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Not in Westeros, This 'Game of Thrones' Couple Exchange Vows in Jakarta

Not in Westeros, This 'Game of Thrones' Couple Exchange Vows in Jakarta
King Joffrey's wedding @ HBO

A couple with a shared passion for Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings splashed out Rp. 180 million (around $13,000) on a quirky themed wedding inspired by the fantasy novels.

The 'royal' wedding with a twist saw Rekhaza Panji Riawan, 28 - aka King Joffrey Baratheon - make Sista Mauli Wulandari, 27 - aka the Elven Queen, Galadriel - his wife - watched by a guard of honour. The elaborate ceremony, which took less than a year to plan, was held in the couple's Indonesian home of Jakarta, and all 600 guests were also asked to dress according to the quirky themes.

Sista Mauli Wulandari married Rekhaza Panji Riawan  | daily mail
Sista Mauli Wulandari married Rekhaza Panji Riawan | daily mail

 

No expense was spared, and the couple's nuptials had all the glitz and glamour of a lavish TV production.
'Luckily, things aren't as expensive here as they are in the UK,' said Sista of her big day.

Instead of a traditional white bridal gown, brand strategist Sista wore a sumptuous floor-length cape and creative director Rekhaza accessorised his costume with an impressive sword.

The couple shunned traditional bridal wear for costumes - that also included elf ears for th bride and a sword for the groom  | daily mail
The couple shunned traditional bridal wear for costumes - that also included elf ears for th bride and a sword for the groom | daily mail

 

They were even flanked by their own army – wearing handmade brown robes and carrying wooden swords - as they arrived for the traditional Muslim ceremony.

 'We had such a fantastic day,' said Sista.

'I loved being dressed as the Queen of the Elves and Rekhaza made such a handsome King Joffrey. Even though he is cruel in the series, we loved his costume.

Instead of throwing her bouquet after their nuptials finished, the groom instead fired a ceremonial bow and arrow  | daily mail
Instead of throwing her bouquet after their nuptials finished, the groom instead fired a ceremonial bow and arrow | daily mail

 

'I feel really thankful for everything because it went so perfectly.'

Rekhaza was keen to let everyone know that he'd been struck by Cupid's arrow, with a symbolic gesture after the traditional speeches from family members, prayers and wedding feast.

(Left) Actor Jack Gleeson who portrayed the evil King Joffrey in the Game of Thrones TV series. | Daily Mail
(Left) Actor Jack Gleeson who portrayed the evil King Joffrey in the Game of Thrones TV series. | Daily Mail

 

'Instead of me throwing my bouquet, Rekhaza shot an arrow across the pool, so a guest could catch it,' said Sista. 'It was so romantic.' 

The wedding invite even included a coin from Westeros, the continent where most of the Game of Thrones' action takes place, and their wedding banner was inspired by the Baratheon crown. 

The bride opted to wear a crown, mini dress and a floor-length cape that swept along the ground instead of the traditional white dress  | daily Mail
The bride opted to wear a crown, mini dress and a floor-length cape that swept along the ground instead of the traditional white dress | daily Mail

 

Fans of both fantasy dramas, the couple are particularly hooked on Game of Thrones, adapted from the series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, by American author and screenwriter George R. R. Martin.

Sista said: 'Me and my husband can spend a day, a week, a month, or a year talking about Game of Thrones, and we don't get bored at all.

The 600 guests surrounded the couple as night fell, with everyone holding sparklers to create a magical evening  | daily mail
The 600 guests surrounded the couple as night fell, with everyone holding sparklers to create a magical evening | daily mail

 

'Rekhaza is a major fanboy and I am a complete fangirl. He introduced me to it when we first got together and I was addicted.'

Hugely popular, the Game of Thrones TV show is set in the fictional Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the continent of Essos and chronicles the violent struggles amongst the realm's noble families for the Iron Throne.

As the new husband and wife walked down the aisle they were surrounded by a special guard, made up of their guests, in brown robes   | daily mail
As the new husband and wife walked down the aisle they were surrounded by a special guard, made up of their guests, in brown robes | daily mail

 

But there were no such warring factions at the couple's fairy-tale wedding last October, held at an outdoor restaurant.

'No expense was spared, but, luckily, things aren't as expensive here as they are in the UK,' said Sista.

'We are both very creative, too, which helped. It took us less than a year to organise it all.

'And all our 600 guests were very keen to fit in with our theme.'

The pair first met at university and agree that they're both fantasy fans and could talk about Game of Thrones for hours  | daily mail
The pair first met at university and agree that they're both fantasy fans and could talk about Game of Thrones for hours | daily mail

 

Sista first met her husband at Binus University, west Jakarta, where she was studying marketing communication and he was doing visual communication.

She continued: 'Rekhaza was my first crush in college. I thought he was much cooler and older than me when I first went to the orientation day in 2008.

'I didn't have the guts to talk or even smile at him, and really forgot all about him.

All the guests at the wedding were keen to take part with many opting for fancy dress before later changing into their normal clothes   | daily mail
All the guests at the wedding were keen to take part with many opting for fancy dress before later changing into their normal clothes | daily mail

 

'But then, in 2010, the universe brought us together again when we met at a college event.

'Thankfully, one of our friends introduced him to me and, since then we became friends and then a couple a few months later.' 

Typically unconventional, rather than receiving a romantic proposal, the couple made a mutual decision to get married and hit on the fantasy theme. 

Source : Daily Mail | Metro | Kaskus

Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less
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