After registering for marriage and announcing her pregnancy in early July, Michelle Chen (陳妍希) planned three separate wedding banquets with husband Chen Xiao (陳曉) in Beijing, Taipei, and Anhui. After impressing guests at their million-dollar gala in Beijing on July 19, Michelle and Chen Xiao continued their wedding celebrations in Taipei yesterday. Entrance by Boat at Beijing Gala The Beijing banquet was held by the waters, but unfortunately for the couple, the days leading up to the wedding was laden with rain and meteorologists even issued a thunderstorm warning, urging people to stay inside. Luckily, the bad weather cleared up for Michelle and Chen Xiao on the actual date of their banquet, allowing the newlyweds to take many beautiful photos. Due to make her entrance by boat, Michelle was initially worried that she may trip while getting of it, but the actress expressed her relief when everything well according to plan. Although three months pregnant, Michelle wore four-inch high heels with her wedding gown, leaving Chen Xiao little choice by to hold her tightly throughout the celebration. After a night of dancing and touching speeches by both parties, Michelle finally tossed the bouquet. Eager to be the next one to get married, good friend and bridesmaid Joe Chen (陳喬恩) tried her best to catch the bouquet but failed in the end. Continuing with Taipei Celebrations Barely resting after their Beijing banquet concluded, Michelle and Chen Xiao held their wedding celebration at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Taipei on July 21. The venue was decorated with pink roses, reminiscent of a romantic summer garden. Michelle wore a bustier-style wedding gown which showed her newly acquired curves from pregnancy. The bride wore $20 million HKD in Cartier jewels and five-inch high heels. Asked about the gender of their baby, Chen Xiao said, “Its fine whether the baby is a boy or girl, as long it is healthy.” As to whether the couple will plan for a second baby soon, Chen Xiao said they will see how Michelle feels after giving birth. The guests at the Taipei banquet included Simon Yam (任達華), Rainie Yang (楊丞琳), and Joseph Chang (張孝全), and Tiffany Hsu (許瑋甯). Rainie performed the songs, “Dream a Little Dream” and “Yellow” to wish the newlyweds happiness in their marriage. Rainie said, “I hope their love will make their upcoming ordinary [married] life extraordinary.” Creds: Oriental Daily
