Nadia & Giri Wedding: Love, Tradition, and a Celebration Beyond the Times

Let’s rewind a little — to those final days of the pandemic, when Nadia & Giri said “I do.” 

No, we’re not here to bring back the worries or the uncertainty of that time. We just want to remind you.. love always finds a way. And it always shows up right on time.

 Nadia & Giri’s wedding was held with a limited guest list and in full compliance with health protocols  -even though the pandemic was already nearing its end- but that didn’t take away from the warmth and joy of their celebration. 

Dressed in elegant all-white attire, Nadia and Giri exchanged vows in a heartfelt akad nikah ceremony. For the reception, they embraced the rich Minang tradition, complete with the vibrant and meaningful Tari Persembahan, welcomed the guests, each movement carrying blessings and meaning. 

Under the soft glow of the reception lights, they appeared in shades of serene blue. Giri in a finely tailored traditional suit with shimmering songket, Nadia in an intricate kebaya and gleaming songket skirt, crowned with a magnificent sunting. Together, they were the picture of heritage meeting forever.

Congratulations, Nadia & Giri. May your journey be as warm as the smiles you shared that day, as beautiful as the traditions you embraced, and as timeless as the vows you made. Our prayers are with you for a lifetime filled with love, joy, and endless blessings.

Love,

Le'motion
A Wonderful Way of Showing What Really Matters 

Starry-Eyed Beginnings: Lia and Hawali's Betawi Wedding Tale

The wedding of Lia and Hawali is one of the weddings that, in our opinion, is very rich with Betawi culture. This is in line with the origin and ancestors of Haji Lulung, Hawali's father, who is known as "Anak Betawi Asli."

The series of wedding ceremonies began with the Palang Pintu tradition, which combines martial arts with the art of Pantun (traditional poetic verses).

 The Palang Pintu tradition itself signifies a symbolic test that the groom must pass to open the door of approval from the bride's family.

The Palang Pintu tradition is one of the traditions that forms the identity of Betawi community in Jakarta. This tradition has become part of the Betawi traditional wedding ceremony since ancient times. The combination of martial arts and the humorous art of Pantun has become a dominant feature in the Palang Pintu tradition.

After the lively and humorous yet meaningful Palang Pintu tradition, the event continued with the solemn and heartfelt ijab qobul and ‘nasihat perkawinan”. The wedding ceremony concluded with "Sungkeman” ceremony to the parents.

The reception then began with “iring-iringan pengantin”, followed by Tari Topeng Betawi. For the reception attire, Lia and Hawali wore traditional Betawi clothing in electric blue. As for the decorations, they chose a sweet yet elegant and luxurious combination of blue and white.

It was a valuable and enjoyable experience for us to document Lia and Hawali's wedding ceremony.

Congratulations on your beautiful wedding! May your journey together be filled with love, joy, and endless happiness.

Love,

Le'motion
A Wonderful Way of Showing What Really Matters 

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Venue: @bidakarahoteljakarta