It’s a happily ever after
As one might expect, the stakes are high when it comes to mapping out a royal wedding. From The Princess of Wales to Meghan Markle’s extravagant nuptials, there’s no doubt brides-to-be around the world are taking inspiration from these royal brides.
If you didn’t get enough royal wedding mania from Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Isa Kalebic’s nuptials back in January, you’re in luck. The wedding of Prince Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri’ayatuddin Shah and Tengku Natasya Adnan is about to charm people with its masterclass of beauty, sentimentality and passion.
These real-life royals will be kickstarting their wedding festivities on 24 Oct, where the special affair will showcase Tengku Natasya Puteri Adnan’s undeniably chic taste and elegance. Creating a perfect symbiosis of traditional and contemporary ambience, the soon-to-be wife has created her version of a fairytale with her stunning ensembles throughout this magical month.
Shrouded in secrecy until the big reveal, we’re covering all of her best pre-wedding and union looks throughout the grandiose affair. Stay tuned as we continue to update this page.
The wedding of Prince Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri’ayatuddin Shah and Tengku Natasya Puteri Adnan:
Khatam Quran Ceremony
Tapping into the greatest design minds of our generation to craft couture creations, Tengku Natasya looked to Biyan for her Khatam Quran ceremony. Donning an ethereal mauve-coloured, hand-embroidered ensemble, the bride-to-be looked beautifully delicate reciting the holy verses. Complementing the look with a sleek bun and a matching billowing veil — dotted with intricate embroideries — the ensemble showcased the elements of Javanese culture.
Flower Bath & The Sungkeman Ritual
Sticking to her traditional roots, Tengku Natasya wore a Javanese-inspired look for her flower bath and Sungkeman ritual. The stunning, moss-green Kebaya peppered with delicate threading of beads lives up to the lofty fantasies every bride built up in their mind of the most perfect bespoke, traditional attire. Created by the Indonesian designer, Julianto this Kebaya weaves the story of new beginnings.
After the bathing ceremony, the bride-to-be was seen strutting another Julianto speciality, but this time the Kebaya was decked with floral elegance. Just like her other Kebaya, this one is also designed with threads of beads, but this time around, Tengku Natasya paired it with a silver brooch to enhance the ensemble. Showcasing elements of traditional garb from Indonesia, this bespoke dress was a vision to see.
Midodareni Ceremony
At her Midodareni ceremony, Tengku Natasya wows us again with another classic kebaya crafted by Biyan. Embed with an ethereal touch, this exquisite handmade piece showcases delicate embellishments, beautiful motifs and intricate embroidery as well as beading. Paired with a brooch and very deco head accessories, the bride-to-be looked magical during the ceremony.
The Solemnisation
It’s a happily ever after for Tengku Natasya and her husband, Tengku Muhammad Iskandar. Inspired by traditional moldings, the bride wore a bespoke, white Hian Tjen wedding dress that featured a billowed train and architectural beaded motifs. Accessorised with a stunning white gold tiara and necklace, the blushing bride looked majestic to say the least, especially with the charming neckline that accentuated her face.
Henna Night
Donning a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary, Tengku Natasya exudes beauty in this timeless, blue kebaya crafted by Ivan Gunawan that features delicate embroidery, shimmering jewels that cascades down her chest and lace detailing. Paired with a white gold tiara, brooches and stunning high jewelleries, the new wife-to-be echoed regal beauty.
Wedding Reception
Returning to Hian Tjen, Tengku Natasya looks majestic in a long-sleeved dress that uses Tenunan Brunei. Going traditional with Songket, she too decided to exude a sense of modernity with the silhouette of the dress. Showcasing a geometric pattern, the dress also features stunning hand embroidery.
Syameen Salehaldin
A lover of steamy romance books and all things green, Syameen Salehaldin is the Senior Content Producer for Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. She spends most of her time immersed in books, and food and doing anything that makes her happy. Expect to see her diving into lifestyle, fashion and beauty trends on this platform.
