THE WEDDING
Important Advisory for Wedding Guests
Dear guests,
We are delighted to invite you to our wedding ceremony and reception. We appreciate your presence and support on this special day.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask you to take note of the following information:
We will have three different outfits for our wedding photography, each with a different theme and schedule.
Outfit 1 is a traditional Malay outfit, which we will wear for a private event in the morning, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. This will include our solemnisation and tea ceremony with our family members. This event is not open to the public, but you can watch it live on the homepage of this website. If you wish to join us for this session, you are always welcome, but please let us know in advance.
Outfit 2 is a traditional songket attire, which we will wear from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. This is when we will make our grand entrance and greet our guests at the reception. If you intend to leave by 1:00 pm, we advise you to join us from 11:00 am onwards to enjoy the buffet spread and take photos with us.
Outfit 3 is a modern and elegant attire, which we will wear from 2:00 pm onwards. This is when we will have our cake cutting, speeches, and more photo opportunities. If you are willing to stay from Outfit 2 until the end of the ceremony, we advise you to arrive 15 minutes before or after our entrance at 12:00 pm. You can also join the buffet reception from 1:00 pm onwards.
Please refer to the photography schedule below for more details on when and where you can take photos with us in each outfit.
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we kindly ask you to take note of the following information:
Our venue has a maximum capacity of 250 guests at any given time. We have over 400 guests invited, but we have arranged a schedule that allows everyone to attend without overcrowding.
We advise you to follow the recommended arrival and departure times based on your preferred outfit. This will help us manage the crowd effectively and avoid congestion at the entrance and exit.
We also encourage you to watch our morning live stream (Solemnization - Nikah & Tea Ceremony) on the homepage of this website if you are unable to join us in person or if you prefer to avoid large gatherings. You can still witness our special moments and send us your blessings online.
Please refer to the table below for the expected capacity level of our venue by half hourly intervals. The percentage indicates the occupancy of the maximum capacity (250 guests).
By Bus
Take Bus 2, 7, 13, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, 51, 67, 76, 154 or 155 and alight at Joo Chiat Complex (Stop ID: 82109), which is about a 3-minute walk to Grand Dahlia.
By Car
Park at the nearby public car parks along Joo Chiat Road or Joo Chiat Place. Alternatively, you can park at the multi-storey car park at Blk 3A Joo Chiat Place. The parking rates are $0.60 per half hour from Monday to Saturday (7am to 10.30pm) and $0.60 per entry from Monday to Saturday (10.30pm to 7am) and on Sundays and public holidays (whole day).
By MRT
Take the East-West Line or Circle Line and alight at Paya Lebar MRT station (EW8/CC9). From there, you can either take bus 24 or 28 from Paya Lebar Station Exit B (Stop ID: 81111) and alight at Joo Chiat Complex (Stop ID: 82109), or walk for about 15 minutes to Grand Dahlia.
Alternatively, you can take the East-West Line and alight at Eunos MRT station (EW7). From there, you can either take bus 13 or 21 from Eunos Station Exit B (Stop ID: 82061) and alight at Joo Chiat Complex (Stop ID: 82109), or walk for about 20 minutes to Grand Dahlia.
GROOMSWOMEN
Written by Syafiq
LEARIZA - BEST WOMEN
Leariza is my Grooms Best Woman and one of my closest friends. We met at Nanyang Polytechnic in 2014 and bonded over our shared passion for learning and having fun. We went through the ups and downs of tertiary studies together, graduating in 2017 with flying colors. Since then, we have kept in touch and supported each other through various challenges and milestones. Leariza is a loyal, cheerful, and adventurous person who always brings joy and laughter to any occasion. I’m honored to have her by my side on my wedding day.
ROHINI
Rohini is my Grooms Woman and a long-time friend. We were school mates who reconnected later in life and became inseparable. We have been there for each other through thick and thin, offering strength and encouragement as we navigate through adulthood. Rohini is a kind, generous, and courageous person who always inspires me to be a better version of myself. I’m grateful to have her as part of my wedding party.
OTHER VIPS
USTAZ MOHAMMAD IRWAN SHAH - NAIB KADI / OFFICIANT
Mohammad Irwan Shah is our Kadi who will solemnise our marriage. He is a respected scholar and a compassionate counselor who has been serving the Muslim community for many years. He is also a friend and a mentor who has guided us in our journey of faith and love. We are honored and blessed to have him as part of our wedding.