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An assortment of cakes prepared by the couple's four favourite bakeries served as delicious centrepieces. The wedding we wanted: "We wanted an elegant, intimate, comfortable atmosphere wherein we could incorporate Bee Hong's Chinese background and my Western background," says Evan. "We were looking for a brand new hotel with some beautiful spaces we could use, a top-notch restaurant with a wellrecognized chef and a high level of service." Why the Shangri-La? "The décor at Shangri La represented a great blending of East and West style touches," says Bee Hong. "Plus, we had the use of the entire sixth floor, so there were rooms we could use for our cocktail reception and even a movie theatre where we could play our wedding slide show." "Shangri-La represented a total package and the director of events management was incredibly accommodating, a true professional," Evan adds. "The team looked after our guests with a warmth and attentiveness well beyond our highest expectations. Some venues have the look, others have the food, but Shangri-La has the look, the food and the serving staff that goes to the next level to ensure that your day comes off perfectly." p36-45_Our Story Worth Wait.indd 37 "Shangri-La represented a total package… the team looked after our guests with a warmth and attentiveness well beyond our highest expectations." Top Evan and Bee Hong had the use of the Shangri-La's sixth floor, offering exquisite views of the city. Right The red lanterns for the outdoor terrace were brought back from Vietnam by a friend of Bee Hong's. Left Bee Hong chose a gown from the Dabra collection by Enzioni at Bryan's Bridal. 4/24/12 2:58:24 PM