Just last year, ex-Night Owl Cinematics talent Samantha Tan was having a rough time after finding herself at the centre of some shocking drama, where her ex-boss Sylvia Chan allegedly discriminated against and used vulgarities on her. But with the support of her loved ones, Samantha bounced back from this past hurt, eventually scoring a role in Jack Neo’s “Ah Girls Go Army” and getting engaged to her boyfriend, Julius.

Or her ex-boyfriend, should we say...because Julius is now her husband! Yes, as of 22 October 2022 (a very nice 22/10/2022), 28-year-old Samantha is now a married woman, and here’s a glimpse of how the big day went down, with a surprise “appearance” by her number one idol, Song Joong Ki.

Samantha Tan’s wedding solemnisation

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Samantha and Julius had their marriage solemnisation at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a gorgeous Catholic church with Gothic architecture that also happens to be a national monument.

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With her hair styled in a face-framing bun, Samantha wore a simple but elegant mermaid-style gown with a sweetheart neckline, paired with a long, flowing train.

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Before Samantha made her grand entrance, some little stars - i.e., a whole posse of children holding single stalks of sunflowers - took the limelight. We’re talking at least 10 kids here, based on the photos she uploaded. 

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Being a pre-school teacher, it’s no surprise that Samantha loves children, and while it’s pretty unconventional to have such a huge crew of flower girls and boys for one’s wedding, we can’t say that this was uncharacteristic of the big-hearted Samantha. It has not been specified who these children are, but it is possible that a number of them are her students.

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Julius looked delighted throughout the ceremony, while Samantha’s emotions seemed to be running high, where she was captured on camera shedding more than a few tears.

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Samantha Tan’s wedding banquet ft. “Song Joong Ki-siao”

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Later on, the wedding party adjourned to Parkroyal on Beach Road for their wedding banquet, in a ballroom that was beautifully decorated with tons of florals.

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Among attendance were famous faces such as Jack Neo, ex-NOC founder Ryan Tan and girlfriend Cherylene Chan, other ex-NOC friends, and the “Ah Girls Go Army” crew including Glenn Yong, Kelly Kimberly, and Xixi Lim.

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But the biggest celebrity appearance of the night? Samantha’s top Korean idol, Song Joong Ki - or, in this case, Song Joong Ki-siao.

In a well-orchestrated surprise, Xiao Ming from SGAG (who recently became a dad!) put on a Song Joong Ki mask, burst through the ballroom’s doors, and went on stage where the couple was. 

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While perhaps not everyone would appreciate surprise interruptions to their wedding especially after all the planning involved, this hilarious tidbit had Samantha shrieking with laughter and clapping her hands excitedly.

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We wish Samantha and Julius a lifetime of joy as they embark on their new journey together as husband and wife. Congratulations!

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