Sam + Ivy // Closer, Tiger
Sam and Ivy are quiet by nature. Their wedding day moved at a calm, intentional pace and even with the usual busyness that comes with any wedding, they always found time for the people who mattered most: their family, friends, each other, and God.
The morning started with the videographer and I getting greeted at the door by a big burly man who suddenly went “Oi, who are you?” We got a little spooked, but quickly realised he was just playing around. Behind that fierce front, he turned out to be the sweetest giant around and honestly, that set the tone for the whole day.
Being let into their day felt special. There was a warmth and ease to everything; the gentle outdoor portraits and letter exchange right outside Secret Patio, the emotional moments during the ceremony, and the heartfelt toasts under those big iconic lanterns at the reception. It felt very different from the fast-paced weddings I usually shoot. Beauty of that is, that allowed my documentary style of coverage to shine through these images. The day had nothing to prove, and that allowed everything to fall into a really beautiful rhythm.
Here are some of my favourite moments from Sam and Ivy’s intimate wedding at Secret Patio and Aloft Novena, Singapore.
