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Step inside this intimate and family oriented wedding
Organising their wedding amid a pandemic gave Yvonne Yao and Dennis Lee invaluable lessons. Time management and effective communication are two that Yvonne cites; but the most important was, she says, “We also got to know each other better.” She adds, “[The exercise revealed] certain characteristics and how each of us copes individually and together under stressful situations. I couldn’t imagine navigating through the wedding planning without my husband’s unconditional support, presence and influence. Without all my family's unwavering support and unconditional love, I wouldn't have been able to survive planning the entire wedding and even pushing through during a pandemic. Our supportive family members were very much hands-on all throughout our preparations, until the very last minute!"
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The couple were married in an intimate ceremony at St James the Great, Alabang. They celebrated in a small reception catered by Cibo in the groom’s office building. The bride wore a classic gown made extra meaningful as it was handsewn by her dear friend, Hannah Kong. The dress featured two types of French lace from Paris, from the same lace maker that created Kate Middleton’s dress. The celebration’s overall motif was elegant spring, with touches of peach and green hues, highlighting the optimistic and bright mood of the momentous day.
Looking back at that milestone, Yvonne says, “It has also reminded us to appreciate and be grateful for the simple things in life: family and friends, good health, food on the table and a roof above our heads.”
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Credits
Photography: Myio Okamoto
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Isabel loves to learn, and see things from different perspectives. Connecting with people and engaging in new experiences to broaden her horizons is what inspires this storyteller, keeping her constantly curious, and excited for what's to come. An absolute love for all things F&B ignited a hunger to devour content from this world and keeps her jumping into tasty adventures around the globe. From the beauty of simple bites, to nuanced fine dining tasting menus, street food, and the art of entertaining, the multi-faceted nature of the dining experience is something she can't get enough of. A good cup of coffee or a glass of wine paired with a dash of witty conversation is a quick way to win her over. This editor loves travelling, food, music, skincare, fitness, and is only friends with people who love dogs. Guilty pleasure?: Binge-watching TV shows and movies she has already seen.
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Concept creation is the name of the game and branding takes centre stage in Isabel's day-to-day schedule. From producing shoots, conceptualising bespoke projects for our partners, relationship management, to cooking up features and events for Tatler Dining, this editor is a tried and tested foodie at heart. She mainly writes content for Tatler Dining, engaging in captivating discussions with restaurateurs, chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts to tell must-know stories. Aside from that Isabel manages Tatler Dining's flagship events like Off Menu, or Cocktail Festival and puts together the Tatler Dining Guide, our annual listing of the best eats around town.
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