St Andrew’s Church Wedding + Shangri-la Hotel Reception: Ben + Sonia

The beautiful Christian wedding of Ben and Sonia at St Andrew’s Church in Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur. This is one of the churches where I have always wanted to photograph a wedding, and finally the opportunity came.

To see more pictures in their full glory, please view the slideshow in high definition (click HD):

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Sonia looking radiant and beautiful.

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I love how she was so calm and collected during the preparation before the ceremony. This translates to beautifully relaxed and natural pictures. So brides, remember to relax!

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Getting ready to go to church.

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The bridal car pulling into the beautiful St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kuala Lumpur.

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Girl time just before the march in.

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The usual position that guests magically adopt during a church wedding march-in: Smartphones held ready in vertical orientation. Almost like a synchronized movement. Thankfully they are seated at this wedding.

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Ben waiting in anticipation.

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Sonia walks in with her dad. Seated guests help focus the attention to the bride and father.

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Praise and worship during the wedding ceremony.

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Ben’s mother looking on with joy.

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This was the first time I witnessed this. Ben washes Sonia’s feet, just like Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.

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The exchange of wedding vows and wedding rings.

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The worship team having a light moment.

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A few wedding day portraits after the ceremony.

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The beautiful wedding rings.

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The lunch reception at Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur, right after the wedding ceremony.

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The Chinese tea ceremony after the lunch reception.

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