Meant to Be

The saying that goes ‘the one you love is closer than you think’ certainly rings true when it comes to the relationship shared by Nina Karina Azman and Tengku A’zran Abdul Jawaad

As senior and junior in school, the leading man and woman in this love story had no reason to acknowledge the other’s existence. Being several years older, Tengku A’zran had better things to do and think about than pay attention to Nina Karina Azman, whom he described as “that girl with her T-shirt down to her knees”. Uncle of the groom, Tunku Dato’ Seri Utama Naquiyuddin shared this cheeky anecdote during his congratulatory speech to the newlyweds. Having been around to watch the two of them grow up, he revealed that Tengku A’zran was a bright and happy pupil in school with a constant smile on his face. Meanwhile, Nina Karina blossomed during her time at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, as she was involved with many extra curricular activities with the support of her parents, Tan Sri Azman Shah and Puan Sri Mavis Masri. It was only after graduating in their respective tertiary education in different countries did the two start dating. And the rest, like they said, is history. Now embarking on a new chapter in their lives, the beloved uncle had this to say to the young couple, “Matrimony is the high sea for which no compass has yet to be invented. Trust is the most sacred word in this journey. Without trust, there is no stability and anchor. Your word is your bond so stick to it.” The grand ballroom at Mandarin Oriental was beautifully decorated in white and soft shades of pastels for the grand reception. White orchids made for elegant centrepieces on the tables. The wedding cake echoed the understated but elegant decorations of the dais, featuring a clever mixture of modern elements with classic touches of crystals and pearls. The couple did a simple cake-cutting ceremony and bashfully fed each other a biteful, a gesture that symbolises their union. Tengku A’zran had his gaze fixated on his lovely bride when it was Nina Karina’s turn to feed him the cake. The wedding reception was a salute to tradition. It exuded grandeur and exemplified the beautiful and sacred Malay traditions. The arrival procession was signalled with the beats of drums and kompangs and the couple made their entrance into the ballroom accompanied by a recitation of Selawat Nabi by a group of boys from orphanage home Rumah Bakti Dato’ Harun. Guests were also entertained by traditional dance performances from the Department of Culture, Arts and Sport of Kuala Lumpur.

WEDDING RECEPTION OF NINA KARINA AND TENGKU A’ZRAN

WHEN

March 28, 2015

WHERE

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

DID YOU KNOW

A private couple who often shies away from the spotlight, Nina Karina and Tengku A’zran held an intimate engagement ceremony a few months prior to their wedding in the presence of their closest family and friends