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Hi Readers, So now that you learned what bunga rampai are and it's many container ideas, how about making your own one?  My family and me prefer the DIY root of making a bunga rampai container. And we chose to make from handkerchiefs. You can any kind of handkerchiefs but preferably t…

Hi Readers. So now you know what bunga pahar is but need some ideas and where to get them. Bunga Pahar Ideas Below are some bunga pahar ideas which are made from ribbons, fake flowers and others. If you are looking for physical stores, you can find a lot of them in Joo Chiat Complex. Usu…

Hi Readers. So now you know what  bunga rampai  are but where to get them and what kind of container should I use?  For the bunga rampai itself, my mom stated that Geylang Serai Market sells it but need to order before hand so that the pandan leaves and flowers are fresh. Then, you can …

Photo by Photos by Lanty on Unsplash Hi Readers. So you are invited to a Malay Muslim wedding reception but you have no idea what to expect or have never been to one before.  Here is a beginners guide to it for those who never been to a Malay Muslim Wedding reception: 1) Do dress smart…

Hi Readers, Looking for a wedding venue but have no idea on how to pick? Should you pick a hotel or void deck wedding? Every location type has its own pros and cons which depends on budget. Let's break it down the Pro and Cons for each type of location. Hotel Pros:      - All inclus…

Hi Readers. I am putting up a list of things that you will need to book for a Malay Muslim Wedding. This list is changeable depending on your budget and preference. As of Aug 2021, due to Covid19, restrictions are still being placed for certain items in the list. 1) Location 2) Cook 3) He…

Hi Readers.  What is Sirih Dara? Sirih Dara or virgin betel leaves is a floral arrangement made from sirih (betel leaves). The arrangement can be as simple as the picture above or as intricate as can be. This is placed at the wedding dais and represents the chastity of the bride. It is …

Hi readers. So you decided you don't want to give  edible wedding favours to your guest and want something else. Sure, no problem. Let's get to see some of the best options for a Malay Muslim wedding. 10 Best Wedding Favours | Berkat Kahwin ideas (Not Edible) 1) Mugs / Cups 2) C…

Hi readers. Well, in every malay wedding, there are 3 types of flowers or bunga that are important. These are bunga rampai, bunga pahar and bunga manggar. But what are they and what are their significance?  Let's go into it. Bunga Rampai Bunga rampai comprises of thinly sliced panda…

Hi readers. In any wedding, whether malay or not, the guests are given a gift for attending the wedding ceremony. These are called wedding favours or in malay, berkat kahwin or bunga telur. In olden times, bunga telur, translated as egg with flowers were given as wedding favours but now…

Hi readers. The confusion between duit hantaran and mas kahwin is common. Which is needed, which is not? So let's go into what are they. What is Mas Kahwin | Mahar? Based on ROMM website  , Mas Kahwin or Mahar is a gift given from the groom to the bride after the solemnization cerem…

Hi readers.  Yes, to engage a professional to do your hantaran gubahan can be costly. Good thing this can be saved by DIY, especially if you have creative family members. But where to find the materials in SG? Below are 4 best places to find materials for DIY Hantaran Gubahan or Gift tray…

Hi readers. Have you seen people carrying gift trays during a malay wedding or engagement ceremony and wonder what there are.  Wedding Gift trays or Dulang hantaran Gifts exchanged between couples at the Malay Wedding or Engagement ceremony are called dulang hantaran or wedding gift tra…

Hi readers!  So you found someone, good for you, and now you are ready for the next stage. In traditional malay customs, a marriage is viewed as a union between two families, not just two people. So usually it is a whole family affair.  Proposal (meminang) Before the engagement, the elder…