Singaporebrides | Real Weddings
June 2026
Jaime and Max’s Dreamy Pastel Floral Wedding at 1-Atico
After a sentimental proposal at the very place where they became a couple, Jaime and Max said “I do” beneath the glass-domed windows of 1-Atico in a celebration filled with meaningful personal touches.
For Jaime and Max, love was never defined by a single grand moment, but by the countless small acts of care that quietly strengthened their bond over time. After meeting through mutual friends and discovering a connection that felt both effortless and undeniable, the couple embarked on a journey marked by unwavering support, shared laughter, and a deep appreciation for family. Their wedding at 1-Atico beautifully reflected that journey, bringing together sentimental details, heartfelt vows, and the people who mattered most in a celebration of their love.
How did the two of you meet?
Jaime: We met on March 19, 2023 at Mr Stork, Andaz, through mutual friend introductions. It was just a casual dinner, and after, we all headed back to help our friends with their wedding prep since we were both in the bridal party. That’s when Max started asking me all these questions. One I still remember to this day: “What do you like to do in your free time?” When I said I play Mobile Legends, he called me an ah lian. Funnily enough, I had already planned a golf outing with those same friends way before. Max somehow just “happened to show up”. It was after that golf outing that we really started to feel more comfortable with each other, and it wasn’t long before he started asking me out on dates.
What drew you to each other?
Max: I first fell for Jaime when we were at the driving range together and our eyes met. Something about the way she looked at me drew me in. After that, my feelings for her grew stronger and stronger with the care she showed to me and her loved ones. Those qualities showed me that she was someone I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
Jaime: It was his care and heart that drew me in, and it happened gradually, a little more each day. I remember one time, not long after we first met, my shoes broke while I was at the office and he just offered to get me new ones without a second thought. He was also very intentional about dates. He would always ask for my time a week in advance, and that meant a lot to me. I never felt like an afterthought or a second choice.
What is it about your partner that you love the most?
Max: I love that Jaime is someone who puts in maximum effort for her loved ones. For example, my brother would say that he needs a new suit and Jaime would research and find him 5 different options and even ordered them herself. When it came to our family trip to Europe, we were road tripping around Norway, staying at a different hotel every night. Jaime planned and booked the entire itinerary and never asked for anything back.
Jaime: What I love most about Max is how present he is. Not just for me, but for my family too. When I am overseas, he visits my grandparents on his own, without me asking him to. He also had zero interest in fashion before we got together, but because he knew it was a passion of mine, he actually took the time to learn. He can now name bags by their model. I never had to fight for his attention or his love. He just gave it, every single day.
What was the moment that made you realise that he/she was the one for you?
Max: There was a time when my brother was going through some struggles and we thought he might be feeling very down. Jaime was willing to drop our anniversary plans just to spend time with him and make sure he was okay. It showed me that Jaime cares so much about me that her care extends to my family as well. I thought to myself “Wow, I would be lucky to have this person as my wife and eventually the mother of our children”.
Jaime: Honestly, there wasn’t one single defining moment. It was more of a collection of small moments over time that made me realise he was the one. The happy ones, the laughter we shared because we just got each other’s humour. And then the harder moments in life, where he showed me that I always have him to lean on. Consistency and respect are the two things I need most in a relationship, and Max has never made me question either of those. Not everyone gets that, and I am glad I found it in him.
Max, tell us about the proposal. What was the planning like?
Max: The proposal venue was always going to be the bench outside the Asian Civilisations Museum along the river. That’s where we first got together on April 11, 2023, so it had to be there. I bought the ring about six months into the relationship and made sure Jaime didn’t come along so the design would be a surprise. The tricky part was that it’s a public space, so I actually had to get approval from NParks to make it happen. I had wanted to do it earlier but they flagged that there would be construction going on due to the F1 setup, so I had to hold off. Eventually it all came together and I proposed on that same bench on October 11, 2024.
Jaime, did you know a proposal was coming before it happened, or were you taken completely by surprise?
Jaime: Honestly, I knew when it was happening, the exact date. Closer to the date, Max hinted at it by asking me if I knew when it would be. So I started guessing, one day at a time. I got six wrong, and each time he told me no. But when I said “Friday?”, he just looked at me with a side eye and I knew it would be then. Knowing in advance actually worked perfectly for us. Max hates keeping secrets, so it took that pressure off him. And for me, it meant I could show up with my nails and makeup done, instead of showing up completely caught off guard. At the end of the day, what happened on the day itself was still a surprise, and that is what mattered most to me. Knowing that he had poured his heart into making it perfect, sentimental, and memorable for both of us was what meant the most.
Walk us through your wedding planning. What was it like?
Jaime: Contrary to what most people expect, wedding planning for us was actually a joy. From the start, we made a promise to each other to always be present and share our opinions openly, so that the wedding truly felt like both of us. It was very much a team effort. Our families were also incredibly supportive throughout, always encouraging us to do what made us happy, which made the whole process so much easier.
A big part of why wedding planning felt smooth was also down to our vendors. Cloudnine kept everything on track and always communicated way ahead of time, keeping it stress free. Forlover went beyond their scope of work and helped us give feedback on our decor. Even Yuki, my makeup artist, took the time to share tips on choosing wedding dresses. I felt like they weren’t just doing a job, but they were genuinely invested in making the day work for us.
For the theme, since we are holding two weddings, we wanted them to feel completely different from each other. For the Singapore wedding, we went with Max’s dream of a dreamy pastel theme. For the venue, we were quite practical about it. The main purpose of this wedding was to host family and our parents’ friends, hold our solemnisation and carry out the tea ceremony. We chose 1-Atico because of its glass dome backdrop. It meant we could concentrate most of our floral budget into that one area, which gave us a beautiful result without overspending.
Take us back to your wedding day: What was the day like and how were you feeling?
Max: The day went by quickly. Thankfully our planner had scheduled it well, which allowed everything to run smoothly. I definitely cried a few times especially when walking down the aisle and seeing all of our loved ones celebrating us. We were very happy with how everything turned out. It was exactly what we had envisioned and worked towards.
We thought the wedding blues would hit us after, but honestly it probably hasn’t kicked in yet because we have our Bangkok celebration coming up in July, mainly for our friends, and that is something we are really looking forward to!
What did your family/friends have to say about your wedding day?
Jaime: Many guests messaged us after to say the wedding was well planned, memorable, and that they were extremely full. We had actually added an extra course on top of what was provided, so that made us really happy to hear.
But what really warmed our hearts was when guests started sending us pictures of their floral arrangements at home. For context, our wedding favours were the vases used in our table decorations, and every flower used at the venue was real. The idea came from observations we made at other weddings. We noticed that guests always loved bringing flowers home but would often be stopped when they tried to take the flowers or vase from the table, and we could see how disappointed they were. So we thought, why not just plan around that? After the wedding, we encouraged all our guests to bring their vases down to the glass dome and pick flowers straight from the backdrop and the aisle, so they could take a piece of our wedding home with them. Seeing those pictures afterwards made us so glad we went with this idea.
Share with us the most memorable moment of your wedding.
Max: For me, it’s a toss-up between our parents’ speeches and the champagne popping. It was so special getting to hear their thoughts and advice for us. My in-laws had already made me feel very welcome but hearing their speeches really solidified that! As for the champagne popping, we’d attended a few friends’ weddings before and had always seen people struggle with it, so it was something that was in the back of my mind. What ended up happening was the moment the bottle was passed to me, it popped and sprayed champagne into my eye. Fun story to share!
Jaime: Definitely the private vows. Going into the wedding, my biggest worry was that with so much to get through in just four hours, we wouldn’t have a moment to just be with each other and soak it all in. The private vows were a great option for us because it took away the nerves of speaking perfectly into a microphone in front of all the guests, so I could just genuinely be with Max and go at my own pace. And in that moment, I genuinely forgot everyone else was there. I could just listen to him and be fully present.
Fun fact: before the wedding, Max told me “who even cries at their own vows, so narcissistic”, and I cried the moment I said “dear husband to be”.
What is one lesson you’ve learned from your wedding planning that you’d like to share with other couples?
Jaime: One tip we kept hearing from friends was to book your vendors early, and it’s absolutely true. You risk losing the ones you really want if you wait too long. We were lucky enough to get all of our preferred vendors, and for many of them, they were our one and only choice, so we’re really glad we managed to secure them early.
However, we would say that the most important lesson goes to the brides: always involve your partner in the planning process, both when it comes to ideas and completing tasks. A wedding at the end of the day is a special day for both of you, and the bride doesn’t always have to be the only one doing everything. A wedding is a partnership, just like your marriage. If you can trust your partner with your life, you can trust them with wedding planning. Work with your wedding planner to set realistic timelines with ample time to make decisions and once tasks have been assigned, divide them clearly between the two of you. The best feeling on the day is looking around and knowing that both of you built it together.
The Venue: 1-Atico
Cost of Wedding: $80,000+
Size of Wedding: 140 guests
The Gown: Sangjit – Putri Mudita, Custom Wedding Gown – Yu Atelier
The Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
The Suit: Jesse & Son
The Groom’s Shoes: Dior
The Wedding Photographer and Videographer: Forlover
The Wedding Bands: Jannpaul
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Yuki Lim Makeup Artist
The Wedding Cake: Vanbakes
The Florist: Sweet as Cosmos (backdrop, aisle, stairs), Willows by Co. (table florals)
The Event Stylist: Sweet as Cosmos
The Wedding Planner: Cloudnine
The Wedding Invitations and Stationery: Manita Wedding and Sonder by Co.
The Wedding Favours: Taobao
The Band: Musical Touch
The Solemniser: Mr. Lai Kok Heong
The Emcee: Joey
The Wedding Resource: SingaporeBrides
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