From her ring that’s said to be worth as much as an HDB flat to their extravagant betrothal ceremony featuring a cornucopia of luxurious gifts, socialite Kim Lim and her fiance are certainly sparing no expense on their big day.
The lavish betrothal ceremony, or ‘guo da li‘, took place on Feb 16 afternoon, and featured some $2 million worth of gifts, Icon Singapore reported.
Part of Chinese traditions, the ceremony usually involves the groom-to-be presenting gifts and red packets to the bride-to-be’s family to signify his sincerity in the union.
Kim and Xiaxue shared their Instagram Stories. In one of the photos, the groom-to-be (known only as LL) was seen getting into a Rolls-Royce. As he carried a large red packet, he was accompanied in his procession by lion dancers.
Other than dried goods like sea cucumbers and scallops, the gift spread reportedly included Hermes bags and Rolex watches, a pair Rolex watches, 15 bars of gold, and a variety other gold jewellery.
There was “so much gold”, Xiaxue wrote on Instagram, adding that LL had gifted Kim with a pair of jewel-encrusted Jimmy Choos.
The extravagant affair also featured an acrylic floral wall from The Floral Atelier, as well as a Creme Maison Bakery tiered cake with a dragon- and phoenix perched upon a pagoda.
Following the ceremony, the 30-year-old bride-to-be shared a sweet Instagram dedication to her beau, writing, “Thank you for giving me the best always.”
The pair got engaged last September after “one big round” according to Kim, who is the daughter of billionaire Peter Lim.
This will be Kim’s second marriage — she was previously married to Kho Bin Kai for three years before the pair called it quits.
This article was published for the first time in AsiaOne.
Source: Her World