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.

Manggis Production – Highlight Way Cheng Mikael

Highlights Vanitha Shanker

Manggis Production – Highlights Nadia Jalil

Montage – Dafinah : Nizran

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It’s 11:45 in the morning and here’s the crowd at Eric Choong Kuala Lumpur booth. Some of the brides to-be are patiently waiting for their turn at the fitting room.

Favors Essence favours at 20% off!

Impeccable hand-made cards from Emma K

Pink Splendour by Creativelines

Brides and grooms listening intently to Stephen Foong’s ‘Do’s and Don’t of Planning a Wedding’ plus having a hilarious time.

Renown photographer Jim Liaw passionately sharing with couple about Jim Liaw Photography, his work experience, wedding tips and more. For those who has not met with Jim Liaw, do visit The Big Bridal Sale 2009 tomorrow to meet with himself, team from The Photoz, Eric Choong, Vivi from Ayana Resort, Emma K, Ms YS Cheng of Creativelines, Ms Bibi of EC Events, Ms Amy from Arada Design and lots lots more!

Table setting by Creativelines

Ms Bibi speaking with her brides.

Introduction of 0% Interest Instalment Pay Plan* with CIMB Bank

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, 23 October 2009 – If you are planning for your big day, make sure you pay a visit to Hilton Petaling Jaya’s Bridal Fair taking place this 5th and 6th December 2009 from 11am until 7pm. The hotel will be launching its 0% Interest Instalment Pay Plan* with CIMB Bank where bridal couples can have flexible repayments of 12 months for the wedding of their dreams.

Other fair exclusive offers for a minimum booking of 40 tables include a complimentary wedding photography package worth RM3880 by KIDCHANSTUDIO, complimentary corkage for unlimited liquor or wine bottles, free flow of soft drinks all night long and an additional one-night stay in a Hilton Guestroom. In addition, CIMB Bank and Direct Access card members are entitled to a room upgrade to Executive Floor for their additional night’s stay as well as a complimentary photo enlargement of 12R worth RM80 by KIDCHANSTUDIO.

The exclusive wedding photography package worth RM3880 by KIDCHANSTUDIO covers wedding day photography with one senior photographer up to 10 hours of coverage within Klang Valley, one 13” X 13” deluxe digital album with 100 images, one 10R enlargement and up to 600 un-edited exposures, returned in DVD. KIDCHANSTUDIO with their acute sense of timing and artistry is behind the high profiled wedding scene in Malaysia, capturing the moments of happiness of newlyweds including the recent destination wedding of Maya Karin in the exotic Lake Como, Italy.

Bridal couples holding their wedding at the Hilton Petaling Jaya will enjoy the privilege of having their very own dedicated Wedding Planner who will provide a truly personal service and she will be with them every step of the way to take care of all details, fabulous food to remember with exclusively tailored menus from Malay, Chinese, Western to Indian cuisine and a perfect setting for their dream wedding with fresh flower decorations from aisle, main and guests’ tables. The couple will also spend their first wedded night in style hosted by the hotel in a suite and wake up to breakfast in bed. As for their guests, the hotel provides preferential room rates.

Other benefits for organizing a wedding banquet at the Hilton Petaling Jaya include exclusive access and special discount to a list of pre-screened, preferred vendors and resources, including professional photographers and musicians, first anniversary stay room voucher, food tasting for ten persons with a booking confirmation of 40 tables (not applicable for buffet menu), ceremonial wedding cake display, special Hilton Weddings favours for all invited guests, one valet parking for bridal car and many more.

The Hilton Petaling Jaya is able to cater for weddings up to 650 guests with various wedding themes to reflect different style and budget. Chinese Wedding packages are priced from RM1028++ per table of 10 persons, Malay Idaman Wedding packages are priced from RM900++ per table of 10 persons, Indian Wedding packages are priced from RM950++ per table of 10 persons and Western-style wedding packages are priced from RM1700++ per table of 10 persons.

Hilton PJ’s Bridal Fair offers are valid for weddings until 31 December 2010, and for those confirming their wedding banquet with the hotel during the fair will stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes from romantic retreats at Hilton’s sister properties, relaxing spa treatments to bridal make-up packages. The first 50 visitors daily will receive a door gift. Exclusive partners for Hilton PJ’s Bridal Fair are CIMB Bank and KIDCHANSTUDIO.

Sponsors include Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Hilton Beijing, Hilton Kuching, ARD Creation, Precious Moment, Choffles, Chocolate Chapters and Trendz hair salon. For more information on the Bridal Fair, please contact Elishah Tan, Wedding Planner, at 03 7955 9122 extn. 5783, email Elishah.Tan@hilton.com or visit the hotel’s F&B blog www.ZestPJ.com.

*Applicable to CIMB Bank and Direct Access credit card members. For new bookings and weddings until 31 December 2010 with a minimum of 40 tables and no less than RM5000 per transaction.

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The love story

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

more wedding photos:

Photography is like making that first impression – you only get one chance to do it right. Your wedding photographs capture all the emotions, excitement and details, preserving the memories of the day you became man and wife. Needless to say, you won’t be giving this huge responsibility to your second cousin who happens to own a nice camera and loves taking photos. Good photography is an art which requires skill and planning, so choose your wedding photographer carefully.

Here are a few tips on finding the right professional :

Word-of-mouth
Ask your married friends and relatives about their wedding photographer, and more importantly, ask to see their wedding albums when they rave about how “awesome” their wedding photographer was. Actual wedding photos allow you to examine the quality and style of the photographer’s work. Word-of-mouth referrals not only promote a particular photographer’s work, but also his or her personality and work etiquette.

The personality test
Get to know your short listed photographers and see how easily they interact with you. An open-minded photographer who is interested in getting to know you and finding out what you want earns extra points! Remember that your photographer will need to bring out the best in you and your guests.

Price and timeline
Ask about the price upfront, and how the photographer’s services are charged. Some may charge by the hour, while others may offer packages.

Solo or team?
Does your photographer work alone, or does he work in a team? It is generally a good idea for you to hire a studio that provides more than one photographer to cover your wedding. The reasons :

● This prevents chaos if there are last minute no-shows or if a camera decides to quit.
● Total coverage of your wedding. Having more than one photographer means you can always have one by your side, while others can cover your party and guests.
● Beautiful, continuous photographs. One photographer will be able to stand before you as you walk down the aisle, while another may capture photographs of your train.

Let your photographer know exactly what you want and what you expect. Never assume that your photographer, given his or her experience, should know what you want. So take some time and think about what kind of photographs you want to fill your wedding album with, and write them down. Also inform your photographer about the sequence of events, duration of ceremonies and parties, travel (if any), and people to look out for during the wedding, e.g. parents, grandparents, or the granduncle who is famous for breaking into dance wherever there is a dance floor! Proper planning and successful communication with your wedding photographer will save you the heartache of looking through your wedding photographs and not seeing what you want.

11am – 7pm
Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur

It doesn’t get more exclusive than this: weddingsbyEternal.com is proud to present the “seriously must-attend” bridal event of the year where, for the first time ever, Malaysia’s most influential wedding vendors will appear alongside their international counterparts AND offer rebates of up to 70% off rack rates!

An entrance fee of RM10 per couple is chargeable at the door.

While you are here, enjoy cocktails and refreshments while mingling with wedding industry professionals comprising floral designers, fashion couturiers, photographers, jewellers, bakers, make-up and skincare experts, luxury travel consultants, wedding planners, and many others. We at weddingsbyEternal.com encourage you to take your time to browse through the services and products by notable wedding vendors who do not usually offer discounts anywhere else.

Even if you do not make bookings or purchases at The Big Bridal Sale, this is an excellent opportunity to meet our most sought-after wedding professionals in a gathering of industry movers and shakers, seek vital advice on weddings, and find the perfect vendors for your big day!

Some of our distinguished participants include:

• Sime Darby Convention Centre
• Jim Liaw Photography
• Creativelines Floral Design
  
• My Dream Wedding
• The Photoz
• Ever After Wedding
  
• Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
• The Ayana Resort Bali (formerly Ritz Carlton Bali)
• Divine Couture (Malaysia, Singapore)
• Eric Choong Kuala Lumpur
• EC Events
• Vogue Collection
• Canon
• Favors Essence
• De Casamia
• Mermaid – the makeup specialist
• Michelle Touche

As you bask in the alluring ambience of wedding day festivities, weddingsbyEternal.com also has several things lined up for our exclusive guests. This includes:

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Designer Bridal Gown Clearance – Over 100 designer gowns by the most sought-after couturiers, Eric Choong, Carven Ong and Divine Couture, will be showcased and available for purchase at up to 70% off original prices at The Big Bridal Sale only.

Floral and Wedding Design Showcase – Get up close and personal with distinguished floral studios, Creativelines, Wishing Tree and EC Events renowned for their breathtaking creations and gorgeous wedding ambiences, who will work their magic throughout The Big Bridal Sale. While there, don’t miss signing them up at very good deal offered only at The Big Bridal Sale.

For more information on, please visit The Big Bridal Sale official website.

Honeymooners Specials
Stay a minimum of 7 nights :
- Receive a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne
Stay a minimum 10 nights :
- Receive a complimentary bottle of champagne
- His/hers massage (60 min in total).
Honeymooner specials are not valid in conjunction with other specials

Simplicity Wedding Package

• Personal Wedding Planner
• Marriage License and Application
• Marriage Celebrant
• Transfers to and from Registry Office
• Sunset Ceremony on the beach with a decorated arch of colourful tropical flowers surrounded by flaming tiki torches
• Tropical Flower Head Ei for the Bride
• Tropical Flower Neck Ei for the Groom
• 1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon
• 1 x small Bridal Posy

Package cost: $ 1,199.00

Dream Wedding Package

• Personal Wedding Planner
• Marriage License and Application
• Transfers to and from Registry Office
• Marriage Celebrant
• Tropical Flower Head Ei for the Bride
• Bouquet for the Bride
• Tropical Flower Neck Ei for the Groom
• Sunset Ceremony on the Beach with a decorated Arch of colorful Tropical Flowers
• Plant Bordered Sand Aisle with flaming Tiki Torches
• One Tiered decorated Wedding Cake
• Romantic Candlelit, Champagne Two Course Dinner for 2 on our Sunset Beach
• Professional Photographer, includes 80 Photos, CD and a Traditional Album
• Deluxe Wedding Day Gift
• 1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon
• 1 x Hand painted Original Bridal Sarong

Package cost: $ 2,799.00

Royal Wedding Package

• Personal Wedding Planner
• Marriage License and Application
• Transfers to and from Registry Office
• Marriage Celebrant
• Tropical Flower Head Ei for the Bride
• Bouquet for the Bride
• Tropical Flower Neck Ei for the Groom
• Sunset Ceremony on the Beach with a decorated Arch of colorful Tropical Flowers
• Plant Bordered Sand Aisle with Flaming Tiki Torches and Flower Petals on Aisle
• Bride to arrive on decorated traditional Vaka (Royal Canoe) or Paata (Royal Chair)
• Local Island String Band and Singers
• Two Tiered decorated Wedding Cake
• Romantic Candlelit, Champagne Three Course Dinner for 2 on our Sunset Beach
• Professional Photographer Package, includes 80 Photos,CD and a traditional Album
• Relaxing 30 minute Massage for Bride and Groom
• Deluxe Wedding Day Gift
• Retire to your Room after your Special Day to a Bed covered in Flowers and Petals
• 1 x Bottle of Moet & Chandon
• 1 x Hand painted Original Bridal Sarong

Package cost: $ 4,399.00
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:
To get married in the Cook Islands, there is a three working day requirement from the day of license application to the day of your wedding day. This requirement can be waived by the Registrar if you have a good reason and with a written request. The cost of this waiver is NZD$55.00 and can be organised through your wedding planner.

• Birth Certificates or certified copies of them.
• Passports
• Divorce papers if previously married, or death certificate of previous spouse, these must be translated into English.

Most countries require a Wedding Certificate and the Apostil Seal, so that your wedding is legal in your home country. The Crown Beach wedding planner can organise those documents for you for an additional $50.00.
WEDDING CANCELLATIONS:
Because of the consideration preparations for wedding packages and their associated costs, cancellation fees will apply for cancellations and will be charged as follows:

• Cancellation over 30days before arrival – No charge
• Cancellation 16 to 30 days before arrival – 10% of package
• Cancellation 7 to 15 days before arrival – 20% of package
• Cancellation 3 to 5 days before arrival – 25% of package
• No Show to 2 days before arrival – 100% charge of package

Crown Beach Resort
P.O. Box 47
Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Tel: (682) 23953
Fax: (682) 23951

The Professional Gallery, which is a project that has been in the works in recent months, showcases the photographic art and craft of a collective of award winning and renowned wedding photographers, namely, Patrick Low, Edwin Tan, Fui Yau Yap, Joel Poon (all of Exes Studio), Jason Victor (of Jason Victor Photography) and Alvin Leong (of Alvin Leong Photography).

The Professional Gallery is located at Suite J-8-12, No.2, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur and couples-to-be are invited to the official launch on the 10th of May 2009 where there will be a special launch promotion awaiting couples who attend. During the launch, The entire team of The Professional Gallery will be on hand to provide consultation into their art and craft, as well as the services on offer at the gallery.

For more details, please contact William Lee at +6 012 313 5969 or +6 03 6204 0010.

Great Photo, Great Eyes by Signature Photographers

A photography workshop design for soon to-be-wed couples in mind, this workshop provides useful tips and information on how to successfully plan a beautiful wedding with minimum fuss.  Participants will walk away not only practical advices from featured professional photographers, the panel Signature Photographers will be sharing valuable tips & answers to any questions you have in mind– to help you prepare your wedding like a pro.

This is a rare chance to meet up with seven established professional photographers at a single workshop; You’ll have the opportunity to share the work and wide experienced of these renown, highly sought after wedding photographers all in a day. Interesting topics includes:-

‘How to schedule and plan photography flow on your wedding day’’

‘How to look good in photography’ Yes…photogenic is a skilled that can be learned and acquired!‘

‘What to ask your photographer before making the decision to hire’

Apart from professional signature weddings photography, participating couples also have the opportunities to taste banquet food and witness its presentation specially prepared by Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur culinary team.

Participants of this photography workshop will also taking away with them goody bags and gifts worth more than RM 200 plus loads of other surprises awaits.