The couple, aged 50 and 60 respectively, held their reception on April 5 at the summit of Bukit 527 in Salak Perdana, Sepang, in the company of over 200 fellow hikers.
The idea came about simply: with limited time to secure a venue, friends from their hiking community suggested holding the celebration on the hilltop, where basic facilities such as canopies, a surau and toilets were already available.
What followed, however, was anything but ordinary. Clad in traditional songket, Haniin and Rahmat made their way up the 192m hill alongside their guests – a climb that quickly turned into one of the most memorable moments of Haniin’s life.
“We’re used to hiking, so wearing outfits like baju kurung or baju Melayu is no problem,” she said. “But songket is thicker and more restrictive, so we had to move more slowly.”
A journey that would usually take about 10 minutes stretched to around 35, as the couple and their guests made their careful ascent in full wedding attire.
The celebration reflected the spirit of their close-knit community: the reception was attended mainly by members of Tebas Hikers, along with friends from other groups.
Guests were treated to a hearty spread of favourites, including nasi minyak, ayam masak merah, daging masak hitam, dalca, pajeri and fresh fruits.
Getting the food to the top was no small feat. “We had it catered, but getting it up the hill required teamwork,” Haniin recalled.
“Since there were many of us, each of us carried something,” she added, noting that this sense of shared effort made the day even more meaningful.
The unique celebration captured public attention after a video went viral on social media, drawing admiration for its creativity and warmth.
The couple were earlier married in a ceremony at Masjid Kariah Bukit Kadir in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan on April 4. They plan to hold a thanksgiving event in Haniin’s hometown of Muar, Johor soon.
For Haniin, the experience was about more than just an unusual venue. It was a reflection of a life shared with like-minded people, and a reminder that meaningful moments do not always need elaborate settings.
Sometimes, they just need the right company and a little adventure.