DATE: 05 OCTOBER 2025 GUESTS: 160 BUDGET: $100K+
Some love stories unfold slowly. Others stretch across borders, years, and time zones. And then there are those like Jenny and Quoc-Han’s: an extraordinary decade-long journey that somehow feels both wildly unlikely and completely meant to be. While they were legally married in Florida in 2023 and celebrated with Quoc’s family in California in 2024, this Australian wedding was their long-awaited chance to share the joy with Jenny’s side of the family and friends in Brisbane. It’s a celebration of love, reunion, and everything that has made their journey so remarkable.
Their story began in Brisbane in 2015, when a mutual classmate convinced Quoc-Han (visiting from the U.S.) to attend a health professionals’ event. Jenny was the MC and was instantly drawn to his gentle, puppy-like eyes … and slightly bewildered when he announced he didn’t like chocolate. Later, he messaged her on Facebook, asking if she was colourblind. It was oddly specific, until he explained he was colour-blind himself and wanted to know for future children. “It made me realise this man was already thinking long-term,” Jenny laughs.
There was no cinematic knee-drop moment, and after five years of long-distance, which stretched into eight when COVID closed borders, practicality led them to marry so they could begin the U.S. visa process. When Australia reopened in 2022, Jenny flew to the U.S. to reunite with Quoc-Han, and his parents travelled to Australia to formally ask her parents for her hand. “It wasn’t traditional, but it was so us,” she says. Their legal marriage took place in Florida in 2023, followed by a tea ceremony with Quoc-Han’s family in California in 2024, and finally—third time lucky—their Australian wedding in October 2025 with Jenny’s family and Brisbane friends.
captured its rarity and resilience. ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ became the heartbeat of the day, perfectly timed with the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival; a celebration of reunion, family, and the glowing full moon. The aesthetic was timeless with subtle French influence in shades of blue and white, and guests were invited to wear black, white, or blue. Throughout the venue, ‘moon moments’ tied everything together: a celestial seating chart greeting guests with “over the moon you’re here,” handmade mooncakes stamped with the couple’s initials, a moon-globe guestbook, and Jenny walking down the aisle to violinist Lauren performing Jay Chou’s Blue & White Porcelain.
Jenny’s wardrobe was nothing short of iconic. “I had six looks… technically seven,” she laughs. For their private vow exchange at Evergreen Studio, she wore a House of CB bridal dress. During cocktail hour, she changed into a custom áo dài, improvising with red pants when the white pair was forgotten. She entered the reception in a custom Hestia Bridal gown with a detachable overskirt, then switched to a sparkly Rachel Gilbert mini for the first dance. Quoc-Han’s look included a Japanese suit for the ceremony, followed by a black tuxedo and navy double-breasted suit from Suit Supply.
The day began with a private vow exchange at Evergreen Studio with just ten close loved ones. “We never got to share vows at our legal wedding,” says Jenny. Helena, the host, curated a serene, intimate experience that became the emotional anchor of the day. From there, everyone moved to The Glasshouse at The Island for the main celebration with 160 guests. Two moments stood out: Quoc-Han’s vows, not drafted until two days before but perfectly sweet and funny, and a first dance dedicated to their conservative families. They invited parents and friends onto the floor for 60 Years of Life, and everyone sang along, creating a joyful, nostalgic, and unforgettable moment.
Their first dance was a custom remix of Rewrite the Stars, Let’s Get Loud, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and Yêu Là Cưới, made extra special with Quoc-Han’s jacket removal and Jenny’s mid-dance costume change. Their biggest splurge was three pre-wedding music videos filmed across different countries and displayed on an 11-metre-wide LED screen with surround sound. “It felt cinematic,” says Jenny.
Jenny’s love of DIY added personal touches without compromising style, and included laser-cut guest names on chopsticks, handmade sleeves, heat-pressed napkins, and custom ‘blind box’ wedding collectibles. While their entire vendor team was invaluable, Jenny had special praise for Nian, whose makeup lasted more than 24 hours, and Jim Artistry, who created three hairstyles that seamlessly transformed throughout the day.
The couple learned the importance of making time for their guests. “If your priority is connecting with your guests, consider doing a pre-wedding photoshoot,” Jenny says. By handling portraits beforehand, they were free to mingle, greet, and photograph 90% of their 160 guests during cocktail hour, ensuring everyone felt seen and included.
To cap it all off, Jenny and Quoc travelled to Vietnam and Thailand, where they witnessed tens of thousands of lanterns rising into the night sky during Yi Peng. “It honestly felt like Tangled … but real!” Jenny recalls.
Dream Team
PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER Wallflower Weddings // CEREMONY VENUE The Foliage Farm // RECEPTION VENUE The Island Gold Coast // WEDDING PLANNER Main Event Weddings // CONTENT CREATOR Social Wed // VIOLINIST Lauren Bradnam // DRESSES House of CB, Hestia Bridal & Rachel Gilbert SUITS Suit Supply // LIVE PAINTER Ashley Bunting Studio // PHOTO BOOTH Click Click Photobooth // BAR & FLOSS Flossy Byron Bay // CAKE Pick a Cake Brisbane // MAKEUP Nian Makeup Artist // HAIR Jim Artistry // FLORALS Monette Flower, Garden Graffiti & Next Event // CAR Dream Ride Cars // DANCE FLOOR, RISER, AISLE AND DRAPES Staging Creations // FIREWORKS / FOG Osmic Productions