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or actors anywhere…with quick restoration. The greens team discovered 36-inch artificial grasses which retained shape. The entire church floor would be covered with painted pegboard, then grasses installed. A one-meter square mock up helped test grass densities, patterns and hole size. Backless benches upholstered with mossy velvet were constructed. Bromeliads, orchids and truckloads of tropicals, heliconias and gingers were sourced. Fortunately, several nurseries agreed to rent! Like with any wedding venue, we faced a scheduling crunch. CHIJMES, a church fixture in Singapore's downtown since 1904, looked appropriate, and said yes to filming, but availability consisted of only five days total—to install scenery and dressing, rehearse actors, film the wedding, wrap the interior and film exterior wedding arrivals. Constructed elements were fabricated at a soundstage where grass installation and moon gate assembly were rehearsed. The most tenuous element was a flower-lined water aisle, constructed in truck-able segments, and somehow waterproofed during the fast installation. The bride needed to literally "walk on water," while hundreds handcrafted branches with LED butterflies were held by guests. Reception by the Bay With the stunning backdrop of downtown, we rolled the weather dice to film the wedding reception at Gardens by the Bay. The scene required four nights of outdoor filming. June was packed with events celebrating the Gardens' five- year anniversary. Weeks of convincing Garden administrators even included creating a promo movie trailer. They agreed but the production was required to dismantle large set sections each night so guests could access Anniversary Laser Shows. By 9:30 p.m., the set could reassemble for all- night filming. The concept included multiple levels featuring custom tables for three hundred guests, plus a nod to classic Hollywood with backdrops and bandstand. Continuing the fan motif to the reception, Chinese love poems and calligraphy were incorporated into backdrop designs. Stage and dance floor graphics utilized abstracted Chinese flower patterns. The palette was the brightest of the film—frenzied reds, oranges, fuchsias and pinks. Foreground flowers were A. A PRIVATE SHOWROOM JEWELRY STORE SET. B. INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCH FOR THE WEDDING PARTY STAGE AREA OF THE KHOO/LEE WEDDING. C. COMPLETED CHINESE MOON GATE AND WEDDING PARTY STAGE. A B C