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am getting married end of next year. I have already
booked my wedding reception at a hotel and have
also decided which photographer to go for. However,
I am now scratching my head on whether should
I be hiring a wedding planner. However, since
I've already accomplished some of the most difficult
tasks (such as reception and photographers), I
am not sure if a wedding planner is necessary.
What is your opinion? - Alicia, Kuala Lumpur |
| First
congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. Whether
or not to appoint a wedding planner is really
a personal preference. Suffice to say however
that as your wedding day approaches, it will be
increasingly necessary to look into the details
of every single element of your wedding day activities.
Certainly, the services of a wedding planner will
help reduce some of the burden. As you have already
made some progress on some of the components of
your wedding, you will probably want to discuss
'a la carte' service options with the wedding
planners. Do check out our listing of wedding
planners in the 'Directory - Wedding Planning'
- Managing Editor |
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| Are
quarrels inevitable when planning a wedding? I
find that my fiancé and I are arguing a lot more
these days especially now that the big day is
just around the corner. - Jesse,
Kota Kinabalu |
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is very often the case that couples end up having
tiffs as the big day draws near. And it is understandable,
considering the amount of stress that comes with
planning for this milestone in your lives, more
so too, when family gets involved in certain aspects
of the wedding. Look at the bright side, all this
will be worthwhile as you will be marrying the
man of your dreams, someone whom you will be sharing
your life with. In the meantime, take some time
off every now and then, forget about the plans
and just go out and have coffee and talk. When
all is said and done, we must hold steadfast to
the belief that 'love conquers all' - Managing
Editor |
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| Normally
when one goes to wedding dinners, the guests will
be given a piece of cake, often fruitcake, to
be taken home as a wedding favour. I would like
to do something different for my wedding. Any
tips on unique and interesting wedding favours
for about 250 guests that won't break the budget?
- Cassie, Petaling Jaya |
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Firstly, let me congratulate you on your impending
wedding. Yes, the hotel normally provides a
piece of cake packaged in a box but some hotels
have taken it a step further by offering other
options such as chocolates and even a pair of
chopsticks.
Couples who make it a point to personalise
their wedding often prefer to come up with more
interesting ideas. Candles and essential oils
are pretty trendy of late. A sachet of potpourri
or your favourite tea can also be considered.
I've also received a personalised fridge magnet
made of clay, even a small bar of handmade soap.
Some other possibilities include chinese tea
cups, a wedding bell, keychains inscribed with
love-sayings or perhaps a bookmark with a love
poem. Small potted plants also make great favours
and can double up as centrepieces when placed
together at the middle of the table. May I suggest
that you have a look at our 'Favours' and 'Directory
- Favours' sections for some contacts as well
as pay a visit to art and craft bazaars for
other inspiring ideas. In order to cut down
on costs, you may also want to consider packaging
the favours yourself (better still if you can
round up family and friends to assist) using
tulle, fancy paper and ribbons. Good luck
- Managing Editor
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| I
am a Singaporean living in Tokyo and am planning
to get married in December this year. My husband-to-be
is a Malaysian and also working in Tokyo. We are
planning to have a simple garden-themed wedding
and are looking into packages which are fairly
reasonable. I tried searching for venues over
the net but was not successful. Will you be able
to come up with any suggestions? -
Zalina, Tokyo |
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Konnichiwa and congratulations in advance!
A number of hotels and resorts within the Klang
Valley cater to garden-themed weddings. In fact
we do have a story called 'Romance In A Garden
Paradise' in our 'Venues' section, which highlights
the services offered by Cyberview Lodge Resort
& Spa at Cyberjaya, just outside Kuala Lumpur.
You will be able to click on a link to their
website.
Alternatively, you could also go to the 'Directory
- Hotels' to get contact details and website
links of the following hotels which may be of
interest -Hotel Equatorial Bangi, Hyatt Regency
Saujana, Marriott Putrajaya and Palace Of The
Golden Horses to name a few. A quick word of
advice - December is a busy month for weddings,
as such, suggest you decide on the venue promptly
and make a booking to secure the venue. All
the best in your search - Managing Editor
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| I
am a Singaporean and my husband to be is a Malaysian.
Our wedding is going to be held at the end of
this year in Malaysia. However, we are both working
in Australia, and we can't personally go around
and plan our wedding. I want my wedding to be
grand and perfect. However, my Malaysian friends
have not been able to give me useful ideas on
bridal shops (custom-made), photography (natural
looking) and ballroom wedding packages (80-100
tables). Your website has provided me with a lot
of useful links but can you please recommend me
the best in each area? - Kellie, Australia |
Great
to hear from someone Down Under and we are pleased
that our site has been able to offer you assistance
across the miles, truly a reflection of the borderless
world we now live in. I am afraid however, that
it would be virtually impossible for me to recommend
'the best' vis-a-vis the identified service categories
as you have requested. This is due to the fact
that all our wedding industry partners are credible
professionals who do great work in their respective
fields. Who you decide to appoint ultimately will
really depend on your personal tastes. May I suggest
that you visit all their websites, make a shortlist
and contact them individually via email. Good
luck in your planning
- Managing Editor |
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| I
must say that weddingsmalaysia.com is just the
site every couple needs, to prepare for their
wedding. I find it really useful as I am preparing
for one too - for myself. The big day will be
in the beginning of 2006. As it is still early
days, my fiance and I are doing some research
on the web and found weddingsmalaysia.com. I notice
from the site, the concentration is on the wedding
scene in the Klang Valley, with a little bit of
Ipoh as well. Would it be possible to provide
some coverage of Penang? Overall, all I want to
say is 'good job' and 'well done'. Do keep up
the good work. -
Grace, Penang |
| Many
thanks for your kind words of encouragement. As
you know, our site is still pretty new, having
been launched only in June 2004. Being based in
the Klang Valley, it is only natural that we begin
our features with wedding industry practitioners
around KL and PJ. We would certainly look forward
to providing coverage vis-a-vis Penang, Ipoh and
JB, and plans are in the pipeline. It will however
take some time for research, as we would want
to ensure that we are able to visit the wedding
service providers in these locations before making
any recommendations and including them in our
features. In the meantime, I hope that the existing
stories and tips come in handy. Incidentally,
we do know for a fact that many of our featured
service providers have worked with outstation
clients on a number of occasions. So perhaps you
may want to consider getting in touch withthem,
and who knows, you may be able to strike up some
good deals. May I also request that you forward
our site address to your friends in Penang. We
would love to be able to assist them in the future.
Meanwhile, good luck in your planning - Managing
Editor |
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| I
get bored easily when I attend other people's
weddings. What can I do to 'liven' things up without
stealing the spotlight from the couple? - Lee,
Kuala Lumpur |
| No
offence intended, but sounds like you're only
not bored if it were your own wedding! First and
foremost, it is an honour to be invited to a wedding.
It is afterall one of the greatest milestones
in the couple's life. For many, it is also a time
to catch up with friends whom the host has kindly
seated in the same table. If however you find
yourself sitting amongst total strangers, well,
consider it an opportunity to meet new acquaintances.
It's all about mindsets really. Go with an open
mind, an intention of enjoying the festivities,
mingling with longtime friends and new acquaintances,
and most importantly sharing the joy of the newlyweds.
Have a drink or two, head to the dance floor,
but like you said, creating a scene is a definite
no-no. So is leaving early before the dinner ends.
When all is said and done, you should be happy
that you were on the guest list as it is a reflection
of how much the couple values your friendship
- Managing Editor |
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| I
have such a silly question. I have a diamond engagement
ring, given to me when my fiancé proposed. And
now that we're gong to be married soon, we also
ordered matching wedding bands. During the Christian
ceremony when we exchange vows and rings, he will
put the wedding band on the 4th finger
of my left hand. The diamond ring fits the 3rd
finger on my left hand. Can I still wear it during
the wedding ceremony when we exchange vows and
the wedding bands? -
Chris, Kuala Lumpur |
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Don't be silly, it's a common mistake not to
know what goes where, especially when it comes
to wedding bands and your engagement ring. Tradition
has it that your engagement ring is worn on
the 4th finger of your left hand.
It says that you've been reserved by your fiancé.
And tells the world you've been taken out of
the singles game. When you get married, you
wear your wedding band and your engagement ring
on the same finger. Since your engagement ring
only fits your 3rd finger, I suggest
(if you want to follow tradition of course)
that you get your ring re-sized. Any reputable
jeweller should be able to accommodate you.
That way you can have your wedding band and
engagement ring on the same finger - Adrian
Wong, The
Carat Club
P.S. Leticia Hsu of Events
Wizard has this to add as an alternative
- Yes, you can wear your engagement ring but
before the ceremony you need to transfer your
engagement ring to your right hand. For the
ceremony, your wedding band will be placed on
your left hand, 4th finger, as the
veins in your 4th finger lead straight
to your heart. After the ceremony, you can transfer
the engagement ring back to your left hand.
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I am planning
to serve wine during the wedding dinner. What
is the best wine to serve?
- Karen, Kuala Lumpur
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| Well,
there isn't really a definitive answer here, as
one man's meat is another man's poison. The norm
is that white wine goes well with white meat such
as poultry, and fish, whereas red wine complements
red meat such as beef and lamb. This is more easily
achieved at a western-style dinner but for Chinese
banquets, guests are normally given a choice of
the two. May I suggest that you pay a visit to
wine retailers - Wine
Cottage in Changkat Bukit Bintang; Denise
The Wine Shop in Great Eastern Mall, Jalan Imbi,
Desa Sri Hartamas, Jalan Ipoh or Cheras; El Vino
in Desa Sri Hartamas - have a look at the labels
they carry, get recommendations based on your
budget and taste the recommended wines before
making a selection. You may want to bring a wine
connoisseur along as well - Managing Editor |
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I need inexpensive
small cardboard/plastic boxes to house my wedding
favours. I cannot seem to find any suppliers.
Are you able to help? - Paik Ling, Petaling
Jaya
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favours are all the rage these days, aren't they?
I am assuming that you are actually intending
to pack and/or wrap your favours yourself. It
would also be an opportunity to roundup family
and friends to help, and in doing so incorporate
them into your pre-wedding activities as well.
Most of the boxes we see at weddings are provided
either by the hotels (in this case as packaging
for either a piece of cake or pralines) or specialist
'wedding favour' suppliers (as packaging for the
favours they supply). Ordering only the boxes
from these sources may therefore be a little 'tricky'
as they would probably wish to supply you the
contents too. I would suggest having a look at
your local haberdasher or why not explore the
many quaint shops selling wedding supplies, knick-knacks
and gift items, along Petaling Street and Masjid
India. Alternatively, you could drop by Papier
in Desa Sri Hartamas. Leticia Hsu of Events
Wizard also suggests
going to Paper Gallery in Mid Valley, purchase
the right paper and DIY, should you be so inclined.
Anna Lee Rajakumar of That
Special Occasion meanwhile recommends
a visit to The Box Shop at The Ampwalk on Jalan
Ampang. However, be sure to inform the vendors
that you are buying in bulk to secure a better
price - Managing Editor |
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What
would be the right gift for newlyweds who are
currently staying with their parents? - Azyze,
Kuala Lumpur
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| Well,
you may firstly want to find out if they plan
to move into their own home in the near future.
If that is their intention, then perhaps it would
be a good idea to buy them household appliances
which are necessities for every new home. Otherwise,
a gift that is suitable for their bedroom would
be the best option as the bedroom will be their
private quarters in their parents' home. Soft
and luxurious bed linen for the matrimonial bed
would be appreciated by the couple. A set of 'his
and hers' bathrobes and towels could also be a
possibility. Alternatively, a photo frame would
also be a safe bet - Managing Editor |
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| How
do I find the best makeup artist for me, so that
I won't be disappointed with the results on my
big day? - Ann, Kuala Lumpur |
| There
are many options open to you in terms of makeup.
Here in the Klang Valley, you may choose from
freelance makeup artists, go to a hair and beauty
salon or visit salons that specialise in bridal
makeup. There are a number of them listed under
'Hair & Makeup' in the 'Directory' section
of this site. I would suggest that you speak to
a few, and most importantly have trial makeup
sessions with one or two of them. The trial sessions
are often chargeable but some of the makeup artists
deduct this from the final cost should you sign
up with them for your wedding day. As in your
line of work (I took note of your email address),
a good brief is necessary. So, do share your preference
for the type of look you wish to achieve with
the makeup artists. Recommendations from friends
and colleagues are also a good way to start your
search - Managing Editor |
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