Real Weddings: Eve & Paul’s Intimate Island Wedding in Malaysia

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Tammie

Eve, 36 & Paul, 40

Langkawi, Malaysia

Wedding Date: March 12, 2011

Number of Guests: 54

Wedding Ceremony Location:The Andaman, Langkawi, Malaysia

Wedding Reception Location: The Andaman, Langkawi, Malaysia

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

This was far away for most people, so it was mainly just friends at the beach wedding. We had another wedding in England earlier on that included our relatives.

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

The time difference and other challenges of having a wedding on an island. For example, we couldn’t get any wedding sparklers in because fireworks aren’t allowed on planes. They had to be bought in-land or by someone who was driving there.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

Not really.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

There were none.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

The amazing weather, cool breeze (after continuous days of sporadic rain), Magnetic Man’s soundtrack playing in the background and the beautiful surroundings. It was like being on the set of a movie! Not being a very emotional person, I cried when saying my vows!

What were the highlights of the reception?

The emotional speeches; Paul’s Lego wedding name cards/favors; the dancing.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

It was more manageable. It reduced cost and we were able to create DIY wedding pieces.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Do it! You will really be able to talk to everyone, soak in the day better and get friends on board to help out so that it’s a shared experience.

Vendors:

Photographers: Ruby Yeo & Christine Lim
Reception Venue & Catering: The Andaman, Langkawi
Floral: Darling Florist, Langkawi
Invitation Designer: Eve & Paul Nicholson/Own
Wedding Planner: Norliza Selamat
Wedding Dress: The Vintage Wedding Dress Company
Make up: Eve
Hair & Make up: Andrejs Jendovickis from Aveda London
Bride Jewelry: Earrings/Brooches – Passionate about Vintage, Necklace/Pearls – Vintage/Own
Bride Shoes: DUNE
Bride Hairpiece: Glitzy Secrets
Groom Attire: Paul Smith

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Posted by Lissa on June 13th, 2011 at 7:08am

What a fabulous setting for a beach wedding! Love the flowered arch, and the baskets of favors and parasols. And the guests seemed to have had a great time dancing!
Posted by Marlene on June 13th, 2011 at 12:31pm

The photographers did a great job capturing all the beautiful moments...and of curse the intimacy of the wedding...so beautiful!
Posted by Jasmine on June 16th, 2011 at 1:48am

Thank you for sharing those photos with us. They were lovely. The photographer captured all aspects of the wedding well.
Posted by sky_selyna on August 31st, 2012 at 2:07pm

hi, i wish to have this kind of wonderful wedding concept~

but i was wonder how much it may cost?

regards,
selyna
Posted by Catherine on May 10th, 2013 at 8:16pm

Very inspirational, I truly love it.
I want a wedding like yours.
The photographer is real good. Captured moments that can’t ever be forgotten.
I even felt like I was part of that wedding.
CONGRATS