Singaporebrides | Real Weddings
June 2025
Reyna and Timothy’s Fairy-Tale Pre-Wedding Adventure At The Enchanting Lago Di Braies in Dolomites, Italy
Reyna and Timothy’s search for the perfect location to exchange their vows brought them to the heart of Dolomites, Italy, where they embarked on a pre-wedding adventure and captured their love against the emerald waters and towering peaks.
Reyna Chiang, Analyst, and Timothy Siau, Solutions Architect, met in school and bonded over an overseas school trip. The pair remained close friends for a year before Timothy gathered the courage to share his feelings with Reyna. He proposed to her in New Zealand, with only the majestic mountains as their witness. As the lovebirds searched for the perfect venue to seal the deal, they stumbled upon a video of Lago di Braies and fell instantly in love with the fairy-tale setting. Thus, they set off on a pre-wedding adventure, where they captured their love and exchanged vows against the alpine splendour of the lake.
How did the two of you meet?
Reyna: Tim and I first crossed paths during our time at Catholic Junior College. Fate brought us together when we were selected for an overseas service-learning trip to Vietnam, where we volunteered at an orphanage. That experience forged a quiet bond between us, and we remained close friends for a year. After our GCE ‘A’ Level exams, Tim finally gathered the courage to share his feelings with me.
Our relationship blossomed amidst the rhythms of Singaporean life — Tim serving his two years of National Service while I began university, followed by me stepping into the working world before him. Through it all, our love grew, rooted in shared values and deep respect for each other’s journey.
What do you love most about your partner? What made you fall in love with your partner?
Reyna: What I admire most about Tim is his unwavering patience and quiet strength. He’s someone who follows through, steadfast in the little things, and even more so in the big ones. I fell in love with his heart – deeply grateful, devoted to God, and tender towards those he loves.
His love for his family spoke volumes to me — how he honours them with time and affection. That same love extended so naturally to mine. Over the eight years we’ve been together, he’s consistently placed my needs above his, never seeking recognition, just loving faithfully. His gentleness is steady, not show, but it’s that kind of love that endures.
Tim: Reyna is beautiful, intelligent, and most importantly, a God-fearing woman. What drew me to her was how closely her values and principles align with mine. From the beginning, she has encouraged and supported me to let go of my bad habits and become a better version of myself. She inspires me to aim higher and do more with my life.
Reyna is a tender, loving person who accepts me for who I am, yet gently pushes me to grow. She invests so much time and love into my family — just as I do — and she prioritises spending quality time with them. With her by my side, I feel like I have the strength and support to face whatever challenges life may bring.
What was the proposal like?
Reyna: After Tim graduated, I left my job and we set off on a working holiday adventure in New Zealand. It was there, amidst mountains and mist, that he proposed. The proposal was a beautiful mix of intention and spontaneity. We had picked the ring together beforehand, so I knew the question was coming — I just didn’t know when. Originally, Tim had hoped to propose atop the Glaciers, but the weather thwarted those plans.
Still determined, Tim chartered a helicopter, and our pilot — who happened to be Tom Cruise’s trainer for one of his films — agreed to take us on a scenic flight despite the tricky conditions. We soared over lakes and mountains, eventually landing on the shores of Lake Kaniere — a place even the pilot had never landed at before. With the mountains as our silent witnesses, and my maid of honour and Tim’s sister by our side, he knelt and asked me to spend forever with him. It was raw, imperfect, and utterly perfect.
Tell us about your pre-wedding shoot in Italy. What was the experience like?
Our pre-wedding shoot took us to the majestic Dolomites in Italy. Truthfully, we had originally dreamed of eloping there. We struggled to find a wedding venue in Singapore that felt right to us — nothing quite matched the vision we had. One day, TikTok’s algorithm worked its magic and showed me a video of Lago di Braies, where you could book the entire lake for just 400 euros. That was the spark that lit the fire.
Shooting with Wanderlust Dream Co. felt like stepping into a storybook. We wanted to capture not just scenic beauty, but the spirit of our love — adventurous, enduring, and tender. From rowing a boat across the still waters of Lago di Braies in the chilly morning air, to hiking up to Cadini di Misurina with our team carrying their gear through the winding trails, every moment was breathtaking.
One of our favourite shots was taken at Cadini di Misurina, where a narrow path leads up to dramatic peaks. It was symbolic for us — two people walking side by side, journeying together through valleys and mountaintops. That was the essence we hoped to capture – love that moves forward, no matter the terrain. We also had the best videographer, Ming En from Wanderlust Dream Co., who captured every essence of the trip.
You transported your wedding guests to Italy, where you exchanged vows, on your wedding day. Tell us how you did that.
We wanted a celebration that reflected both our Christian faith and our cultural heritage, and we chose to wed at CHIJMES because it was the perfect venue to marry the sacredness of a chapel ceremony with the joy of a Chinese banquet. We brought a little piece of the Dolomites into our wedding day so our guests could be transported to the very place we shared our vows in spirit. Tim build a wooden boat and placed it against a photo backdrop of Lago di Braies, and we worked with Luna Scent Bar to curate scents based on our pre-wedding photos. Each table had a unique scent story — floral for the lakes, earthy for the mountains. It was one of our favourite touches and truly worth every cent.
The Pre-Wedding Shoot Locations: Tre Cime, Cadini Misurini, Lago Di Braies, Italy
The Bride’s Outfit: BQueens
The Wedding Photographer: Kenny Choy from Wanderlust Dream Co.
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Adeline
The Wedding Videographer: Ming En from Wanderlust Dream Co.
Prop Rentals: BQueens
The Wedding Resource: SingaporeBrides
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