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Starting with something close to home – the “Meme proposal” by Nuffnang owner Timothy Tiah has gone viral not only in Asia, but across the world! Even Ryan Seacrest took time out from the Kardashians to comment about it. Filmed by Malaysian wedding videographers Crazy Monkey Studio, Timothy uses Meme themes to put a new twist on saying “WYMM” :)

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Think you’re just on another subway trip home? Guess again! Lucy Rogers gets the surprise of her life when the whole train chimes in…

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And lastly, one for fathers and daughters! We’ve seen load of funny wedding dances on youtube… but how about dad and daughter showing them how it’s done?

To see more top videos and moments from 2011, read the full Huffington Post article here.

And from myself and the WGA team, HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! God bless and we’ll see you next year!!

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Capoeira

What: Created in Brazil, this art form is actually a combination of martial arts, sports, and of course, music.

We like it because: The moves are absolutely crazy and it’s wild and funky.

Celeb fan: Zabrina Fernandez, The Amazing Race Asia Season 1.

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Bellydance

What: Also known as oriental dance or Middle Eastern dance, this was originally an Arab tribal dance for the goddess of fertility.

We like it because: It’s sexy, it’s sensual, and it’ll definitely keep your guests awake.

Celeb fan: The legendary Hugh Hefner.

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Bhangra

What: A folk dance from the Punjabi community. Once danced to celebrate the harvest, Bhangra is still very much alive in many social gatherings around the world.

We like it because: It works up an appetite and the beat of the dhol (drum) is just infectious.

Celeb fan: Salman Khan.

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Didgeridoo Orchestra

What: An Australian wind instrument played as an accompaniment to ceremonial singing and dancing. Also used in storytelling.

We like it because: There’s just nothing quite like it.

Celeb fan: Danish Crown Prince Frederik and his Aussie bride Mary Donaldson.

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Zapin

What: Popular in Malaysia and Indonesia, it was believed to have been introduced by Arabs in the 14th century. Back then, it was only danced by men and reserved for religious ceremonies.

We like it because: It’s fast and energetic, yet still one of the most polite dances.

Celeb fan: Johor Royal Family.

Feeling the beat, ladies? xoxo

If you’re an extrovert, you’re probably excited at this chance to bask in the limelight!

If you’re an introvert, your heart is probably beating a little faster that usual.

Yes, it’s time to put your best foot forward (Monday humour sorry) and make that dance one to remember.

As with most weddings nowadays, the music you choose and the dance you dance is completely up to you. Well, and maybe your in-laws!

While some couples get serious and go for dance lessons, others use it as a time to get the party started (and guest spot on Ellen!).

Whatever tickles your fancy, we’ve come up with a few different songs from different genres for all you different brides out there.

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Okie, you can NEVER go wrong with “It had to be you”. There are many different versions out there though I do feel Harry Connick Jnr’s is the best. If this song worked for “When Harry met Sally”, then it should work for you too! Off topic, is it me or did he look much better when he was younger?

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Unless you’re from New Zealand, you’ve probably not heard of Chris Knox! He’s a famous kiwi singer and his hit song, “Not Given Lightly” is still played on the radio and tele till today. I remember one of my classmates, Dave Delatour (now an actor in Hollywood), sang it to us girls and it has stuck with me since. This is a romantic song with a bit of spunk.

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I know it’s not the norm in a Malay Wedding to have a wedding dance, but I did have a friend who married an English guy and decided to keep the tradition. So for the modern couples out there, here’s one of my favourite malay songs, Kau Ilhamku which translates to “My inspiration”.

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Okie, so maybe you’re thinking “Steph, these slow songs are sending me to sleep!” and want something with a beat. How about Barry White! The man with the deep voice will have everyone singing along and dancing in their seats. Guaranteed.

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These days, everytime I pop into a club in Asia – the biggest night seems to be when hip hop is on! So for all you R&B lovers out there, here is an old favourite of mine, “So into you…” by Fabolous. Just don’t start dirty dancing on the floor y’all.

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Right, you’re new age, hip and fun. You’ve been to a million (okie, maybe 5 or 10) weddings and am determined to steer away from the traditional. How about a tune that’s a little nottie and a little cheeky?

At the same time, the message can’t get any clearer than this. “Hello, I love you”. Enough said!

* Whatever you do, just make sure it’s a ‘thriller‘ :)

With social media taking over the world nowadays, it’s only a matter of time before popular videos go viral and make their way around the world. This wedding dance has been viewed by over 5 million people and spreading like wildfire!

We’ve posted some of our favourite wedding videos up in the past, but this one is definitely the first to go ‘hip-hop’ and feature children!

The low-down:

Clay and Liz celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary and decide to get their kids involved! If you like the tunes, here’s a breakdown:

1. Endless love – Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey
2. Gonna make you sweat – C & C music factory
3.  Apache – Sugarhill gang
4.  Who am I – Beenie man
5.  Crank that – Soldier boy
6.  2 step remix – DJ Unk ft. t-pain
7.  Walk it out – DJ Unk

Okie, for us in Asia – this wedding dance might be a full on. I can’t imagine my little chinese nephews and nieces breaking out to T-pain’s latest hit.

But Justin Bieber? Maybe… ;)

Not sure what wedding toast to give the bride? Then watch this video! This has to be one of the BEST WEDDING TOASTS I’ve ever, ever seen! It starts off a little (quiet), but at 1:48 things pick up and you won’t stop smiling :)

Enjoy! Oh, my eyes are watering now! This is truly an awesome toast.

Written by: Wan Sim (just married TWG reader!)

Wan Sim is just one of many Malaysians who having lived overseas, suddenly find themselves with two weddings to plan. One wedding back home for the family & friends, and another in their current location. Wan Sim was recently featured in Andy Lim’s post as he shot the couple’s pre-wedding pictures in Langkawi. She loved TWG so much (I think!:), that she very kindly sent in some articles. So for all the ladies who are planning both a wedding overseas and here in M’sia – this is a great read for you! Do check out Wan Sim’s very own LWB at the end of the article!

In the beginning

It all began when we got engaged in April of 2008, while we were crossing the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Southampton on the RMS QE2. I could have never guessed that as the ship began to sail off from the port of Manhattan, it was actually the beginning of a lifelong journey for both my husband and I. Three months later, we took our parents for a weekend cruise to Bruges and gave them a surprise by announcing our engagement onboard. Boy, did their jaws drop as they screamed with joy! It was yet another wonderful celebration sur la mer.

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The guestlist

65 of our very close family and friends in the UK and from all around world. We had guests coming from France, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

The Venue

It was like love at first sight. When we drove up the driveway of Rowton Castle, we were stunned.

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The Bridal gown

A British handmade, Italian silk taffeta ivory dress with French Chantilly lace bolero. After three months and fifty dresses, I came to realise that it was impossible to find a dress that could suit two very different venues, ceremonies, climates and countries. It was not until my third visit to Suzanne Neville Couture that I decided to have a bespoke dress made. My bridal style was classic and timeless with a hint of contemporary twist. I wanted a structured dress that had a modern front silhouette with a dramatic back view. It may sound simple, but infact it was a very complicated couture piece. I recalled vividly the very moment Suzanne showed me her finished sketch; I was almost in tears and hugged her. I loved it. It was the Dress. My Dress.

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The Bridal shoes

I love shoes. I was skipping to Jimmy Choo Couture with my bridal style folder once I had my dress details sorted. It was so much fun when choosing my own material, heel height and shape, the shoe structure and style for my shoes. All very crucial decisions as it reflected my personal style. I think comfort is Jimmy’s thing and true to his belief, I have never worn such comfortable high heel shoes in my life! I could have done some sprinting in them!  Jimmy and his team are ever so friendly. When one of my bridesmaids Elsie came with me to one of my fittings, Jimmy asked if she could sing her hottest new single for him, the ‘T-Shirt’ song with his name in it (Elsie looks a bit like the singer Shontelle)! We both burst into laughter. He has such wonderful sense of humour.

The Groom & groomsmen

Chris and the best man, ushers and the fathers wore the traditional English morning suit in classic black jacket and pinstripe trousers. The Groom wore an ivory satin waistcoat with chocolate brown cravat and hanky, with silver cufflinks and Black Baccara rose buttonhole. His men wore dusky pink cravat, hanky and cufflinks with Sweet Avalanche roses as buttonholes.

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The Bridesmaids

And for my five bridesmaids, they all wore chocolate brown satins shoes to match with their dusky pink cocktail dresses tied with satin/organza brown sashes and diamante broaches. All the girls wore Black Baccara rose wrist corsages instead of having flower posies.

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The Details & Decorations

It was hard work assembling all the little personal touches for the wedding. The reception room was filled with my favourite Penhaligon’s Lily of the Valley scented candles. The aroma was just gorgeous. For flowers, I chose Dutch Avalanches roses with the bold coloured Black Baccara roses as my wedding flowers. I bought various types of Laura Ashley lanterns and glass lamps to scatter around my ceremony room, just to get that homely quintessential English feel that I like. My favourite deco of all — was the heart shaped symbol that I created by using two hanging birdcages stuffed with some Laura Ashley scented paper roses. They looked rustic and beautiful. To add some oriental touch to our venue, our family friend from Hong Kong sent us an embroidered Chinese cloth with our names and UK wedding date on it. For the Chinese, it was used traditionally as a ‘guest book’, and so we did!

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Wedding Cake

Our beautiful wedding cake was made by Chris’s mother, who six months prior to the wedding had already started making the traditional fruit cake, sugar craft flowers and trimmings. It was absolutely delicious. Traditionally, the top tier cake is saved for either your first anniversary or for the christening of your first born. Since we have two tiers of cakes left, we can have one for our first anniversary and another for our first-born! Bellissimo!

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The First Dance

We chose to do an Argentine Tango, with one of our favourite songs Por Una Carbeza. Five weeks before our wedding, we decided to sign up for some private dance lessons in London. Our teacher choreographed our first dance and it involved a lot of hard work! Sometimes I wondered if they realised that we were absolute beginners and not professional ballroom dancers like themselves! They were suggesting some moves like up-in-the-air-twirling and technical lifts. I was too nervous to try them since I would be the one up in the air!! But the lessons were an enjoyable experience; it was like a timeout from our wedding ‘chaos’. We practiced for many, many hours – but it was all worth it in the end. Everybody was so amazed and surprised especially Chris’s parents, who have done ballroom dancing all their lives and did not have the slightest clue about our secret dance lessons!

The Best Moment of Our day

It is definitely when we exchanged our vows.  The minute when we said our lifelong promises to each other we knew this was the moment that we have been waiting for. We were nervous, but we were ready to be joined in matrimony. I could not plainly explain it as it was just this very joyful, contented and blissful feeling that we felt when we both spoke.  Our personal vows were the main storyline for our UK wedding clip, if you would like to catch a glimpse of it, click here.

That was Our day.

Since we’ve all probably got a touch of those Monday blues and a bit of stress from the spring cleaning and CNY round the corner, I thought it apt to start the week off with a video! This one is quite cute and a nifty idea for the bright bride who wants to ‘shine‘.

Enjoy! x

So I’m getting married next year and have been busy meeting my wedding planner, looking for my gown etc… when I started thinking about the other details… like our wedding dance. Bit of pressure here – definitely a step up from our usual boogie at Zouk! While hanging at Steph’s place we started googling “wedding dances” and found some super funny videos! I think this is my favorite and I must say – this bride has got it going on!

What malaysian song could I dance too… HMMMM! Ipoh mali??