Singaporebrides | Real Weddings
June 2026
Joycelyn and Terance’s Laidback and Dreamy Garden Wedding at Red Dot Brewhouse
Joycelyn and Terance found their dream wedding venue at Red Dot Brewhouse, where they brought their vision of a warm, inviting and personal wedding to life.
For Joycelyn and Terance, falling in love was never about grand gestures or a single defining moment. After meeting on a dating app in 2021, the couple quickly discovered a shared outlook on life, finding comfort in each other’s sincerity, kindness, and vision for a simple, contented future together. Following a memorable proposal amidst the scenic beauty of Japan’s Norikura Kogen, they set out to create a wedding that reflected their relationship at its core—warm, relaxed, and deeply personal. They found the perfect setting in Red Dot Brewhouse, where lush florals and twinkling lights transformed the venue into an enchanting garden-inspired celebration, bringing together their loved ones for an intimate day filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful personal touches.
How did the two of you meet?
We met on a dating app in February 2021. We were each other’s first date through the app, and after two weeks of chatting online, we decided to meet up in person.
What drew you to each other?
Joycelyn: What drew me to Terance was his constant sincerity in understanding more about me. For context, he was in camp when we first met and was already waking up at 5:00 a.m. for training daily, yet he would intentionally wake up earlier so he could reply to my texts, and ask me questions to learn more about me and hear about my day. My close friends were honestly shocked at how long our messages to each other were, but we didn’t have a choice when we had so many topics but could only text each other twice a day!
The first date was a memorable one. We met for lunch at Shake Shack @ VivoCity, and then went on an impromptu walk towards the boardwalk and around Sentosa. We spent hours just talking about anything and everything, and the conversation flowed so naturally that time honestly passed by without us even realising it.
Terance: I remembered checking my smartwatch at the end of the day, thinking about how crazy it was because we clocked about 27,000 steps, just wandering about for hours and learning about each other.
What was the moment that made you realise that he/she was the one for you?
Joycelyn: I don’t think there was any single moment, but right from the start when I first knew Terance, I learnt we had a lot of shared values and beliefs. We were quite different individuals, yet we saw the world through a similar lens, and most importantly, we had a similar vision for the kind of lives we want to lead—a simple and contented one. All these made me feel that he was a life partner I wanted to share a life with.
Terance: There wasn’t a single defining moment, but I knew really early on that she was the one for me. It was her kindness and quiet sacrifices for the people around her that really moved me and made me want to spend my life with her.
Tell us about your proposal.
Joycelyn: I had no other requests for the proposal, only that I wanted it to be a surprise and didn’t want to know about it beforehand! Hence, we didn’t go ring shopping together, but I fully trusted Terance’s taste and how well he knew mine too.
Our proposal took place in Norikura Kogen, Japan. We were doing a simple hike along a pretty secluded trail when we arrived at this beautiful waterfall, where Terance set up a tripod and wanted to take a photo together. A few moments later, he started saying some touching words, knelt down in front of me and pulled out the ring box (from his crotch area – not joking!)
It all happened so fast that I couldn’t process what was happening in front of me. All I knew was that I said “yes”, he put the ring on my finger, we packed up the tripod, and the next moment we were sitting on a nearby rock and I was crying. I guess the emotions came pouring in a few minutes later when I processed what had just happened!
What was your wedding planning like?
We had a little over a year to plan our wedding, and thankfully, the process never felt too overwhelming because we spent a lot of time talking about what a wedding truly meant to us. From the start, we knew we wanted it to feel less like a formal event and more like a big, relaxed celebration: a warm gathering where the people we love could come together, witness our marriage, and simply have a good time. We also wanted the wedding to feel deeply personal, so we made a conscious effort to weave little details about ourselves and our families into the reception.
Terance: As we didn’t want it to feel too formal, we were looking at more laidback spaces instead of hotel venues. It honestly wasn’t easy finding a place that could accommodate 180 guests without being a hotel ballroom, but we’re really glad we found a venue that reflected our personalities and the warm, relaxed, and free-flowing atmosphere we wanted. We loved that our guests could move around freely, mingle comfortably, and simply enjoy the celebration together.
One thing we found especially important was being aligned as a couple on what we wanted our wedding to represent. During the planning process, whenever we had to make key decisions, we would always come back to that shared understanding.
Joycelyn: There were definitely moments where I got caught up worrying about whether something looked aesthetic enough or presentable enough. But Terance would always ground me by reminding me that we wanted the wedding to feel warm, personal, and welcoming. At the end of the day, people may not remember every aesthetic detail, but they will remember the moments, the atmosphere, and how the wedding made them feel. Those are the things that truly matter at the end of the day.
We also chose to omit certain typical wedding practices that did not align with our priorities. For example, we decided to have only one march-in because we did not want to spend time changing outfits. Instead, we wanted to use that time to mingle with our guests. Our parents initially found it a little unusual, as every wedding they had attended typically featured two march-ins. However, once we shared our reasoning, they understood that for us, the wedding was never about following every tradition perfectly, but about creating a meaningful and heartfelt experience that truly reflected who we are as a couple.
At the same time, we remained open to learning more about wedding traditions from our elders and the meaning behind them, embracing the practices that felt meaningful to us as a way of honouring our families and traditions.
Take us back to your wedding day. What was the day like? What was the most memorable moment of that day for you?
As with most couples, our wedding day was a mix of excitement and nerves. Having attended so many weddings ourselves, and after spending countless hours researching and planning online, we always found ourselves wondering: what are couples actually feeling in those moments? How would we react, and what would it feel like when it was finally our turn?
Joycelyn: Honestly, waking up that day and thinking it was our wedding day was so surreal. It was such a mix of emotions—excitement, nervousness, and also a quiet sense of sadness knowing that I was officially leaving my family home. I’m a huge crier, so I was already tearing up the moment I hugged my parents before they veiled me.
We also tried our best to stay fully present throughout the day and genuinely soak in every moment as it happened. Amidst the excitement, schedules, and emotions, we kept reminding ourselves to slow down, look around, and appreciate the people who had gathered to celebrate with us. The day passed by so quickly, and we’re really glad we made a conscious effort to be emotionally present.
Terance: Our favourite part of the day would probably be when our families and closest friends gathered to be a part of the moment when we exchanged our vows.
What is one lesson you’ve learned from your wedding planning that you’d like to share with other couples?
Joycelyn: It may sound clichéd, but if possible, do start your wedding planning early! Maybe it’s the Type A side of me speaking, but I genuinely feel that the process becomes so much more enjoyable and less stressful when you give yourselves enough time. We really wanted to allow ourselves to enjoy the process without feeling rushed, especially as we’d heard so many people around us talk about how stressful wedding planning could be. Hence, we started doing little wedding tasks early on, for example, creating a wedding Spotify playlist and adding our favourite songs as and when we discovered them, which made it fun instead of having to scramble to come up with a playlist a week before the wedding! Don’t forget to just have fun, it should be a happy process!
The Venue: Reddot Brewhouse
Cost of Wedding: $40,000
Size of Wedding: 180 guests
The Gown: Truly Enamoured
The Bride’s Shoes: Customised from Cher&Son
The Suit: Tailor Bros
The Wedding Photographer: Amabelle Photography
The Wedding Videography: Wemerrygoground
The Wedding Bands: I-PRIMO
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Feautte Makeup
The Wedding Cake: 4sweets
The Florist: Misa Flora
The Wedding Favours: tinystory (Blind Box), Cat in the Hat Bakery (Madeline), The Brew Therapy (Coffee Capsules)
The Solemniser: Dr. Shirley Low
The Wedding Resource: SingaporeBrides
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