The love story: It was love at first sight for me when we saw each other for a work related meeting but Elvira took some time to convince. I gave her my mobile number but she only offered her office number. Later, she called me regarding work and I mustered enough courage to ask her out. We continued dating for two years before I proposed.
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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The proposal: I initially wanted to ask Wendy to marry me at an exclusive restaurant in KL but the place turned out too noisy and I had to change plans quickly and took her to my house. Wendy was really surprised to see the house filled with candles and her favorite love song playing in the background. I got on my knees and proposed not with a ring… but a pair of diamond earrings! Earrings have always been her favorite accessory.

The wedding theme: The akad nikah (solemnisation)and bersanding (sitting-in-state) ceremonies were held at my house. The colour theme for the first night was salmon pink while the dinner reception on the second night was blue. For the Chinese dinner reception, we decided on a ‘mandarin oriental’ theme, inspired from a fusion of our backgrounds – Malay and Chinese  – and was dominated by the colour fuchsia. Siti Yuhaniz, my sister, was instrumental in planning our big day and ensured everything ran like clockwork.

The venue: Akad nikah, bersanding and dinner at groom’s house followed by Chinese dinner reception at Hilton KL.

The rings: Bride’s ring from Habib Jewels, groom’s ring from The Carat Club.

The wedding gowns: Wedding gown and cheongsam from Carven Ong.

The groom’s suit: Tuxedo from Lord’s Tailor.

Moments to treasure: Our most magical moment was the akad nikah ceremony. Both of us had gone though a lot together and since we come from different cultures and backgrounds, the point when our marriage was solemnised was a beautiful moment. Having the support and love of our families made it even more special.

Floral design & decorations: Wishing Tree
Photography: Kid Chan Studio

The love story: We were both doing our MBA at the Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2004. He was a very sweet guy and just as he was about to leave for Hong Kong, he expressed his feelings for me. But I wasn’t ready yet. So Ricky used to send me little short stories about a guy and a girl that represented us both. Whenever he sensed I was sad, he’d leave little gifts at the reception area of my dorm. These thoughtful actions won me over and finally at Christmas 2004, we became a couple when he came all the way to Chicago from KL.
The proposal: Ricky popped the question in April 2007 at the Inter Continental Hotel that overlooks the Hong Kong Harbour. He brought a bouquet of flowers, a gorgeous D-coloured, slightly over a carat diamond, got down on his knees and asked me to be his wife. I was speechless and tears started streaming down my cheeks. I wasn’t expecting it all!
The wedding theme: I love flowers and I wanted loads of them! We had the florist decorate the ballroom with beautiful arrangements including two tall flower stands at the entrance. The KL event had a red theme going as red represented our love. Our invitation cards were specially made in Hong Kong, while a 5-piece jazz band entertained the guests. In Hong Kong, the red theme continued with touches of pastels as the venue was furnished with timber furniture. The pastels balanced the colour scheme. I personally hand-made 20 block candles to be placed at the cocktail areas.
The venue: Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur and Island Shangri-la Hong Kong.
The rings: TSL Atelier (wedding bands) and a hand picked diamond ring.
The wedding gown: all from My Dream Wedding. At the KL reception, I wore a stunning red qua with dragon / phoenix motifs and matching shoes. I next changed into a white, lacy and beaded wedding gown with a long train. The dramatic gown was the perfect outfit that suited the long walk into the ballroom. The pure white of the dress was furthered enhanced with a bouquet of white flowers in my hands. I also wore three additional evening gowns. In Hong Kong, I chose a bareback, spaghetti strap wedding gown and three evening gowns as well.
The groom’s suit: Custom-made white tuxedo for the KL event and a black tuxedo in Hong Kong.

Moments to treasure: There are simply too many moments but we both agree the planning process was memorable with Ricky being most supportive and accommodating. Also, on the wedding day, the wedding march and later, our dance together were beautiful moments to be treasured forever.
Floral design & decorations: Creativelines

DOMII- Fashionable attire for boys at Wedding

has launched in conjunction with

“DESIGN FOR CHARITY” CAMPAIGN WITH

UNICEF & IJN FOUNDATION

10 May 2008, Kuala Lumpur – DOMII, a Malaysian born international brand was officially launched at the Curve today by the Co-Founders of DOMII, the General Manager of the Curve and renowned celebrities Sheila Majid and Sarimah Ibrahim.

In conjunction with the official launch of DOMII’s flagship boutique at The Curve, the world class brand specialising in fashionable wear for boys launched the DOMII -Design for Charity campaign, a charity drive for a cause that is close to the hearts of its founders.

At DOMII, the well being of children are of utmost importance, with special emphasis given towards improving their lives and safeguarding their welfare. Themed “Design for Charity”, DOMII worked hand in hand with a select group of Malaysian celebrities such as Sheila Majid and Sarimah Ibrahim to put together an exclusive range of shirts for sale to the general public today.

“At DOMII, we believe that every child has a right to education, to a decent standard of living and more importantly the right to be protected from harm. With the sincere hope and a vision to impact the lives of children in Malaysia and the world over, we are pleased to officially launch DOMII’s Design for Charity campaign with UNICEF and IJN Foundation.” said Linda Yee, Co-Founder of DOMII.

“In addition to the support from our local celebrities, we are also honoured to have received the gracious support of Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah. Her Majesty together with Her Highness Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah contributed a special Mother & Daughter design in conjunction with Mother’s Day,” she added.

All profits from the sale of this exclusive range will be donated to UNICEF in support of their programs to champion the rights and needs of children in Malaysia and IJN Foundation for the needs of critically ill children.

A charity auction was conducted by renowned personality Alan Bligh during the launch event whereby an autographed masterpiece shirt designed by Her Majesty and Her Highness was sold to the highest bidder in aid of the IJN Foundation.

Sponsors of the official launch of DOMII and the Design for Charity campaign included event partner, Planet Groove Entertainment and Starz Studio – organizer of the special fashion show for boys.

ABOUT DOMII – The Fashionable Wear Specialist for Boys
DOMII is a world-class apparel label for smart-looking boys who are on the go. Crafted by Mother; Created by Designers to ensure comfort without compromising fashion sense, the label was conceptualized by Linda Yee for her son Dominic in early 2006 with the aim of providing boys with a wide range of fashionable yet comfortable semi-formal and formal attire.

DOMII specializes in trendy and chic apparel for boys between the ages of one to twelve years old. Recognizing a void in the fashion industry for smart semi-formal and formal boyswear, DOMII is wholeheartedly dedicated to filling this void.

DOMII is a trend-setting fashion label and we are constantly introducing innovative and exciting concepts in line with the lifestyles of our customers. The DOMII apparel line ranges from suits, tuxedos, vests, shirts, pants and a variety of matching accessories such as neckties, bow-ties, suspenders, boxer shorts and socks.

DOMII Boutique : Lot 172B First Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara
Tel No. : +603 7726 8566

Other locations – Metrojaya Midvalley Megamall

No, forget about renting your tux on your wedding day. Avoid falling into the same mistakes of looking like you borrowed your jacket from your dad. Plus, getting a made to measure tux fitted to your body is your best investment. On your wedding day, your beautiful bride gazing at you adoringly like a love struck teenager, your parents (parents in law too) so proud with you, you’ll be thinking a touch down. But choosing the right one is as vital as not forgetting your bride’s ring on your wedding day !

1. Tall, Slender, Medium height and build
You’re the lucky ones, any style goes for you. Just remember the rule of thumb a perfectly fitted suit If you are on the thinner side, or you want to make yourself look muscular in seconds, ask for a slightly more padded shoulder and a comfortable extent at the waist. Honestly, with your type of body, don’t worry handsome!

2. Tall and Muscular
The answer is a shawl-collar tux, they are just right for you. Do remember to wear the jacket long enough. Relax your hand on the side and your jacket should end at your fingertips. Carefully choose of your tie or collar choice or you’ll look like you’re being choked.
Tips: if you are in the heavier side, opt for a vest. The partition will make you look like prince charming.

3. Short, muscular and stocky side
Opt for single breasted cut and the button should be as low around the beld area to make you look leaner. Shoulder pads are no no. Again opt for vest over the traditional cummerbunds.

4. Short and thin
The perfect cut for you will be single breasted cut with single button placed low, of course a double breasted jacket will look good on you too. To appear broader, a peak lapel or notched is a good choice. Elegant, minimalist vest or smaller bow ties are best for you.
Tips: Well just in case you cannot decide on your suit or not available, go for shawl collar. It’s classic and you wrong.

For the best fit, talk to Lords Tailor 03 2094 9776 to get yourself a masterpiece.