The engagement of Robbie Velez and Patricia Chong
For Robbie and Patricia, their Ting Hun was more than an engagement ceremony. It was a celebration of family and heritage.
From the beginning, Robbie and Patricia wanted to honor tradition in a way that felt unmistakably theirs. They looked to their Chinese roots for the ceremony’s foundation, then softened the formality with contemporary styling, personal music choices, and a program.
“For us, it was finding the right balance between our personality and tradition through the décor and program,” the couple shared. “We wanted the overall styling to reflect our personal aesthetic while still going back to our Chinese roots.”
Rather than remove traditional elements, they chose to experience them as their elders had. The gifts, displays, and giveaways were updated with practical details, timeless designs, and modern touches. Each choice remained respectful.
The venue also carried meaning. Robbie and Patricia selected a Chinese restaurant both families had loved for years, creating a familiar and comforting setting from the moment guests arrived. Food became another way to express gratitude and togetherness.
“The most important thing was making sure everyone was well-fed and genuinely enjoying the meal together,” they said. In a meaningful departure from the usual setup, misua was served not only to VIPs, but to every guest. It was their way of sharing the blessing of the occasion with everyone in the room.
As the ceremony unfolded, the moments they remembered most were not the perfectly planned ones. They were the spontaneous jokes, warm exchanges with their VIPs, and bursts of laughter that made the celebration feel alive.
“What truly made the day feel uniquely ‘Robbie and Pat’ were the unscripted moments throughout the ceremony,” they shared. “Those little moments reminded us that beyond the traditions, what made the Ting Hun special was having our loved ones present.”
By the end, guests left with full hearts and full stomachs, a meaningful sign that Robbie and Patricia had created exactly the day they hoped for.
Wedding Essentials Tip: Before planning the styling, menu, or program, sit down with both families and list the traditions that matter most to them. Keep those as your anchors, then personalize the details around them. This makes the celebration feel respectful, cohesive, and genuinely reflective of the couple.
Robbie and Patricia’s Dream Team
Coordination and Creative Direction: Tinghun Tris
Event Styling: Imajic
Photography: Oak St. Studios
Video: Art of Gelo
Host: Louie Ngo
