As Aaron puts it, "This wasn’t just a wedding. It was the prologue to our favorite story."
On a sun-drenched afternoon that hinted at the beautiful autumn to come, Janice Chiang and Aaron Khoo exchanged vows in a ceremony that seamlessly blended timeless tradition with modern romance. Surrounded by 120 of their closest family and friends, the couple promised each other a lifetime of laughter, respect, and unwavering partnership.
Officiated by Janice’s uncle, a retired judge, the ceremony included a unique ritual. Instead of traditional candles, Janice and Aaron poured two vessels of sand—one gold, one rose—into a single glass decanter, symbolizing their two lives merging into one inseparable foundation. Janice Chiang And Aaron Khoo Married
As the band struck up a slowed-down version of "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole, Janice and Aaron took the floor. What followed wasn’t a choreographed routine, but a tender, swaying moment that felt intimate despite the crowd. Halfway through, the music seamlessly transitioned into Bruno Mars’ "24K Magic," and the dance floor exploded—the couple’s surprise "mood shift" encouraging everyone to join.
The wedding took place at the heritage-laced , its high arched ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows flooding the space with natural light. Janice, a vision in a custom lace trumpet gown by local designer Priscilla Ho , walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing a reimagined version of "Can’t Help Falling in Love." Her bouquet—a restrained cascade of white peonies, dusty miller, and sprigs of eucalyptus—was a nod to her minimalist aesthetic. As Aaron puts it, "This wasn’t just a wedding
Aaron, sharp in a midnight blue velvet tuxedo, fought back tears as he watched his bride approach. The couple chose to write their own vows, blending heartfelt promises with moments of levity. Janice promised to always "save him the last bite of dessert," while Aaron vowed to "never leave the toilet seat up, and to always be her biggest cheerleader."
The night culminated in a towering four-tiered cake—half red velvet, half pandan gula melaka—and a sparkler send-off under a canopy of handheld lights. As the couple departed in a vintage Rolls-Royce, the last song of the night, "The Way You Look Tonight," played softly in the background. Officiated by Janice’s uncle, a retired judge, the
The five-course dinner, curated by chef , was a fusion of Janice’s Peranakan heritage and Aaron’s Hainanese roots. Highlights included a Buah Keluak beef rendang and a Hainanese pork chop that had guests asking for seconds. The couple’s signature cocktail, a smoky bourbon sour with a hint of lychee, was dubbed "The J&A Spritz."