At 37, Hawick Ren Makes First Post-Wedding Appearance—Reveals Why He Chose Lijiang for the Ceremony and Shares That Planning Took a Full Year

The 37-year-old youngest son of Timothy Fok, Eric Fok, recently celebrated his wedding in Lijiang, Yunnan — a rare and notable marriage event for the Fok Ying-tung family in recent years. Although the wedding was not aggressively publicized, it was held with remarkable grandeur and carried all the elegance of a major family celebration. After the festivities concluded, family members gradually returned to Hong Kong to resume their routines. Just one day after arriving back, Eric made his first post-wedding public appearance, attracting significant media interest. Having stayed away from cameras for many years, he made a rare exception by speaking openly to the press about the wedding details.

Eric only began reappearing in public settings in 2023, and even then, he avoided interviews and direct media engagement. This time, however, fresh off his wedding and surrounded by public congratulations, he appeared genuinely joyful and relaxed — spending time chatting with attendees, taking photos, and even sharing intimate details about the marriage celebration. He revealed why he and his wife chose to hold their ceremony at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, explaining that they both envisioned a beautiful, meaningful wedding. From the very beginning, the couple agreed on an outdoor ceremony, in line with the increasingly popular “destination wedding” trend. To find the perfect venue, they traveled extensively — from Thailand to Sichuan — searching for a location that wasn’t just another banquet hall but a space where they could shape the celebration according to their own vision.

After considering many sites, the couple discovered a stunning hotel situated at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — the very place where the wedding would eventually be hosted. The breathtaking views of the mountain, the expansive grassland suitable for an outdoor ceremony, and the surrounding natural scenery perfectly matched their expectations. That was when they decided: this would be the wedding destination.

Eric disclosed that the planning process took a full year, and the couple personally visited the site multiple times to finalize arrangements. Interestingly, the family vacation to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain during the summer of 2024 — with Eric’s parents and even his mother, Loletta Chu — may very well have been part of this preparation journey.

He also shared that choosing a “destination wedding” was not merely a stylistic or trendy choice; it was also a deliberate effort to avoid excessive media intrusion. Their preparations were kept strictly confidential, with no leaks beforehand. Since Eric rarely addresses media directly, nearly all news about him has previously been shared by his father, Timothy Fok. In fact, Timothy cleverly misdirected attention earlier by publicly stating that Eric was already married and would not be organizing a wedding ceremony — preventing the press from probing further. In reality, the official celebration was scheduled discreetly for November in Lijiang.

Looking at the wedding arrangements, it was clear that the chosen venue fully embodied their vision. The ceremony was held outdoors on a wide grass field bordering a lakeside, with snow-capped mountains visible in the distance — creating an atmosphere of natural harmony and elegance. During the daytime, the weather was comfortably warm, allowing the bride to wear her gown outdoors for the ceremony. Later in the afternoon, when temperatures dropped for the outdoor cocktail reception, guests changed into warmer attire. By nightfall, as the air grew colder, the celebrations transitioned indoors to the hotel ballroom. The flow from outdoor ceremony to indoor banquet was well-planned, offering variety and comfort — and leaving guests deeply satisfied.

Eric is the youngest of Timothy Fok’s three sons and is known to be the one most doted upon by his mother, Loletta Chu. In his younger years, he lived the typical lifestyle of a carefree rich heir, enjoying nightlife and cultivating a colorful romantic life. However, after a high-profile breakup years ago, he withdrew from the public eye and adopted a quieter, more private lifestyle, even living abroad for some time. Today, he stands as the most low-profile of the three brothers. While his elder siblings, Kenneth Fok and Cheng-ching Fok, have both steadily built careers and public influence, Eric began developing his own path only in recent years. His relationship with his Thai wife was first revealed in 2019, and the couple has been together for seven years without separation — a clear sign that the former playboy has settled down. Now entering a new chapter of life, Eric appears far more mature, grounded, and steady than before.