For couples tying the knot in early year 2011, this is about the right time for preparations and planning, what more with the upcoming wedding exhibition that guaranteed a wide range of choices, services, as well as interesting bargains.
Held for 3 consecutive days, the 7th Malaysia International Wedding & Banquet Exhibition is The Concept Exhibition’s latest bridal event. The exhibition, one of the grandest events in mid-year, hails the participation of more than 28 renowned bridal studios and bridal houses from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and also from our own local talents; as well as 5-star banquet restaurants and hotels all around the nation.
Choices aside, the attractive bargains are the magnate for most visitors and buyers, which include the following: up to 50% package discounts available at all booths, free goodies and prizes worth up to RM500’000; and for buyers who have deposit RM500 and above in any booth, all will stand a chance for the Grand Lucky Draw Competition and win the 3 grand prizes- RM30’888 for First Prize, RM20’888 for Second Prize and RM10’888 for Third Prize; excluding the 17 Consolation Prizes which covers honeymoon packages and beauty care offers too.
Of the list of featured programs this time around, Ivory Romance and a few famous local designers will be there to showcase their latest designs in bridal fashion, while Love Story Event will be happy to perform their lovely ensembles for all the visitors present. A new addition to the list will be De Pastry Chef, which will be demonstrating their unique talent and skills in the art of sugar-pulling.
The 7th Malaysia International Wedding & Banquet Exhibition will be held at the following:
Time: 11am – 10pm
Venue: Atrium and Hall1, MVEC
Date: 23rd – 25th July 2010
With the huge success of the previous event, we sure hope that this time’s would be even more fun. So, don’t miss out this grand event in the middle of the year!
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!
Most Chinese people would have been familiar with the title, and almost every traditional Chinese wedding, and a few contemporary ones, would need them to be there. Theirs is a profession that had its roots tracing back to the old days of ancient China. The ‘Dai Kam Jie’, known as ‘Xiniang’ in certain parts of China, or, in English, the wedding chaperon.
It cannot be denied that the role of a ‘Dai Kam Jie’ or chaperon is crucial in any Chinese wedding ceremony. This has been highlighted in the live interview session with three renowned ‘Dai Kam Jie’, who are the guests of honors invited for last week’s MBA Wedding Fair 2009, held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Center for three consecutive days.
Origins
Traditionally, the ‘Dai Kam Jie’ is a female either hired by the bride’s family, or is a relative of the bride’s side, who is considered an ‘auspicious’ lady (with living spouse and children). Nowadays, the ‘Dai Kam Jie’, also known as wedding or chaperone, is a professional practice, where the practitioners have to achieve a certain level of competency in their skills and knowledge before they could qualify to handle an actual wedding ceremony. Knowledge of the trade is usually passed down from mentors to apprentices, though nowadays, interested individuals can find such courses offered and taught by professionals as well. While the role of the wedding chaperone had always been for women, there are now men working in the profession as well, with some who are as well-known and skilled as their female counterparts. They are commonly referred to as ‘Dai Kam Gong’ or ‘Dai Kam Kor’.
There are certain criteria that one needs to fulfill as a wedding chaperon:
1- Pleasant appearances
2- Quick thinking and observant
3- Good with speech
4- Well-versed in traditions, ceremonies and important customs
Their Roles and Tasks
In a contemporary wedding, the role of a wedding chaperon can extend to being the emcee, host, as well as entertainers of the event. It actually doesn’t stray far from the old traditional roles of the chaperon, which includes keeping up the merry atmosphere and interacting with guests.
However, the most important part of a wedding chaperon is to guide the couple through all the traditional customary ceremonies and rituals, particularly during the day of the wedding. Here are some parts of a wedding that requires the help of a wedding chaperon:
- Betrothal Ceremony
- Where he or she will help prepare the items of significance for the exchange of gifts.
- Dowry
- He or she will arrange for the time and date for the meeting and exchange, plus preparing the necessary items.
- Installing the Bridal Bed
- Initiating the Hair-Dressing Ritual for the Bride
- Prepare all the necessary items for the wedding ritual
- The incense and candles for the prayers
- The tea for the Tea-Serving ceremony
- Other symbolic or necessary items important for the wedding ceremony
- Assisting the bride during her journey to the groom’s house
- Interacting with the guests, especially during the banquet
Aside from the above, the wedding chaperon’s gift of speech is also one of the important reasons to hire them. Throughout the ceremony, the wedding chaperon will be saying auspicious words and greetings, and if there is any uneventful happening, or a guest who came up with a less-auspicious word, it will be up to the chaperon to ‘save the day’ with another auspicious remark, while keeping the merry mood of the wedding intact.
A Must in a Wedding
As our guest speakers share their experiences with the audience, it is clear that why, even in today’s modern society, a ‘Dai Kam Jie/ Dai Kam Kor’ is as important in a wedding as before. Their knowledge in the wedding ceremonies and rituals are valuable, as with their services in assisting inexperience or busy couples in planning their big day.
For those who are looking for a wedding chaperon/ ‘Dai Kam Jie’/’ Dai Kam Kor’, feel free to refer to our Directory under wedding resources to find the most suitable candidate for the job.
For the readers and fans of the Marry Me! bridal magazine, your most anticipated volume two is finally available for distribution!
The free magazines are just freshly released early this month, and now can be found at almost every Starbucks Coffee cafe around Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malacca, Johor, Keday and Penang; as well as at the Marriage Registration Department of each state and district. Do drop by and pick one now, or if you wish for a more convenient way, the free magazines are also available at www.wedding.com.my, where you may download it for free.
Visit Wedding.com.my today and have a glance at the new volume Two of Marry Me! now.
wedding.com.my has embraced this year’s latest trend—we have gotten our own Twitter account!
With Twitter, we will be able to meet more people around the world and the Net, while at the same time, sharing more of our latest updates with our most valued visitors and members.
For first timers, Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates. In Twitter, all users, including our members and visitors, will be able to check out our latest info and development, whether it is Wedding.com.my’s latest partnership, events, or some of our tips and guidelines in wedding preparation.
To know more about us on Twitter, or connect with us, visit us at http://twitter.com/weddingcommy
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Marry Me, the newest addition of bridal magazines in Malaysia, will soon have its first edition out in this year August.
As the official partner website of marry Me, Wedding.com.my will feature the launching of the new bridal magazine, while members of Wedding.com.my will be able to access Marry Me from Wedding.com.my. The partnership will be beneficial to both users/readers and advertisers alike. For users, it would mean access to more information and resources; for the advertisers, they will be exposed to a much wider market and target audience through both mediums.
Marry Me is designed for the modern bride and groom, serving as a guide to assist prospective brides and grooms when it comes to handling the various aspects of their wedding such as wedding planning and finding resources, while keeping them up to date with the latest bridal fashions, beauty care and styling trends.
Wedding.com.my, the premier Malaysian online is an interactive platform for members to share experience, as well as an online resource center for visitors and users alike looking for service providers to assist in their wedding preparations.
Marry Me Official Magazine
It will be a wonderful partnership for sides, as we could see.
Welcome to wedding.com.my’s weblog page. In our effort to reach out to more of our visitors and members, we have created our blog at http://blog.wedding.com.my/ to let you know about our latest developments and information.
Now members with blog sites will also be able to keep up with our latest happenings and info through our blog, which will also feature some of the latest trends in bridal fashion, beauty and wedding preparations.
