Michelle Yeoh gives fans a glimpse of her Schiaparelli wedding gown

On July 28, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland, the celebrated Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh tied the knot. She delighted fans by sharing glimpses of her highly anticipated wedding day. The enchanting highlight was her stunning Schiaparelli wedding gown, worn for her marriage to retired automotive magnate Jean Todt.

3 things you need to know 

• Michelle Yeoh earned her first Oscar as Best Actress this year.
• Before retiring, Jean Todt served as Ferrari's CEO.
• It was in 2004, when Michelle and Jean decided to get married marry.

What inspired the surrealistic design of the wedding gown?

The beautiful gown, 19 years in the making, featured a corseted bodice adorned with Schiaparelli's signature surrealism, showcasing a face with eyes, lips, and even a nose with a septum piercing. The ivory ensemble was further embellished with pearls, gold, and rhinestones, exuding a glamorous aura.

(Michelle Yeoh gave closer look of her wedding gown croset | Image: Michelle Yeoh/Instagram)

Yeoh took to Instagram to share a carousel of images, giving her followers an inside look at her special day. The dress boasted long lace sleeves and a sleek skirt that trailed into a short train, perfectly accentuating her elegance. With her hair left down and loose, she posed gracefully, capturing the essence of her joyous occasion, which was made even more special by the presence of her Oscar statuette.

(Michelle Yeoh gave glimpse of her wedding | Image: Michelle Yeoh/Instagram)

A love story 19 years in the making: The journey to 'I Do'

The wedding, held on June 4, marked the end of an extraordinary 6,992-day engagement between Yeoh and Todt. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony in Geneva, as revealed in the wedding program shared by Felipe Massa on Instagram. The program narrated the couple's story, recalling their meeting in Shanghai on June 4, 2004, and the heartfelt proposal by Todt on July 26 of the same year, to which Yeoh joyfully said YES.

Michelle Yeoh's achievements go beyond her wedding day glory; she is the first Asian woman to have won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her acclaimed performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once earned her the prestigious accolade. Starting her journey by being crowned Miss Malaysia at the young age of 20. She has since then dazzled audiences with her performances in various action films alongside stars like Jackie Chan. Some of her notable films include Tomorrow Never Dies, Crazy Rich Asians, Memoirs Of A Geisha, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and The Lady.