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KL Lifestyle Magazine (Malaysia) |
01 December 2008
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Saying I Do in Style
From lush island resorts to a place in the ‘burbs, we present wonderful ways to commemorate the sealing of union between a man and a woman.
Dramatic settings are imperative on weddings. It grants a stunning backdrop for photography, it fills guests with a sense of wonder, it makes one teary-eyed as everything looks dreamlike and it offers memories that would be cherished forever. Whether it’s selecting a luxe hotel to host a lavish affair or an intimate wedding at the beachside, these wedding venues provide picture perfect backdrop as couples seal the bond and share the occasion with their loved ones.
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| Colmar Tropicale, for a French-inspired wedding ambience. |
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Island resort wedding
If you have set your heart on getting married on a tranquil island resort which is not too heavily touristed, look no further than the Berjaya properties which offer great resorts for weddings with an ocean view. The a la celebrity Island Sanctuary wedding style complete with frothing waves smashing against the seashore, trees swaying languidly to the breeze and view of the ocean disappearing into the horizon – can be found at the Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort, Berjaya Redang Beach Resort and Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa. Special requests for outdoor setups are no impossible feats for the resort staff who will try to make your day as perfect as you picture it to be.
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery and a private white sandy beach, Berjaya Redang Beach Resort is the closest one could get to a dream wedding on a paradise resort. Its Pantai Ballroom can cater up to 260 persons and is complemented with a grand view of the blue ocean. There is an exclusive assortment of suites for couples who desire a private and serene ambiance to retire to after the wedding reception. At Berjaya Tioman, you can plan a lavish bash at the beautifully decked Shahzan Ballroom which can accommodate up to 400 guests and leave all the traveling needs of your guests to the resort staff who can assist in organizing flights or ferry transfer. Berjaya Langkawi offers amazing panoramic view of the Andaman sea from the private balcony of your exclusive Premier Chalet on water or from its new and exclusive Pahn-Thai restaurant set under the stars. It has the largest ballroom on the island that can hold 500 persons, banquet-style.
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| A gazebo setup for wedding at Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort. |
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An intimate beach wedding at Berjaya Redang Beach Resort. |
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Highland wedding
If however, you have decided that a highland wedding is the perfect way to begin you married life, the Berjaya Hills at Bukit Tinggi has to be the most stunning venue. Spanning over 16,000 acres of rugged hills and mountain, 3,000 feet above sea level and amidst 150 million-year old rainforests, the resort offers a verdant setting to mark your big day. The Highland Wonder wedding package at Berjaya Hills offers a backdrop of the medieval French village-themed Colmar Tropicale. Located near the Japanese Village - a tranquil hideaway enveloped with lush tropical rainforest – with attractions that include a Japanese Tea House, Tatami Spa, Botanical Garden, Ryo Zan Tei Japanese Restaurant and Ume Tatami Suite. Bridal couples can beat the post-wedding frenzy by combining the wedding and the honeymoon here. Those with an adventurous streak can soak in the view of the hills by taking part in rides or riding lessons at the Horse Trails. Picnics could also be arranged for a little intimacy peppered with country-side romance.
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