KUANTAN, Oct 28 – The wedding ceremony of Pahang prince Tengku Arif Bendahara Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri’ayatuddin Shah and his bride, Tengku Natasya Puteri Tengku Adnan, was a highly anticipated event for the people as they gathered to witness the event via two giant screens at Padang Bandaraya Kuantan (MBK 1) on Sunday night.
Spectators began gathering as early as 8 pm, eager to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. The excitement was palpable as they awaited the royal wedding, which took place at the Balai Mahkota, Istana Abdulaziz.
The ceremony commenced at 8.36 pm, conducted with full Pahang royal customs and traditions, attended by notable dignitaries including the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who wore an elegant cream-coloured attire.
Also present were the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah, and the Crown Prince of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, along with other royal family members and dignitaries, including Pahang Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
The ceremony began with the graceful entrance of Tengku Natasya Puteri, resplendent in a stunning white gown adorned with sequins. She was followed by the groom, who looked dashing in a matching outfit, accompanied by the enchanting sounds of a cello, adding a touch of elegance to this momentous occasion.
The ‘sirih lat-lat,’ a delicate arrangement resembling a small bouquet of flowers, became the focal point of the ceremony as Tengku Muhammad presented it to his beloved wife waiting at the altar.
The evening was further enriched by the ritual of feeding ‘nasi semangat’, or yellow glutinous rice, between the newlyweds, officiated by the Sultan of Pahang’s sister, Tengku Puteri Seri Teja Puan Seri Datuk Seri Tengku Muhaini Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Following this, the wedding ceremony progressed with the traditional sprinkling of scented water conducted by Al-Sultan Abdullah, joined by Tunku Azizah, Sultanah Zahirah and Tengku Hassanal. The bride’s parents, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who playfully teased the couple, and his wife, Datin Seri Anggraini Sentiyaki, also participated in this significant moment.
