Mindy Tan Photography » WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

The flower girl who stole my heart

mtan2 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:52:45 +0000

And there she was, little Tara with inquisitive big eyes and curls, and the perfect flower-girl’s dress, with a big bow. Of course, I took more pictures of the bride, but couldn’t resist snapping a few more of her.

Tara with her gorgeous mummy, Viviene, sister of the brideTara before she walked down the aisle (as flowergirl!)

Most flowergirls are reluctant or overcome by fear when the door opens and everyone stares. But Tara, she waved! How brave!
Isn’t she lovely?

@Richard and Vanessa’s wedding, Paya Lebar Methodist Church, Singapore

Wedding day portraits with the 1973 MBG GT

mtan2 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:54:09 +0000

I had already walked away from the first segment of the wedding shoot when M called me to say, “We forgot to take photos with the car!”

I thought… “what car? Oh… the bridal car!”

It was raining, the sky was a tad grey. We arranged to meet up again and perhaps grab a few more shots at the hotel’s sheltered carporch. The basement carpark maybe a bit of drab. Then it dawned on me – CHIJMES! Just around the corner of Carlton Hotel, where M and CY’s wedding lunch was held earlier.

I waited for the couple to turn in, and immediately, WOW! It’s a red 1965 MGB GT! This is gonna be so swell. I am a sucker for vintage cars, heritage cars, all those sexy curves and cute proportions. It was drizzling quite a bit so we had to do this really fast. I wasn’t thinking very much, just went with intuition, and went viral. CY felt slightly awkward, but M’s smiles and giggles really made a difference to the atmosphere and the pictures. All the elements perfectly blended together – the dull drizzles VS M’s smiles, the old GT against the backdrop of Chijmes, the red of the car and the red of the Chinese Kua, and the cobbled floor.

Amazing that the stranger in the background is wearing the Union Jack, same as the little plate on CY’s car!

Wedding Celebration of Lynn & Andrew

mtan2 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:21:32 +0000

Lynn & Andrew held their solemnization and reception at the Raffles Hotel Lawn and Ballroom. Here’s a selection of intimate looks and details on their wedding day. Congratulations, beautiful you

A boisterous Wedding! : Delvin & Adeline

mtan2 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:11:57 +0000

Bride gets ready in the early morningPreparations for gate crash begin
And the groom arrives!…is it time to go up yet?Almost day light..Rock and rolling groomsmenNo Entry!Until breakfast is consumed!Baby Bittergourds are, by the way… the most bitter Delvin finally gets through the gate to receive his brideAnd a final wave before setting offCar reflections – my favourite kinda shotsBig family hug on arrival at Delvin’s home
Lotsa wonderful 成語，彥語 as blessings for the coupleI feed you, you feed me, sweetness for many years to comeAdeline’s dad gets a tad bit emotional after the tea ceremonyThank you, MumDelvin’s nephews, and ringbearer

Congratulations Delvin and Adeline!

Wedding: Lesley & HP

mtan2 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:06 +0000

A dear friend’s wedding.
A day of sweet, sweet blessings.

Venue: One-Rochester Park, Singapore

It’s all in the details – the bridal gown
Enlargements of the couple’s pre-wedding session in Berlin on display.A choice of orchids, and purple – the bride’s favourite colourdeep-set eyes…Guests arriving at the receptionAnd we manage a few shots just before Lesley’s dad arrives to walk her down the aisle
Congratulations lovebirds! Many speeches by friends and colleagues – my favourite part of every weddingA toast. You deserve it HP!

Mingjing + Champ + baby bump

mtan2 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:10:38 +0000

It was not too long ago that I was shooting Mingjing & Champ’s pre-wedding. And now, we are looking at a couple, about to become a family. Congratulations to the both of you, and thank you, for allowing me to grow with your lives.

Wedding: Andrea & Lionel

mtan2 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:51:13 +0000

Holy Matrimony: Church of St Teresa

Banquet: Four Seasons Hotel

Wedding: Edalene & Gerald. The Grace Kelly Dress

mtan2 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:26:24 +0000

I learnt during the wedding that Edalene & Gerald’s favourite phrase is ‘awesome’. So forget about depending on a photo booth company to provide live feeds of guest pics on screen. The lovebirds, who both in the advertising industry, got their friends to twitter/facebook pics of their wedding, like live updates, and projected it on screen. All they needed was an internet connection!

Wedding Gown: Bridal Veil by Michelle Huimin
Make-up Artist: Cedric
Solemnization: Raffles Hotel
Lunch: East India Room, Raffles Hotel

Thoughts 2011

mtan2 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:59:56 +0000

Year end. A time for recollection.

I am grateful to you, my clients, for trusting and letting me wholeheartedly into your lives, for keeping in touch and bringing our relationships beyond business level – cooking dinner, planning a hike!

And for the assignments that took me on wonderful adventures around the world. And the editor who makes me feel like I’ve won a ticket to Charlie’s Chocolate factory.

Please, I couldn’t have asked for more.

Two great weddings, a wonderful husband and new family.
Friends, who have been with me all the way and all these years.

I’m not the best with such expressions. But those of you know, and thank you for the journey

Grace & Ted’s Wedding: Lovebug and a touch of class

mtan2 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:01:27 +0000

Privileged to photograph and put together the story of Grace & Ted’s pre-wedding and wedding day albums. Working together prior to the wedding day definitely aids in building rapport with the couple, helps in our understanding of each other and our working styles, so we can roughly read each other’s moves. Or for me that is, I try to read the couple’s moves, what each facial reaction means and be more confident about access into private and intimate moments that surround the nature of a wedding itself.

Also, am especially delighted when Bride feedbacks that she’s enjoyed the photoshoot!

An excerpt from Grace & Ted’s wedding, complete with a modified Volkswagen Beetle with Porsche steering wheel and interiors. Makes me so-very Gaga.
Check out Ted’s ‘Counting sheeps’ tie. Love!

Church: St Francis Xavier
Banquet: Four Seasons Hotel
Videographer: Yang, Substance Films
Grace’s gown: Emanuel B

Congratulations Lynn & Andrew!

mtan2 — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:53:02 +0000

A sneak peak of their wedding held this afternoon at the lawn at Raffles Hotel.

Stacy & Andy’s Wedding: Military meets Kebaya chic

mtan2 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:34:43 +0000

Cool-artsy girl meets Army captain. He falls in love as she brings music into his life – that’s Andy’s version in his speech made on his wedding day, and its sweeeettt.
Stacy’s works in the arts industry so its apt they picked the Arts House for their Malay wedding. Check out the details that went along with the flower decor – childhood story books – likes of Charles Dickens and Roald Dahl (fav!), stacked under small glass vases, like what Alice in Wonderland would have done for her own tea party.

The highlight, after the groom strummed on his guitar, was when the Bride herself sang a song – Katy Perry’s Fireworks – she’s got a voice! We wished she could have sang a few more

Congratulations Stacy & Andy!

Kebaya design, hair and make-up: Adi Mulyadi Kebaya – very talented
Hotel: Fullerton
Reception & celebration: The Arts House, Gallery Room & Blue Room
Flowers and decor: Wonderland design

Kristy & Mikael: Light & Love in Dempsey

mtan2 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:24:27 +0000

She went to Shanghai presumably to brush-up on Mandarin but months later, Kristy’s dad got a call from saying she was in Paris. How his daughter found road from China to Paris was a mystery, but Mr Fong says, it all came to light years later when Frenchman Mikael was formally introduced to the family and decided to resettle in Singapore for the love of his life.

For a pair who’d been flying across continents every few months to date each other over a few years, this is testimony that long-distance relationships can work out, I vouch for that!

Above all, I love this wedding! All the details, the venues, the guests, and just how unassuming and simple the bride and groom were.
Thanks Kristy & Mikael, for your 100% trust in allowing me to photograph your day.

Holy Martimony: St Georges’ Church
Reception and dinner: The White Rabbit along Harding Road
Kristy’s hair stylist: Alvin Foh, Ritz Hair salon
Wedding planner: Wedding Matters

Wedding: Johnson & Stephanie

mtan2 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:20:29 +0000

It’s the most car-studded wedding I’ve ever witnessed and photographed – a Bentley, 3 Ferraris, 3 Porsche GT3s, an Audi R8, a RR, a RRS formed the car entourage. Wow.

My task here was to document the groom’s perspective, while Wansheng from Feldberyl covered the bride’s side on the morning of the wedding. Really enjoyed working as a team and learning from Wansheng! Everything was planned to precision by the team from the Wedding Concierge, headed by Kim. Kudos!

Wedding Planners: Wedding Concierge
Holy Matrimony: Church of Ascension
Florist for Church and Car: Boenga Florists

Bride’s dress: Louis Vuitton
Bride’s make-up: Dily Wang
Bride’s hair: Michael (Kim Robinson)

Breakfast and delivery of the roasted pigA final word from the folks

Communicating with the car entourage using walk-talkie. Ready to conquer!Various ways to get past the gate

Groom sings a declaration of love

Arrival at the Church of Ascension, St Francis Thomas Drive.Bride & Groom in celebration VS Parents in a prayerThe Groom’s shoes

Shuyi and Matthias’ Wedding, Raffles Hotel

mtan2 — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:50:36 +0000

Matthias’ childhood was spent in a town near Frankfurt, where traditional dances are a thing at weddings. So the spirited couple imported this german dance and invited their guests to join in at the wedding at Raffles Hotel.

Good to see older relatives enjoying themselves and moving their butts!

Enjoy the pics!