The Romance in Fate Bridal Fair 2010- Where Love Sparkles

  • March 10, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Despite superstitions regarding the year of the Tiger, wedding related events are, most of them, unaffected by the hype. For the Midvalley Megaamll, their Exhibition Hall (MVEC) is once again teeming with life at their most recent wedding-related event—The Romance in Fate Bridal Fair 2010. The bridal fair was held on the 5th till the 7th of March 2010, from 10am to 9pm at hall 2 and Hall 3 of MVEC.

For visitors who’d entered the doorway, they’d be awestruck right away by the decorations and décor exhibits—dangling crystal drops from over the archway, with rows of like-themed bridal gowns complementing the designs (and welcoming every visitor towards the hall), and not to mention, a Mercedes-Benz C-230 Avantgarde in bridal décor, just off the entrance.

While the décor is quite mesmerizing, the main attraction for the event is the list of events for visitors’ and buyers’ participation．Buyers who have brought either their magazines (Feminine, My Wedding etc) will stand a chance to win goodie bags worth up to RM70, and there are a few lucky draws with a wide variety of prizes, held by sponsoring companies done during Sunday. Nanyang Siang Pau’s Romance Wedding Awards Ceremony is another highlight for the event.

Of course, the bridal fashion show isn’t to be missed, being another major crowd-puller. Saturday had White Elite and their lead designer wow-ing the crowd with their latest bridal dress designs, which included the hip-&-trendy bridal mini dress, complete with masquerade-esque styling and accessories. Others include Dominique Chan’s Pret-A-Porter 2010 Collection and Albert King & Leeren Bridal during the opening.

Choices and entertaining activities aside, the bridal fair is also quite a knowledge-enhancing experience, as visitors get to attend to various talks and seminars by experts, in regards to wedding customs, beauty-care and make-up plus styling, all free of charge.

All in all, the Romance in Fate Bridal Fair 2010 is one stunning, sparkling romantic event in all its sparkling glory.

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Chap Goh Meh

  • March 2, 2010 at 11:55 AM

In general, Chap Goh Meh is the Hokkien pronunciation for 十五暝; the last day of the 15-days-long Chinese New Year celebration. The occasion is also known as the Lantern Festival or 元宵节 (Yuan Xiao Jie) in Chinese. It should not be confused with the Mid-Autumn Festival (The Moon Festival), which is also sometimes referred to as ‘Lantern Festival’ in Malaysia and Singapore.

For this festive occasion, it is marked by feasting and various festivities, with Tang Yuan (glutinous rice ball in sweet soup) as one of the main delicacies. Lighting lanterns, firecrackers and fireworks are also some of the popular activities during the celebration.

However, for Southeast Asian Chinese, this day is also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, where, traditionally, matchmaking will be held for single unmarried persons (usually girls) looking for potential suitors, and the popular ‘Mandarin Orange-Throwing’ custom will be held.

A Southeast Asian Custom

According to various sources, the custom took its roots in the Southeast Asian Chinese culture, starting from Penang. It is a custom for unmarried girls to find a potential suitor; as well as being the only time where the girls can be seen with their partners.

The custom is practiced during the night of Chap Goh Meh, usually near rivers or lakes. The girls will gather at the bridge, or lakeside, with mandarin oranges in hands, all written with their names. As for the boys, they will either be waiting in boats in the river or lake, or by the banks, ready to grab for the oranges that will be thrown into the waters. For married couples, some will light a candle boat and let it float into the river. It is said that the longer the boat floats, the longer the relationship will last.

While the custom now is not so much on looking for potential suitors or spouses, it is still celebrated as a fun-filled event for all, especially young people eager to meet new friends. For the girls, some even included their cell phone number or emails; thought it might be risky if the wrong person found it. All in all, it has become a get-together event for families and friends alike, where sometimes even DJs and hosts are invited to organize and host programs and various activities (e.g. guessing word puzzles, lantern-making) to spice up the event.

Chap Goh Meh is not the most ideal occasion, when one talk about romance and love, but, it is definitely the best occasion for gathering around, or rekindling passionate love for couples, and a chance to meet new friends, or perhaps, find the ‘Right’ person.

Happy Chinese New Year!

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The Colors of Auspiciousness and Romance

  • February 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM

Red is the color of passion and love, as well as auspiciousness in the Chinese culture. Coincidently, Valentine’s Day for this year falls on the same day as the Lunar Chinese New Year. Thus, red is the most suitable color for the 6th Malaysian International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition, which is being held in the same month as both celebrations.

With a Touch of Auspiciousness

This time around, seeing that Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day are the upcoming events, we get to see displays of Chinese-themed gowns (cheongsam, embroidery etc) and bridal gowns with rose and floral motives (roses being the most popular flower during Valentine’s Day). Most of the banquet settings, especially those by Chinese banquet restaurants had incorporated classic Chinese themes into their designs and the menu, as seen at the participants along the Hotel & Restaurant Avenue. The long stretch of the avenue finally ends with HYT Travels, with various attractive New Year and honeymoon package rates all on display.

Fabulous Bridal Fashion Showcase

Banquets aside, the bridal fashion show is another main attraction, with Mon Liza Wedding Castle, and all time favorite Ivory Romance dishing out their best. Mon Liza’s show on Saturday was a colorful display of Victorian-style bridal gowns and evening ball gowns, complete with lace, flowers and ruffles; as well as classic cheongsam with dashes of glimmer and delicate embroidery; all in the brightest colors of spring; thus named its theme as the return of spring—a fresh start to all life forms.

Ivory Romance, on their Sunday show, gave us a brilliant performance as well. For the show, they’d invited celebrities Nasha Aziz and Peter Davis as guest models, along with Rhythm and Hits as the accompanying dance troupe. The range of their gowns on display varied, from conventional white gowns to cheongsams with a contemporary twist in designs and texture, plus shimmering figure-hugging dresses. However, the most eye-catching of the series are the red & black evening gowns and matching all-black glittering groom’s suit, which exude an air of darkness, mysterious and elegance.

Activities and Events

While the bridal fashion show remains the spotlight, other activities added more excitement to the overall event. Shills Beauty offered a live demonstration of their slimming patch and various other beauty products while giving out free gifts to the participants of the live demo, including a swan-shaped Swarovski crystal pendant.

During intermissions, Regal Orchestra presented the audience with a wide range of musical performances by a few live bands under their banner—the Chinese orchestra quartet with their classic Chinese love-songs as well as interesting Eastern-Western mix; the strings and keyboard trio of Hikaru with their all time English favorites; and a contemporary live band belting out popular hits and nostalgic oldies.

At the end of the day, most waited by all, is the Grand Lucky Draw Contest. Starting at 8:30pm, the contest will see 17 consolation prizes worth up to RM4000 and more, plus three top winning prizes, along with free album case, awarded to the lucky couple. Of course, the lucky couple, upon receiving their price, will be asked to complete a ‘task’ set by the host, such as singing a love song to his/her spouse, while the crowd cheered on for the couple. Wedding.com.my, the official website of the event, had been invited as the guest of honor to draw the winner’s name and present them their prizes.

The Conclusion

All in all, it was definitely three fun-filled days for all visitors, and three busy days for all the participants. We certainly need to express our gratitude to The Concept Exhibition, for all their effort and creativity, in bringing us this successful event with all its interesting programs and activities.

However, this will not be the only activity that will be for year 2010, as The Concept will be presenting us with more events for the months to come, including the 1st Malaysian Baby Children and Parent Expo in the late quarter of 2010.

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Love Forecasts for the Star Signs- 2010

  • January 29, 2010 at 11:25 AM

Curious about how you and your partner’s outlook will be (as a pair) in this brand new year 2010? Well, Wedding.com.my has found some general predictions in romance for each and every star sign, starting with the first half of Aries till Virgo.

Aries

With the arrival of Saturn in the sector of partnership, there will be significant tests to your relationship for the playful Aries. A commitment or marriage might start to feel like a burden, or become boring. However, if you could work through this cycle of stiffness with your partner, you will be rewarded with a strengthened bond and deeper understanding, plus passion! An extra note, Jupiter and Uranus will give you a boost throughout the year!

Taurus

You may encounter some frustration in love and relationship, as you may not be able to get what you want. However, with Venus, your ruling planet, will be retrograde in your house of partnership in October, this will be the most suitable time for you to wrap up any loose ends in the past with your partner. If you could, there is a chance and time for healing; if not, it is time for you to move on.

Gemini

This is the time for you to take a clear-headed look into your love life, especially when Saturn, along with its restrictions, will be staying in your house of love and romance for the time being. However, you will also have the chance to explore greater depths of commitment in your relationship. Plainly, it will be hard work this 2010, and expect to lend a hand to your incapacitated partner.

Cancer

As one whom treasures emotional security, this year, however, will bring about changes in the dynamics of your individuality and your role in the relationship. Both the Solar Eclipse and the Lunar Eclipse will fall upon your house of partnership; one predicting joy and love, the other of separation. It will indicate a new beginning, or new changes to the existing relationship, all depending on your personal chart.

Leo

Mars, the planet of sex and energy, will be retrograde in your sign, and wouldn’t turn your direction until later half of the year. Thus, you might experience a dip in your usual sexual performance, or lack of interest in it. However, Jupiter, the planet of Luck, will be in your 8th house of intimacy for most of the year; means you and your partner will get to venture out of your comfort zones when it come to exploring sex.

Virgo

Exciting developments in your love life is obvious this year, thanks to a confluence of rare planetary alignments that will come at you from every which way. With Jupiter in your stars, it further means a good partnership for the start—good news if you plan to tie the knot this year. While it is OK to strive for the perfect union, over-cautious may see a good opportunity flying by.

Libra

Libra is a sign known for compromise and balancing, but this year, circumstances may force you to ask: ‘What about me?’ With Uranus in your house, you will experience a stronger urge to express your individuality in your relationship. Also, with Jupiter’s luck on your side,  your relationship might be heading for newer improved directions.

Scorpio

Year 2010 will be a trip down memory lane with your partner, as you rediscover the all the little thing s that had brought you two together. Though you may be feeling doubts and anxiety about loving and satisfying your partner, as Venus will turn retrograde during the later half of the year; take this as the opportunity to try something new sexually with your loved one. Something mysterious and exciting.

Sagittarius

The playful, sunny one among the Star Signs, things will be relatively low-key for you this year. While it may sound boring, small trips here and there might just quench your boredom. But July onwards promises a delicious period with Venus, the planet of Love, and Mars, the planet of sex, will be in your house and blessing your union in amazing ways.

Capricorn

The start of the year may not be the start some anticipated. With the Eclipse in your sign, closely conjunct Venus, you will feel more inclined to look at yourself first; and initiate the end of a relationship that has arrested your own development. However, the solar eclipse on July might hint at the beginning of a new partnership.

Aquarius

With Mars, the planet of sex and energy, being the dominant influence in your relationship throughout the year, this might hint at a fight with your partner, or fighting for your love. If it is the former, a visit to the marriage counselor might help you sort out your issues. If your love is to survive, there will be a compromise that you both need to meet.

Pisces

After a straining stressful year in 2009, you’ll finally feel as if you’ve ‘found yourself’, and with a relief, now that Saturn has finally left your house. After the stress and strain is gone, it is time for you and your partner to start mending the seams. If your relationship has survived 2009’s year of tests, then it will definitely emerge stronger this year!

Do note that all the forecasts above are only reference, and accuracy is not guaranteed.

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婚纱细节决定你的与众不同

  • January 13, 2010 at 3:38 PM

一些简单的配饰或细节能让你的婚纱变得很Special？

纯白蕾丝与我的浪漫

蕾 丝边的肩带，蕾丝款的黑色手套，都为纯白的婚纱增添着浪漫的气息，充满个性的设计让你的婚礼显得与众不同！上半身的设计是的婚纱重点，其袖口的设计通透的 材质让雪白的肌肤若隐若现，表面铺上的小小白色珠子娇俏可爱，让你的美丽逐渐释放！　蕾丝可说是婚纱不能或缺的部分，手上充满华丽感的蕾丝设计成为了注目 的焦点，婚纱上层层的蕾丝增添了婚纱的深度，奢华的美丽在简单中完全体现！

质感布料与我的唯美动人

动感的设计，它充满质感的布料让你特别地唯美动人，在裙尾再次收起的剪裁让婚纱又充满了少女般的青春可爱。

褶皱设计与我的魅力

充满存在感的蝴蝶装饰特别具有女性的魅力，褶皱的设计很有质感，让你犹如天使般轻盈自在。特别的帽子为你简单素净的纯白婚纱增添不一样的魅力风情，充满质感的婚纱包裹全身，让所有女性线条被美丽的婚纱逐倍地放大。

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2010虎年-家居颜色开运法

  • January 8, 2010 at 9:53 AM

在2010年虎年到来之际，有很多人都会重新的布置一下自己的家居，同时只要你在颜色方面精心的布置一下定会给自己和家人带来好运，和谐整个虎年！

在 风水学上，如果家居中的色彩搭配合适可能会提升你的家运，家居颜色可能会影响到家人的情绪，运势等方面，现在人们为了时尚把家居布置的色彩都非常的个性， 但不知道可能这犯了风水上的大忌，颜色对人影响是很大的，无论是衣服或是家居上的颜色搭配，如果合适，是可以使人神清气爽，生活美满，心情好做事自然顺 利，相反，如果搭配不对，会让自己的情绪受到影响，有的时候家中有争吵，使家庭不和睦，这在风水上都是不吉的，今天潘教授给大家介绍如何在 2010年虎年用家居中的“颜色”帮自己开运。

大家要注意，这里没有根据命理五行的颜色喜好，只介绍常用比较合适家居的颜色，供大家参考，如需要更好的用颜色开运，需要根据等个人的命理五行信息来分析才可。

白色

一般上建议大家在布置家居的时候就选用白色，米白色或偏白的颜色等，其实大家可能有这个感觉，白色会给人一种希望，会使人心情平和，这对运势也比较有帮助，而且白色无论与什么颜色的饰物搭配都合适，不会有冲突，所以，白色非常合适我们的家居。

红色

红 色在布置婚房一定要用到，因为红色代表热情，活力，用红色或粉红色等布置都会更有喜庆的气氛，但我们在日常布置家居颜色的时候，不要用过多的红色，因为在 风水学上，红色是最不好的，最凶的颜色，粉红、紫红色等都属红色系列，不适合作为居家的主色。如果在家中以红色做为主色，时间长了，会使人的情绪不稳定， 心情烦躁，家人易发生口角，是非多。很多年轻人都喜欢粉红，因为这样的色彩会感觉比较浪漫，所以就把家居以粉红色为主色，这是错的，因这个颜色会导致夫妻 多口角，家庭不和，有的人会问，布置旺桃花运的时候，不是要多些粉色的吗？这才对桃花有好处，这不假，但希望大家要注意，那是对于单身而言，或是在感情方 面有些小问题时可用此法，可能会有些帮助，如果是已婚的夫妻则不适合，所以家居中的红色只能够做为简单的搭配色。

黄色

黄 色对人的视觉也有很强的刺激，如果家居中布置的颜色以黄色为主，时间长了可能会产生一种惊恐不安感觉，容易使人的脑神经充满幻觉，黄色太多就会使人心烦意 乱，这是为什呢，因为黄色，在古代都是专属帝王的，黄色代表端庄、尊贵、典雅、荣华富贵，黄色还给人一种对美好生活的向往，这好比“伴君如伴虎”的感觉， 所以，大量的黄色也是不适用于家居中。

蓝色

在布置家居时不要用太多的蓝色，虽然蓝色是充满梦幻的色彩，始终保持清澈、浪漫的感觉，但蓝色是代表忧郁的心情或状态，蓝色的象征意义取决于它的明度，明度高的蓝色象征清新与宁静;明度低的蓝色象征庄重与崇高;明度极低的蓝色象往着孤独与悲伤。蓝色产生有寒冷、消极与肃穆的心理联想，所以时间久了，会使人的个性也会趋向消极，缺乏生气，不利于家运。

绿色

家 居中的颜色也不可用过多的绿色，有的人会错误的认为，绿色好，不但可以缓解眼睛的疲劳，而且也能使家中有生气，但希望大家要明白，要清楚，那绿色是大自然 的绿色，如绿色植物等，这可象征自然，和平，和谐，健康，而我们家居中人为绿色与那些植物是不同的，因此，不要误以为家中布置的绿色多就有用，实际上，是 恰恰相反的，家中绿色多不但会造成家居中没有生气，同时也会使人缺乏活力，容易意志消沉，影响运势。

以上观点供大家参考，真正的好风水，理应符合人个体的需求，风水理应以人为本，因地制宜，因人而异，应结合命主本人之生辰八字与结合周围环境的气势来布置，希望大家多多关注自己周边的风水,命理结合风水，每个人都能风生水起好运来!

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五星级婚宴风格

  • December 30, 2009 at 6:08 PM

每 一间五星级酒店又都有着自己的场地风格，无论你的婚礼梦想是豪华气派还是清新自然，都可以在这里找到理想的场地风格。五星级酒店大多拥有气派宽敞的大宴会 厅，这里往往是新人争相预订的热门场地之一，因为就像在童话中的宫殿一样可以让新娘实现时的公主梦想。但是并不是所有的婚礼都适合在这样豪华的场地举行， 也不是所有的装饰布置都适合这样的氛围。

完美宫廷婚礼法则：


首 先新娘和新郎的服饰必须符合该场地的气场，新娘最好穿有长拖尾的婚纱，新郎的西服也应当配合当天布置的色调和氛围，尤其是要注意领带夹、袖扣等配饰一定要 考究；由于来宾人数众多，所以五星级酒店婚宴负责团队的现场控制能力十分重要；场地的灯光与音响设备需要酒店方面提前调试好；对来宾的着装提出一定的要 求，女士礼服男士西服是最基本的要求，如果希望效果更统一的话，可以对着装颜色提出要求。

适用婚礼形式：西式婚礼 中西合璧式婚礼

宾客人数：150人以上

酒店必备元素：

◆大气富丽的花卉布置

◆豪华水晶吊顶灯

◆无柱大型场地

◆宫廷式烛台

◆金色元素餐具

◆多层大型的蛋糕

◆气派的香槟塔

◆棕色等深色的桌布

推荐酒店：

JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Palace Of The Golden Horses

Pan Pacific Hotel K.L.I.A

Wedgewood Residences Mon’t Kiara

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

户外自然型


每一年的春秋两季是户外婚礼的最佳季节，让婚礼与大自然最完美的结合起来，既有婚礼幸福热闹的气氛，又能有户外草坪的浪漫或者山河湖海边的心旷神怡。

适用婚礼形式：西式婚礼

宾客人数：100人以内

完美户外婚礼法则：

五 星级酒店一般会为户外婚礼提供简单的花艺布置；预定场地时与酒店就户外用餐的卫生保证达成协议；在酒店预定一处能容纳宾客人数的备用室内场所，防止突然的 天气变化对婚礼造成影响；如果婚礼进行到傍晚时分需要户外灯光照明，需要提前做好防虫准备；户外婚礼的新人需要穿着比较轻便的服饰；如果能邀请一个现场乐 队（有些五星级酒店会提供此项服务），会让你的户外婚礼更加轻松愉快。

酒店必备元素：

◆草坪、海滩、泳池等得天独厚的条件

◆蓝色、白色餐桌和餐具

◆清新精致的婚礼蛋糕

◆简单自然的花艺布置

◆精美小巧的甜品自助

◆对户外突发状况的应变能力（如天气变化、人员疏散等）

推荐酒店：

The Club at the Saujana   （草坪/泳池）

Putrajaya Shangri – La    （草坪）

Palace Of The Golden Horses（泳池）

KL Hilton（草坪）

简约现代型


简约可能是目前我们身边最流行的一种Style，这一股简约风早就刮进了五星级酒店的婚宴中，不过年轻人怎能甘于普通平常呢，于是简约又现代成为了大家的一致要求，正印证了那句“简约却不简单”的话。

适用婚礼形式：西式婚礼 中式婚礼 中西合璧式婚礼

宾客人数：100人左右

完美现代简约婚礼法则：

酒 店的现场布置十分关键，要与酒店相应场地的风格相统一，选用的花材不必名贵但一定要造型简洁统一；在和酒店婚宴策划师规划婚礼的流程时，要简单而不落俗 套，尤其是中式婚礼，可以去除一些繁复的环节；婚礼的主题与创意应该能凸现新人的个性特点，能给宾客留下深刻的印象；有一些五星级酒店的婚宴团队会提供设 计请柬的服务，可以设计一个具有现代感的婚礼Logo贯穿整个婚礼。

酒店必备元素：

◆简约现代的场地风格

◆独具匠心的花艺布置

◆白色等素色或有设计感的餐具

◆请柬、蛋糕等配套产品风格的统一

◆现代婚礼Logo贯穿始终

推荐酒店：

The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Pacific Regency Hotel Suites

Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Equatorial Bangi-Putrajaya

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

The Gardens Hotel & Residences

独特主题型

还有不少五星级酒店在一些婚宴场地装修上特立独行，形成了强烈的个性风格特征，这也吸引了那些喜欢这种类型风格的新人将婚礼地点选择与此，在场地独特氛围的烘托下，婚礼也呈现出了一番与众不同的气息。

适用婚礼形式：西式婚礼 中式婚礼 中西合璧式婚礼

宾客人数：不限

完美风格婚礼法则：

首 先新人要在酒店婚宴负责人的陪同下实地考察场地，听取专业的婚宴意见，因为他们才是最了解场地风格的人，也最懂得这里适合举办什么风格的婚宴；往往这种婚 宴场地都有很有个性的装饰物品，注意观察这些艺术品，询问其含义和由来，说不定就能从中找到婚礼细节的灵感；定下婚礼风格和主题之后，所有的一切相关产品 都要紧紧围绕此主题风格；与酒店婚礼策划师协商婚礼流程，符合并能突出此风格的环节；建议来宾穿着相应风格的服饰，以达成整场婚礼完美的呈现效果。

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6th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition

  • December 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM

January and February marked the beginning of spring, which signifies the arrival of a brand new year ahead. As we celebrate the long awaited spring season, a grand bridal event is on its way to greet us this late January.

The 6th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition is held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festive celebration, as well as the beginning of the Valentine’s Day mood. The event will be held for three consecutive days, starting on the 30th January 2010 (Sat) to the 1st February 2010 (Mon), from 11am till 9pm. The exhibition will be held at Hall 1 in Mid Valley Exhibition Center, third floor. Admission is FREE for all public visitors.

Highlights of the Event

As the usual fare of all standard bridal fairs, there will be the participating booths as well as the stage performances. However, this time around, there will be representatives from the 28 most renowned local and overseas bridal studios among the others, and 14 other 5-star hotels and banquet restaurants will be taking part in the event too. Visitors will indeed be delighted at all  the bargains available—up to 50% discounts, rebate vouchers worth RM2000 and above, plus goodies in a total of RM50’000.

For the stage performances, once again, we have Regal Orchestra to entertain us with their mix of classic traditional Chinese orchestra music, upbeat jazz, and the occasional contemporary music and vocal performances. But one session that brides-to-be should not miss, is the Make-up demonstration and seminar. Learn a few tips and it might prove to be useful during your big day! As for the bridal showcase, expect to see various masterpieces from renowned Designers, with Ivory Romance taking the lead.

Aside from the various performances, let’s not forget the Grand Lucky Draw and other contest prizes waiting to be won; with RM30’888 first prize, RM20’888 second prize, and RM10’888 for third prize, 17 consolation and 40 China Tour packages for 40 lucky couples!

Organizer

The 6th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition is brought to you by The Concept Exhibition, who had previously presented us with the 4th and the 5th series of the aforementioned wedding and beauty exhibition. As the official website of this upcoming event, Wedding.com.my is proud to be part of the wedding fair, and we are grateful that we’ve been given the opportunity to participate in this grand event.

Thus, we hereby extend our invitation to all our members and guests to attend to this coming event. We look forward to meet you there soon.

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Extraordinary Wedding Themes- a Vampire Wedding

  • December 17, 2009 at 6:03 PM

Want something out-of-the-ordinary for your wedding? In this modern new age, superstition and taboos are no longer strictly adhered to, especially by younger generations. Wedding.com.my has found some rather interesting wedding themes which couples in other countries have tried, with great success.

The Vampire-themed Wedding

The debut of the Twilight Saga has probably reignited the wave of obsession with vampires and werewolves as millions of fans worldwide cheered for their favorite characters on the silver screen. So, if you and your spouse happen to be fans of the series, a vampire-themed wedding might just be the one for you!

How to get prepared

This is one theme where time period is not a must. You can choose from any style: Victorian, Gothic, ghostly, or, like the Twilight series itself—modern chic with a hint of darkness.

Attire

Depends on your overall theme—a ball gown dress for a Victorian era theme; a figure-hugging fishtail dress for a more contemporary look; or a chiffon Grecian robe for an ethereal, ghostly feel. Black, or any dark colors (deep purple, dark blue) with highlights in bold red should match the theme perfect. If you’ve just went to the recent November wedding fair, you might noticed a few QiPao (cheongsam) that fits the color palette and theme.

The groom might also want to choose a suit that matches the bride’s gown or dress—a frock coat for the Victorian style; a smart tux to go with the bride’s chic contemporary look. Or, if you both are fanatic fans of Twilight, get the exact suit and dress that Edward and Bella donned for their wedding !(though custom-made ones might require a budget on tailoring).

Food and Beverage

While most weddings will serve champagne, substitute yours with red wine and red sparkling juice (for guest who do not want alcoholic drinks). Stylish goblets (like those used in the Twilight movie) can be prepared specially for the bridal couple and the bride’s and groom’s parents.

For the food, add a touch of red or crimson—red-colored dipping or sauces (strawberry syrup to go with desserts, chilli/tomato sauce etc), or you may ask the restaurant/caterer for the menu to see which food you can mix and match to suit the theme. Rename your menu items with creative names also add to the mood.

And have fun with your wedding cake design!

Venue decoration

Starting with the floral arrangements, red roses are the easiest to get, or you may try other variety of red flowers: Amaryllis (for large blossoms), Heliconia, Tulips etc. Dark green foliage will go well with the red blossoms.

Decorative items (table cloths etc) in shades of red and black (velvet or dark purple will do if black is not available/ not an option) should set the mood. If you wish to, you may even have candle holders for each table—brass ones for the classic look; stylized ones for the more contemporary Twilight look. If you wish for quirky funny, Jack-o-lanterns might be an option!

Entertainment

For the playlist music, there is a wide range of soundtracks available—classic baroque instrumental, theme songs of your favorite vampire movies, or get that Twilight soundtrack CD!

A live band or a DJ is fine for live entertainment, though be sure to tell them in advance regarding the type of songs you want them to play, and their costumes. Or, for a more special, befitting one, get a magician to perform magic tricks on the spot. That should add a mystical touch to the overall events.

All in all, this will be a chance for you to work your creative mind and have fun, as there are unlimited ideas for this theme. For more conservative couples (particularly the parents or elders), it can be quite a challenge, and there might be compromises to be met. But, don’t let this put you off your plans. In the end, your wedding will always be for you and your sweetheart.

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Auspicious Dates to Tie the Knot in 2010

  • December 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM

For every culture around the world, a wedding is universally an auspicious event meant to be shared with all friends and relatives. Thus, it is also important that such events be held during auspicious dates, all to ensure that the couple will have a prosperous future ahead of them, and to avoid any bad luck incidents.

This month, Wedding.com.my will feature a list of generally acceptable good dates for weddings throughout the year of 2010 for couples to choose from; starting from January and onwards.

January

10 (Sun), 16 (Sat), 20 (Wed), 22 (Fri), 28 (Thu)

February

1 (Mon), 10 (Wed), 13 (Sat), 16 (Tue), 25 (Thu), 26 (Fri)

March

23 (Tue), 25 (Thu)

April

4 (Sun), 13 (Tue), 17 (Sat), 25 (Sun)

May

2 (Sun), 11 (Tue), 15 (Sat), 26 (Wed), 27 (Thu)

June

4 (Fri), 8 (Tue), 9 (Wed), 14 (Mon)

July

3 (Sat), 15 (Thu), 16 (Fri), 21 (Wed), 25 (Sun), 27 (Tue)

August

2 (Mon), 9 (Mon), 21 (Sat)

September

2 (Thu), 12 (Sun), 13 (Mon), 15 (Wed), 25 (Sat), 27 (Mon)

October

7 (Thu), 10 (Sun), 11 (Mon), 20 (Wed), 23 (Sat)

November

16 (Tue), 26 (Fri)

December

8 (Wed), 9 (Thu), 11 (Sat), 17 (Fri), 23 (Thu), 24 (Fri)

Do note that these dates are only suggestions on a rough guideline, and may not apply to all types of calendars, or for every individual. The above dates have been obtained from various sources and online, including other astrology websites.If you wish for a more accurate day, it will be advisable to go for the almanac or hire the service of an astrology expert to help you.

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