Newlywed Chinese Couple Celebrates Union In Traditional Malay Attire
Their bridesmaids, groomsmen, and also their parents embraced the theme.
By May Vin Ang — 25 Feb 2025, 05:12 PM
A Malaysian couple's wedding is going viral for its unique cultural tribute
According to @ashawedding on TikTok, the Chinese newlyweds chose to celebrate their big day with a traditional Malay ceremony, complete with elegant baju Melayu and kebaya outfits.
Their bridesmaids, groomsmen, and also their parents embraced the theme, making the celebration even more special.
In the video, the wedding planner shared that the groom, whose family is in the palm oil industry, wanted to celebrate the wedding with their many Malay employees
By adopting Malay wedding traditions, the couple has won hearts online for creating a beautiful and inclusive cross-cultural celebration.
The video has garnered over 2.5 million views, with netizens commending the good-looking couple and their wedding
"Proud to see another race embracing Malay customs. Thank you, bro and family. I love this very much," said a TikTok user.
"Very beautiful newlyweds! Even Malay brides don't wear kebayas as modest as this. So proud to see," said another.
A netizen shared, "My brother also had a Malay-themed wedding because most of our neighbours are Malay. We are Chinese Bidayuhs from Sarawak, while my sister-in-law is a Chinese Thai from Melaka."
