First of all, let me congratulate Tracy and Yong on their recent wedding and I hope they have a great life together. Secondly, let me thank them for hiring me and Timothy to cover their wedding, and a massive one at that. Not to mention, a 100% Peranakan wedding as both of them are of the Peranakan lineage. Pretty rare these days I must say.
So, thank you for giving us the vote of confidence.
The ceremonies started early in the morning. After a breakfast consisting of sate celup (separate post for this), it was time to capture the scenes of the “cheo tau” ceremony at 3am. It was very interesting and it is pretty elaborate. Pretty much on par with the Indian wedding I shot before as well.
And I am also amazed at how many of the younger generations are being primed to retain the tradition. This is the way it should be.
The good thing about being able to see the Peranakan wedding is the traditional costume and also the customs they go through. It is quite a change from the usual Chinese weddings I shoot (as if I shot that many) and it was well worth the trip down to Melaka and also waking up at 1.45am to get ready.
Of course, Tracy and Yong still went through the normal Chinese traditions including the games before picking up the bride and I think the guys got off rather easily. Yong actually paid the sum requested for the bridesmaid angpow though which is quite impressive. All RM888.88 of it. Talk about overdose of eights.
So, while I only got two hours of sleep, it was a fun experience. Tiring of course but still fun. I hope they will like the photos when I am done editing them.
Personally i have never been to any Peranakan wedding ceremony.
The ceremony starts at 3a.m? Wow!!!
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Great pics. I’ve never seen a full-blown Peranakan wedding myself. Loved the photo of the shaving blade, and the contrast shown between the young and old hands.
Wow… the photos are very nice… Making me wanted to marry too… :p
Nicholas — well done. Really well done!
Nice pictures! I’m half-Peranakan myself and I’m studying overseas now so this reminds me of my family :)
That’s sweet!! wish to c more pictures…
@C.V yeah it did. then break for an hour or so. Before the make-up session began. :)
@IMCurtain already am using it.
@Dinesh yeah i always try to look out for such contrast.
@Kitkat lol you can always get married :P
@The Photodiarist thanks :)
@poisonkagero ooo :) where are you now?
@Lolliku thanks will try to upload more :)
Looks like a great coverage from your part. I remember our Malaysian guide was one of the last few Nyonyas. Traditionally, they should marry within the Peranakan family but she admits it’s kind of hard since she fell in love and married her husband which is not a Baba descendant.
@Ferdz thanks :) I guess it happens. Unless everyone lives in their own lil world or village.
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Hi Nic, that was my traditional Peranakan wedding costume in your photo. Haha .. caught me in action too. Thanks for the lovely shots.
@Cedric Thanks, you were great, for both the pre-wedding session and the ceremony as well. Thanks for letting us use the venue and the costumes :)
You can view more shots here http://throughoureyes.my/2010/03/its-great-to-have-trust-tracy-yong/ :)