The Wedding Notebook October 2017

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Here’s one of the fonts we used in this issue that you can use for your wedding.

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Great for those who are yet to master the art of calligraphy, this script font comes with glyphs, splats and splashes to help you create the perfect font arrangement. Use for quotes, titles and signs. The Canvas font is not too thick, which means it isn’t as bulky compared to many of the other free script fonts, yet is thick enough for you to create a debossed or letterpress effect when used on stationery.

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COLOURFUL TROPICS Photography by Helium Hearts by Marlon Capuyan

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hinking of a colourful theme but not sure how to do it? This exuberant, tropical inspired styled shoot is exactly

what you need. Featuring mostly warm hues such as yellow, orange and marsala red with a hint of teal, this will help to create the perfect summer party that is sure to brighten up your guests’ day. Add to the mix refreshing cocktails or mocktails, made with some of the tropical fruits that we have an abundance of in this region, and you’ll get the party started in no time.

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PHOTOGRAPHY HELIUM HEARTS BY MARLON CAPUYAN SWIMWEAR I LOVE KOI HAIR AND MAKEUP BYRON VELASQUEZ JEWELLERY SEPA CEBU; STROZZI HANDMADE STYLING AIRA FRANCO FLOWERS VATEL MANILA STYLING CUCKOO CLOUD CONCEPTS WEDDING CAKE TORTA OG UBAN PA FOOD AND STYLING CUSINA CATALINA ART AND STATIONERY FOREVER AFTERNOON CALLIGRAPHY CHARM PIA TAN LOCATION MOVENPICK RESORT CEBU, PHILIPPINES MODELLED MARIA GIGANTES

I WANT A MARRIAGE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN MY WEDDING. TIFFANY REBECCA

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sustainability

The couple’s eco-friendly theme was visible throughout this wedding, from the programme booklet to the backdrop of wooden pallets that had been made by the father of the bride. What we really love about the new generation of brides is the way sustainability is simply a part of their lives!

Ashley: “My husband and I wanted a sustainable wedding that was both socially conscious and low in environmental impact wherever possible.

Instead of using fresh flowers to decorate the venue, our florist Fiona Treadwell came up with the brilliant idea of using dried flowers and opening up a herb bar where the flowers/herbs could be wrapped in a bouquet for guests to bring home as wedding favours. It was such a hit with our family and friends!”

AS CLICHÉ AS IT SOUNDS, THERE WAS N O T H I N G A S M O M E N T O U S A S S AY I N G OUR VOWS TO EACH OTHER. NO WORDS COULD BE MORE BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL THAN THE COVENANT OF MARRIAGE SPOKEN OUT LOUD! ASHLEY

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CEREMONY We can’t help but admire Ashley and Jarrod’s commitment to using their wedding celebration as a way to bless those in need.

How beautiful is their love that is so big it overflows to those around them. Keeping everything quite simple, they chose to spend their resources on the things that matter.

Revealed Ashley: “We worked with socially conscious vendors who are doing some amazing work with underprivileged and marginalised communities, in particular Covenant Jewellery for our rings and Bettr Barista for the day’s much needed coffee.”

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something different Instead of an elaborate wedding dinner, the bridal couple chose to have a quiet meal together at Potato Head Folk, where Jarrod made Ashley fall in love with burgers (or so he claims). They’ve certainly got the right idea here – how many bridal couples miss out on a decent meal on their wedding day because they have so many things to do? Many couples don’t even remember everything that happens on their big day, and are often too tired to even look at each other come the wedding night. This quiet dinner could be exactly what is needed to begin married life together, perhaps at the restaurant where you had your first date or your favourite eatery?

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PHOTOGRAPHY SAMUEL GOH PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE PRINSEP STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SINGAPORE BRIDAL GOWN JULES ELIE BRIDE’S SHOES SUPERGA HAIR AND MAKEUP XARA LEE MAKEUP ARTIST WEDDING BANDS COVENANT JEWELLERY FLOWERS AND DÉCOR FIONA TREADWELL CATERING KIGI CATERING

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greenery + dusty blue We cannot stop swooning over this romantic combination of soft pink hand bouquets and dusty blue. And the simple one-colour invite is proof that there is indeed beauty in simplicity.

Charis: “We were going for a vintage botanical theme, and centered our wedding around neutral colours, greenery, and a touch of dusty blue and gold. We incorporated this into our wedding invitation suite, which I designed, and we also embarked on DIY wedding projects for a personal touch, like our calligraphy musical backdrop, the signage, and the church décor.”

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CEREMONY This was not just any church, but the Church of the Good Shepherd, where Charis and Joshua grew up. For them, their wedding was like having 300 of their loved ones all come together. It not only brought together both families, but their spiritual family too. We can only imagine what it must have felt like to walk down this aisle that they both know so well.

The bride had two dresses – an illusion neckline, long sleeved lace wedding dress that she wore for the ceremony, and a dress with a front split that she wore with her hair down for the evening, and that allowed her to party all night long.

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WE WANTED THE MAIN AIM OF OUR WEDDING TO BE ABOUT BLESSING THE P EO P L E T H AT W E LOV E , A N D C E L E B R AT I N G O U R T W O FA M I L I E S CO M I N G TOGETHER AS ONE. CHARIS

something different Having decided that their reception would not be just about them, but also a way to bless those that they love, it was no surprise that Charis and Joshua’s thank you speeches outdid most thank you speeches we’ve ever heard.

The bride revealed: “Most memorable was the way we successfully surprised our families by singing our wedding speech! We thought of many ways to say our ‘thank you’ – we even thought of recording and playing it at the reception – but we finally chose to do it through a medley that we spent months rehearsing. There were lots of happy tears and we were really glad that we managed to make our loved ones feel special that night.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BLOC MEMOIRE PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY TWENTY8PICKS VIDEOGRAPHY CEREMONY VENUE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, SINGAPORE RECEPTION VENUE NOSH, SINGAPORE BRIDAL GOWN CARAMEL & CO. AND GRACE LOVES LACE BRIDE’S SHOES HARRIET WILDE HAIR AND MAKEUP CLEO CHANG JEWELLERY BHLDN; MAGGIE WU STUDIO GROOM’S ATTIRE MEN’S TRADITION WEDDING BANDS FAIRY’S INC BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES LOVE BONITO GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE MEN’S TRADITION FLOWERS AND DÉCOR FIONA TREADWELL CATERING STAMFORD CATERING ART AND STATIONERY GIFTS OF GRACE DESIGN; COMMON HANDS; DDDOTS

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peonies + gold When it comes to DIY weddings, we always say that you should take on only what you are able. Fortunately for this couple, the groom is a designer. He took on most of the design work involved, and left the rest of it to the professionals.

Alice: “Our theme was peonies and gold. We used primarily gold with touches of pink and white, from the wedding invitations to the decorations, cakes and flowers. We also used a lot of other elements to give things the right balance.

“There were a lot of DIY projects! The wedding invitations and stationery were all designed

by Andrew, and he also made the direction boards with recycled wood and did the calligraphy himself.”

GET THE BEST HELPERS OR PROFESSIONALS FOR YOUR WEDDING, THESE PEOPLE WILL HELP TO BRING OUT YOUR BEST O N YO U R B I G D AY. ANDREW

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something different Alice and Andrew sealed the deal in front of just over 100 of their closest friends and family.

Instead of the usual chairs, they had their loved ones standing up and forming a human aisle – which looked beautiful!

Everyone loves garden weddings, except when the weather gets too humid. That is why Alice and Andrew wisely chose to have their wedding at the Smokehouse in Cameron Highlands, with its cosy cottage and beautiful gardens.

The flowers used were mainly peonies with some Cameron Highland roses, and the wedding favours were jars of strawberry jam, made from strawberries that had been locally grown. We do like how they incorporated “local highlights” into their wedding.

RECEPTION Even though the dinner reception was indoors, guests were still able to enjoy the view of the beautiful gardens. The simple rustic look helped to create a warm atmosphere that was perfect for a lighthearted evening.

More importantly, it was the kind of family gathering that will be remembered many years down the road. Filled with laughter and so much love, this, we believe, is how all weddings should be.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PETER HERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE THE SMOKEHOUSE CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA BRIDAL GOWN INZPIRE BRIDE’S SHOES NOSE HAIR AND MAKEUP CHEN JEN YING GROOM’S ATTIRE JHASPER FASHION, BANGKOK WEDDING BANDS WAH CHAN FLOWERS AND DÉCOR LE VINTAGE AND JEANNIE YUE WEDDING CAKE PATISSERIE RUI CATERING SMOKEHOUSE CAMERON HIGHLANDS WEDDING FAVOURS KHM STRAWBERRIES ART AND STATIONERY DIY

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culture + quirky additions Sarah: “We chose a British Indian inspired theme that incorporated bicycle and skateboard elements, as well as gold dinosaurs, because I’m part Indian and grew up in a family where there was a lot of British influence. I am also nuts about dinosaurs!

“Jason, on the other hand, loves his three-piece suits, bikes and skateboards. The colour theme followed an autumn palette of forest green, marsala, gold, beige and dusty blue because these are our favourites and represented our love for nature.”

IT MIGHT BE YOUR BIG D AY, B U T T H E T R U T H I S YOU HAVE A LIFETIME TO C E L E B R AT E LOV E WITH YOUR PARTNER SO GIVE YOUR GUESTS A D AY T O R E M E M B E R .

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something different This wedding brought us back to those days when parties were more informal affairs, without a pre-set programme. Singing, dancing, laughter, touching moments and, of course, tears – what a beautiful celebration of love under the starry night sky!

This also goes to show that your dream wedding can be done with any budget. This couple splurged on their venue but kept the rest simple by scrapping the conventional wedding favours and printed invites. After all, weddings are not about those things. Keep the main thing the main thing.

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PHOTOGRAPHY NIGEL LIM STUDIO VIDEOGRAPHY ADRIAN YAP CO VENUE JIM THOMPSON COTTAGE, CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA BRIDAL GOWN STYLEMART, SELEGIE ROAD, SINGAPORE BRIDE’S SHOES NOSE HAIR AND MAKEUP DIY AND FIONA LEE JEWELLERY ETSY GROOM’S ATTIRE MATERIAL FROM LORD’S TAILOR, BANGKOK; WORKMANSHIP FROM PETER TAILOR, AMCORP MALL, PJ WEDDING BANDS CARATIQUE GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE UNIQLO AND ASOS WEDDING CAKE DESSERT & TEA BAR BY ZOE LIM & ESTHER CHZE CATERING K.S. CURRY HOUSE, KAMPUNG RAJA, CAMERON HIGHLANDS

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rustic industrial The simple detailing for this wedding, along with the white on white colour theme punctuated with green, blue and gold accents, blended perfectly well with the gorgeous landscape at the Ungasan Clifftop Resort in Uluwatu, Bali.

“Our theme was rustic industrial. We like the contrast of the two when combined. It represents ‘balance’”, said Cherry. She’s right. The theme kept the mood light hearted and slightly glamorous without looking like they were trying too hard.

The bride rocked it with a Steve Madden dress sandal – exactly what you need for an outdoor wedding, and we also love the bridesmaids’ dresses – the two-piece minimalist yet unusual cut gave them an edgy style.

A LT H O U G H W E D D I N G PLANNING IS SOMETIMES F R U S T R AT I N G W I T H A LITTLE BIT OF DRAMA I N V O LV E D , N O M AT T E R W H AT, T RY YO U R B E S T TO ENJOY THE PROCESS. CHERRY

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something different This couple had their religious ceremony all done prior to this to keep the day simple. It also allowed them to have some quality time and share a “first look” in this beautiful venue.

Sometimes bridal couples try to do too much in the one day, forgetting that a back-to-back program will make it hard for them to savour the moment. Choose quality time instead – life is about creating moments, and at the end of the day, that’s what you want to remember.

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RECEPTION An outdoor cliff top dinner reception, complete with hanging chandeliers, the sound of waves and a gorgeous blue sky – can it get any more beautiful than that? The perfectly chosen colours, wooden detailing and baby’s breath looked great with the white tulle tablecloths, which gave the proceedings a softer, more romantic touch.

To keep the look consistent, their place cards had the same watercolour design as their wedding invites, and there were also sparklers to round everything off nicely. You almost can’t do without sparklers for outdoor evening events these days, which is understandable since they are undeniably pretty and also create a nostalgic feel.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PUNYAN PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY LEURA FILMS VENUE THE UNGASAN CLIFFTOP ULUWATU, BALI, INDONESIA WEDDING PLANNING BALI WEDDING PARADISE BRIDAL GOWN BRAMANTA WIJAYA BRIDE’S SHOES STEVE MADDEN HAIR AND MAKEUP LONA MAKE UP GROOM’S ATTIRE BRILLINGTON & BROTHERS WEDDING BANDS FROM TINY ISLANDS BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES VELVET FLOWERS AND DÉCOR FLORA BOTANICA WEDDING CAKE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME BALI WEDDING FAVOURS LIUNIC ON THINGS ART AND STATIONERY PARLER STUDIO ENTERTAINMENT VAGABOND MUSIC

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around the world “Even seasons may change but our love will stay the same.”

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AUSTRALIA

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"because the greatest part of a road trip isn't arriving at your destination. It's all the wild stuff that happens along the way."

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road, travelling across picturesque New Zealand for a carefree prewedding trip and no itinerary. As every photographer will testify, this is the kind of genuine intimacy and spontaneity that they yearn to capture. Indra of Iluminen shares the story with us.

Tell us about the journey. We flew from Bali to Melbourne and then straight on to Queenstown. The motorhome depot was walking distance from the airport and that was where we picked up the campervan. It was a one-week trip and we travelled around New Zealand. Starting from Queenstown, we headed for scenic spots such as Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook and other places.

How was the weather? The weather in March was just perfect for sweaters and cuddles – around 17-23 degrees Celsius during the day and dropping to 15-17 degrees at night.

How was the experience of staying in a campervan? It was actually pretty fun; it’s basically like having your home with you the entire time. The upside was we could make brief stops at beautiful spots, cook, enjoy some wine, and take in the world-class scenery at our doorstep. The downside was always having to put away our things before we drove on to our next destination, and limited access to resources such as electricity and water. But I suppose it was all of these things that made the trip worthwhile, right?

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PHOTOGRAPHY ILUMINEN LOCATION QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

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CLASSICS WITH A TWIST Two words: understated elegance. Fall 2018’s Bridal Fashion Week was all about classic silhouettes with a dash of personality thrown in.

Be inspired by these feminine designs with an edge!

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PNINA TORNAI

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Keep the chill at bay with this season’s sexy wraps. Wear them on their own or layer on.

Play movie star in Galia Lahav’s embellished wrap dress or channel your inner rebel in Rime Arodaky’s short number with peek-a-boo lace details. We are headover-heels for this stylish trend!

RIME ARODAKY / ALEXANDRA GRECCO / GALA BY GALIA LAHAV / GALIA LAHAV/ RIME ARODAKY

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From soft and romantic to cute and girly, bows are such a classic wedding detail. This season, bows showed up unexpectedly on the shoulder of many a wedding dress, proving that this perennial bridal embellishment is here to stay.

INBAL DROR / BERTA BRIDAL / MUSE BY BERTA BRIDAL / NAEEM KHAN / MARCHESA

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Make it truly your big day – celebrate your individuality with unique pieces such as Monique Lhuillier’s biker jacket with pearl-grommet details over a lacy dress, or choose a practical and gorgeous bustier gown with pockets.

GALIA LAHAV / BERTA BRIDAL / RIME ARODAKY / MONIQUE LHUILLIER / MARCHESA

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As one of the first photographers in the region to show us how destination bridal por traits can, and should, be done, Dre is an inspiration to many.

His flair for capturing magical moments from a dramatic angle is almost unparalleled. After 13 years in the United States, Dre moved back home to Indonesia, where he joined the AXIOO family of talented young professionals.

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What inspires your photography?

Name a country that you haven’t

I think inspiration comes organically

been to before and would love to

through a mix of upbringing, values,

visit in the near future? I would

interests, philosophy, experiences,

really love to visit Kenya and do

etc. That is why photographers

a photoshoot there. Kenya has

might photograph the same subject

a wide array of flora and fauna,

but each will produce completely

amazing landscapes, and it’s no

different results.

secret that sunsets are just more

What are your other interests

epic in Africa.

besides photography? I love

Describe yourself in three words.

travelling – meeting different

Sincere, adventurous, eccentric.

people and exploring new cultures. It keeps me open to new perspectives. Movies, music and fashion are some of my other interests.

You have done plenty of destination bridal portraits. Which has been the most beautiful or memorable country? Every destination possesses its own merit but Iceland probably is the most beautiful. The landscapes are simply breathtaking. The volatile weather aside, it would be really hard to take a bad picture in Iceland.

Which destination has been the most challenging to shoot? One of the most challenging shoots I’ve done was a recent session I did in Havana, Cuba. There was the usual language barrier but it was made even harder because of logistical challenges such as no access to local SIM cards, no Wi-Fi, no international roaming, no credit cards, no ATMs, etc. You are literally cut off from the outside world.

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I started shooting professionally in 2002 while attending college in Seattle, USA. PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE

Most of my images are aesthetically clean and symmetrical. I try to compose my shots with visual harmony in mind. I also like to focus on the genuine emotions that can be found within the little moments of a wedding day.

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“DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

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Not too much of a gearhead here.

I think the best camera is the one that you have with you to capture the fleeting moments in life.

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