Chinese wedding traditions are observed slightly differently in Malaysia according to the dialect group. It all begins with the groom’s parents asking the bride’s parents for their daughter’s hand in marriage. This step is known as “tai chan” or the proposal. During the proposal, both parties choose a favorable date, figure out the details of betrothal gift, religious ceremony, wedding reception and so on.
Many of the traditional practices have been simplified for the convenience of modern couples today. Basically you need to prepare for: Betrothal Gift, Bride’s return gift, wedding biscuits, Bridal room installation, Hair dressing ritual, Pick the Bride (“Jip San Leong”), Tea ceremony.
CYL Events 囍缘楼 | cyl-events | 03-9134 1666
CYL Events is a One-stop shop that provides Traditional Wedding Product/Gift Packages, Wedding Emcee/Daikum, Advisory services and wedding dress rental (KUA) – for a wedding without worries. All the Chinese wedding essentials can be found here, packages for specific ritual needs; Bethrothal, Bride’s Return Gift, Bridal Bedroom Installation, Hair Dressing, Tea Ceremony, etc. From the most luxurious, gold embroidered ‘King’ kua (褂）to the more simple kua starting from RM500 for rental, CYL Events will take care of your wedding attire needs as well.
Klang Valley
- CYL Events 囍缘楼 | cyl-events | Cheras | 03-9134 1666 – Chinese wedding one stop shop
- JM Wedding & Services | Equine, Seri Kembangan | jm-wedding.com | 016-981 9628 | enquiry@jm-wedding.com – they have bethrothal, dowry, bed setting, hair dressing, bride escorting set Packages from RM83.80.
- Fai Fong Gifts & Bakery | faifong.com.my | Kepong | 03-6252 2292 – betrothal biscuit, items
- Happy Planet Trading | No 121, Jalan Petaling | FB Page | 03-2072 3607 | wingstrend@gmail.com – festive decorations, souvenir, wedding.
- Liang Yuan | liangyuan.com.my | Jalan Kuching, KL | 03-6243 5796 – higher quality and price, more authentic products
- Nan Thong Import & Export | 99, Jalan Sultan, KL & Kepong | nanthong.com.my | 603-2031 9925
- SS2U Wedding | SS2, PJ | FB Page | 012-645 1108 – Oct 16: Did my survey and found SS2U lowest price with good service. The lady boss explained what to purchase and how to use.
- Syarikat Sin Wah | PJ | sin-wah.com | 03-7782 3989 | sytsinwah@yahoo.com – tailoring accessories, crafts, DIY, wedding
- Yi Xin Craft & Gifts | 85, Jalan Sultan, KL | 03-2026 2922 | yixincraft@gmail.com – Chinese wedding essentials, beads, crafts
Penang
- Joo Huat Weddings | fb.com/joohuatweddings | Bukit Mertajam | 04-538 6980 – Feb 17: The aunty there will make sure you get all the items needed for wedding day.
- KW Wedding Gifts | FB Page | Jalan Trang, Penang | 016-441 2668 | kwweddinggifts@gmail.com – Aug 17: Plenty of wedding items, price moderate. Aug 15: Not helpful and rude.
- Love Sweeteners | lovesweeteners.com | D’ Piazza Mall, Penang | 013-931 9496 – can buy online. very extensive list of products with reasonable price.
- Red Knot | redknot.com.my | Jalan Macalister, Penang | 04-226 3298
