Hong Kong actors, Tony Lau and Carina Lau, were married in Bhutan a few days ago. Their wedding was steeped in tradition and also with strict adherence to religious beliefs and Feng Shui. I am sure the bride and groom have made sure that everything goes smoothly to pave the way for a blessed and happy marriage. Read the article below about the wedding ceremony.
Wedding favours
Tony Leung and Carina Lau's marriage ceremonies and dinner party
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Hong Kong
Submitted by mv_288
Source : Oriental Daily,Mingpao,Wenweipo
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Hong Kong
Submitted by mv_288
Source : Oriental Daily,Mingpao,Wenweipo
Translated By Edward @ http://asianuniverse.net/
Tony Leung and Carina Lau's marriage ceremony and dinner party
Married in Bhutan yesterday Tony Leung and Carina Lau have known each other for about 20 years, with more than 10 years of dating each other. The couples have yesterday become husband and wife in Bhutan. The couples were being blessed by Lamas with high attainments and being greeted with wishes by more than a hundred guests. The scene is warm and touching.The newly weds have also promised to work hard for a baby, which made many of the guests present cheer.
12 carat diamond ring
Tony and Carina have ended more than 10 years of dating and have finally gotten into the next stage of life yesterday. The wedding ceremony took place in Bhutan's Uma Paro Hotel. It began at about 12 noon and ended at 5 in the afternoon, the ceremonies lasted 5 hours. Carina wore many outfits, which included a pink coloured Gucci evening gown, a traditional chinese dress, and a white tube dressed designed by Vera Wang. Her fingers wore a 12 carat diamond ring which is worth more than 10 million. Carina Lau looked very elegant with outfits and jewelleries which is worth a total of over 20 million Hong Kong Dollars.
Knelt on the floor to offer tea for their parents
The site of the wedding is mainly in white. The wedding ceremony is in 2 sections. The first section is a Buddhist blessing ceremony,while is being hosted by the 17th Krampa - Trinley Thaye Dorje (High attained Lama from Tibet). The Lamas chanted their prayers for about 2 hours,the process is strict and consecrated. The guests were each given a joss stick,a silk banner,a silk ribbon and a seven coloured string as offerings and tributes for the Lama. Carina wore traditional chinese dress,with jade bangles and knelt infront of the 17th Krampa together with Tony Leung. They both received the 17th Krampa's blessings while kneeling on the floor. After the ceremony,the couple followed the chinese tradition, to kneel in front of their parents and offer tea.
The path of flowers
The second part of the ceremony is western styled. Under the melodious tune of the wedding music, Carina, in a wedding gown walked down the path that was full of fresh flowers with Tony. Leading the newly weds to walk the flower paths were the daughters of Kenny Bee, Faye Wong and Sheung Shan Sze Na. While walking, they were wished and greeted by hundreds of guests, which included the prince of Bhutan and his wife. The couples and their parents were very touched and teary, but did not cry.
Establish a Fund to help the needy people
Tony and Carina told the guests during the wedding yesterday that they will work hard to get a baby. The guests cheered and supported. The couples have also announced that they hope to set up a Charity Fund, to help the people in needy. After the wedding ceremony ended in the afternoon, there was still a wedding dinner party at night. It was rumoured that Kenny Bee played the guitar and Faye Wong sang during the happy occasion yesterday.
Kissing each other while cutting the cake
Although the sky rained twice while the wedding ceremony was taking place,the Bhutan people believed that raining during a wedding ceremony is a sign of blessing from the heavens. The rain stopped coincidentally while the newly weds were cutting the wedding cake at the outdoor area. The wedding cake was 5 tiers tall, while cutting the cake, Tony grabbed Carina's waist, looked at her with a sweet smile, and kissed her. The scene was very romantic.
Carina's gifts of return (favours)
Carina have also prepared gifts of return (favours) to their guests. The gifts which were in the goodie bag included, a pair of chopsticks, a photograph of the 17th Krampa autographed personally by himself,and a pouch made of pure silk with precious stones and silver inside. The gifts, prepared by Carina personally, show that she was very thoughtful to in planning.
Nine Dishes being served at the wedding dinner party
For the wedding dinner, Tony specially ordered and freighted the wedding cake from Thailand's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He also invited a chef from Thailand to prepare the wedding feast. It was said that both Tony and Carina chose the Italian Cuisine for the wedding dinner party. 9 dishes were served, which symbolised a longlasting marriage. [長長久久]
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