Crazy rich Malaysian weddings: Neelofa married Haris Ismail in a dress sparkling with 5,000 Swarovski crystals at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, plus 4 more extravagant celebrations

Apr 16 , 2021

Fazura and Fattah Amin, Zahirah MacWilson and Aiman Hakim Ridza, and Chryseis Tan and Faliq Nasimuddin who had the most extravagant wedding? Photos: @babybytimmie; @zahirahmacwilson; @chrystan_x/Instagram

Billionaire scions Chryseis Tan and Faliq Nasimuddin booked a K-pop group for their Four Seasons Kyoto ceremony, and Westlife’s Shane Filan for their reception

Zahirah MacWilson and Aiman Hakim Ridza’s gravity-defying chandelier cake lit up Instagram, while “Fattzura” invited 5,000 guests to an epic fan reception

If there’s a single special day in your life to splurge on, it’s your wedding day. In Malaysia, wedding festivities sometimes last for several days. Celebrities can be especially extravagant, sometimes holding different receptions for their family, friends and even thousands of fans.

These crazy rich Malaysian weddings feature gravity-defying wedding cakes, Swarovski crystals and even appearances from famous boy band members. Read on to find out more …

Neelofa and Haris Ismail

Actress-turned-modest fashion boss Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor married preacher-actor Haris Ismail at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur in March. The celebration, dubbed the “wedding of the year” by various Malaysian media outlets, featured four tonnes of fresh ivory blooms and door gifts of Lancôme skincare.

Neelofa wowed 200 guests with a dress adorned with 5,000 Swarovski crystals designed by Malaysian fashion designer Alia Bastamam. According to Malay Mail, the French lace ensemble was inspired by Greek goddesses.

Zahirah MacWilson and Aiman Hakim Ridza

What does an upside-down wedding cake look like? Just ask actress Zahirah MacWilson and her beau, fellow actor Aiman Hakim Ridza, whose special day’s centrepiece consisted of an eight-tier crystal-decorated, vanilla-flavoured upside-down wedding cake that cost an estimated US$2,400.