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| Mat Yeung and Lisa Ch’ng Say ‘I Do’ in Malaysia With Emotional Vows and Celebrity Guests. (Photo: TVB) |
Ten years after their relationship first began, Mat Yeung and Lisa Ch’ng have finally become husband and wife, turning Kuala Lumpur into the meeting point for some of Hong Kong entertainment's biggest names. The long-time couple exchanged heartfelt vows at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 2 August, celebrating a milestone that many fans had been waiting years to witness. After plenty of speculation over when the pair would finally walk down the aisle, the answer turned out to be worth the wait.
The lavish ceremony attracted an impressive list of celebrity guests, reflecting just how well respected the newlyweds remain within the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Familiar faces including Kenneth Ma, Roxanne Tong, Nancy Sit, Maria Cordero and Max Cheung travelled from Hong Kong to Malaysia to celebrate alongside the couple, making the wedding feel almost like an industry reunion rather than simply another celebrity event.
Speaking to reporters before the celebrations, both Mat and Lisa admitted they were deeply touched that so many friends were willing to travel overseas for their special day. With guests having to clear several days from busy filming schedules, promotional work and personal commitments, Mat said every familiar face in the ballroom carried even greater meaning.
Destination weddings are wonderful until someone checks flight prices, but fortunately friendship proved more valuable than airfares. For Lisa, holding the wedding in Malaysia was about far more than beautiful scenery or luxury venues.
The actress explained that many of her relatives live there, making Kuala Lumpur the perfect place for both families to come together. She also wanted to honour her late father, Datuk Bill Ch’ng Chong Poh, by celebrating her marriage in the country that remained such an important part of his life and family history.
The couple spared little effort in preparing for the occasion. From travelling across several cities for elaborate pre-wedding photographs to Lisa's much-discussed collection of bridal gowns, every detail reflected months of planning. Fans online quickly began talking about the dresses, with many joking that the bridal wardrobe deserved its own red-carpet appearance before the ceremony even began.
The most memorable moments, however, came during the wedding vows themselves. Standing before family and close friends, Lisa thanked Mat for standing by her throughout their decade-long relationship.
She openly admitted she could be short-tempered and often found herself scolding him, only to laugh while revealing that he usually apologised first regardless of who started the disagreement.
According to Lisa, one of the greatest gifts their relationship had brought was watching Mat gradually grow from what she affectionately described as a carefree "big kid" into someone willing to shoulder responsibility while looking after the person he loves.
Her promises to her new husband blended humour with genuine affection. Lisa vowed she would try to complain less, love him more and be more understanding of his famously stubborn habit of procrastinating.
She also promised to remain his strongest supporter, encouraging him to chase every dream while facing life's successes and challenges together. The heartfelt speech ended with a simple "I love you", drawing warm applause and laughter from the wedding guests.
If anyone expected Mat to keep his emotions under control, they were quickly proven wrong. The actor looked back on one of the darkest periods of his life, recalling the serious motorcycle accident that left him hospitalised not long after they began dating.
He remembered how Lisa stayed by his bedside every day before carefully cleaning his wounds after he returned home, never once showing fear despite the severity of his injuries.
He also praised her unwavering support during difficult moments later in his career, explaining that she helped him through periods of immense personal pressure by organising gatherings with friends, encouraging healthier routines and ensuring he stayed active instead of dwelling on negative thoughts.
Looking directly at his bride, Mat promised that from the moment they exchanged vows, he would spend the rest of his life taking care of her with the same devotion she had shown him.
Following the emotional speeches, the couple exchanged wedding rings before sharing not one kiss, not two kisses, but three in front of cheering guests. The affectionate moment lasted nearly twenty seconds, prompting plenty of applause and more than a few smiling faces around the ballroom.
After waiting ten years, it seems they decided one kiss simply wasn't enough. Not every unforgettable moment came from the bride and groom, though.
One of the evening's funniest highlights arrived courtesy of emcee 庄思敏, whose accidental slip of the tongue instantly became a talking point among guests. While leading the marriage ceremony, she mistakenly referred to Mat as becoming Lisa's "legal wife" instead of her "legal husband".
The unexpected wording left the room bursting into laughter before Lisa playfully told the emcee to stay calm. Even the smoothest weddings occasionally need one perfectly timed blooper, and this one certainly delivered.
The celebrations may have ended, but married life is only just beginning. The newlyweds revealed they hope to start a family naturally when the time feels right.
Lisa shared that she would ideally love to have two children, believing siblings can grow up supporting one another without leaving parents completely outnumbered. It's an ambitious strategy, although anyone with brothers or sisters might politely disagree about the peaceful part.
As for a honeymoon, that adventure will have to wait a little longer. Rather than disappearing to a tropical island immediately after saying "I do", the couple plan to return to Hong Kong to resume work before organising another wedding banquet for relatives and friends unable to travel to Kuala Lumpur.
Once those celebrations are complete, they'll finally begin planning their long-awaited holiday together. Fans have responded warmly across social media, with many saying the wedding felt especially meaningful because they had watched Mat Yeung and Lisa Ch’ng remain together through life's highs and lows for an entire decade before reaching this milestone. Others praised the honesty of their wedding vows, describing them as refreshingly personal instead of overly polished.
Naturally, some viewers couldn't stop talking about the triple kiss, while others jokingly crowned the emcee's hilarious wording mistake as the ceremony's unexpected scene-stealer. Plenty also admired the decision to celebrate in Malaysia, saying it reflected the importance of family rather than simply choosing the most fashionable destination.
For Mat Yeung and Lisa Ch’ng, the wedding marked more than the end of a ten-year love story—it opened an entirely new chapter built on promises, laughter and shared memories. Judging by the smiles throughout the ceremony, the couple have already mastered one important rule of marriage: keeping a sense of humour close by never hurts. What did you think of their emotional vows, the celebrity-filled celebration and that unforgettable triple kiss?