Ceremonies
We wanted to make sure our wedding reflected us so we have decided to have two short ceremonies. One will be an English civil ceremony and the other will be a Malay ‘bersanding’. As many of you will be unfamiliar with one or other of the ceremonies you can find a description of what will happen and some of the traditions in the posts below. The dress code for the day is formal. Gents, suits or national dress please. Ladies, an opportunity to play dress up! A pretty shift dress, a nice suit, your national dress or a full ‘day at the races’ outfit with hat, whatever you feel most comfortable with.
The Civil Service
In order for a marriage to be legally recognised in the UK it must either take place in a church or, if the couple do not want a religious ceremony they can opt to have a ‘civil service’ which is … Continue reading →
The Malay Ceremony
The culmination of a Malay traditional wedding is the Bersanding ceremony. The couple are “Raja Sehari” or “Royals for the Day”. The Bersanding ceremony is seen as a way to show the married couple to all the relatives, friends and guests and … Continue reading →
The Wedding Breakfast
Our Wedding Breakfast menu is:
Starter: Wild Mushroom Soup
Main Course: Roast Beef with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert: Lemon Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee & Mints
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