Iris and Tim initially planned to wed on the 22nd of February, 2020, which was an auspicious date in Chinese culture because of the many  number 2s. We all know what happened in 2020–the COVID-19 pandemic. So like many other 2020 soon-to-weds, Iris and Tim postponed their wedding for a later date. At long last, that most awaited day came and they made their way down the aisle in a captivating union held at Samujana, Koh Samui. The couple that met in law school and got engaged in a diving trip in Okinawa shared that planning a wedding in a tropical destination means paying more attention to the details to ensure everyone has a good time. For example, guests may not be accustomed to the local food, weather, transportation, and even insects. Thailand was hot and since the wedding was outdoors, the couple worked with the wedding planner to prepare fans, portable cooling machines, cold drinks, and even towels. Of course, all these elements were made to match the gold and navy tropical wedding theme! As a final tip to all brides and grooms out there, Iris and Tim say that if you want to be able to spend enough time with all your guests at a destination wedding, keep the guest count at a manageable number. They had only 80 guests and this made their celebration extra fun and engaging for everyone. Every part of this wedding was such a joy to experience through the lens of Liam Collard. Do keep scrolling to see all the stellar elements behind this overseas wedding!

Venue: Samujana, Koh Samui / Photographer: Liam Collard / Videographer: Videola / Bride’s Gown: Kitty Chen Couture, Mariee Bridal Couture / Groom’s Suit: Browns Tailor / Makeup Artist: Mam Victory / Catering: GoCatering / Band: BabyFunk / Wedding Planner: Dreamcatchers Events

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