GROOMING FOR BRIDES

“What every bride must know”

Organised By:  MY BRIDAL GOWN

Calling all brides to be!  Let us create your ideal bridal image in just a day!

Door gifts & complimentary body assessment for each participant!

Gown fitting opportunities, overcome skin challenges, sooth stressful skin, tips & quick make up fixes, bridal nutrition and diet plan, body treatment, walk down the aisle practical session, handmade jewellery, bridal etiquette, wedding cakes, cake tasting …
All happening at Aster Spring KLCC on Saturday, 24 October 2009, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Averine, Dermalogica, My Bridal Gown, Wonderful Cake House)

* Selecting the right gown design that flatters your body shape is very important as it affects your appearance and image.  The right cut will enhance your figure, features and hides the flaws.
* Gown fitting opportunities.
* Bridal Etiquette, do’s & don’ts
* Learn how to create the ideal bridal image that suits your personality and portray the bride you aspire to be.
* Bridal diet plan & nutrition to shape up & treatments for problem areas
* Walking down the aisle with confidence and poise, the proper way to sit and descend stairs.
* Step by step practical skin care session, tips & quick fixes for stressful skin.
* Make up demo, bringing out your best features.
* Learn about the different types of wedding cakes for your theme, the advantages of wedding planning and how customised handmade bridal accessories can enhance your image.

Concept

The workshop is limited to 20 participants per session to provide individual attention.  The concept is casual, fun and interactive with activities, practical learning, role plays, skin care and make-up demo and theory.

Registration Fee

* RM 150 per pax
* The fee is inclusive of Refreshments & 1 Healthy Lunch

Venue:  Aster Spring Centre

4th Floor, Suria KLCC
Kuala Lumpur

Date:   Saturday, 24 October 2009
Time:   11:00 am – 5:00 pm

For more information or to reserve a seat, kindly contact Samantha at 017-2239951

10:30 am    Registration

11:00 am Creating Your Ideal Bridal Image by My Bridal Gown

Personality & Image Match

• How to create The Perfect Look for That Perfect Day
• Self Assessment
• What bride are you?

Body Shape & Gown designs

• Know Your Body Shape
• Select the Right Design That Flatters
• How to Enhance and Camouflage
• Customised Handmade Bridal Accessories

Etiquette in Wedding

• The Do’s & Don’ts in wedding
• Bridal etiquette
• Body language

Deportment for Brides – Practical session

• Gown Fitting session
• Making a Presence down the Aisle
• Bridal Posture
• Descending With Grace

1:00 pm   Lunch

2:00 pm Wedding Cakes & Themes by Wonderful Cake House

Types of Cakes

2:30 pm Shape up and stay energetic on the Big Day! by Aster Spring

Face the Fact! – Know your body

• What can I do?
• Pre Wedding Shape up Diet Plan

3:15 pm Secrets to beautiful bridal glowing skin by Dermalogica – Practical session

• Identify skin type
• Daily & weekly skin care regime
• Quick fixes to unpredictable skin disasters
• Soothing stressful skin
• Overcoming bridal skin challenges
• Facial treatments for brides to be

3:45 pm Tea Break

4:00 pm Naturally Beautiful Bridal Make Up Demo by Averine

• The right colour blend for the perfect bridal look
• Selecting the right base
• Identify details
• Downplay flaws
• Quick fixes & touch ups

4:30 pm   Bridal Hair Style

• Finding the right hair style
• Hair style that enhances your features
• Hair style to match your face shape, gown & theme

5:00 pm   End

For more information or to reserve a seat, kindly contact Samantha at 017-2239951

Wedding planning: The entire planning involved both of us, our families and the wedding planner. Our main objective of having the reception was so that we could gather all our loved ones to share the love and joy at our union.

The venue: Le Marquee, Palace of The Golden Horses, Kuala Lumpur. The main reception was held in Malaysia, but we also had another one in Beijing.

Advice for couples planning their wedding: Balance the customs and traditions with good lashings of fun and humour. You can listen to advice but you don’t have to take everything wholesale. Go with your gut feelings and personal preferences. It is your special day and you should decide what you want at your reception, as there are no real hard and fast rules on how you should host the wedding or the reception.

Moments to treasure: We treasure every moment of the day!

Sophia & Frank’s Dream Team: Jannie Tan & Wang Tan for wedding planning & decor

Photography: The Photoz

-The Black Parade -
The grand opening of Ever After Wedding,
Malaysia’s leading, trendsetting wedding planner

Petaling Jaya, March 26th 2008. Ever After Wedding, Malaysia’s professional wedding planning and consulting company celebrated its grand opening amidst much pomp and splendour. Strategically located in a highly popular section of Petaling Jaya, Ever After Wedding occupies a spacious corner bungalow lot which houses three main divisions – Wedding Planner (where all your wedding ideas come together), The Bridal Gallery (a showcase of fashion-forward bridal wear) and Chin Photography (a gathering of some of the country’s most talented photographers).

A trendsetting wedding planning company, Ever After Wedding, took a bold step decorating its premises in dramatic black accented with touches of hot pink, regal purple, teal blue and apple green for its grand opening. The interior and exterior of Ever After Wedding was lavishly embellished with ribbons, crystals and attractive paraphernalia according to four wedding themes – “Love Anew”, “L’Amour Est Bleu”, “Indulge In Love” and “Black Romance” – to tie in with the grand theme, “The Black Parade”.

Under the capable hands of expert wedding florist and decorator, sprung a delightful garden of crystals hanging from twigs and branches and a beautiful bridal arch entwined with leaves to blend in with the concept of “Love Anew”. “L’Amour Est Bleu” featured hanging sparkling stones, swirling blue wires and flowers that hinted of a Western influence. Delicate egg shells painted in black and hot pink adorned the table’s centrepiece while jewellery in classic black was used to embellish the theme, “Indulge In Love.” Under the concept, “Black Romance”, guests were greeted by the sight of panel lights swathed in purple organza, ribbon trails and a beautifully decorated wedding cake. Ever After Wedding’s showcase of pre-wedding and actual wedding day videos during the event displayed what their talented team is capable of.

East Chin, manager of Ever After Wedding said, “We would like to thank the management and most importantly our director, Jerad Solomon for having the confidence in us to allow us a free hand in creating “The Black Parade”, a theme that is bold, daring and proves that we are the trendsetters in wedding planning and consultation. Black is the new white, and this is the perfect chance for us to educate our customers on the possibilities of using black for weddings.”

At 5pm, guests strolled in with well wishes and were presented with a goodie bag each. Over 300 people attended the exciting event which created a massive traffic jam as invited guests joined in the festivities while curious onlookers watched from outside. Guests were entertained by a festive lion dance performance before guests of honour, Cleo Tay, ex-television host of 8TV’s Eve’s Diary and current newscaster for Astro AEC, Keith Kee, and Cheng took part in the official ribbon cutting ceremony to declare the place officially open.

In the Entrance, under a beautiful, white canopy lay a sumptuous buffet spread where guests tucked into dinner while indulging in a free flow of wine. The highlight of the evening was a bridal catwalk show featuring an impressive collection from The Bridal Gallery. Six, tall, lanky models sashayed down the 30-foot long, black runway modelling up to 24 bridal creations. Elegant evening dresses and gorgeous wedding gowns in a myriad of colours designed by renowned bridal couturier, provided a feast for the eyes. As a surprise, special guest, Cleo Tay took to the catwalk to model the final design.

Before the night ended, winners of the lucky draw took home prizes sponsored by Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur, Palace of the Golden Horses and Genting Berhad. There were 24 prizes up for grabs including three main prizes. The 3rd prize was a family portrait package redeemable from Ever After Wedding, the 2nd prize, one night’s stay in an executive room at Hotel Imperial Kuala Lumpur and the 1st prize, a ½ day event photography package.

more about Ever After Wedding >>

Bangsar Village II’s “No Ordinary Affair” – an ultimate wedding showcase.

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS BROUGHT TOGETHER FOR THAT ‘SPECIAL DAY’

The highlight of the day is undoubtedly the bridal couture gala show by famous local designers Eric Choong, Beatrice Looi and Jovian Mandagie, unveiling their latest collections jointly presented by www.weddingsbyEternal.com . This marks the first time that these esteemed designers are showcasing their creations together.

Eric Choong ‘No Ordinary Affair’ showcase picture

Jovian Mandagie ‘No Ordinary Affair’ showcase picture

Beatrice Looi ‘No Ordinary Affair’ showcase picture

Completing the line-up are other fashion shows targeted at groomsmen and bridesmaids as well as the latest collection of clothes for special occasions. Participating brands include Coast and Ted Baker from the UK and Raoul. Following this is a very special lingerie show just for the ladies from Bruttal.

“No Ordinary Fair” also has a series of notable workshops conducted by the ‘movers and shakers’ of the wedding industry such as Pak Abu and Stephen Foong sharing pointers on wedding designing and wedding planning’s respectively. Photographer extraordinaire Zung of The Photoz made a rare appearance too to give tips on how to capture endearing memories for keeps. Some of the other workshops were:

International make-up brand Lancome on bridal make-up;

Eric Choong Brides on choosing bridal gowns;

Jean Yeap of House of Presentation on wedding gift registry;

Eric Choong Flowers on flower arrangements; and

Celebrity Fitness on pre-wedding fitness.

Bridal couples experience first hand the calibre of Pak Abu’s expertise as the décor in the hall is inspired by him and his team. With soft drapings and chandeliers in classic colours of black and white, it serves as a great canvas for creative expression. An ethereal pelamin adds to the grandeur of the festivities. For that final touch, do consider the special fresh flower arrangements on display by Eric Choong Flowers, which are exquisite.

The vendors are as follows:

- Celebrity Fitness (fitness packages)

- Bangsar Seafood Garden (event venue services)

- Sheraton Subang Hotel and Towers (event venue services)

- Emma K (personalised invitations and stationery)

- Hammam (Turkish Spa – beauty and wellness packages)

- Bella Skin Care (beauty and wellness packages)

- House of Presentation (house ware and gift registry services)

- Bruttal (lingerie)

- The Delicious Group (catering services)

- Village Cellar (wine)

- The Blooming Cake (wedding cakes)

- Lancome (bridal make-up)

- Laura Mercier (make-up)

- C’est si Bon (jewellery)

For registered bridal couples attending on the first day, they stand a chance to win a honeymoon package sponsored by Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, a luxury hotel at vacation hotspot Chiang Mai. The package is for two nights with daily breakfast in a Deluxe Colonial Suite complete with champagne and flowers on arrival – what a honeymoon that would make!

Other privileges that registered couples get to enjoy include food and wine tasting sessions as well as special packages courtesy of participating brands and selected Bangsar Village tenants.

Members of the public are not left out as they can get a free makeover at the Laura Mercier counter just outside the Event Hall and take their photos in a grand setting by The Photoz team for a small fee.

“No Ordinary Affair” is a collaborative effort to showcase the most creative resources available from our very own shores! The event is proudly brought to you by Bangsar Village II in partnership with www.weddingsbyEternal.com and many others.

With a host of awards and accolades under his belt, Eric offers specific lines of clothing to his discerning clientele. His design ingenuity is well represented in his haute couture line, while the prêt-a-porter line leaves lasting impressions in pieces that are simply alluring. He also carries a line especially for the sartorially inclined male with masculine styles that are accented with a touch of drama.

For amazing wedding gowns, Eric Choong Brides is a made-to-measure line exclusively created to help brides-to-be choose stunning creations that are a cut above the rest in bridalwear. From clean and elegantly simple gowns to show stopping extravagant and flamboyant pieces, Eric’s bridal line caters for all tastes and temperaments. Extensive and artful use of luxurious chiffons, silks and laces accented with crystals, beads, appliqué and embroidery, the gowns will cast a spell not only on the bride and groom, but also on every guest at the gathering.

Eric has also branched into other services that take care of the bride’s special needs such as flowers and wedding planning. Wedding Treasures is a natural progression of Eric’s talent and passion in creating happy moments. Wedding Treasures offers wedding consultation services, such as floral arrangement, jewellery design, personalised wedding stationery, makeovers, hair and make-up, wedding cake, gift registry, and honeymoon packages. It is quite literally a one-stop-centre in ensuring you a classy affair courtesy of a master designer.

Working with a professional wedding planner carries as much perks as traveling first class. He or she does all the planning legwork, while you just have to show up for appointments, approve designs, sample menus, etc.

There’s no need for you to sweat the small stuff. Your wedding is like a movie, and you are the leading actor and actress. We’ll all familiar with what goes on behind the scenes – chaos! So why not let an expert run your wedding for you. Chose your wedding planner carefully as he or she must understand your every need, whim and fancy. You must be able to communicate with your planner on every level and about anything so that an easy working relationship is cultivated.

Your professional knows the best vendors to hire for your big day and will be able to score you great deals. As you can imagine, this will save you a lot of time and stress, especially on the actual day of your wedding.

Your wedding planner will also serves as your creative partner who not only oversees logistic matters, but provides a wealth of ideas, insights and opinions.

Your perfect wedding starts here…

You’ve already tied strings around each of your ten fingers to remind you of the numerous tasks that lay ahead. Now you’re moving onto your toes. Your best bet’s to use our wedding worksheets and checklists to keep you organized, on schedule, and sane.

With our ultimate wedding planner guide to aid you throughout your entire wedding planning process. Gather information, cross-check your checklists; they’re all here. We will take you every step of the way to ensure that you get the wedding of your dreams.

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