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This song sung by Bon Jovi, “Bed Of Roses”, have stuck in my mind for quite awhile, as the chorus is pretty romantic. It goes…

“… I want to lay you down in a bed of roses
For tonight I sleep on a bed of nails …”

How gallant! If only… Sigh!

Anyway, life is not a bed of roses and it can never be. If it is, enjoy and appreciate it to the fullest while it lasts because it will not stay for long. If it lasts, then you are definitely dead and are in heaven!

On the other hand, Daisy Waugh in her book, Bed of Roses, relates Fanny Flynn’s interesting life as the new head teacher in a village primary school in England where she has her moments of ups and downs. Our life too has its ups and downs - i.e. a bed of roses with thorns here and there.

Falling in love, being together and getting married are always heavenly. The moment the honeymoon ends, couples face reality and this is where they would need to adjust, accommodate and be sensitive to each others ways and their families… especially watch out for the mother-in-laws. Mother-in-laws are not heartless. They just need to be handled with extra care and love… that’s all. These adjustments that every couple must make can either take a while or a whole life time! Hence, have a lot of patience and tolerance for everyone in the new setup. Sadly, more so for muslim brides. Read the rest of this entry »

Date : 30 August 2008

Time : 8.00 pm

Venue : Grand Ballroom, Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

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The preparation for Nazliah’s Big Day started about a week or two, soon after her engagement on the 2nd February 2008. Her theme was 1920 England and her choice of colours were lilac, peach and cream. It was pretty daunting at first, as the engagement were simply superb. (Just scroll down and look for a title “An Elegantly Simple Engagement”.) In our minds, her big day must be equally as good or even better than her engagement, with some budget constraint. Planning and designing her day was exciting, as we have always wanted to do this particular theme with a twist.

Firstly, we got her suits tailored by the same person who did her engagement suit. Secondly, we booked the makeup artists who were, fortunately, available for the dates required. Now, booking for Henna Artist who makes home visits on the other hand was a nightmare. Somehow, it seemed that these ladies planned to have their babies at the same time! They were either in their late stage of pregnancy or in confinement period. After many unfruitful phone calls to almost everyone that we know and at the brink of giving up, Nabila was our savior. She was free, not pregnant and not in confinement period for the required dates. Phew! Read the rest of this entry »

It is a busy time of the year for weddings … school holidays. The moment the school closes its gates and children are back into their extremely laid-back mode, the wedding season begins.

What I love most about weddings and planning for couples is their wish to materialise their intense love they have for each other before God. Their shy eyes carry meaningful private messages to each other… even across a crowded room. How very cliche… but true. One other thing which never fails is, my eyes will well up with happy tears during solemnization ceremonies. No matter how hard I try to hold back, it… just… fills up! Strange… mind over matter does not seem to work.

Anyway, reality seems to set in before the newly married couples are ready to fend them off. They come in many different forms. Lo and behold, they have to work out them out together and adjust themselves… basically a lot of give and take, patience, respect and many more.

Now, what makes a happy marriage? Read the rest of this entry »

Malay engagements are relatively simple customary affair where close family members and friends are invited to witness this day. We had a wonderful opportunity to do a simply elegant engagement on the 2nd February 2008 in Klang, Selangor for Nazliah & Izwan. Nazliah’s theme colour was baby pink.

We would like to share some of the photos with you. Thank you Nazliah & Izwan for engaging RCE, Man Kajang, Ayang, Nas, CS and Sajian D’Hidang for your event.

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I really did not know what to expect when I made my way to Gurdwara Sahib at Titiwangsa on the Saturday morning of the 26 January 2008. This was my first experience in my entire life witnessing a wedding ceremony in a Sikh temple. It is for our client, Shyam (and Sangeeta). I must say that it was different from the weddings that Red Carpet Eventus normally plan, arrange and manage. I was intrigued by the whole event there and it was a very good experience overall. Thank you, Shyam and Sangeeta for engaging us to do your Sangeet and Reception. Read the rest of this entry »

24th January 2008 was an exciting time for us ladies at RCE. It was the first time that we had to do an event that differs from our norm. We were engaged to do an event called Sangeet at Kelab Golf Negara Subang in Subang Jaya. We did some research what Sangeet was all about and figured out how to incorporate our client’s wishes on the decor. Like many couples… we understood their requirement on being different and unique.

Now, Sangeet is an event in a Hindu or Sikh wedding which takes place 2 or 3 days before a wedding reception. Sangeet is an all ladies event but nowadays we have men taking part in the singing and dancing as well. The Sangeet that we did had LOTS of singing and dancing. The food were scrumptious from finger foods of various kinds to rice and stuff. Everyone enjoyed themselves including us and the photographers! Really Bollywood style… our clients were really a matching pair both good looking and beautiful!

Enjoy the pictures which we managed to take prior to being too happy that day! Read the rest of this entry »

Wow! It has been a while since i first wrote here… Been busy with work and classes and all.. YES… i know that should not be the reason for not writing :(  We will try our very best to keep a constant report here so that we can share our thoughts, our works and knowledge on particularly the subject of WEDDING as often as possible kay…
Anyway… just an update, we have a few events lined up for year 2008. I guess after all the waiting, after all the client go-sees and all the hardwork it finally paid off. But not to get us off the hook that easily though, we still have lots of hardworking to do, to prove that we are worth-it down to every single penny spent! Hahaha…

Hence, we shall keep you guys posted on the upcoming events.. the 1st being a Punjabi’s Sangeet Event that we will be managing on 24th January 2008. What is “Sangeet” you asked… Hmm..thats something you should see for yourself to understand. Therefore, keep us in view for pictures and stories of the event… :)