Julia & Michael at Sripanwa Phuket

I’m so excited to share the fabulous wedding of Julia & Michael that took place at the beautiful Sripanwa Phuket, and captured by Thailand wedding photographer LoveDezign.

Do tell us about the couple

Julia and Michael are coming from Hong Kong. They met while studying at the same university in the USA and continued to work there. Both are easy-going and cheerful. The night before the wedding, they hosted a pool party with friends from around the world. The party was a blast, featuring a game called “Who Is?” where guests drew lots describing a personality trait or breakthrough event related to someone. If their guess was wrong, they had to jump into the pool. It was hilarious!

Please tell us a little bit about the day and how it went

I had been dreaming of photographing a wedding at Sripanwa for a long time. The wedding venue, Baba Nest, offers a spectacular view and is one of the most beautiful destination wedding locations in Thailand. Located on the rooftop, it allows you to enjoy the sunset. Baba Nest’s wrap-around infinity pool encircles the rooftop deck, providing panoramic views of the surrounding islands, the Andaman Sea, and Phuket’s southeastern peninsula.

“Baba” is a Persian term used in South Asian cultures, meaning father, grandfather, or wise old man. While it often refers to an elderly man, it is also used affectionately to describe someone with love and care.

We met Julia and Michael the day before the wedding. It’s always great to meet couples we have worked with before. We met their family and friends, including the bridesmaids and groomsmen, at a private villa and took photographs of them. Julia’s best friend had made a wedding dress for her for the pre-wedding photos. Julia and the bridesmaids also wanted to take some fun bikini shots with her friends, which turned out incredibly cute and fun.

We spent a few hours photographing at the beach and the pier. After dinner, we returned to the villa for the party photography. Michael had written hint notes for a game. Each guest received a short note describing a story or characteristic of someone they might know. If the answer was wrong, the guest had to jump into the pool or throw the loser into the water. It was hilarious.

The groomsmen were particularly cheeky and had prepared a surprise cake for Julia. It was a six-pack cake, and Julia had to eat a testicle-shaped part of it. It was a lot of fun!

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On the wedding day, we came up in the afternoon and spending time at Baba Nest. We took the photograph and video shot here. The sky was so clear that day. They are such a lucky couple. The ceremony started from tea ceremony at the villa. Julia looked so beautiful in red qipao embroider in peony. I’ve never seen it before. After that Julia changed it to the white wedding dress with a long veil. She looked stunning and ready for the wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, we came up in the afternoon and spending time at Baba Nest. We took the photograph and video shot here. The sky was so clear that day. They are such a lucky couple. The ceremony started from tea ceremony at the villa. Julia looked so beautiful in red qipao embroider in peony. I’ve never seen it before. After that Julia changed it to the white wedding dress with a long veil. She looked stunning and ready for the wedding ceremony.

The wedding ceremony started at 5.00 pm – ring ceremony, exchanging vows, champagne toasting and cake cutting. The sunset was so beautiful when all guests release the balloons. The wedding reception and after party was held at Baba pool club and end up about midnight. The wedding ceremony started at 5.00 pm – ring ceremony, exchanging vows, champagne toasting and cake cutting. The sunset was so beautiful when all guests release the balloons. The wedding reception and after party was held at Baba pool club and end up about midnight.

Do tell us a little bit about yourself

I always work with my husband as part of a lifelong team.

Leaw is a wedding photojournalist known for her feminine and detailed storytelling approach. She works closely with brides and grooms, capturing subtle moments, emotions, and small details. Leaw is adept at solving unexpected problems, organising weddings, and bringing smiles with her sense of humour. She has gained global recognition for her award-winning photos from WPJA and AG/WPJA, having photographed weddings in destinations across Thailand and Bali. Her work has been featured on numerous famous bridal websites and publications.

Gai is Leaw’s life partner. He has a remarkable ability to capture the beauty of a wedding day with his technical and lighting equipment. His talent turns grateful and elegant moments into artistic masterpieces, celebrating your unique story in a special way.

How would you describe your photography style?

My photography style is photojournalistic. As a wedding photojournalist, I focus on capturing reality and recording every precious moment as it happens. You will appreciate the relaxed feel of your session, filled with candid moments of happiness and genuine love. I love to travel and am available as a destination wedding photographer throughout Thailand and beyond.

What did you love about the day?

I loved the pool party because it was so much fun. On the wedding day, the setting at Baba Nest, Sripanwa was perfect, with beautiful sunlight and the joy of the bride, groom, and guests. I was able to capture all those Kodak moments in a photojournalistic style.

Julia & Michael at Sripanwa Phuket

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