Chiffon & Lace - The Perfect Fit

You might have already noticed the new look of our website The previous website has been with us for a faithful two years and we have decided it is time for some house-keeping. We have reorganised our growing content to improve your overall browsing experience. Below are some explanations on the new sections, to help you get familiarised with the new website layout:

The clickable sliding images on the top panel will lead you to more details:

1. The Collection link showcases our ready-made wedding collection for both rental and off-the-rack purchase.
2. The Showroom link provides detail of our services, which includes bridal gown design; photography and make-up packages; as well as the address (and map!) to our showrooms.
3. The Contact Us link lists our email addresses, as well as an easy-to-use form for you to make an appointment with us, or to ask us any questions.
4. The Home link will always bring you back to our front-page, where you can always find our latest updates.

The blog posts are accessible by either clicking on one of the home page thumbnails; or the grey menu bar beneath the sliding images which categorize the blog articles by topic of interest:

The standard menu bar (just under the clickable images) has some additional useful links to:

1. What’s New: Chiffon & Lace news, announcements, sales and promotions!
2. About Us: Background of your favourite wedding gown designers
3. Bridal Fashion Tips: Tips on your wedding dress, bridal make-up and hairdos from our own industry experience.
4. Real Bride & Photography: See Chiffon & Lace brides in their engagement portraits and on their actual wedding day. These beautiful moments are captured by professional wedding photographers.
5. Wedding Vendors: We list service providers in the wedding industry whom we have met, and who have impressed us with their work and professionalism.

Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts on Chiffon & Lace brides, wedding photography interviews; as well as tips on bridal make up and hair styles, to help you plan for your wedding day!

Bride & Groom: Jasmine & Matthias Keller
Location: Berjaya Langkawi Island Resort, Malaysia
Bridal Gown Designer: Chiffon & Lace
Bridal Gown Description: A full French lace wedding dress with halter neckline, sheer lace bodice and a high slit for the ultra bold sexiness. Hand sewn lace appliques form the scallops that accentuate the slit and flow down to the hem and around the train of the wedding gown.

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Kenneth sees with an artist flair. His style of photography is to keep things natural and always alert to capture the intimacy and details unobtrusively.  Kenneth specializes in creating one-of-a-kind fine art pieces for discerning clients who value individuality and artistry. The vision and efforts have not gone unnoticed. In the past 2 years, Kenneth has garnered 5 top three awards from US-based Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) among many other accolades.

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C&L: How would you describe your style of photography and where do you draw your inspiration from?

Kenneth: I’ve been described as a spontaneous person and gives attention to details. Inspirations may come naturally on the spot due to the activities or surroundings. However I always try to learn from great photographers like Marcus Bell and Cliff Mautner as well as gains inspirations from movies.

C&L: Is there a place where you would love to photograph a wedding but haven’t yet?

Kenneth: I’m blessed to be able to photograph many beautiful weddings around the world but I still enjoy shooting the most in my own country, the fascinating multi-cultured Malaysia. Growing up in a home with a small piece of land for rice paddy and fishes in Penang, I always wish to go back to my hometown for wedding shoots. It is simple and full of happiness without extravagance of a professional setting. I also hope to use this way to give back to the society that I grew up in.

C&L: What can a bride do to prepare for their wedding photography?

Kenneth: Stay relaxed, it brings out their personality, and of course enjoy the photo shoot!
C&L: Any advice for the couple on how to select a photographer who best suits them?

Kenneth: It is essential to select a photographer based on their shooting style. It will be even better if they are able to choose one they feel “easy to click with” and later become friends. It is my opinion that good wedding photos are usually not created under client-and-service-provider relationship.

C&L: Can you share one tip that you have found useful to your photography?

Kenneth: Great photos are not taken with eyes, but with love, passion and imagination; this is the simple belief I always based on.

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Thank you Kenneth, for a fascinating interview and for sharing your beautiful images. To find out more about Kenneth and his work, visit http://fabulouschapter.com/

Bride & Groom: Siew Voon & Keith
Wedding Photography: Alex Tan,  http://www.alex-tan.com
Wedding Gown Designer: Chiffon & Lace
Wedding Gown Description: A two-piece wedding dress with chiffon pleated corset top and a fit and flare silk satin dress, which nicely accentuates her body. The bridal gown completes with a dramatic chapel train.

Alex started his photography career in 2009 when he upgraded from a rusty old compact camera to a state of the art DSLR. His earliest photographs were landscapes and still-lifes until he was asked to photograph a friend’s wedding. From that day forward, Alex knew what his true calling was and decided that he wanted to focus on capturing the beauty of weddings.

C&L: How would you describe your style of photography and where do you draw your inspiration from?

Alex: I would say my style is a combination of Classic, Dramatic and Artistic. My inspiration can come from anywhere – traveling, surfing the net, searching for unique settings. A couple years ago, I was at the Malaysia F1 Sepang Cicuit and thought this would be an incredible location for a photo shoot. 2 years later, I was extremely excited that I was able to arrange for an engagement photography session there. I’m proud to say that it was the first engagement wedding photography session ever done in F1 Sepang Circuit.

C&L: Is there a place where you would love to photography a wedding but have not get the opportunity to do so yet?

Alex: There are many places I would love to photograph such as London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Santorini because of the heritage architecture.

C&L: What can a bride do to prepare for their photo shoot?

Alex: It’s important to discuss with their wedding photographer the overall theme that they are looking for. We need to ensure that we understand and are helping them create their dream settings.

C&L: Any advice for the couple on how to select a wedding photographer who best suits them?

Alex: They should obviously look at some of the wedding photographer’s previous work to ensure their style is what the couple are looking for.  It is also essential to meet with the photographer in person to get a feel for their personality. If he/she is the couple’s ideal photographer who meets all their requirement, and they feel confident in him, sign him up !!

Thank you Alex Tan, for sharing your thoughts and for sharing your beautiful images. To find out more about Alex and his work, visit http://www.alex-tan.com.

There are so many beautiful aspects to Celeste’s wedding dress which she wears for her wedding ceremony held in a veritable heaven on earth, South Lake Tahoe. Celeste expressed her desire to have a dress that would suit this romantic location and have something dramatic, with the feel of a ball gown, but without the added weight. We decided on a gown that featured a lace corset with a network of boning that accentuated her figure. The corset top was enhanced by adding a belt with 3 lovely little organza flowers on the side. As for the skirt, we introduced the use of multiple layered of sheer shimmering organza that added the volume but kept it light and airy.

Celeste had an additional request. She had planned a wedding reception in Malaysia and wanted a fresh new look. Could we work around those ever-present budget constraints? Of course! Our solution was to design a bridal gown that has “dual-looks”. Enhance the lace corset with detachable features and match it with a silk satin mermaid skirt and voila – a completely different look! We will feature this second look in Part 2 of this series. Check back soon!

Bride & Groom : Edah & Yau Chung
Wedding Dress Designer: Chiffon & Lace
Wedding Dress Description: A strapless silk satin mermaid wedding gown with sweetheart neckline.  The chiffon pleats accentuate the bustier; while detachable chiffon train with ribbon & flowers highlight the back of the bridal gown.
Location: Tenggiri, Bangsar, Malaysia
Photographer: Jenny Sun

The stunning wedding pictures were taken by Jenny Sun, an amazingly talented photographer known for her simple yet expressive style. As the daughter of an avid travel photographer and a professional in the design industry, creative images have been an integral part of her life for as long as she can remember.

Jenny first began her foray into the field in 2000, where she dabbled in black-and-white film, touching myriad subjects – still lifes, landscapes, architecture – before being lured (charmed, one might say) by weddings and the people who attend them.

“There is just something magically arresting about catching people, their expressions, their emotions, within the frame. I love the buzz of being there to seize those moments that they will remember and want to keep for the rest of their lives. My philosophy is that the best photos should inspire you, move you, and rock your senses! They should speak volumes about you, and showcase all the nuances that make your love story unique.”

Jenny is ever-ready and waiting to capture the most candid and intimate moments of the lovebirds’ day. Her unobtrusive approach, coupled with an almost obsessive need for detail, means that all the couple has to do is to kick-back and have fun!

It is this fresh and honest approach to her work, seeing the world through her romance-tinted lenses, that has won the hearts of many couples spanning the globe. She is well-traveled, her clientele spanning both East and West.

Chiffon & Lace got together with Jenny Sun to give her a short interview about her work.

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C&L: Is there a place where you would love to shoot a wedding but haven’t yet?

Jenny: Oh, so many! I would love to shoot on a real rustic farm with horses! And somewhere in Canada, Switzerland, or New Zealand where there are mountains, lakes and meadows all in one area!

C&L: What can a bride do to prepare for their photo shoot?

Jenny: Choose a visual theme and communicate that with the photographer from the start through to the finish before the shoot Then research research research on images and things that will make that visual theme come to life! It’s amazing what ideas can come out through the research process, and how much your photographer can help advise what will or will not work.

C&L: Any advice for the couple on how to select a photographer who best suits them?

Jenny: Choose a photographer whos work you really LOVE (not just like or think is okay), and who you connect with on a personal level. That connection is really important as the better the chemistry between photographer and client, the better the photos turn out. It has ALWAYS been the case from my experience

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Thank you Jenny Sun, for a fascinating interview and for sharing your beautiful images. To find out more about Jenny and her work, visit http://www.jennysunphotography.com.

A big thank you to Edah, our beautiful bride, and her husband. Wishing all the happiness in the world as both of you embark on your shared journey.

Our absolute favorite Silver Collection bridal gown is going on sales for a limited time only.

Promotion is valid for off-the-rack purchases from our Penang showroom.

Visit our website www.ChiffonAndLace.com.my to make an appointment with us.

The current promotion includes free shipping for online purchase throughout Malaysia and Singapore.

Chiffon & Lace is launching a brand new line of bridal gown, the Diamond Collection, available exclusively at our new showroom in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This collection features exquisite wedding gown designs incorporating a touch of modern Asian element and astonishing vintage fashion. It’s a little more dazzling, a little more ruffles and a little more sensual. It’s a little more us.

For more details about the wedding dresses and the full size pictures, see our collections page. We can’t wait to meet you in person, but please set up an appointment through our website Contact Page for your personalized fitting and consultation session. So leave your man at home, grab a friend and come play dress up. It’ll be a blast. See you soon!

Bridal gown is an item which intimately portrays the brides’ inner self. We have to start somewhere when designing our wedding dress. Therefore, we have drawn up a few personality archetypes from which we derive our inspiration for our wedding dress. Let us introduce you to the Minimalist, the Romanticist, the Traditionalist and the Modernist.

The Minimalist has a strong and magnetic character, brimming with confidence. Therefore, her wedding dress is the simplest of all wedding dresses – subdued and with little embellishment, better to emphasize her innate charm and sensuality.

The Romanticist is the lady behind the mirror – the main character of an epic love story. Dressed in a crinoline bridal gown with delicate embellishment such as flowers, ribbons and crystals, this is her fairy-tale come true. And everybody (especially her!) lives happily ever after.

The wedding dress for the Traditionalist is one of timeless style, defined by the woven intricacies of lace, a material used with great effectiveness throughout the ages. Its demure web enhancing the character of the bridal gown and the bride.

The Modernist is the epitome of contemporary sophistication – she wants a wedding dress that has that WOW factor. She seeks wedding dress designs that are bold and unique, maybe even a bit avant-garde – better to be at the center of attention.

Of course, we can’t simply reduce everybody to just these four archetypes. Every bride out there is unique, each with their own wonderful personalities (and idiosyncracies too!). Every consultation session is a discovery for us. Stay tuned for more wedding gown designs as we strive ever close to that Perfect Fit.

You’ve met our brand name: Chiffon & Lace – which we personally love very much

It’s something close to our hearts. Chiffon and lace are wedding gown materials which are highly sought-after in the wedding scene. Of course there are other fabrics commonly used in the bridal fashion industry, such as satin, silk, taffeta, tulle, organza, the list goes on..

The Chiffon & Lace name originated from an animated discussion we had in a Sunway cafe during one cool evening in 2008.

Back then, we had tried a lot of combination. They all didn’t sound quite right. That is, until we put those two materials together: Chiffon & Lace – it sounded feminine, it sounded catchy, and the words just slide off your tongue. Most importantly, it was memorable. A brand of wedding gown was born

Now let’s deconstruct the brand name and learn a bit more about the materials which inspired the brand and our wedding gown designs.

What is Chiffon?

Chiffon is a sheer fabric made with silk or rayon. It is a very versatile material that creates stunning bridal gowns which accentuates the natural curves of the bride. Nothing is more wonderful than the gentle undulation of chiffon in a soft breeze as the bride glides gracefully down the aisle. The nature of Chiffon is light-weight and sheer, making it an ideal choice for a wedding dress in tropical countries such as Malaysia. Chiffon gowns also travel very well – they are easy to steam and any wrinkles from packing can be removed by simply hanging them.

Photo courtesy of Danny Chew Photography

What is Lace?

Lace is a delicate fabric which complements the femininity of the wedding gown. There is a large selection of lace in the market – French lace, Alanson lace, organza lace, Venice lace and so on. Lace on a gown portrays a classy look, bordering on the antique. Not to be overused, careful application of lace and its myriad intricate patterns will impart shine to the wedding gown and its wearer.

Photo courtesy of Danny Chew Photography

And now, back to our brand…

The Chiffon & Lace brand embodies the qualities of the materials which inspired the name, and a whole lot more. We don’t compromise on quality. That’s our guarantee

Photo courtesy of Danny Chew Photography

We have reached a new milestone in Sept 2009 with the launch of the Chiffon & Lace wedding gown showroom in Penang, together with the Whizarts Wedding Photography boutique studio.

The addition of the Chiffon & Lace wedding dress collection as part of the Whizarts boutique studio brings our customers unparalleled convenience by having several wedding vendors all under one roof – wedding gowns (that’s us!), wedding stationery, wedding photography and photo booth.

We have done up the place – simple, modern and elegant. The facilities include a fitting room and a comfortable waiting area (for all you impatient future husbands).

Address to Our Penang Showroom:
35, Lembah Lebuh Permai 1,
11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
(at the new 32 Permai business area)

Operating Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
Weekends – By appointment only.

We are always very pleased to meet you in person. You can arrange an appointment with us via our website Contact Page. Be sure to check in with us often. Our new bridal gown collection will be released soon.

Fitting room.

Photo courtesy of Danny Chew Photography

Few would realize this, but this is actually our price tag of our wedding gown

Photo courtesy of Danny Chew Photography

Waiting area.