Paris Celebrity Wedding: Inside Vicki and Hayden's Fairytale at the Ritz Paris

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By Elena Moretti | Published 29 January 2018

Paris Celebrity Wedding: Inside Vicki and Hayden's Fairytale at the Ritz Paris

Few weddings capture the imagination quite like Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho’s unforgettable Paris celebration. The couple, both renowned doctors from the Philippines, transformed the city into the stage for what Philippine Tatler called “the wedding of the century.” The celebration began at the Ritz Paris, where the couple and their daughter Scarlet Snow welcomed guests before an evening cruise along the Seine. Over the weekend, Parisian landmarks set the tone for an event that balanced grandeur with intimacy, culminating in a ceremony at The American Church in Paris and a lavish ball at the Palais Garnier.

Cinematic Storytelling and the Vision Behind the Film

To capture the essence of such a monumental occasion, the couple turned to Emma Wilson of Story of Your Day, one of the top international wedding videographers in France. With two decades of experience as a BBC broadcaster, Emma brought her signature cinematic storytelling to the project. Her approach went beyond beautiful imagery, weaving emotion, rhythm, and atmosphere into every frame. “We wanted someone who could capture the heart and soul of the wedding,” Hayden shared. “Emma made our story come alive, allowing people to feel as if they were there.” The resulting film quickly went viral, celebrated for its intimacy and artistry.

A Grand Paris Celebration: Fashion, Music, and Romance

The wedding weekend unfolded as a series of spectacular moments. Vicki wore custom Michael Cinco gowns, while Hayden donned Tom Ford suits, setting an elegant tone from the start. Guests - among them television personalities, opera singers, and close friends - filled both ceremony and celebration with music and warmth. Their first dance at the Palais Garnier, set to their own recording of Take Me As I Am from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, brought cinematic flair to an already dazzling evening. From performances inspired by The Phantom of the Opera to candlelit dinner and heartfelt speeches, Paris itself became part of the story - a city of light, art, and enduring romance.

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The couple chose Hotel Ritz Paris, a hotel/boutique hotel in Île-de-France.

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