Complementing the gowns, Laruna also dons brides with beautiful bridal shoes and wedding accessories which bring out the best of brides-to-be.  At Laruna, professional photography is also offered to capture the most beautiful moments of your life.

For more information and enquiries, do visit their webpage.

The Love Story
Honestly, we were kind of set-up by my buddies. When Joanne was at an audio workshop, my ‘buddies’ who were there check her out for me and decided that she was the kind of girl I like. The lady boss of that workshop introduced us via SMS. Soon, the first date was arranged. Initially the date was supposedly to be a group dinner but it turned out that only Joanne and I were the attendees. After that, the rest was history!

At what point did you realize you were in love?
There was no exact date or moment to define the feeling we have for one another as things just happened naturally. Everything just fell into place! Guess you can say that the moon and the stars aligned and fate brought us together as a loving couple.

How did you know that she/he is ‘The One’?
Joanne: There is no rocket science to this. You just know when the time comes and that you have found that special someone whom you will spend the rest of your life with!

Reuben: I guess it’s because she fits the best ideal girl picture in my mind. We share similar hobbies and interests with much aligned thinking and opinions. But of course we do sometimes agree to disagree on things we do not look at the same way. I spend most of my time away in Singapore as I work there and Joanne is able to accept it. She is someone who is open minded and understands the airline culture and lifestyle which is not something all spouses can understand.

The proposal
Initially, Reuben’s close friends and I planned a surprised birthday party for him. It was pretty hilarious when we look back as half of the surprise was actually leaked out due to my poor acting skills! But the party went on smoothly until the restaurant team came out with lovely candles when it was time to cut the birthday cake. Reuben had in fact, a plan of his own and went down on his knees after emerging from behind the team. Everyone thought he slipped and fell and went to give him a hand but backed off and said “Joanne, this is your deal”. From that moment, I knew Reuben was proposing to me on the very same event!

What have you learned from each other?
Joanne: We are two individuals from different backgrounds and up-bringing. Talking and discussing things out and then compromise is very important in a relationship.

What are your advice to couples who are about to marry?
Marriage is just the beginning of a life long journey with your loved one. We will be lying to you if we were to say that everything will always be rosy. It would not be a ‘Happily Ever After’ marriage if you do not embrace each other’s differences and learn a thing or two from one another. Sometimes, bumpy rides are good spices in life. The fundamental thing about marriage is to communicate and compromise with each other.

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Photography by Kelvin Yeoh & Michelle Chai (Design Capture)
Flowers and Floral décor by Mabel (Maple Story)
Wedding Dress by Joanne Chan (Joanne’s own couture label)
Bridesmaid and Flower girls’ dresses by Joanne Chan (Joanne’s own couture label)
Groom’s Suit by Hugo Boss
Makeup by Remy Ngan (Mimi Make-up Studio)
Hair Accessories by EVITA PERONI
Wedding Cake by Su-Yin (Delectable)
Pre Wedding Cocktail at the Long Bar, One World Hotel
Banquet at One World Hotel
Entertainment by David Gomes & Junji Delfino

The Love Story

The Proposal
After a romantic weekend getaway in Penang, feeling weary and sunburned, Parwaiz proposed to me at an Italian restaurant Cipolla in Bangsar. At that moment when he fell on his knee and proposed to me, I immediately say I DO before he could even finish what he was supposed to say!

Moments to Treasure
We enjoy every single moment we have together doing something extra special by venturing into stuffs we have not done before!

The Rings
DeGem platinum and classic rings engraved with “The Union of Two Souls”.

The Most Important Element of a Wedding
THE COUPLE. Besides this was the personal vows that we have during the ceremony. We had a small but wonderful group of guests but I believe you do not need 1000 people to have a dream wedding! All you need is a loving couple, caring families and close friends. But of course, all that matters was MY HUSBAND AND I!

Personal advices to couples who are to marry
Do not over plan! Take care and make time for yourselves. You are more important than anything else as you are the reason why the marriage will be. Ensure that you spend time (as a couple) with one another. Do not get overboard with your preparations and try not to have too many people to interfere. It is your wedding and you need to be happy with it!

Biggest challenge to plan for a wedding
Waiting for the RSVP’s can be quite a challenge. Food tasting, dress picking, location finding was all an adventure but all this are easy as long as you know what you want for your dream wedding to come true!

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Photography by The Chedi Chiang Mai
Dress by Eric Choong (http://www.ericchoong.com/)
Groom’s Suit and Groomsmen ties by Personal Tailor
Invitations by Idea and flow of prints by Caroline (bride) and graphic design by Ms. Cynthia from Creative Design
Cake Toppers by Chef Blair from The Chedi Chiang Mai

The Rings
Our rings are from Tiffany & Co.
Hers       : Elsa Peretti curved band with diamonds in platinum.
His          : Lucida platinum band with a single diamond.

Most enjoyable moment of the wedding
We enjoyed the entire day as we were treated as the King and Queen of the day! It made us feel really special. Our florist did the most fantastic job with the decor and we were really pleased with our photography session.

The most important element in a wedding
The friends and family that you share your wedding with and not forgetting to take pleasure of being together as husband and wife!

Advices to couples who are about to marry
Plan ahead, prepare early and make sure the bridal party knows exactly what to do for the wedding. Do not let planning interfere your relationship and let everyone else do the stressing for you!

The biggest challenge to overcome when planning a wedding
Couples living overseas have the biggest hurdle. A lot of coordination needs to be done via email. Apart from that, trying to keep the peace is probably the next challenge!

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Photography by Jonathan Ho (Expressively Joho)
Videography by Dino (BrilliantPic)
Flowers and Hair flowers by RedBox
Dress by Tuscany Bridal
Groom’s Suit by Prada
Makeup by Ponnie Hsu (Pretty Box)
Reception at Mandarin Oriental Singapore

Wedding has become increasingly personalized where many aspects of a wedding are custom designed or made to order for a distinctive air of luxury, intimacy and with a touch of stylish elegance. Armed with an arsenal of information, The Wedding Book is a beginner’s guide for those ready to take the plunge into matrimonial bliss. It encompasses every aspect of a wedding from romancing the bride to picking a wedding theme, styling the look, personalizing your special day and tying the knot without breaking your bank account.

This issue, The Wedding Book helps you put together a team to plan your customized dream wedding with its comprehensive planning guide together with checklists for every aspect of the wedding. The ‘Planner’ of this fourth issue is organized according to corresponding categories of wedding vendors, from the region, for your convenience. Most importantly, the Book follows the sequence to plan your Big Day!

All the pages in this book are ‘the’ inspiration and guidance you need to plan your wedding well.

Note: The Wedding Book is available at all major bookstores in Malaysia and Singapore at RM25/SGD14.

Just like wedding, brides should get wedding shoes that suit their style. Although some shoes are able to match your dress perfectly, they should also reflect your personality. YOUR day, your style!

With a wide array of bridal shoes collection, Wedding Shoe House is the boutique to be in finding those quality comfortable shoes that speaks to your heart. To usher the new year, brides-to-be can now enjoy 20% discounts (valid until 31st March 2010) on every shoe purchase at the Wedding Shoe House!

That is not all, brides-to-be can also purchase 2 pairs of shoes and enjoy another pair of shoe, absolutely FREE* (*Terms and Conditions applied)

Click here for enquiries or visit Wedding Shoe House webpage for further information.

Amidst the starkly beautiful desert scenery of Utah’s canyon country and home for centuries to the native Navajo and Hopi tribes, Amangiri, meaning ‘peaceful mountain’ promises to provide guests unrivalled levels of comfort as well as unprecedented access to the region’s geographic, historic and cultural marvels.

Located close to the border with Arizona in Canyon Point, Southern Utah, Amangiri is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colourful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. Just a 25-minute drive from the nearest town of Page, Arizona and a 15-minute drive to the shores of Lake Powell, Amangiri is ideally placed for day trips to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Colorado River and Bryce and Zion National Parks.

The resort’s setting is breathtaking. Amangiri is cradled by massive 200-million-year-old mesas and rock formations that present extraordinary desert vistas – dusted pink and ash at sunrise, various shades of gold throughout the day and a medley of spectacular rose hues at sunset. Located some 4,000 feet above sea level, the region’s arid conditions support unique desert vegetation. The ecosystem surrounding Amangiri encompasses a remarkable diversity of plants and animal species. The region is home to a variety of endangered species, including the California condor, and fossils dating back more than 160 million years attest to the area’s wealth of dinosaurs in the distant past.

Set on a 243-hectare (600-acre) expanse of wilderness, Amangiri is reached via a winding road that descends into the valley and leads to the resort’s central Pavilion. Designed to blend into the landscape with natural materials and textures featured, Amangiri provides an intimate setting from which to appreciate the resort’s majestic surroundings. 34 guest suites and the 2,322-square metre (25,000-square feet) Aman Spa are housed in two elegant wings which extend north and south from the Pavilion. With white stone floors and concrete walls that reflect the colours of the American Southwest, each suite has uninterrupted panoramic views of the desert and features a private entrance courtyard, a combined bedroom and living area, a sky-lit dressing room, a roomy bathroom with views from the sunken bath tub and a desert lounge with central fireplace. Pool Suites, Terrace Pool Suites and the Girijaala and Amangiri Suites also offer private pools and secluded outdoor sky terraces, ideal both for daytime relaxation and night-time star gazing.

The centrepiece of Amangiri is the Pavilion which is reached via flights of wide, gentle steps. Its desert-coloured stone and concrete is counterpointed by splashes of scarlet tenting: red is the traditional colour of celebration for the Navajo.  With dramatic views of rock formations and the desert to one side, and panoramic views of the surrounding plateaus to the other, the Pavilion houses the Living Room (three spacious alcoves with fireplaces, cosy seating and incredible views), the Gallery (showcasing the region’s best art, jewellery and handicrafts), the Library and the Dining Room. Through floor-to-ceiling glass doors the Dining Room leads onto the pool terrace which overlooks the swimming pool. Set in a sunken courtyard, the pool wraps around a giant outcrop of rock and finishes with a hot tub which sits at the base of a rock wall.

The cuisine at Amangiri reflects the resort’s relaxed nature. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Dining Room’s focal point is to open kitchen with its wood-fired oven. This traditional cooking technique imparts a unique flavour and rustic authenticity to Amangiri’s cuisine, which emphasizes locally-sourced, seasonal produce. Dishes are served directly from the oven and some are finished at the table, while guests are invited to interact and even learn from the chefs. Situated within the Dining Room are the Private Dining Room and the Cellar. The private dining room seats 10 and its large wooden doors can be closed for privacy or open to the kitchen. The open-to-browse wine room has state-of-the-art climate control, space for 900 bottles and the technology to serve even the finest vintages by the glass.

Amangiri’s Aman Spa is a destination unto itself, providing a serene setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. A vast complex of stone, water features and streams of light, it offers a number of unique treatment venues. The Water Pavilion offers hydrotherapy treatments, while the Floatation Pavilion offers colour therapy-enhanced floatation treatment. The Aman Spa also provides both indoor and outdoor pools and treatment rooms, and generous spaces for exercise, yoga and Amanresort’s unique Pilates assessment.

The design of Amangiri is inspired by the natural elements of wind, water, earth and fire. Shafts of sunlight stream into the resort’s interiors through panoramic windows and strategically placed skylights. The sound of water is a soothing constant in the Pavilion, as in the surrounding slot canyons. The resort features more than 50 indoor and outdoor fireplaces – throughout the Pavilion and the Aman Spa, in every suite, around the pool and in outdoor entertainment areas.  At night, Amangiri’s exteriors are subtly lit so as not to compromise the vast star-filled night sky as nature intended. The Desert Lounge beyond the Pavilion is an open-air living room and the ideal venue for star-gazing.

GETTING TO AMANGIRI

Amangiri is a 25-minute drive from Page Municipal Airport, Arizona, served by Great Lakes Airways’ direct flights from Denver and Phoenix. The airport has full service facilities for charter and private aircraft. By road, the resort is a 4-hour drive from Phoenix, 5 hours from Las Vegas and 6 hours from Salt Lake City.

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Amanresorts was founded by Adrian Zecha who envisioned a collection of intimate retreats in beautiful surrounds with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private residence. The first resort, Amanpuri (place of peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept, and since then, Amanresorts has grown to encompass 23 resorts located in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, France, French Polynesia, Indonesia, India, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the Turks & Caicos Islands and the USA.

For more information, please contact:

Anjali Nihalchand

Tel:  (852) 2868 5005

Fax: (852) 2868 5007

E-mail: anihalchand@amanresorts.com

Web site: www.amanresorts.com

THE SPA AND MED BEAUTY AT THE SAUJANA GETS READY FOR THE OPENING OF ITS TROPICAL SPA SANCTUARY

Evolving Beyond Spa and Beauty

Scheduled to open this November, The Saujana opens the door to an intimate world dedicated to the restoration of strength, beauty and balance of body, mind and soul – The Spa and Med Beauty at The Saujana.

Located in its own sanctuary next to The Club at The Saujana (LHW), all villas are scattered among a tropical rainforest setting around a reflection pool which provides the ultimate environment for relaxation and rejuvenation combing a luxurious environment with superior quality botanical based products. The extensive facilities include six single spa villas, two double spa villas, two beauty studios, four Med Beauty treatment rooms, relaxation lounge and a spa boutique.

Experience our holistic spa offerings which include stimulating body polishes, nurturing envelopments, romantic bathing ceremonies, rejuvenating beauty rituals and therapeutic massages, all designed to pamper and restore vitality. With the unique combination of a luxurious environment, the finest botanical-based products and graceful therapists with magic hands, this is truly the ultimate oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Available for the first time in Asia, Med Beauty Swiss introduces an anti-aging skin care Cell Premium containing revolutionary apple stem cells that protect your own stem cells and effectively stimulates their renewal. Developed by Swiss Dermatologist Dr. Harald Gerny, the long established and certifiably authentic Med Beauty Swiss also offers a wide range of skin care systems for precise skin conditions.

“The Spa and Med Beauty at The Saujana, the first in Kuala Lumpur to offer Med Beauty treatments combined with a unique spa menu, offers an idyllic spa retreat conveniently located just 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur city centre” said Brenda Ramen, Director of Spas, GHM.

RECEIVE MYR100 VOUCHER FOR THE SPA AND MED BEAUTY AT THE SAUJANA
For inquiries on The Spa and Med Beauty treatments and to receive a voucher worth MYR 100, please send us your full details (name, email address, mailing address and telephone number) to spaandmedbeauty@thesaujana.com.

Terms and conditions apply.

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The proposal: Actually Elvira wanted to propose to me first! She planned it by booking a beautifully decorated room with red roses and scented candles at Hilton KL. But I got wind of her plans and quickly bought the diamond ring, and before she could do anything, got down on my knees and asked her to marry me. She was so stunned that she totally forgot what she was supposed to do! Once she caught her breath, it was her turn to propose to me.

The wedding theme: Our dinner reception theme was ‘Fairytale Wedding’ and Elvira had a blast doing up the place in pink and white. We had candelabras with flowers at the foyer and a huge floral arch at the entrance. We draped the walls white and laid out white carpets and hung loads of lighted floral balls and scallops from the ceiling. The backdrop was a huge castle and we custom built two grand staircases for us to enter. The garden party had a green and white theme with lots of flowers and, even had a two projection screens for our guests to watch the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

The venue: Church ceremony was held at the Assumption Church in PJ, while the tea ceremony, garden party and dinner reception were held at Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel.
The rings: Platinum rings from Diamonds & Platinum.
The wedding dresses: all by Pretty In White. Elvira was dressed in a tube gown with lots of lace, beads and crystals embellishment for the church ceremony, a kua for the tea ceremony, a halter-neck dress with green beads, lace and crystals for the garden party and, a pink gown for the dinner reception.
The groom’s suit: Kevin wore a suit with red cravat and vest for the church ceremony, a Chinese man’s kua for the tea ceremony, suit with cravat and vest for the garden party and a tuxedo for the dinner reception.
Moments to treasure: It has to be the point we finally exchanged our sacred vows. I was so nervous and sweating while Elvira later told me she felt her hair stand on its end. It was a magical moment that changed our whole life.
Floral design & Decorations: Creativelines
Photography: The Photoz

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Start your wedding plans at the Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur’s Bridal Fair, a fairyland of wonderful wedding ideas and advice. Have a chat with our wedding planner and find out how we can personalize your wedding just the way you envision it to be. We know and understand that no two couples are the same; therefore no two weddings should be either.

Learn more about Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur’s 2010 wedding packages and get inspired by a wide array of wedding essentials and options from favours and flowers to photography. Mock wedding set-ups and a fully-dressed ballroom will also be available for viewing during the Bridal Fair. Relive the magical moments when you fell in love with each other as you gear up for the most important event in your life.

A wedding is the first day of your marriage and this is where it begins!

Date : 21 & 22 November 2009
Time : 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Venue : Level 2 Foyer

Featuring:

Wedding favors: Favors Essence, Wicked Wax, Simply Cakes

Health & Beauty: Lancôme, St. Gregory Spa, Serene Nails Studio

Gowns: Carven Ong Couture

Jewellery: Tomei Gold & Jewellery

Floral: Wishing Tree

Décor: Aspra Events

Beverage: Asiaeuro Wine & Spirits

Photography: Catchlight Photography

Here at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur, we know how much your wedding or that special get together means to you and those close to you. We also understand you’re probably working within a budget and don’t want any unexpected expenses creeping in to spoil the fun.

Perks & Packages for 2010 Wedding Day Bookings include:

· Current year pricing for weddings held between 1 January 2010 until 31 December 2010

· Design your own Chinese, Malay or Indian set menu

· Complimentary 60-minute massage for two at St. Gregory Spa

· A special choice of a pearl necklace from Rafflesia Pearl Centre OR a perfect pair of his and hers 18K white gold diamond wedding bands from Tomei *

· A special choice of a raised dais (pelamin), a pearl necklace from Rafflesia Pearl Centre OR a perfect pair of his and hers 18K white gold diamond wedding bands from Tomei for Mutiara Kasih package

· Chinese Wedding packages from RM998++, Malay Wedding Packages from RM750++ & Indian Wedding Packages from RM750++

* Available for selected packages only

And if you’re a UOB cardmember, additional perks include:

· UOB Instalment Payment Plan (IPP) with 6 or 12 month tenure

· Complimentary pre-wedding reception canapés and refreshments for 100 persons (based on a minimum of 30 tables)

Other terms and conditions apply.

For enquiries, please call Amy Wong (Wedding Planner) at (603) 2782 8385 or email wong.amy@kul.parkroyalhotels.com.