One thing I enjoy about photographing weddings in Singapore is the many ways that different faiths and cultures celebrate it. I’ve lived in Australia for most of my life and “multiculturalism” was a word that was thrown about in the 1980s but it has led a confused existence since. It’s refreshing to see it truly alive and well here. Clients often ask me if I get bored of shooting weddings. Not if you seek and embrace diversity.
Vanan & Sham are an adorable and handsome pair of teachers, inseparable at every meeting I had with them. What amazes me is how frank, upfront and comfortable — often all at the same time — they are with each other. After spending some time with them you quickly realise that Living Life to the Fullest is their maxim!
Their Hindu wedding ceremony at the temple lasted a good 3 hours. They took turns separately to go through elaborate rituals involving a sacred fire then met as a couple to bless a tree that was symbolically planted in the temple’s garden.
Wedding date: Sunday, 13 December 2009
Ceremony: Arulmigu Velmurugan Gnana Muneeswarar Temple
Dinner: The Pines Club
Solemniser: Mr Gaudette Pierre Paul, JP, BBM(L), BBM, PBM
Videography: Zephyrgraphy
Vanan kick starts the ceremony with his soon-to-be brother-in-law.
A light-hearted moment with Sham’s aunt and a heavy stone. The aunt is supposed to circle it around Sham’s head.
After 2 hours they finally met as a couple for the final leg of the ceremony.
And celebratory rice flew from all directions just as Vanan tied the necklace around Sham.
And with a casual flick of her hair Sham changed from traditional to modern.
Such ferocity! Such passion!
A long-lost friend. Found.
The question was: “What meal did you have on your first date?”. The correct answer was Punggol Nasi Lemak.
Nonetheless Vanan effortlessly swept Sham off her feet again.
Who me?!
Congratulations Vanan & Sham! You’re a really sweet pair and I can see that you’ll keep each other company and laughing hard for a long, long time 
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Hi Yushan,
Thanks for such a lovely collection of photos on your website. Your photos never fail to make me smile as I think about all those moments!
Cheers
Sham
AWEEESOME PICTURES! (:
the colorful traditional wedding pics really remind me of a Bollywood movie! great work.