Pre-Wedding Shoots

All I can say is the list of photographers out there are exhaustive, catering to every whim and fancy of the bride & groom. Couples are getting more adventurous with their choice of location shoot and some can be pretty quirky. Be it romantic, bizarre or even provocative it's a great way to capture the fun moments prior to the wedding. Now, wouldn't you want to show your future kids that Daddy & Mummy were once cool. :)

We Love Colours

Brides of late have been  starting a trend of wearing coloured wedding shoes. Who ever said the shoes had to match their gowns? Come on embrace your inner diva and get a pair of heels that makes you feel like the gorgeous bride that you are. Why not opt for red platforms, or blue peep-toes pumps, colourful flip flops or polka dots even.  It will definitely pop!

Come on unleash that wild side. Besides, who doesn't love shoe shopping. :)

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Cake Maker, Cake Maker, Bake Me a Cake!

So... you're getting married, you've booked your venue and decided on a theme or colour scheme. Now comes the fun part. Trying cakes!!!
Well, gone are the day where modern brides settle for fake 6-tiers wedding cake with the gaudy looking flower or ribbon icing. Now you can have anything from your wildest dreams.

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There are so many wonderful bakers out there who's willing to create whatever your heart desires. If you have a great Aunty, relative or friend who makes those cakes for special occasion, why not give them a try? Or if you quite the expert at making gorgeous cupcakes this might be worth looking for the budget conscious bride or just keen to give that personal touch.
Don't you just love this vintage looking cupcakes?

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Free Templates

I love love love free things! Who doesn't. :)

I found a bunch of free wedding downloads that are available FREE from MarthaStewart.com for brides who are DIY-ing are on a budget. You can print your own decorations, labels, favor tags, menus and more! They are all just gorgeous and the template are nicely set up for you to just input your information.
Check it out @ www.marthastewartweddings.com/templates-and-clip-art

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Tea Ceremony

I love the excitement, fun and tradition that comes hand in hand with a Chinese wedding. For those who are not familiar with tea ceremonies, in a nutshell it's a way for the bride and groom to honor their families and for their relatives to extend words of love, advice and present red envelopes (normally known as 'ang pows') with jewellery or money to the couple. The festive day is normally decorated in red to bring good fortune and luck. Red signifies love, joy and prosperity.

       

Shaping Up: Personal Training for Brides to Be

The added stress of wedding planning does make it harder to slim down.  For some brides and grooms-to-be, shaping up is one of the To Dos among the many others in their checklists. Just as getting married is a major lifestyle change, so is losing weight. Ultimately, you deserve to look your best on your BIG DAY.

Looking for a certified personal trainer? Doesn't matter what is your budget, schedule or timeline, our resident trainer will help you achieve your fitness goals to ensure you feel and look hot in your wedding attire. Want to know more on our packages? Email us and start getting healthy with the Bridal Body Blitz Programme! Sessions can be done individually, as a couple or even with your bridesmaids.

(no guarantees that it doesn't feel like bootcamp :P)

JEF SYLVESTER: PERSONAL TRAINER

Jef is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), as a Personal Trainer.

His Forte: Strength Training, Weight Management, Kettlebell training, Sports Specific Training (Golf, tennis, kayaking, rowing, wall climbing), Fitness Kickboxing, and Capoeira Fitness.

Upon completion of his Degree in Sports Science, Jef began his fitness career 10 years ago with Clark Hatch International and later with Celebrity Fitness. His other passions in life includes fast cars and bikes, surfing, hiking, traveling and reading.

His Life's Motto: Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

Wedding Giveaways!

Hiya! Welcome to tie.the.knot!
For our first contest as part of our official launch of our blog today, we're giving away 5 copies of Weddings Malaysia. It's a must-have for everything a bride and a groom needs to be inspired to plan their memorable, fab wedding.

What do you have to do? Simply provide a photo caption to the below pic and the 5 most original entries will receive the giveaways. Either email  us or post the caption in the comment box with your name, wedding date and email details. 

Contest is open to all Malaysian brides/ grooms be in the country or overseas. Deadline is Valentine's Day, 14th February @ 5pm. Winners will be announced on same day @ 10pm!

Meanwhile, Good Luck & Happy Wedding Planning!

xoxo

Wedding Dais

Malay weddings have evolved over time from a traditional affair to a very much modernised one. More savvy brides are opting from extravagant over the top themes to elegant chic.

For those who are not familiar with the culture, the decorated wedding dais known as pelamin is one of the focal points of a Malay wedding. The bride and groom are treated like royals for the day (Raja Sehari) and the pelamin is their so called throne.

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So, what does the couple do on the dais? Nothing much really. Basically, just sit there all demure looking pretty which we call bersanding. Like royalty basically. But in my case, I laughed like a hyena and was busy waving at friends instead of blushing like a shy bride. :P

Ending with an interesting dais pic created by a fellow wedding planner who's a relative.

2010: Bring It On!!

Hello World!

I just love the start of a new year. The smell of hope, love, potential proposals are lingering in the air. If you're one of the lucky girls to be recently engaged, then CONGRATULATIONS! FACT: the wedding planning journey is going to be full of ups, downs & in between.
Some of the things I realized when planning my own wedding were:-

• everyone has an opinion (take it with a pinch of salt, friends & family just love you to bits that they want to share their two cents)
• you will get into silly arguments with your fiance over something that you don't even remember why you're fighting in the first place
• whether you care to admit or not, you do momentarily turn into a 'bride-zilla' and drive everyone around you nuts

Having said that, this is the time to exercise your creative muscles and widen your circle of friendships. May 2010 bring you all lots of success, laughter, love and mouth-watering food. Yeah, isn't it obvious I'm a foodie. :)

Meanwhile, spread the love people!! xoxo


Sherly

Simply Natural: A Greener Way to Say I Do

Here's a great venue for couples who want to show their passion for the environment. Tanarimba at Janda Baik. The venue is really vast, reasonable rental and the ideas to decorate the place are endless. The pine tree trunk pillars really sets a grand ambiance not to mention the simple yet beautiful structure itself. Reminds me very much of the cabins on the mountains in Colorado, US. Interested to know more? Email us.

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Ideas: Non-Floral Centrepieces

A few inspirations for budget brides who wants something fun and playful; instead of splurging on the usual floral centrepieces. Most are easy to create and quite the showstopper which will definitely reflect your individuality.

Books: For brides who love reading or a back to school wedding theme. For a more colouful feel, use chic lit books.

Gift Boxes: It can double up also as a wedding favor.

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Paper Lanterns: Get creative with different shapes and sizes. Modern twist to a traditional look.

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Fruits: earth friendly!!!!"

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More fun ideas...

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The Veil Unveiled

I have often wondered what's the symbolism or purpose of the bridal veil. Googled and found many different interpretations of the meaning of a veil, especially when it comes to weddings. Some of the meanings even changed over the years Here're sharing a few interesting ones and let you decide for yourselves.

1. Ancient Greeks & Romans used brightly coloured veils that disguised the bride to protect her from evil curses and harmful spirits.
2. A bride's veil is necessary for modesty especially among Muslim women.
3. To show that a bride will be an obedient wife
4. The veil represents the woman's transition from the pure, virginal state to the married state.
5. Used as an adornment to enhance the beauty of the bride.

So what do you think? I kinda like the last one.

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