Singaporebrides | Real Weddings
September 2026
Chelsea and Clayton’s Heartfelt, Wholesome Wedding at Pan Pacific Singapore
Have a glimpse into Chelsea and Clayton’s wedding celebration—from solemnisation to afterparty—at Pan Pacific Singapore.
Held at Pan Pacific Singapore, the wedding of Chelsea and Clayton was a memorable, heartfelt occasion that brought tears of joy to the eyes of many. The couple pulled off a first dance to a song from one of the most iconic movies in 2000s teen entertainment, High School Musical 3, and balloons erupted for the grand, atmospheric finale.
How did the two of you meet?
We met on a dating app in an unexpected way. Chelsea’s brother was the one who set up her whole profile, chose all the photos, and told her to simply “swipe”. Never did she expect to find her husband there, but she’s glad she did.
What is it about your partner that you love the most?
Clay: Chelsea is the kindest person I have ever met. She is sensitive to people, and inspires me to see the good in them. She treats my family and friends really well.
Chels: Clayton has the biggest heart. He always goes the extra mile for friends and the people he loves. I appreciate how he takes care of not just me, but the people I love as well. In him, I get to rest in a kindness and grace that asks nothing of me.
What was the moment that made you realise that he/she was the one for you?
Clay: To me, it was not a single spontaneous event that made me realise she is the one. It was her consistency throughout the years, her kindness, love and warmth that made me realise that she is the one!
Chels: For me, it was the day when my mom had a bad fall and was sent to hospital on New Year’s Eve. We spent countdown at the hospital, and when he sent me back home in the wee hours of the morning, he held me and told me “I wish I could take care of your mom forever”.
Tell us about your proposal!
It happened at New Zealand’s Hooker Valley Track on our 6th anniversary. Clayton had planned to propose against the backdrop of stunning mountains but unfortunately, it rained cats and dogs the whole day, so it did not happen. We tried going there 3 separate times throughout the day to wait out the rain, but to no avail. In the end, we just pulled out our raincoats and braced ourselves for a hike, that also eventually did not happen, because they locked the gate leading to the entrance. So that was where he got down on one knee. In front of a locked gate while we were drenched and looking our worst. It didn’t go as planned, but we definitely had a memorable experience.
Where was your wedding venue and why did you choose it as the place to wed?
We held our wedding at Pan Pacific Singapore. We happened to sit at their booth during a wedding fair, and we were pleasantly surprised by the promotion going on at the time. We also had a close friend who used to work there, so we were familiar and really liked the venue already.
Did you have a wedding theme? If yes, what was it and how did you achieve it?
Our theme was simply white and green. We achieved it by customising sage green dresses for our bridesmaids and choosing white and green florals as decor.
What was the day like and how were you feeling?
Clay: Very surreal. The feeling of seeing your loved ones and close friends gathering to celebrate your special day is something that I will always remember. Tears kept rolling down my face uncontrollably!
Chels: Truly surreal. I had been waiting eight long years for this very day. My emotions were all over the place. I started crying from the moment I entered the solemnisation room, to the end of the whole banquet while taking photos from table to table. I just felt so overwhelmed with joy and love, for my husband, and also from seeing all my friends from many phases of my life and family gathered just to celebrate us. It felt like I was walking through my very own time capsule and to see all of their teary faces and hear how proud they are of me, made me emotional.
What did your family and friends have to say about your wedding day?
Clay: Friends told us that it was a very heartfelt and wholesome wedding. They loved our speeches, and one of the main highlights of the day was our first dance! We danced to the song “Can I Have This Dance” from High School Musical 3—a movie that played a big part in Chelsea’s childhood.
Chels: There were lots of tears shed, particularly during the solemnisation when we shared our vows. Many family members came to tell us that it was a very sincere and heartfelt wedding, while our friends really enjoyed our first dance and said it felt like a fairytale.
Share with us the most memorable moment of your wedding?
Clay: For me, it was the dance and afterparty. The dance was something we stressed over for months, with a lot of practice! The afterparty was something that we looked forward to a lot, as we celebrated it with our closest friends.
Chels: It was our first dance to High School Musical’s “Can I Have This Dance”, that I “forced” Clayton to do with me. That grand moment when we did a dip and the balloons exploded all around us—it was a magical moment that I’ve dreamt about since secondary school. Clayton hadn’t even watched High School Musical 3 before our wedding so I was very thankful he was willing to help fulfil this childhood dream of mine.
What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with other couples currently planning their wedding?
Start planning your wedding six months to a year earlier! I underestimated the workload involved amidst my work, honeymoon planning and personal life. I would also suggest outsourcing as many duties as possible to ensure your bridal party gets to enjoy your special day as guests too.
Did you use SingaporeBrides as a wedding resource?
We did refer to SingaporeBrides’s website when searching for reviews on wedding venues.
The Venue: Pan Pacific Singapore
Cost of Wedding: ~$62,000
Size of Wedding: 230 pax
The Gown: Bridefully Yours
The Bride’s Shoes: Charles & Keith
The Suit: Picadilly Tailors
The Groom’s Shoes: Own
The Wedding Bands: Customised
The Wedding Photographer: Eyes on You Weddings
The Wedding Videographer: Eyes on You Weddings
The Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Taobao
The Groomsmen’s Suits: Own
The Hairstylist and Makeup Artist: Naked Glam Studio
The Caterer: Pan Pacific Singapore
The Wedding Cake: Pan Pacific Singapore
The Florist: Flowerist
The Event Stylist: dyoustyle
The Photobooth: SimpleCube
The Wedding Invitations and Stationery: Self-designed
The Wedding Favours: Pan Pacific Singapore
The Solemniser: Rev. Dr Alby Tan
The Wedding Car: Groom’s sister’s car
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