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A Genting Highlands Wedding at Puncak Dani: Nadira and Dhillon

This one holds a lot of meaning and nostalgia for me. Early last year, my friend and former colleague from my tech writing days Dhillon, emailed to ask if I’d shoot his Genting Highlands wedding at Puncak Dani in Malaysia. Of course it was a swift yes. I was both honored and humbled to be asked. Dhil and I go way back to when we were both fumbling kids figuring out our way in the world. He was my writer, I was his editor at a little magazine called PC World.

Seems like a lifetime ago, or even two.

Today, Dhillon runs Hack in the Box, an international security conference and I, his wedding photographer.

Thanks so much for inviting me, Nadira and Dhillon, to document this celebration and what’s the beginning of a beautiful new chapter of your lives. Congratulations!

And thank you to my partner in crime and second photographer Thomas of Maxtography! Couldn’t have done this without you, buddy!

Planned by Valerie of Forever Valentine Weddings and styled by YSA Events, with catering and appetizers from Big Rajah and Barat.

Sunrise at Genting Highlands a beautiful day for a wedding
Sunrise at Genting Highlands a beautiful day for a wedding!
Puncak Dani, a beautiful estate on Genting Highlands, our wedding venue today
Puncak Dani, a beautiful estate on Genting Highlands, our wedding venue today.
Puncak Dani, a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the foothills of Genting Highlands
Puncak Dani, a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the foothills of Genting Highlands, about 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Nadira's exquisite Ted Baker wedding heels
Nadira’s exquisite Ted Baker wedding heels.
Nadira's gown and shoes. This lovely blush tulle gown is from Etsy!
Nadira’s gown and shoes. This lovely blush tulle gown is from Etsy!

Nadira's pearls and wedding engagement ring and shoes

Nadira's brother and niece getting up for the big day!
Nadira’s brother and niece getting up for the big day!
Nadira's friend Aimee helps her steam her gown before the wedding
Nadira’s friend Aimee helps her steam her gown before the wedding

Nadira getting her hair and makeup doneNadira getting her hair and makeup doneNadira's nephew with mom planning out the weddingNadira's nephew with mom planning out the weddingNadira getting her earrings and hair florals onNadira getting her hair and makeup done 2

Nadira's mom helps her into her gown
Nadira’s mom helps her into her gown.
Bride Nadira looking radiant!
Bride Nadira looking radiant!

Dhillon's suit details for his wedding day

Dhillon gets ready for his wedding
Dhillon gets ready for his wedding.

Dhillon getting ready for his wedding

Dhillon getting ready for his weddingDhillon getting ready for his wedding

Dhillon, Nadira and their moms
Dhillon, Nadira and their moms.

Dhillon poses for a portrait

Dhillon waits for Nadira for their First Look
Dhillon waits for Nadira for their First Look

Nadira and Dhillon during their first look.Nadira and Dhillon during their first lookNadira and Dhillon during their first lookNadira and Dhillon pose for some wedding portraits Nadira and Dhillon pose for some wedding portraits

Beautiful decor at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani
Beautiful decor at Nadira and Dhillon’s wedding at Puncak Dani thanks to planner Valerie of Valentine Weddings and the decor/rental guys at YSA Events.

Beautiful decor by Valentine Events and YSA Events, Malaysia 3Beautiful decor by Valentine Events and YSA Events, Malaysia event planners and stylists. Beautiful decor by Valentine Events and YSA Events, Malaysia event planners and stylists.Beautiful decor by Valentine Events and YSA Events, Malaysia event planners and stylistsPuncak Dani wedding venue at Genting Highlands

Dhillon having a smoke with his wedding guests
Dhillon having a smoke with his wedding guests.
Cocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani
Cocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon’s wedding.

Cocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak DaniCocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak DaniCocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak DaniCocktail hour at Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani

Nadira and her bridesmaids get going to the wedding ceremony

Officiant of Nadira and Dhillon's wedding begins the ceremony at Puncak Dani
Reuben, the officiant of Nadira and Dhillon’s wedding, begins the ceremony at Puncak Dani.

Dhillon and his groomsmen at his wedding ceremony

Nadira and Dhillon's moms clap during the wedding ceremony
Nadira and Dhillon’s moms clap during the wedding ceremony.

Dhillon and officiant Reuben share a cute momentNadira's bridesmaidsNadira's bridesmaidsNadira and her nephew at her wedding ceremonyDhillon reacts to Nadira as she meets him at their wedding ceremonyNadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak DaniNadira and Dhillon exchanging vows at their weddingNadira and Dhillon exchanging vows at their wedding 2The moms clap in celebration

Congratulations Nadira and Dhillon!
Congratulations Nadira and Dhillon!

Nadira and Dhillon's Wedding at Puncak Dani Nadira and Dhillon's Wedding at Puncak DaniNadira and Dhillon's Wedding at Puncak DaniNadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA EventsNadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA EventsNadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA EventsNadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA Events

Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA Events
Such beautiful work by YSA Events and Valentine Events!

Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani decor by YSA Events

Miss Malaysia Deborah welcoming the newlyweds to their wedding reception at Puncak Dani
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 Deborah Henry welcoming the newlyweds to their wedding reception at Puncak Dani.

Guests welcome Nadira and Dhillon to their wedding reception at Puncak Dani

Nadira and Dhillon's wedding reception at Puncak Dani in Genting Highlands
Nadira and Dhillon’s wedding reception at Puncak Dani in Genting Highlands.

Funny moment between Dhillon and Nadira's nephew

Siblings toasting the newlyweds
Siblings toasting the newlyweds.

Nadira and Dhillon react to their siblings' speechesNadira and Dhillon react to their siblings' speeches 2Nadira and Dhillon react to their siblings' speeches

Nadira and Dhillon give a thank you speech
Nadira and Dhillon give a thank you speech.

Nadira and Dhillon cut their wedding cake.

The live band Acoustic Fourplay was extraordinary!
The live band Acoustic Fourplay was extraordinary!

Nadira and Dhillon during their first dance

Dance party begins at Nadira and Dhillon's Wedding at Puncak Dani
Dance party begins at Nadira and Dhillon’s Wedding at Puncak Dani!

Dance party begins at Nadira and Dhillon's Wedding at Puncak Dani

Nightscape of Nadira and Dhillon's wedding at Puncak Dani
Nightscape of Nadira and Dhillon’s wedding.
Nadira and Dhillon enjoy fireworks with their guests
Nadira and Dhillon enjoy fireworks with their guests!

Nadira and Dhillon enjoy fireworks with their guests 2Nadira and Dhillon get a sparkler sendoff

Nadira and Dhillon get a sparkler sendoff 3
Nadira and Dhillon get a sparkler sendoff!

Nadira and Dhillon get a sparkler sendoff

Such a great one! Congrats again Nadira and Dhillon and thanks for including me in your celebration!

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