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 : 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.