable bonds that exist in a specific moment.

Agreeing with my approach, Dorothy and Jeffrey had me on board to photograph their wedding day. The preparations for their wedding took place at Hotel Indigo, Hong Kong. Dorothy was accompanied by her lovely bridesmaids during the preparation as they helped her get dressed and calmed her nerves by sharing a glass of wine together. I was happy to capture these beautiful moments between the wonderful ladies as I could see the bridesmaids’ depth of care and happiness for Dorothy. The bride herself was visibly comforted by her brilliant band of ladies.

The wedding and banquet took place at Yan Fook Church and the Intercontinental Hotel respectively. I was particularly taken by Dorothy’s wedding dress, which had an elegant and classic look to it. The dress suitably matched the simple and refined wedding agenda, a style of weddings that I have seen proliferate in recent years.

It was a pleasure to photograph Dorothy and Jeffrey’s wedding day and witness the beauty of human connection. 

Thank you Bride and Breakfast HK for featuring: This Bride Wore a Beautiful Sweetheart Cut Gown During Her Wedding at Intercontinental Hotel Hong Kong

Photography: Patrick Photography / Venue: Intercontinental Hong Kong / Bride’s Gown: Classic Tina Bridal Shop (wedding gown), Pronovias (gown during banquet), The Lace Atelier (Robes) / Makeup Artist: Blush & Braid / Decorations and Flowers: Foundation Wallflower / Wedding Favors: Codekey Cookies

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Hosting a wedding during the Covid-19 outbreak is undoubtedly a challenging task. The ongoing pandemic has brought on many mounting stresses. Yet Elmo and Terry were determined to go ahead and make the monumental event in their lives as special as possible. After much consideration, the lovely couple opted for a simple yet elegant wedding at the Grand Hyatt Hotel’s Pool House venue. It was a choice that would put the couple and their guests at ease during the big event, momentarily transporting them to a worry-free haven for a true celebration of Elmo and Terry’s love for one another.

Elmo and Terry’s wedding in its entirety—from the ceremony to the banquet—was held in the Grand Hyatt Hotel’s Pool House. As a wedding photographer, I frequent the Grand Hyatt Hotel located in Wan Chai for my job. The venue is, as advertised, highly versatile, making it the perfect space for weddings. Its large glass panels provide floods of daylight during the day and lovely reflections from the pool during the night. These attributes suitably created a naturalistic atmosphere and ambience for the lovebirds’ wedding day.

The beautiful couple’s guests were primarily made up of close friends and family. It was, therefore, essential to capture the candid emotions of compassion and joy in the bride and groom’s interactions with others. Capturing the fine details at weddings and transforming them into unforgettable moments has always been the trademark of my craft as a wedding photographer. Everything from the classy décor to the flash of a smile between friends—these are the elements crucial to Elmo and Terry’s wedding story.

It was a delight to help the newlyweds remember their special day. Elmo and Terry’s wedding was graceful, dazzling and full of joy.

Thank you Bride and Breakfast HK for featuring: Faith in Each Other Inspired This Couple To Proceed with Their Wedding During the Pandemic

Venue: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong / Photography: Patrick Photography / Videographer: HW Motion Story / Makeup Artist: San Chan / Florist and Styling: Karen Tsang / Decorations: C Flower Wedding Production

 

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In recent years, outdoor wedding becomes a popular wedding trend as Mother Nature offers minimalist decor and intimate places to say “I do”. Weddings are extra by nature with friends and family to mingle, laugh and celebrate together.

As animal lovers, Mandy and Nelson decided to make the best day of your life as dreamy as possible. Beas River Country Club is a truly spectacular nature wedding venue teeming with animals and greenery, fostering a green and charming outdoor ceremony. The venue also offered an unique animal experience for the couple, which is a photo-taking session with the Shetland Ponies.

Emotions are a big part of memories. As a wedding photographer, being able to witness and capture candid emotions on a wedding day is especially meaningful. The progression of emotion for the couple from the relaxed preparations on the morning, to it all becoming real when Nelson picked up Mandy and she began to tear up, to tying the knot at the wedding venue with blessings from family and friends – all these moments counting up like a dream come true. At the end of the day, the wedding became a party where guests shared good music, stories and laughter.

Photographer: Patrick Photography / Ceremony & Banquet Venue: Beas River Country Club (Jockey Club)

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