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The Final Encore and a Merry Christmas

  • November 25, 2009 at 12:38 PM

The finale of the 3-days event was indeed remarkable, as a huge crowd, where its sheer number certainly surpassed our expectation, almost overflowed the atrium when the emcee announced the start of the Grand Lucky Draw. The smiles and laughter from the lucky couples, as well as the cheers from the audience before the stage made the perfect last note for the encore that announced the end of 2009.

In all its wintery glory, the 5th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition had its perfect wrap-up amidst thousands of happy visitors. In the spirits of the Christmas season, soon-to-be-married couples are not the only visitors here; grandparents, parents, siblings, and even friends have tagged along, lending a helping hand or giving a thought or two as the couple made their choices of bridal attire, banquet and reception venues, or photographers.

Making their way towards the entrance, visitors will be greeted first on sight—a row of elegant or stylish dining settings with ornate silverware down the Hotel & Restaurant Avenue, or various gowns and dresses in vibrant hues and magnificent, intricate designs lined along the pathway within the exhibition hall. While the booths of restaurants and hotels are a sight to behold, the real limelight is on the bridal studios. Past the entrance, into the middle of the hall, and you will find a lively parade of dresses and gowns—some with merry hues of the Christmas festive seasons, others being embodiment of the pure white snow in winter.

Of course, a bridal fair will not be complete without the Bridal Fashion Show, and the 5th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition has presented with two equally impressive shows for both Saturday and Sunday. De’ Paris Image once again made their winter season debut in style, this time with puffy, Victorian-styled snow-white gowns leading the way, followed by evening gowns with Christmas hues, and lastly, cheongsams with a modern twist in flamboyant festive colors; each gown represents the different facets of the bride—pure cuteness, sensual alluring, and elegant beauty.

For Ivory Romance, a long-time established bridal fashion house, their presentation was equally fantastic, if not, with more extravagance. In between energetic dances, their latest gowns from the Rosette and Crystal editions were paraded one by one, from pure white bridal gowns to majestic evening gowns, rounding up with their specialty—shimmering, stylish cheongsam, and this time with more subdued, elegant colors, exuding an air of lavish luxury.

In between the on-stage activities, visitors are treated to delightful traditional Chinese orchestra music, performed by the Regal Orchestra, and a brief vocal performance as well.

All in all, it is a merry occasion for the visitors as well as the participants, and making all this possible is The Concept Exhibition, having previously brought to us grand bridal events and fairs. As the event’s website partner, Wedding.com.my wishes to express our gratitude, as well as honor, to be given this opportunity to participate in this glorious event.

Last but not least, a big thanks to all of you who have lent your support for us, for the event and the organizer; and we hereby wish you a merry Christmas!

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Tips: Getting the Best out of Wedding Fairs

  • November 19, 2009 at 11:10 AM

In Malaysia, wedding fairs are held almost once in each month, or sometimes more frequently during certain months, particular those which are closer to perceived lucky days for weddings. It is a fact that wedding fairs are the best opportunity for bargain hunting, from bridal attires to honeymoon packages.

So, for those attending the 5th Malaysian International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition and the Wedding Fair at Parkroyal Hotel this coming weekend, keep these in mind:

Plan Your Route

Even in a small wedding fair, the participants usually number over 50, from bridal studios to various other services; and might be more than 100 in a larger fair. If you are one looking to save time and grab what you want, you may want to go through the list of participants, mark down what services and which brand name/ outlet that will suit your taste/ has a recommendation from your friends/family and head straight to the few outlets that are your choice.  By marking down the location/booth number of your target outlets, you wouldn’t need to waste time browsing around. However, if you are not in a rush, and are quite unfamiliar with each outlets, spending more time in comparing prices and style will be advisable, before you decide to book for any service.

Bring Along Help

Do not be afraid to bring your whole family out, or your whole gang of friends. In-laws, parents, even your fiancé / fiancée will be helpful in many ways—getting more free gifts, giving a second or third opinion on things (bridal attire, wedding cake/wine-tasting, choosing a venue for the banquet etc), or even in bargaining. Most of all, you will have extra names to fill in for the lucky draw, which increases your chances in winning the prizes.

Prepare a Bag, Paper and Pen

While most vendors usually provide you with a paper bag or goodie bag where you can put in all contact details, name cards and brochures, it is still better to prepare one yourself, in case they don’t, or the bag wouldn’t fit everything. It is also better to separate brochures from name cards, so that it will be easier for you to find at the end of the day. With your bag, you could bring along your camera or digital calendar as well, in case you need to take pictures of certain things, or might need to check your schedule should you plan to book for any services. A pen will allow you to jot down minor details such as prices, package items for comparison later on.

Prepare Enough Budget

There are some bargains or packages that are only available only during exhibition day. Thus, bring along your credit card, cash or chequebook (and make sure you have the enough amount). However, be sure to check out everything about the package before you put down your payment—extra hidden charges, terms and conditions, especially on items such as gown/suit alterations, ampoules and make-up accessories (where some may not be FOC in the package). Ask the staffs immediately if there are anything you’re not sure about the packages and agreement.

Be Comfortable and Open-Minded

Knowing that it will be a long walk around the hall, come prepared with comfortable shoes so that you wouldn’t went home with swollen toes or stiff knees. Also, bring along an open mind. If it happens that your choice of photographer had been booked for the day, or your dream gown is not available at your choice outlet, don’t fret. There are more choices down the rows of vendors on display.

All said, enjoy the fair and happy bargain hunting!

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5th Malaysian International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition

  • November 6, 2009 at 1:58 PM

As the website partner, Wedding.com.my is proud to given the chance to participate in this special event, which we will like to share with our members and guests.

In due to the good response from the previous 4th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition, The Concept Exhibition will be proud to give us another major encore before the end of year 2009.  Featuring the latest trends of this winter season, the 5th Malaysian International Wedding & Beauty Fair will definitely brought about the best Christmas surprise ever for all Malaysian would-be-weds.

The event will be held for 3 consecutive days, starting on the 20th of November, until the 22nd of November, 2009, from 11am to 9pm. The venue of the event is none other than the Mid Valley Exhibition Center, at Hall 1; where admission is FREE for all public visitors.

The 5th Malaysian International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition will itself be a grand event as it ushers in the coming Christmas season. This time around, year-end bargains and offers will be the main attraction, which will include the 40 China Tour packages and total of 1000 goodies bags and attractive prizes are waiting to be claimed by lucky couples and visitors. Variety is also a plus point, as there will be about 100 booths of participants—bridal houses, 5 stars hotels & restaurants plus beauty centers; all will be showcasing their best services and products.

Activities will be aplenty for the stretch of the event, with splendid performances from Regal Orchestra from time to time, as visitors gather for the most fabulous of all—the Winter season Bridal Fashion Show, by de’Paris Image on Saturday, and Ivory Romance on Sunday. Equally exciting, the Grand Lucky Draw is definitely not to be missed. Who knows if you will be the next lucky winner to bring back the Grand prize worth RM28′888, or the Second and Third prize, each worth RM18’888 and RM8’888 respectively!

The 5th Malaysia International Wedding & Beauty Exhibition will be one special event for us all, as we welcome the upcoming Christmas season and the New Year 2010, as we bide a farewell to year 2009 with all our hearts.

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Sex, Intimacy and Magic

  • November 5, 2009 at 3:10 PM

No, don’t get it wrong. We are not talking about mumbo-jumbos and curses. Whether it is today’s more open-minded society or the yesteryears of conservative communities; couples, especially Asian couples, don’t always realize the magic in their intimate relationships. It may be due to the taboo surrounding anything about sex ingrained in our own upbringing, that we usually overlook the finer details in an act that was considered a sacred gift to married couples, something natural; yet still being viewed as something vile.

Enjoying an intimate moment is not just about reaching orgasms, or just satisfying physical lust. It is a moment where the souls of each spouse connect with each other, expressing their wants, their emotions, their thoughts to one another, with touch, kisses, instead of mere words. It is the process, of feeling each other, bringing each other pleasure; that is the most precious, not just the orgasmic end. And it is in the process herein that the magic of sex lies in.

For couples who wished to improve their quality of sex life, to find the magic  within, experts have recommended a few tips that are save to try, and easy to get in action.

  • Make space for an undisturbed period of time. A locked bedroom is the best idea. Spend this time with your partner or spouse.
  • As both of you are together, take the time to admire, cherish and feel each other’s presence; synchronize each other’s breathing.
  • Try to hear each other’s intentions. Acknowledge any concern, fears or discomfort you may experience.

The main point here is, to be able to share and learn to feel your spouse or partner. Acknowledging each other—feelings, thoughts, even fears and emotions, is the basics in a bond of trust, further reinforcing a sense of security with each other. That is where the magic can be found.

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