While watching Crazy Rich Asians last week, the scenes that stood out to me were the larger-than-life parties, from an elaborate soiree to celebrate the blooming of tan hua flowers to the extravagant wedding in Singapore central to the movie's plotline. These parties were portrayed so lavishly (a rare Cambodian gong to kick off a party, anyone?), they looked like they were lifted out of the pages of Asia ‘Tattle’, oops, I mean Tatler. While we never party-and-tell, but I can say for sure that the Tatler team have attended a few out-of-this-world celebrations. I myself have attended a wedding where the bridegroom commissioned a suit based on Prince Charming from Disney's classic Cinderella. There was also once when I left a society couple's anniversary dinner celebrations with Tiffany & Co china cups, embossed with my name, as a doorgift. While I did not attend, I heard about a birthday party where the birthday girl organised for her guests to receive complimentary Botox and filler injections as a surprise. I can't prove or disprove this rumour, but still, there’s no smoke without fire, right? In spirit of Crazy Rich Asians making it big on Hollywood, our Asia Tatler insiders tell all when it comes to the most memorable parties they have attended, hosted by Asia's elite.
Sean Fitzpatrick
Chief Content Officer and Managing Director, Hong Kong Tatler
“I once went to a Russian-themed wedding, complete with horsemen. The entertainment included a bespoke performance by Cirque de Soleil, based on the life of the wedding couple. The corridor to the marquee was sprinkled with so many sequins that it felt like you were walking in snow. The corridor led to a nightclub, which was temporary although you couldn’t tell from the build-quality. There were hundreds of bottles of champagne from a boutique producer, reportedly at USD3,000 each. As you left, you were encouraged to take any of the customised items used during dinner: plates, goblets, decorative crystal eggs, even the banquet chairs!”