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Joy & Anderson’s wedding by Fifoto

March 12th, 2010 by Stephanie Chai | Posted in Little White Book Blog, Traditional, Wedding | No Comments

Say hello to Joy & Anderson’s wedding photos shot by WGA vendor Fifoto Photography. This has to be one of the most entertaining weddings we’ve had from Fifoto – just scroll down to see the fun photos of the groom and his men as they ‘pick up the bride’!

Here’s what Fiona from Fifoto had to say about the wedding:

After shooting their pre-wedding shots a year ago, we knew that their wedding was going to be one to remember! And we were right.

The Tai Kam Che was singing tunes from the BeeGees (in Cantonese, of course!) and the “Heng Tais” (groomsmen) cheered her on as backup singers during the tea ceremony. Just hilarious!!

To sum it up, I think “Purple Perfection” would be the words of the day – the 10 bridesmaids were dressed in matching purple dresses and the groomsmen (JasonBoy was the best man!) looked cute in their purple bow ties. The Heng tais were very sporting (in fact, overly sporting!) and completed all tasks/games assigned to them, even if it meant having to put one’s face in a bowl of flour to look for a door key. Joy, needless to say, looked ravishing in her gown!

Vroom, Vroom! The Groom arrives in style to ‘pick up the bride’.

Tags: Chinese Wedding, Fifoto Photography, Marriot Hotel KL, Pick up the Bride, Tea Ceremony, Wedding Malaysia |

What’s your bridal hairstyle?

March 11th, 2010 by Fay Khoo | Posted in Fashion & Beauty | 1 Comment

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The pitfall of too many brides when choosing their bridal hair is opting for something that has absolutely no bearing to their everyday look. While you understandably wouldn’t want to look like ‘everyday you’, you should never stray too far from home, so to speak. Go for a glamourised version of your normal look, so that you will still be comfortable with it, and not have a stranger staring back at you from the mirror! Do also keep your dress in mind when selecting your hairstyle; if your dress is long and dreamy, loose curls with flowers woven through them will not only suit the look, it will add infinitely more charm and beauty to the overall presentation.

Tags: Bridal Hairstyles |

CAKE BOSS on DIY wedding cakes!

March 10th, 2010 by Samira Albana | Posted in Planning & Ideas, Wedding | 1 Comment

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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an exclusive Discovery Travel & Living launch of one of it’s latest shows, Cake Boss. Cake Boss airs on Travel & Living every Wednesday evening, 7 pm (SG time) and follows the entertaining Italian Buddy Valastro, who runs the family cake store Carlo’s Cakes in New Jersey. So to get us all in the mood for the show, we had a free lesson in cake decorating!

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For all the ladies who are planning their wedding and baking their cake at the same time… this is for you.

Here are some tips from Miss Loo, an experienced Malaysian wedding cake decorator who represented the Cake Boss.

1. If you want to DIY your wedding cake, one method is to buy ready made sugar flowers – so you just bake the cake then decorate it with these pre-made flowers. OR alternatively, take a class in cake decoration and make some simple decorations!

2. For a wedding cake, it takes approx 4 months as you need to make a lot of flowers – which need time to dry. With our S.E Asia climate, its very humid so it takes longer than say in colder countries.

3. Popular wedding cake flavours to go for – fruitcake (if your design is difficult). But usually buttercake as most ppl like it!

4. Remember to choose a common cake flavour, Durian is not a wedding winner!

Tags: Budget wedding, DIY Weddings, Planning & Ideas, Wedding Cake |

How to choose the perfect Harry Winston ring

March 9th, 2010 by Sylvia Tan-Jong | Posted in Planning & Ideas, Wedding | 4 Comments

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“The rare, the exceptional, the utterly timeless”; this is Harry Winston’s legacy. Harry Winston diamonds have become an icon of international glamour from the possession of the Hope Diamond to the sparkles of the red carpet.

We all have no doubt that their jewellery is brilliant, but what makes HW unique is their impeccable customer service. Most of us may feel a little intimidated visiting the jewellers and for those men on the search for an engagement ring, the experience can be even more daunting. At Wedding Guide Asia, we recognise the stresses you may face have when choosing an engagement ring, therefore we contacted Harry Winston for some advice and here is what they have to say:

What makes a HW diamond unique?

At HW, each diamond is hand-selected by the world’s leading gemmologists with decades of expertise. We emphasize on quality rather than quantity. Each HW diamond must pass strict quality assurance criteria that consider not only the Four Cs but also meet the HW visual standards for beauty and brilliance.

HW Signature Ring

Top five wedding planning mistakes to avoid

March 8th, 2010 by Samira Albana | Posted in Planning & Ideas, Wedding | No Comments

Planning a wedding is not easy business and in the whole frenzy, many potentially avoidable faux pas tend to be made. Here are a couple of common mistakes that tend to throw couples off track :

1. Partaking in last-minute beauty treatments.

Many brides think that scheduling a facial the day before the wedding will leave their skin looking angelic on their big days. Thinking of tanning the day before your wedding? Think again as you may end up with blisters instead of sun-kissed skin. Last-minute beauty treatments can lead to breakouts, mistakes or, even worse, serious infections.

2. Exceeding your budget.

It costs a lot of money to throw a wedding. Excited brides start booking vendors and making purchases without having a real budget and then are shocked to discover they’ve already spent all of their money (or parents’ money) and don’t yet have half the things they need. Planning a wedding is serious business. Make a budget and keep track of your expenditures so you won’t be walking naked down the aisle.

3. Ordering your wedding gown too late. Read more »

Tags: wedding dos and dont's, wedding mistakes |

Win a Laurer Mercier giftset!

March 5th, 2010 by Stephanie Chai | Posted in Wedding | No Comments

If you would like to add this cute Laurer Mercier set to your make-up bag then get cracking! We’ve got two more sets to giveaway during March so keep logging on…

Simply answer the following question and email your answer to info@theweddingguide.com.my

How many cupcake flavours does Cupcake Chic carry? (Hint: Search through our past articles!)

Tags: Cupcake Chic, Laurer Mercier |

Budget honeymoons in S.E Asia

March 4th, 2010 by Stephanie Chai | Posted in Honeymoon Ideas, Wedding | 2 Comments

One of the best things about Asia, is that not only is it a continent of exotic destinations, but traveling around is pretty affordable (compared to say a trip to London!). So if you’re a bride who wants a great honeymoon but on an equally great budget – then we’ve narrowed down a list of top South East Asian spots for you:

Vietnam

Phu Quoc island is a small teardrop shaped fishing island, where the locals seem a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. Rugged in beauty, and surrounded by clear flat azure blue waters, and miles of empty beaches, you’d be forgiven for believing that you have stepped into paradise.

Nestled on the north west of the island lies one of Vietnam’s best kept secrets; a hidden boutique lodge called Mango Bay. While away your time with your loved one by snorkelling right in front of your bungalow, sipping a chilled Chablis on the remote beach, or renting a motorbike and exploring the naked coastline.

Mango Bay is eco-friendly, and there are no televisions or air conditioning. Just you and your loved one. Enjoy!

Daily Flights to Saigon on Air Asia.

Daily flights to Phu Quoc departing from Ho Chi Minh City on Vietnam Airlines.

Thailand

With a population of around 60 million people, Thailand is one country that offers a bit of everything and anything. You’ll find most budget airlines fly into Thailand and getting around is relatively cheap be it taxi, cab or local airline. If you’re heading there for the first time, I suggest stopping in Bangkok for a few days of shopping, massages & (interesting) nightlife. Whether you want to have a bit of a laugh at one of the infamous tiger shows (head to Patpong) or stop by backpackers hub Khao san road, you’ll find that you can have an amazing time having not spent much at all. Don’t miss heading to Wat Pho (renowned temple with the Emerald Buddha) and the Grand Palace to get in touch with the Thai culture. Also make time for perhaps the BEST market in Asia, Chatuchak, which sells everything under the sun such as funky clothes, vintage wear, furniture, art and even pets! For cute boutiques, go to Siam Square and remember to bargain if it’s not an established brand name. Though you may be on a budget, put aside something for a drink at glamourous Sirrocco bar which sits on the top floor of the Lebua Tower. This is a must as it is perhaps the most romantic spot in town with a hard-to-beat view of the city. Read more »

Tags: Bali, Budget Honeymoon, Cambodia, Honeymoon Ideas, Thailand, Vietnam |

Singapore wedding by Jack Images (Jackie Chan)

March 3rd, 2010 by Stephanie Chai | Posted in Little White Book Blog, Traditional, Wedding | 2 Comments

Jackie Chan (no, not that Jackie Chan!) from Jack Images sent us this awesome pics from a wedding he shot in Singapore recently. The couple are Rongda & Lilac who had the traditional morning games with the ‘pick up the bride’ session, followed by their disco-themed evening reception!

It’s a Chinese wedding custom for the groom and his close friends to arrive at the bride’s house early in the morning to ‘pick up the bride’. It may sound like an easy task but do not be fooled my friends! The bridesmaids concoct an array of challenging (and funny) tests for the boys to do…

And you thought bananas were just fruit… Read more »

Tags: Chinese, Chinese Wedding, Chinese Wedding Banquet, Jack Images, Wedding Photographers |

Things to remember when… choosing your photographer

March 2nd, 2010 by Fay Khoo | Posted in Planning & Ideas | 3 Comments

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1) Do your research and speak with friends who recently got married. Their feedback will be important in helping you create your shortlist

2) Check out websites and portfolios – different photographers have different styles; checking out their work will enable you to cull the ones you think are unsuitable and keep the ones you think are right

3) Make sure you meet all the photographers you are considering for a face-to-face. That way, you will know if you can be comfortable with them

4) Don’t be afraid to ask to preview a whole wedding to get an idea of the quality and creativity of the photographer’s work

5) Don’t be afraid to ask what you will get for your money. A little persuasion could land you a few extra stills, or even a bigger album!

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Wedding video by Mayad Studios

March 1st, 2010 by Stephanie Chai | Posted in Planning & Ideas | 3 Comments

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If you’ve been reading TWG you would of noticed bride Wan Sim’s awesome articles on her weddings in England and Malaysia. This is her last entry – her wedding video! It’s a combination of shots from her UK Wedding (shot by Minty Slippers) & her M’sian one (shot by Mayad Studios)

Written by: Wan Sim Tan-Sainsbury (TWG reader & recent bride!)

We just love these guys and were no doubt happy we chose Mayad Studios (from the Phillippines). Their work is absolutely fantastic, full of creativity and definitely original. It is not a case of cheesy videos with cheesy love songs. They are just simply talented. I cannot plainly explain it, but do visit their website and watch a few videos (in fact they recently did a celebrity wedding in Boracay Island after ours). You will get the grip of all this excitement that we felt when we knew that they were available to be our videographers!

Courtesy of Andy Lim

Tags: Langkawi Wedding, Mayad Studios, Wedding Malaysia, Wedding video |