This is possibly the first in the world - An indoor pole vault wedding.
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Singapore emcee Richard Style hosted the grand wedding celebrations for Singapore national pole vault athlete Rachel Yang and her husband David Yeo, who is a professional pole vault coach, at Chijmes Hall on Sunday, 3 June 2012. The highlight of the event was an indoor pole vault challenge, where the bride competed against 4 other national male athletes with various height positions. The bride's outfit worn for the challenge was a specially designed bridal gown, designed by Lydia Neo of Forme Exclusive Tailoring.
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Here are some photos, and a video of Rachel making the jump in her specially designed gown:
Front page - Straits Times (4 June 2012)
Straits Times (4 June 2012)
Local Chinese newspaper
Here she goes...
... And successfully over the bar!
The runway across the entire Chijmes Hall
Indoor pole vault
The runway is shorter than normal, thus increasing the difficulty for the athletes
I will catch you, my love!
Close up of the lovely and cute figurines
I have crossed the bar!
The jazz band
Making wedding vows to each other
Rachel making the jump
Thank you for making me a part of your big day. May your love for each other keep blossoming as you add days to your marriage.