27 Feb Korean-Malaysian wedding with Dasom & Chris
Weddings are all about love, connection, and celebration — and sometimes, the best ones are the simplest. I had the privilege of capturing the wedding of Chris, a Malaysian Chinese groom, and Dasom, his Korean bride, in the Kuala Lumpur. Their special day was a beautiful mix of cultures, meaningful moments, and, most importantly, love.
Dasom and Chris met in KL during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the challenging times, they found each other, and their bond only grew stronger. It had been a while since I shot a small, intimate wedding, and this one reminded me just how special those quieter celebrations can be.
On their wedding day, Dasom and Chris kept things simple. There was no following of traditional customs like gate-crashing or complex rituals. Instead, they did the celebration at Chris’s family home, surrounded by close family members and friends, including Dasom’s parents and brother, who traveled all the way from Korea to share in their joy. It was a small but incredibly special gathering, full of love and warmth.
One beautiful part of the day was Dasom’s experience with the Chinese wedding tradition, including the tea ceremony — something she hadn’t encountered before, as it’s not part of traditional Korean weddings. It was a meaningful moment, allowing her to honor Chris’s heritage through this lovely cultural practice.
They celebrated their wedding with a cozy dinner at a Chinese banquet restaurant. The atmosphere was intimate and nostalgic, with delicious food that captured the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, bringing together the flavors of both Dasom & Chris’s cultures.
For their dinner reception, Dasom wore two stunning outfits that beautifully blended both her and her groom’s cultures. She first donned a traditional Korean gown known as a hanbok, followed by a gorgeous Chinese Qun Kua. Chris on the other hand wore a elegant coat, followed by a Chinese traditional wedding outfit to match Dasom’s attire. Their outfits created a stunning visual of cultural harmony, perfectly reflecting the unity of their love.
One of the most heartwarming moments of the evening came when Chris wanted to give a speech in Korean. He had been learning the language to honor Dasom’s culture, but despite his best efforts, he couldn’t quite manage it. Instead, he gave his speech in English, sharing his heartfelt words with everyone in the room. His genuine effort to learn Korean and his promise to continue improving left everyone touched and reminded us all of how love is about growth and understanding.
In the end, it was a simple, beautiful wedding that proved how meaningful the quiet moments can be. Dasom and Chris’s day celebrated love in its purest form — no extravagance, just two people coming together, surrounded by the people who matter most, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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Photography : CJ Photography
Venue : Oriental Pavilion
