A Chinese Wedding at The Ritz Carlton Perth · Joanna and David
Joanna & David
Some weddings are designed to feel like a world of their own.
Joanna and David's celebration at The Ritz Carlton Perth was exactly that. High above Elizabeth Quay, with the city skyline and the Swan River framing every moment, their day brought together a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a bilingual Chinese and English ceremony, family and friends who travelled from Singapore, and a ballroom reception layered in red and blush florals, candlelight and sparkle. It was romantic, modern and deeply meaningful, a wedding that honoured both cultures and felt entirely theirs.
Weddings at The Ritz Carlton, Perth
The Location
The Ritz Carlton Perth is one of the city's most elegant wedding venues, offering:
floor to ceiling windows overlooking Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River
refined, light filled event spaces
a sophisticated ballroom made for statement design world class hospitality for guests staying on, including those travelling from overseas
For Joanna and David, with guests flying in from Singapore, it was the perfect setting for a wedding that was both polished and deeply romantic.
A Chinese Tea Ceremony and Bilingual Ceremony
Joanna and David's wedding day began in the morning with time honoured Chinese traditions shared with family: a playful gate crash, followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and lunch together at home.
In the afternoon, guests gathered at The Ritz Carlton Perth for the ceremony, set against floor to ceiling windows with the city and the river stretching out behind them. A sculptural arch of red and blush blooms framed the couple, while a string duo played as guests took their seats.
Led by a bilingual celebrant in both Chinese and English, the ceremony was designed so every guest, whether from Perth or Singapore, could share in every word. Red, a colour of joy and good fortune in Chinese tradition, flowed through the florals and design, connecting the morning's traditions to the celebration that followed.
Straight after saying "I do", Joanna and David cut their cake against the skyline before heading out for photos with their bridal party.
The Styling & Details
The styling direction was modern romance with a sense of theatre.
Think deep red and soft blush tones
clear acrylic candelabras and paris chairs,
suspended installations of hanging florals and mirror balls personalised signage and elegant acrylic table numbers a sculptural white cake set against the skyline
Every element was layered to create a reception that felt immersive from the moment guests walked in.
The Florals
The florals were the heart of the design. Garden roses in blush and deep red, dramatic hanging amaranthus and textured blooms flowed from the ceremony arch to the reception tables and ceiling creating colour, movement and romance in every space.
Florist The Flower Girl
Welcoming Guests from Singapore
The Atmosphere
Every wedding has a feeling.
Joanna and David's was romantic, joyful and full of surprises. With family and friends travelling from Singapore to celebrate with them, the day felt like a true gathering of two families and two cultures.
Joanna wore three looks across the day, each change timed so she never missed a moment. The night built to a first dance framed by sparks, followed by a surprise flash mob that brought every guest to the dance floor.
Planning Joanna & David's Wedding
Joanna and David's day began with family traditions in the morning, so it was important that the rest of the day flowed seamlessly around them.
As their wedding planner in Perth, we led the celebration from the afternoon ceremony to the final song: cake cutting straight after the ceremony, photos, three outfit changes, bridal party and guest arrivals, a sparkler entrance, seven courses timed around speeches, a first dance and a surprise flash mob. The result was a day they could simply live, while every detail was handled behind the scenes.
Planning a Chinese Wedding in Perth?
Whether you are a Perth couple honouring your heritage, or a couple from Singapore planning a wedding in Perth, we design celebrations that bring families and cultures together. From tea ceremony timings to bilingual ceremonies and guests travelling from overseas, every detail is considered.