Saying ‘I do’

IF you’ve always wanted to add a little swish and pizzazz to your wedding, Will and Kate-style, you might want to check out a bridal event at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Featuring fêted names such as Tiffany & Co, Shiseido and The Photoz, the event will also play host to a team of award-winning team of chefs and aspiring David Tuteras who are ready to help you put your dream affair together.

But, of course, what’s a wedding without a show-stopping dress? For that, sought-after bridal couturiers Carven Ong and Celest Thoi will be present. They will unveil their latest collections of bespoke gowns for you to drool over.

It’s impossible to talk about Ong without listing his many achievements. Recently named Asia’s Top Fashion Designer Of The Year by Fashion Asia, he’s the founder of fashion designing school Carven Academy and Carven Ong Couture. He’s also the man behind Lina Teoh and Erra Fazira’s wedding dresses.

Drawing inspiration from the can-can dresses of the Victorian era, his latest collection, Enchantress, will make its first appearance at the bridal fair.

Says Ong: “It’s a modern take on the can-can dress, with a structured bodice and a voluminous taffeta hemline. However, it will be more understated than the original version. The focus is on the silhouette and structure, rather than over-the-top embellishments.”

Trend-conscious fashionistas can also expect a healthy dose of lace in both Ong and Thoi’s collections. “Lace is traditional, feminine and timeless. It’s very glamorous,” says Ong.

Book now and enjoy fantastic savings and privileges. CIMB Credit Cardholders get to enjoy 20% off wedding packages for weddings in 2013 as well as an upgrade to the Presidential Suite and a complimentary wedding cake.

> To register for the bridal fair, call 03-2264 2277. For more information, log on to life.hiltonkl.com/weddings.