PARO: Long-time celebrity couple Carina Lau and Tony Leung Chiu Wai were married in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan yesterday morning.

And on the day they tied the knot in the grounds of the Uma Paro hilltop resort they weathered another storm, literally, as pouring rain threatened to dampen the festivities.

The 43-year-old actress and 46-year-old actor were married in a Buddhist ceremony.

Ming Pao Daily News said about 80 guests, including singer Faye Wong, former actress Lin Ching-hsia and singer Kenny Bee, attended the ceremony. Sina said the best man was Leung's buddy, actor Ng Ting Yip.

The bride's dress was by designer Vera Wang and her make-up by Singaporean Zing, who told Oriental Daily News he created a fresh "morning dew" look for her.

- THE STRAITS TIMES

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