Shangri-La at the Fort Tinghun | Jelyn and Ric

After more than a year of biding our time indoors away from the usual luxuries that life has to offer, a lot of us are in the mood to go big before going back home again. This is exactly what Jelyn and Ric made sure to do when their TInghun compensated for the limits that the pandemic has brought upon us.

To those who have not been to a Tinghun: it is more or less the Chinese version of our traditional Filipino Pamamanhikan; and for most Filipino-Chinese couples, the Tinghun is just as important to celebrate as the wedding itself.

The grandeur of Jelyn and Ric’s Tinghun was an event that I was more than delighted to witness and shoot. Amidst the glitz and the glamour that came along with this splendid celebration, it was the solemnity in which the couple followed through with Tinghun rituals that I found especially heartwarming. Each tradition was conscientiously performed and signified the sacredness that the longstanding tradition of Tinghun personally holds for both the couple and their families.

Jelyn and Ric’s Tinghun offers a captivating first glimpse into what their life as a beautiful married couple will be like: steeped in charming tradition and surrounded by the unconditional support of their families and friends. More importantly, this Tinghun represents the intentional cultivation of light and positive energy around Jelyn and Ric as they set out to raise a family of their own and eventually pass these sacred rituals down to – all in great taste and passion.

Suppliers:

Make-up: Anthea Bueno
Hairstyling: Bianca Anne Vergara
Gown: Hannah Kong
Grooming: The Spoiled Groom
Suit: Tiño Suits
Planning: Tinghun Tris
Set-up and Styling: Teddy Manuel
Emcee: Jerome Go