Inspired Weddings in the New Normal

Wedded bliss was not to wait for Nielsen Bryan and Hensee Uy. However, with the constantly changing conditions of the community quarantine, every minute detail of their big day was a field test of decisions they would be making together as a couple.

Set in the new normal of limited seating, changing restrictions and important safety protocols, Nielsen Bryan and Hensee paints a pretty portrait on what the new generation of inspired intimate weddings look like. Here’s a quick peek at how the happy coupled planned the memorable occasion set at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

Wedding Musts

Naming their top 3 for absolute wedding musts easily set the compass for Nielsen Bryan and Hensee’s plans for the big day. Their top picks captured photo and video coverage, a venue with a warm yet sophisticated ambiance, and an exquisite banquet feast during their intimate reception. With the social distancing standard defining the head count and seating, a grand ballroom reception was not a possibility. The guest list had to be trimmed and the seating based on safety protocols.

It was important for the celebration to be set in a venue that did not feel too spacious and bare, adorned to exude a sense of warmth despite the mandatory 1.5 meters between attending guests. With these considerations, Nielsen Bryan and Hensee found the High Street Lounge for their reception with the venue’s interiors blending beautifully with the signature stylings of Teddy Manuel. For their meaningful ceremony, the expansive Bonifacio Hall was likewise transformed into a picture-perfect wonderland for their final steps towards “I Do.”

On top of the setting, the photo and video coverage was critical for the couple. With only a handful of guests in physical attendance, it was important to capture the memories in the making of the couple’s new beginning to share with their family, friends and loved ones. And last but certainly not the least would be the festive banquet feast defined by flavorful offerings. It was important for Nielsen Bryan and Hensee that guests enjoy and remember the occasion on a sensory level from the striking aesthetic right down to the taste and sophistication of their reception menu.

Wedding Dream Team

Having defined the wedding musts, this influences the next question on who would be the right people to help bring the couple’s vision to fruition. With just a month to prepare for the big day and given the fluctuating restrictions, Nielsen Bryan and Hensee had a remarkable line up of vendors and event partners that made preparations effortlessly seamless given the scale and conditions of the undertaking.

“Our wedding team did a remarkable event,” shared Hensee. “We are thankful that all went smoothly and we were also blessed to be able to book our priority partners without any problems.”

Making up the roster that brought their dream wedding to life are: Wedding Treasures, Teddy Manuel, Jazel Sy, Weareasy, Precious Suits, Exclusively His, Eds Go, Lito Sy, Sorrelle Films, Michael Lim, Da Capo Instrumentalist, Penk Ching Cakes, JL Sound Systems and of course Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

Celebrate Your Shared Vision

Planning for the wedding was a celebration of the happy couple’s union well beyond the big day itself. It defined and married the preferences and differences of Nielsen Bryan and Hensee into a wonderfully blended symphony. While Nielsen Bryan’s taste leaned more towards the contemporary and clean, Hensee was a fan of the more dynamic and colorful executions. They say opposites attract and by combining their personal tastes they were able to plan an event that perfectly embodies their union. With the help of Teddy Manuel and the events specialists from Shangri-La The Fort, they were able to celebrate with a formal and uplifting ceremony followed by a colorful contrast of their elegant reception. The big day was a culmination of a truly meaningful journey with the couple, Nielsen Bryan and Hensee, right at the helm.

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