Fusion was the name of the game at this spring wedding, where Salina and Yang celebrated their union
at a venue known to be rich in history and romance, Toronto’s own Palais Royale. With a setting that
joins both urban and tranquil vibes, overlooking Lake Ontario, this Ismaili and Chinese Fusion wedding
brought together both love and tradition.

Looking to create a unique experience for their dear friends and family and pay homage to their roots,
this wedding incorporated both a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony and the time-honoured Ismaili
ceremony of stepping on the Sapatia (clay plates, each set filled with lentils to symbolize nature’s
bounty – a quarter to indicate wealth, sugar for sweetness and harmony, and turmeric for longevity and
health) to determine who will rule the house. As loved ones cheered on their respective sides, it was
Salina who managed to break their Sapatia first determining, according to this
tradition, that she will rule the roost!

Former prom dates Salina and Yang have been friends since high school, but their romance didn’t
blossom until years later. One of my favourite things about the wedding was seeing these former
classmates come together to celebrate this important life milestone.

The portrait shoot along the Sunnyside boardwalk was peppered spring flowers of tulips and daffodils,
vibrant coloured attire, along with some with good-natured jokes from their life-long friends. Their
close friends took the opportunity to lighten the mood by teasing the typically reserved couple about
the importance of PDA for their wedding photos.

A change of attire was in order for the reception with Salina donning a stunning white wedding dress.
Since neither Salina or Yang like being the centre of attention, they devised a way to create an intimate
first dance to Cold Play’s ballad, “Yellow” by choreographing a dance routine where their wedding party
surrounded them while holding up a string of mini star lights. This added some privacy for the
newlyweds to enjoy their romantic star-lit moment together.

Clearly ready for their new roles as a husband and wife team, Yang took over the microphone for Salina
whenever emotion and tears took over in her sweet and loving speech, adding even more humour and
affection to this touching moment.

Friends and family enjoyed a boisterous dance floor fuelled in part by celebratory shots at the bar. The
magical night came to an end when they stepped outside for some moonlit portraits in the crisp spring air.

VENDORS
Venue – Palais Royale
Venue Coordinator- Dora Seaver, Palais Royale Event Manager/Guest Services
Hair/Make-Up Artist- Jem Lopez, Toronto Bridal Style
DJ – DJ Epik, Ayaz Karim
Caterer- Palais Royale
Wedding Dress Boutique- Heirlooms Bridal Shoppe, Hamilton Ontario
Groom’s Attire – Indochino
Florist- Cool Green and Shady, Toronto Ontario