As the band struck up a slowed-down version of "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole, Janice and Aaron took the floor. What followed wasn’t a choreographed routine, but a tender, swaying moment that felt intimate despite the crowd. Halfway through, the music seamlessly transitioned into Bruno Mars’ "24K Magic," and the dance floor exploded—the couple’s surprise "mood shift" encouraging everyone to join.

Janice’s maid of honor, her childhood best friend Priya, spoke of the bride’s unwavering loyalty. "Janice is the friend who shows up with soup when you’re sick and a pep talk when you’re doubting yourself. Aaron, you’ve found a true gem."

The wedding took place at the heritage-laced , its high arched ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows flooding the space with natural light. Janice, a vision in a custom lace trumpet gown by local designer Priscilla Ho , walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing a reimagined version of "Can’t Help Falling in Love." Her bouquet—a restrained cascade of white peonies, dusty miller, and sprigs of eucalyptus—was a nod to her minimalist aesthetic.

On a sun-drenched afternoon that hinted at the beautiful autumn to come, Janice Chiang and Aaron Khoo exchanged vows in a ceremony that seamlessly blended timeless tradition with modern romance. Surrounded by 120 of their closest family and friends, the couple promised each other a lifetime of laughter, respect, and unwavering partnership.

Officiated by Janice’s uncle, a retired judge, the ceremony included a unique ritual. Instead of traditional candles, Janice and Aaron poured two vessels of sand—one gold, one rose—into a single glass decanter, symbolizing their two lives merging into one inseparable foundation.

The story of Janice and Aaron began not with a lightning strike, but with a slow-burning connection over shared values. Introduced by a mutual friend during a casual group hike three years ago, the two discovered a common ground in their love for travel, good food, and quiet ambition. "We didn’t rush anything," Janice recalls. "Aaron made me feel seen from day one—not just heard, but truly understood." For Aaron, it was Janice’s grace under pressure and her ability to find joy in the small things that sealed his heart. He proposed during a private sunset picnic at their favorite spot along the coast, a moment he describes as "the easiest yes I never had to ask for."

Following the ceremony, guests moved into the transformed hall, where the theme of "Modern Nostalgia" took center stage. Long, family-style tables were adorned with low floral centerpieces and flickering votive candles, while a live jazz trio played soft renditions of songs from the 1940s.

As Aaron puts it, "This wasn’t just a wedding. It was the prologue to our favorite story."