Singaporebrides | Real Weddings
July 2026
Amelia and Casper’s Joyful and Relaxed Garden Wedding at Wheeler’s Tropikana
After more than a decade together, Amelia and Casper celebrated a wedding that was every bit as heartfelt and effortless as the relationship they had built over the years.
Some love stories begin with grand, cinematic moments. Amelia Tan and Casper’s started much more quietly, when their paths crossed while living in the same university hall. Over the next 14 years, what began as youthful attraction blossomed into a relationship built on steadfast commitment, mutual respect, and the understanding that their differences were what made them stronger together. From a thoughtfully orchestrated proposal disguised as a tea-tasting session during the pandemic to finding their dream Bali-inspired venue just months before the wedding, every chapter of their journey reflected the trust they had cultivated over the years. Their wedding day was a beautiful extension of that love—a relaxed and joy-filled celebration where spend the entire day surrounded by the people who mattered most.
Share with us your story. How did the two of you meet?
We met in university. We stayed in the same hall and our paths naturally crossed. It’s been more than 10 years since we met, how time flies!
What drew you to each other?
Amelia: His slightly playful demeanour charm and boyish charm, I guess!
Casper: At the risk of sounding superficial, I thought she was cute!
What is it about your partner that you love the most?
Amelia: At first, I felt like we were very different people. But he convinced me that it’s our differences that make us work. Now I see how we complement each other in a way; where I’m disorganised, he does the packing, and he balances my big feelings with more logical thinking.
Casper: Amelia brings a different view into my life. She loves convincing me to explore areas outside my comfort zone together. Not all ideas turned out to be great ideas, but there were definitely some good and memorable ones, like our trip to the Middle East.
What was the moment that made you realise that he/she was the one for you?
Amelia: We’ve been together for close to 14 years. There were tough moments, but he always chose to stay and work it out. I think it was his commitment to the relationship moved me.
Casper: There wasn’t a single moment per se—it was just a feeling I had. And isn’t marriage a work in progress?
Casper, tell us about the proposal. How did you go about planning it?
Amelia: We were supposed to go for a tea-tasting session, which according to Casper, was a complimentary package from somewhere. He even faked the email and everything so I was convinced! It was at a really zen and peaceful tea house, and they had catered a private room for the proposal. The challenge was that it was during COVID-19, so only 10 persons were allowed, if we recall, and Casper had to coordinate with our friends via Zoom.
Did you know a proposal was coming before it happened, or were you taken completely by surprise?
Amelia: I was completely taken by surprise! Also, because I’d told him I wanted a private proposal. But it turns out our definitions of “private” are different! He thought I didn’t want it to be in a public place (like a park), but for me, a proposal with just us both would’ve been sufficient. So, imagine the surprise (shock) when I saw my family, his family, and all our friends on Zoom! Nonetheless, it was a memorable one and I really appreciate his effort in planning, especially getting a classic diamond ring, and hand-making another ring (because I’d told him I wanted a gemstone).
What was your wedding planning like? Did you have a specific theme/venue in mind?
Both: The hunt for a venue actually took us quite a while. We initially wanted a restaurant venue because we thought the food might be of better quality. But after visiting many restaurants, we found that the layouts were not the best because some guests would inevitably be sidelined or blocked.
About four months before our chosen wedding date, we finally found our dream venue—chill, cosy, yet really pretty! It felt like a mini Bali with an open layout, and it was fairly new then too. Of course, there were some things we had to give and take (like the food, ironically), but overall, we really liked the ambience.
Take us back to your wedding day: What was the day like and how were you feeling?
Amelia: Even though we deliberately planned a pretty loose schedule (no gatecrash, solemnisation and tea ceremony and banquet all at the same venue), the day still felt so packed and flew by so quickly!! There was quite a bit of nerves at first, but we felt so much love and joy—big thanks to our village and vendors for helping out!
Casper: It was super chill for me since there was no gatecrash segment. Though some things didn’t go as planned, like how we were supposed to go around Gillman Barracks for photo-taking with our bridal party but that didn’t happen (due to time and weather), we just went with the flow and left everything in the good hands of our friends and vendors.
What did your family/friends have to say about your wedding day?
Amelia: Many of them loved the vibes of the evening, and said the wedding felt very “us”—relaxed and easy—and I think having the live band and emcee really livened the atmosphere too. I still remember the never-ending (or so it seemed) yam seng, it felt so surreal having everyone we loved under one roof scream together.
Share with us the most memorable moment of your wedding.
Amelia: For me, it was when Casper spontaneously dedicated a song to me (more like sabo-ed by the emcee and the crowd!). I did not expect him to sing on stage at all, but he was such a good sport! Also, the speeches by our bridesmaid and best man, and just seeing all the faces of our loved ones celebrating our special day was super memorable.
Casper: The Kombi Rocks photobooth. Partly because we went through so much coordination with Wheeler’s Tropikana (and URA) just to have it at the restaurant entrance. In the end, it turned out not too bad and I managed to have a photo together with my brother and our late father.
What is one lesson you’ve learned from your wedding planning that you’d like to share with other couples?
Both: Finding the right vendors! Do your research, trust your gut, and work well with them. It’s also important to align on both your priorities as a couple, whether it’s the food, the venue, or the price—it will make decision-making much easier together.
The Venue: Wheeler’s Tropikana
Cost of Wedding: Approximately $70,000
Size of Wedding: 150 guests
The Gown: Wedding Crafters
The Bride’s Shoes: Charles & Keith
The Suit: Tailored in Thailand
The Groom’s Shoes: Pedro
The Wedding Photographer: Thomas Tan Photography
The Wedding Videographer: Ppairs Collective
The Wedding Bands: JannPaul
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Autelier Makeup (Imelda)
The Bridesmaid’s Dress: The Thread Theory, Love, Bonito
The Groomsmen’s Suit: G2000, Uniqlo
The Caterer: Wheeler’s Tropikana
The Wedding Cake: Fieldnotes
The Florist: Copper Garden
The Wedding Coordinator: Do Good Weddings (Debbie)
The Photobooth and Wedding Car: Kombi Rocks
The Band: Merry Bees
The Wedding Resource: SingaporeBrides
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