Singaporebrides | Inspirations
July 2025
Here’s how to plan an unconventional solemnisation party, according to Natasha & Erwin of Onericeplease
From a snowboard as a guestbook to serving Indomie to guests, Onericeplease gives us the lowdown on planning an unconventional solemnisation party.
With every era comes a new wave of trends to follow and traditions to forgo, especially within the nuptial sphere. Newly-weds of this generation are redefining marriages, planning celebrations with a purposeful aim: whether it’s an above-the-knee mini gown or a flamboyant theme, every out-of-the-typical choice in a modern ceremony is well thought out, making the event well and truly theirs. And for those currently stuck in this phase, who better to glean inspo from than a local influencer couple who’s successfully pulled off an unconventional celebration of their own?
Those savvy with local media might be familiar with @onericeplease, a lifestyle Instagram account highly regarded for its aesthetic, short-form videos spanning a vast range of topics, think food reviews, date ideas, hidden travel recommendations and the like. Helming things behind-the-scenes are content creator couple Natasha and Erwin, whose relationship is more than just a rare Tinder success story bound by a shared love for discovering the world and its experiences. A union of their complementary talents and passions brought Onericeplease to life, every date in their early days together naturally turning into a source of attractive social media content, before growing into the flourishing platform it is today.
It’s clear to see that balancing authenticity with aesthetics is Onericeplease’s standout factor, an ever-present trait noticeable even in their wedding ceremony last month. Unlike the lavishly grand celebrations oh-so-predictable of influencer weddings—bonus points if held in Bali or Italy—Natasha and Erwin hosted a Y2K-themed solemnisation party instead, planning everything on their own from scratch, without a single brand partnership or sponsorship. With the venue being a mid-century modern bar serving up Korean fusion cuisine, a spray-painted snowboard as a guestbook and hearty plates of Indomie for supper, the gathering was tastefully original, to say the least. “I cared a lot about the guest experience and making sure that everyone had fun,” Natasha explains when asked about her decisions in the planning process. “If a certain activity or tradition wasn’t fun to me or my guests, it was easily given a pass.”
Below, Natasha and Erwin share with us their inspirations, budgeting choices, and advice when it comes to infusing personal touches to an unconventional solemnisation party of your own.
How did the idea of this solemnisation party come about?
We initially just wanted to treat the 12 closest people in our lives to a luxurious, 1-Star Michelin dinner, sign the papers and get everything over with. But after enquiring about the costs at our shortlisted locations, we realised that it would cost the same amount if we were to book out Almost Famous for a night, but with an expanded guest list of 70 pax and budget to spare for more vendors such as a photographer, hair and make-up artist and DJ. So, the cost comparison fueled our decision to book the bar instead.
How did the both of you work together to plan the party and how long did it take?
Natasha: The location was locked in in early April, so everything started from there, taking about three months in total. Erwin was in charge of the guest list and finances, while I handled everything else due to having more bandwidth.
What inspired this unconventional solemnisation party and its activities?
We’ve been to many conventional weddings in Singapore, and always found them too formal and cookie-cutter. There were three main things we hated: that guests are stuck mingling only with the people at their table, barely any time is spent with the bride and groom, and lastly, that most wedding games are lame. Both being big on guest experience, the single thought that drove our decisions was: If we were our own guests at our event, would we feel bored? Ultimately, it was important to dial it down, and provide an experience that was unserious and fun.
We both liked the idea of house parties, where everything is relaxed and good vibes are felt all around. You can get inspiration from anywhere—we took ideas from some of the media events we’ve both attended, where mini-stations support a brand launch.
Like at events or festivals, we tagged our guests upon entry—but instead of traditional paper tags, we gave everyone zip-tie bracelets, kind of like the stylish Balenciaga statement piece.
Our snowboard ‘guestbook’ wasn’t a random, edgy idea—it’s a hobby we’ve both gotten into, and was apt as we wanted something we could remember the night by that could also function as a home decor piece instead of a guestbook that’s eventually stored away collecting dust.
Erwin: A candy bar filled with 4 kilos of candy existed simply because Natasha has a huge sweet tooth and wanted to snack on candy all through the night.
Knowing that post-drinks cravings would kick in, it was a deliberate decision of ours to serve Indomie at 10pm. Small touches to the guest experience make a big difference.
Why was Y2K street style your theme of choice?
Natasha: This theme fit the vibes of our location the best, and it was also so that I could wear jeans in my second outfit and feel comfortable the rest of the night. We were also curious to see what our guests would show up in, as most are Millennials in their late 20s and early 30s. We thought it would be fun to see what each person’s idea of the theme was.
Were there any traditional elements you chose to keep?
Natasha: We retained the personal vows to one another, as we thought it would be a meaningful experience for everyone given that we were in the presence of such closed loved ones. The only other thing I wish we included was the bridal walk-in, but space-wise, it was a little too tight in the bar to include.
How did you choose the right vendors to bring your vision to life?
Natasha: Everyone that we worked with, we’ve at least interacted with or engaged before in previous events. In terms of direction, I was very clear with what I wanted, and provided a full brief for each role complete with a schedule and mood boards. But I still left a tad bit of room for each expert to showcase their creativity. It’s very important to trust your vendors and let the experts do their thing.
Any must-splurge or save-on items for an unconventional solemnisation party?
Natasha: Almost everything is a splurge for me. This is a special occassion worth spending on, and since this was much cheaper than a hotel wedding anyway, I was still ‘saving money’. But outfit-wise, I actually found my dress on SHEIN and DIY-ed all the hardware pieces I wore. I couldn’t splurge on those if I wanted to as nothing really matched my ideals.
What was your biggest challenge?
We could have avoided a fair bit of stress if we hadn’t procrastinated. But we still functioned well under pressure!
Do you have any advice for couples who’d like to plan something unconventional yet meaningful, and is there anything you’d do differently?
Natasha: Do what you really want, because it’s YOUR special day. And don’t forget to take more pictures of everything, it’s important to remember the little moments.
Erwin: Happy wife, happy life! Shoutout to our friends, who helped out in every other aspect from setting up the decor and driving us around, to being our emcees and making sure we got back to our hotel room in one piece.
Venue, Food and Drinks: Almost Famous Bar
Photography: Kenneth Visual Supply
DJ: Shane Lee Tan
Make-up Artist: Ying Cui
Eyelashes: Lumiere
Nails: Xindy Lee
Hair: IMPULSE
Candy: Candy Cottage
Credits: Images by Kenneth Visual Supply
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