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July 2026

Gabrielle and Yukee’s Intimate, Italian-themed Outdoor Wedding at Mutiara Hillhomes and Banquet at EQ Kuala Lumpur

By Elizabeth Chee

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At Mutiara Hillhomes in Bentong, Gabrielle and Yukee tied the knot and moved the hearts of their guests.

Weddings are no stranger to those whose careers are deeply involved in the industry. For wedding videographer Yukee, also known as Adante, planning his celebration with Gabrielle meant letting go of seeing the journey through the lens of a professional. Instead, it meant intentionality in every decision, made from their identity as bride and groom. Their intimate, Italian-themed outdoor wedding was held at Mutiara Hillhomes, while another banquet was hosted at EQ Kuala Lumpur.

How did the two of you meet?

We met in early 2022 on a dating app.

What is it about your partner that you love the most?

Gabby: His capabilities and determination in achieving his goals. If he says he will do it, he will make it happen.

Yukee: For the longest time, I’ve been looking for a kind-hearted, family-oriented, adventurous person when it comes to food and someone who loves me equally, as much as I love her. And she is the one.

What was the moment that made you realise that he/she was the one for you?

Gabby: There isn’t a specific moment that made me realise that he was the one for me, because knowing that he is the one is something that I observed over the course of our dating years.

Yukee: From the very first meet-up when she talked about her family, I knew she was the one.

Tell us about your proposal.

Yukee: I proposed to Gabrielle on 25 April 2023, during a trip to London for her graduation. To keep it a surprise, I told her I had arranged a couple photoshoot with a local photographer while we were there. What she didn’t know was that I had also secretly engaged a videographer to capture the proposal. The photographer and I came up with a story that the videographer was simply looking to build his portfolio, so he would ask if he could join us for the shoot. Thankfully, she never suspected a thing.

On the day itself, everything felt completely normal. I still remember being at Borough Market before the shoot, enjoying a chocolate strawberry ice cream. We spent the afternoon taking photos around the city, and as we approached the final location, the reality of what was about to happen finally hit me. Despite rehearsing what I wanted to say countless times, the moment I got down on one knee, my mind went completely blank. Every carefully prepared word disappeared. All I could manage was to ask her to be my wife. Thankfully, she said yes, and it became one of the most unforgettable moments of our lives.

Where was your wedding venue and why did you choose it?

Gabby: We had two weddings, one at Mutiara Hillhomes in Bentong and one in EQ Kuala Lumpur. We chose Mutiara Hillhomes mainly because we wanted an intimate outdoor wedding. Mutiara Hillhomes was the best choice for the location and facilities. The venue comes with four villas and a clubhouse for our guests to stay at.

We chose EQ Kuala Lumpur mainly because of the capacity, huge LED screen and AV system they have in the Diamond Ballroom. For the LED screen, we went with a minimalist style, mostly in black and white with dim lights. The standard of food quality also appealed to the taste buds of many of us. Most importantly, it was spacious enough for the bride to walk around in her gown.

Yukee: While Gabrielle has already shared about our celebration at Mutiara Hills Home and EQ Kuala Lumpur, there is another venue that holds a very special place in our hearts, our ROM at Summer Pavilion on 1 December 2025. Interestingly, I first discovered the venue while filming a wedding for another couple. I remember walking into one of their private dining rooms and immediately being drawn into the atmosphere. The food was exceptional, but what stayed with me was the large round table at the centre of the room. Growing up in an Asian family, I’ve always felt that some of the most meaningful conversations happen around a dining table. The idea of both families gathering around one table, sharing a meal and getting to know one another, felt incredibly significant. It wasn’t about having a grand ceremony. It was about bringing two families together in an intimate and heartfelt way.

Our ROM was solemnised by Dr Shirley Low, and to my surprise, I cried almost throughout the ceremony. I had not expected to be so emotional. Looking back, I think it was because of how intimate everything felt. With only our immediate family members present, every word carried more weight and every moment felt deeply personal. It was also incredibly meaningful to have people I trust documenting the occasion, with Kenneth filming and Kai photographing the day. There was a sense of comfort in being surrounded by family and friends who had played a part in our journey. It was a simple celebration, but one that remains as one of the most memorable days of our lives.

Did you have a wedding theme and how did you achieve it?

For our intimate wedding at Mutiara Hillhomes, we opted for an Italian-themed wedding. Neutral tones and minimalist. We did not want too much decor to outshine the fairy lights, and we still wanted to feel like we were outdoors. Our wedding planner did an amazing job in understanding what we wanted and finding the best decorators to achieve this.

Did you face any challenges planning a destination wedding and how was it overcome?

The biggest challenge for us would be having to liaise with our guests on transportation and accommodations. But again, we have an amazing wedding planner who also provided recommendations for transport and accommodations for us to send across to our guests who needed it.

Yukee, as a wedding videographer who documents love stories for a living, how did this shape the way the two of you approached your own wedding day? Gabrielle, how did you feel about having a “behind-the-scenes expert” as a groom?

Yukee: As a wedding videographer, I went into the planning process thinking I had an advantage. After documenting hundreds of weddings, I felt I knew what worked, what didn’t, and which details were worth investing in. I remember telling Gabrielle, “Trust me, I’ve been doing this for years. I know what’s best.” Her response stopped me in my tracks. She said, “Please don’t use your experience to ruin my first experience.” It was such a simple sentence, but it completely changed my perspective. It reminded me that while I had seen countless weddings, this was still her first time being a bride. The excitement of discovering things, making decisions, and experiencing traditions for the first time was something she deserved to enjoy without my professional opinions getting in the way.

From that point on, I made a conscious effort to approach the wedding not as a videographer, but as a groom. Instead of trying to optimise every decision, I learned to embrace the experience and trust the process. When it came to choosing vendors, I was intentional about finding people whose work and values resonated with us, people I could trust to tell our story while allowing me to be fully present. There were moments when the wedding videographer in me inevitably surfaced, but I kept reminding myself that this was one wedding I wasn’t meant to direct. Looking back, one of the greatest gifts of the entire journey was learning to let go, experience the day through Gabrielle’s eyes, and simply enjoy becoming husband and wife.

Gabby: Inasmuch as Yukee is a behind-the-scenes expert who could walk me through a typical wedding flow and what to expect from photographers and videographers, he was very intentional about drawing the line between work and our own wedding. On our day, he was the groom, the client, and he trusted our photographers and videographers to do their job. Having said that, his experience really showed in other ways. Having seen so many weddings, he knew exactly how to manage the day—making sure our guests felt welcomed, taking care of both our families while I was getting ready, and most importantly, ensuring that I was stress-free. That balance made all the difference.

As a wedding videographer, you’ve seen what makes a celebration truly meaningful. How did you and Gabrielle merge professional insight with personal vision to create a day that felt authentically yours as a couple?

Yukee: One thing my work has taught me is that a meaningful wedding isn’t created by following trends or ticking off boxes. It’s created when the celebration genuinely reflects the people at the centre of it. For us, Gabrielle led many of the decisions throughout the planning process, while I became particularly intentional about the creative team we entrusted to document our journey. More than finding the “best” vendors, I wanted to surround ourselves with people whose values aligned with ours and who understood the importance of authenticity over perfection.

For our celebration in Bentong, choosing our photographer was surprisingly easy. We invited Jessie to photograph the day because she was the very first photographer who ever photographed us as a couple. There was something meaningful about having the same person who captured the beginning of our story to also document this new chapter.

Choosing our videographer was much harder. As someone who creates wedding films myself, I knew exactly how difficult it is to find a filmmaker whose approach resonates on a deeply personal level. We eventually chose POV Film because their documentary-driven style felt closest to what we envisioned. For our ROM in Singapore, I knew I wanted Kenneth from Fresh From Kenneth, and Kai as our photographer. Both have a remarkable ability to observe rather than direct. They create space for people to be fully themselves instead of performing for the camera. That philosophy was incredibly important to us because we wanted to experience the day naturally, without feeling like we were constantly being posed or guided. Looking back, I think that’s what made our wedding feel authentically ours. We didn’t try to create perfect moments. We trusted the right people to preserve the real ones.

What was the day like and how were you feeling?

Gabby: The day passed by so quickly. On that one day, I felt so many emotions. Waking up feeling excited but also nervous. As the groom made his way to me, laughter filled the entire villa, and it never stopped. At the tea ceremony, some emotions kicked in as we served tea to my grandmother, our parents, aunties, and uncles, the people who had seen me grow and had been there with me through thick and thin. Then came preparing for the ROM in the evening. That’s when the stress kicked in because it started raining. I knew I had told myself that whatever the weather might be, it would only make the day memorable. But as it really happened, I felt disappointed and could only hope that the rain would stop in time. The sky cleared right in time for the first look, and all the excitement and nervousness started kicking in again. For the rest of the day, it was all just happiness, crying and laughter.

Yukee: The morning was surprisingly calm. I remember feeling different, though I struggled to put a name to the feeling. There was a sense of excitement, but more than anything, I felt incredibly happy to be surrounded by the people who mattered most to us. It wasn’t until our first look that everything truly hit me. The moment I turned around and saw Gabrielle walking towards me, I completely lost my composure. After years of dating, planning, and imagining what this day would be like, seeing her in that moment made it all feel real. She looked absolutely beautiful, and before I knew it, I was in tears.

The emotions only grew stronger throughout the day. One of the most memorable moments was during our solemnisation, when I stood before our family and friends and publicly said my vows to her. It felt incredibly special to declare my love in front of the people who had witnessed different chapters of our lives. Before the ceremony began, we played a song that has always been meaningful to us. Everyone sat quietly and listened to the lyrics, and somehow the words carried an entirely new meaning that day. By then, I was already struggling to hold back tears. The same thing happened again during my dinner speech that evening. Looking back, I think the overwhelming emotion came from a deep sense of gratitude. I was surrounded by family and friends who had watched me grow, supported me through different seasons of life, and were now there to witness one of the most important moments of all. It was a day filled with joy, but even more than that, it was a day filled with gratitude.

What did your family/friends have to say about your wedding day?

Gabby: It was one of the best weddings they have ever attended. Family and friends still talk about it months after the wedding.

Yukee: One of the things that surprised me most after the wedding was the conversations that happened once the celebrations were over. Of course, or family and friends told us they enjoyed the day, loved the atmosphere, and had a wonderful time celebrating with us. But what stayed with me were the quieter moments, the personal conversations that happened away from the crowd.

Throughout the evening, several friends came up to me, gave me a hug, and shared things I wasn’t expecting to hear. Some spoke about our friendship and how much it had meant to them over the years. Others thanked me for inviting them into such a personal chapter of our lives. What moved me most was when a few of them told me that our wedding had reminded them of what love is supposed to feel like. Not in a grand or dramatic sense, but in the way Gabrielle and I cared for one another, supported each other, and showed up for the people around us. Hearing that was incredibly humbling because it was never something we intentionally set out to demonstrate.

Looking back, I think that’s one of the greatest compliments we could have received. Beyond the flowers, the speeches, or the celebration itself, people walked away feeling something. They were reminded of the value of commitment, friendship, family, and love. As someone who spends his career documenting other people’s stories, it meant a lot to know that our own story had touched the people we care about most.

Share with us the most memorable moment of your wedding?

Gabby: There isn’t a particular moment that is the most memorable. Seeing each and every one of our guests as they arrived or as I saw them while walking down the aisle is memorable to me. If I must choose the most memorable moment, it would be our first look. I kept my dress a secret way too long for that moment, and I, too, had been waiting way too long to see him in a suit.

What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with other couples currently planning their wedding?

First, engage a planner who truly understands your vision, not one who imposes their own idea of what looks nice. Your wedding should reflect you as a couple.

Second, communicate openly with your partner throughout the process. Make decisions together, and when one of you struggles, support each other in moving things forward. At the end of the day, the wedding is for both of you, not just one person. Be aligned on the key elements early on: your budget, theme, and preferred vendors. Treat the entire process like a mini project, something you build together as a team.

Did you use SingaporeBrides as a wedding resource?

We read a few articles on SingaporeBrides website when doing our own research into wedding preparation.

The Venue: Mutiara Hillhomes and EQ Kuala Lumpur
Cost of Wedding: RM 200,000 (Mutiara Hillhomes)
Size of Wedding: 100 pax at Mutiara Hillhomes and 160 pax at EQ Kuala Lumpur
The Gown: Gelly Wee Wedding Gown
The Bride’s Shoes: Wedding Confetti
The Wedding Bands: Handmade at ZOCRAFT
The Wedding Photographer: Jessielyee
The Wedding Videographer: The POV Films
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: RyneeTan Makeup Studio
The Caterer: La Casa Catering & Event
The Wedding Cake: La Casa Catering & Event
The Gelato Cart and Pizza Station: La Casa Catering & Event
The Florist: isHappening and Mingatto Flower
The Event Stylist: 37 Degree Wedding Events
The Wedding Planner: 37 Degree Wedding Events
The Wedding Invitations and Stationery: 37 Degree Wedding Events
The Wedding Favours: Homemade by the Bride and Groom’s mother
The Band: Vessic Music Production
The Wedding Car: Sarah Deco & Florist
The Emcee: Jeffrey Tan
The Dance Choreographer: Skye Tan and Shall We Dance Singapore
The March-in Music: James Wong
The Wedding Song: chordélle
The Backdrop at EQ Kuala Lumpur: JXY Decor
The ROM Venue: Summer Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The ROM Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Carina from Enchanté Makeup
The ROM Solemniser: Dr Shirley Low
The ROM Photographer: Kai Picture
The ROM Videographer: Freshfromkenneth

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