Cover Shikin Gomez and Rami Aladdin

Experience the couple's blissful nuptials through the eyes of their closest friends and family

22.2.22—a palindromic date or an "angel" number that signifies connections, the energy of duality, partnership, relationship and balance—a rare occurrence to only happen once in our lifetime. It was on this day that model Shikin Gomez and entrepreneur Rami Aladdin whisked their nearest and dearest to the beautiful island of Langkawi to witness their romantic wedding at the serene Temple Tree Resort, following their New Year's Day nikah ceremony. 

The wedding reception was attended by guests who had travelled from Kuala Lumpur and abroad, dressed in white, to celebrate the stunning couple. They were given disposable cameras to capture their favourite moments. Tatler gets an exclusive look at the intimate ceremony through these beautiful photos. 

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"We took inspiration from our ethnicities, traditions, friends and our love for all things minimalist,” said Gomez about the vision for the special day. “There were challenges leading up to the day. I lost my father weeks after getting engaged so there was a lot of balancing of work, wedding planning and funeral arrangements. The past few months have felt like it was a lifetime. It was tedious and we are never doing this again, but I loved every bit of it.”

The wedding decor itself was painted in shades of white and neutral tones set against a traditional setting of carefully-curated traditional homes transported from various states in Malaysia. The custom floating plexiglass aisle that ran through the main pool at the Temple Tree Resort was designed after a runway—a nod to the bride’s profession.

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Gomez looked gorgeously ethereal as she walked down the floating glass aisle radiating in a custom white Alia Bastamam dress, and groom Rami awaited her arrival at the end in a white suit from Vestio Bespoke. The vow exchange ceremony was officiated by Tunku Elana Khyra, a close friend of the couple and the groom’s confidante in planning the surprise proposal aboard Manta Blu Cruises

“We chose Elana because she is such an inspiration—she is one of the strongest, most dedicated, well-spoken and humble people we know. And also because she was my number one accomplice for the surprise proposal on Manta Blu Cruises last September. We felt like it was a beautiful way for things to come full circle,” said Rami. 

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The ceremony was intimate and full of love, set against the enchanting golden island sunset. With a seat kept empty at the front for Gomez’s father, he was certainly there in spirit to bless the beautiful couple. It was indeed a perfect day that celebrated connections, love and beautiful memories. 

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