Buzz

These 2 gowns have been generating quite a bit of buzz lately for That Special Occasion. Designed by my colleague Louisa, they were specially created for the launch of The Wedding Planners in Cambodia earlier this month. I gave her a free hand. My only criteria were that they should make an impression on our potential clients in Phnom Penh where the launch was held, reflect the deft touches of her Parisian training and showcase the simplicity and sophistication expected of a That Special Occasion gown. Such benchmarks I felt would then make it easier for The Wedding Planners to market our services to their potentially high-end Cambodian clientele.

Having not been at the event personally, I rely on feedback from my fellow industry colleagues who made the trip there, and all have been positive. Apparently, both Louisa and the gowns received rave reviews from the Cambodian guests and media alike. Now back in Kuala Lumpur, the gowns have also drawn admirable glances from brides-to-be who visit our design studio.

I believe in giving credit where credit is due. Louisa met the challenge I entrusted her with much success. I hope that these designs will adorn some of our local brides soon.

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Yap Wedding Photography.

The Wedding Planners In Phnom Penh

News hot off the press! Believe it or not, this weekend will see Phnom Penh inundated by a group of wedding practitioners from Malaysia. The brainchild of Eileen of Nupts & Such and Leticia of Events Wizard, their joint-effort The Wedding Planners will be launched tomorrow, Saturday, 8 August 2009, in Phnom Penh. The venue for the launch will be Restaurant 112, a classic French restaurant that I had the pleasure of dining at when I was there in June.

The who's who of high society in Phnom Penh will be attending I am told, including the Princess of Cambodia. No doubt there will be extensive media coverage, and it will be a good opportunity to showcase some of Malaysia's best wedding talents. Eileen and Leticia have amassed a reputable group of industry colleagues under The Wedding Planners banner, and these include Acadia Card, Angelina Skelchy, Angie Ng Makeup & Hair, Beauty Haven, Bonnie Yap Wedding Photography, Chocolate Chapters, Creativelines, Doodle Studio, Edmund Tham Photography, MDT Music Enterprise, Michelle Touche, Rintis Images, That Special Occasion, Wicked Wax & Craft, Wondrous Vision, Xocolati and Zach Chin Photography. I am happy to note that a vast number of them are part of the weddingsmalaysia family.

A contingent will be flying off later today whilst a few have already arrived there. I unfortunately won't be going along as I've got clients to attend to here in KL this weekend. However, That Special Occasion will be well represented by my colleague Louisa. Paris-trained, perhaps her smattering of French may come in handy! Good luck everyone and have fun! Here's to a great start of your business venture in Cambodia.

Photo of Leticia and Eileen, courtesy of the Association Of Wedding Professionals.