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February 1, 2010

This is such a tramp shoutout. Yes, I’m inviting you to stalk me on my personal blog as I will be updating that site more often. We’re in the midst of revamping The Peak Xperience website again for easy viewing. So in the meantime, click here for some daily juice!

I Dream of Sugar & Spice { Pt 1: My New Paradigm }

July 23, 2009

The most fascinating part of being in the service industry is the endless opportunities available for us to grow if only we dare to reach out and go for it. I believe I am really blessed with all the wonderful people that I’ve met along my journey after I took a free fall from my safety zone into an uncharted territory of running one’s own business.

I gave myself 5 years and it’s amazing how fast the brand is growing (measuring against my own expectations) and how far we’ve achieved in just within these 2 1/2 years. I owe it all to my family, especially my mom, sister and my late father and brother who have been my constant pillars of strength and support. Ironically, it’s these twisted hands of fate that I am constantly on a sprinting mode. Time is to me, my most precious commodity. The world that was will never be again.

It has always been a constant mind struggle for me whether to grow or expand or diversify. All these heavyweights carry vaguely similar meanings yet totally distinct technical implementations and business directions. While a rising tide lifts all boats, I also understand the risks involved in moving too fast, too huge, too costly. Against all odds, I know my passion will carry me through in every endeavor I venture into and hopefully, my clients will also feel the essence of my passion in my service to every individual. I feel the time is right to bring our business to the next level.

In the coming months, I’ll be unveiling the latest extension to our services but for now, I shall just keep them under wraps. I’m really excited!!

Mosaic Music Events and Peak Xperience have also joined forces to leverage our respective strengths to propel our brands forward. We strive to uphold a unique position in the industry and a collaboration of such allows us to synergise our efforts for better product and service offerings. We’ve certainly made it easier for you to jump-start your wedding planning groundwork with the launch of two new and ultimately signature packages: - Wedding Essentials I and Wedding Essentials II.

Starting from August onwards, I will also be the manager of Dennis Lau and Mosaic Music Events. It’s certainly exciting to venture into the music industry. Apart from weddings, Mosaic Music Events has also carved its name as the fastest growing entertainment house for corporate events such as product launches, annual dinners, opening ceremonies and more. Violinist extraordinaire Dennis Lau is also in the midst of producing his maiden album which will feature all of his original compositions by projecting a fresh, modern twist with the violin and showcasing the diversification of the instrument.

We do not know how far we will head with the changes we’ve made but we will never know if we do not even embrace them with a goal in mind. I hate to remain fixated on past praises and successes because the world is constantly changing and we are only as good as our next best job. I do not want to miss the rewards that leverage could bring to both to our clients and to our services.

Pic Flips Party Favours

July 10, 2009

Are you looking for new ideas for your parties or weddings? While this may not be available locally, it’s still a wonderful idea that I’d like to share in today’s Friday Finds category. Check out Pic Flips for their novel and creative idea for a memorable momento that your guests are sure to cherish.

PicFlips is a way to bring your parties to life with the newest craze in customized party favours. They will set up a display in a 10′ x 10′ area at your party or event and invite guets to step behind the camera and make a short video clip. In  1 1/2 minutes, they turn the video clip into a personalized flipbook while partygoers watch.

GENIUS!!

Inspiration Board - Spanish-inspired Wedding

June 26, 2009

I’m back from another long break from blogging! Workload is crazy and needless to say, I’ve been uninspired to write. This time around though, I couldn’t pass up the temptation to feature this inspiration board with all the vibrant details that make up the beautiful and colourful culture of Spain. Well, I guess there’s a little bit of Mexican details here and there, but oh, that’s what makes it so much fun!

I really love themed-weddings! So for Amy and Sau Jin’s wedding, I jumped at the opportunity of proposing a Spanish-inspired wedding. There is a reason behind this but we shall save the details for after the wedding. Well, I sure hope that Sau Jin is a supporter of Real Madrid or else, I’d be doomed. lol.. . Anyway, this is just the first inspiration board and I just wanna share these lovely details that are oh-so charming!

If you are interested to check out the above products, click on the links provided below.

1.   Bridal Gown by Vivien Westwood from Net-a-Porter.com
2.   Pretty heels from pretty-small-shoes.com
3.   Yellow Dress for bridesmaids from Forever 21
4.   Fiesta Flats from Mod Cloth
5.   Red Evening Gown from edressme.com
6.   My Fair Locket from Mod Cloth
7.   Spanish earrings from James Avery
8.   Serving bowl from Spain from Amazon.com
9.   Spanish Cake & Dessert from Snippet and Ink blog
10. Unique Thank You stamps from Zazzle
11. Clutch Bag from Hazel
12. Flamenco Fan from Gift-Market
13. Charlotte Church Hat from Hat Country

The Break Up - Monthly Installments

April 17, 2009

One of my brides, Jessy forwarded this to me. Well, this isn’t exactly ‘inspiring’ but it sure is some wacky idea for that ‘just in case’ situation.

I find it so hysterical that it brightened up my Friday afternoon after a tiresome week of clearing e-mails and backlog, after being away from office for 2 weeks (Click on image to enlarge).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Beautiful First Dance

January 26, 2009

Wouldn’t you just agree that they both exude such amicable style and energy? First Lady Michelle Obama looked absolutely stunning in an alluring, timeless white floor-length, silk chiffon one-shoulder gown designed by 26-year old American Taiwanese designer Jason Wu. Beyonce did a wonderful redition of At Last at the Neighbourhood Inaugural Ball. I think it was as good as the original version by Etta James. What do you think? 

Nude Wedding

November 24, 2008

Would you get naked for a fully sponsored wedding affair? When Sharon sent me the link story, it left me stunned and speechless. It looked just like another wedding, a normal wedding like any other wedding, that is…..

… right until the bride ‘waltz’ in with her father!

… with a butt-naked groom on the receiving end of the red carpet walk.

How does one keep a straight face in such a situation without staring?

This nude wedding was part of Australian radio channel FoxFM’s on-air stunt for their breakfast show, with Josh Hughes and Shelley Davies as the winning couple for this sponsored affair held at Melbourne’s historic Como House Garden.

Well, one thing for sure. This trend ain’t gonna catch up anytime soon or even in the near future in Malaysia! For photos and detailed story, check out this blog or FoxFM’s website.

Short & Sweet - When Simple Words Say So Much

September 12, 2008

Wedding toasts are meant to be sincere, original and straight from the heart. Here are my favourites from One Tree Hill. Short, sweet and meaningful.

Episode 202

Bestman’s Toast - Lucas’ Toast to Haley and Nathan at their 1st Wedding Reception 

“I think everybody knows that Nathan and I got off to a pretty sketchy start. Nathan, mutual hatred sound about right? Yea, you see, then a funny thing happened; Haley. She showed me that you can find the good in everybody, if you just give them a chance. The benefit of the doubt. Sometimes, people disappoint you. Sometimes they surprise you. But you never really get to know them…..until you listen for what’s in their hearts and that’s what Haley did with Nathan. That’s what we should do for them. So for you skeptics out there, prepare to be surprised. So this is to my brother and my little sis in-law, and in love.”

Episode 216

Bestman’s Toast - Lucas’ Toast to Keith & Jules at their Wedding Reception

“Remember tonight, for it is the beginning of always. A promise. Like a reward for persisting through life so long alone. The belief in each other and the possibility of love. A decision. To ignore or simply rise above the pain of the past. The covenant. Which at once binds two souls and yet severs prior ties. The celebration. Of the chance for two will always be stronger than one. Like a team, braced against the tempest’s of the world. And love, will always be the guiding force in our lives. For tonight is mere formality, only an announcement to the world for feelings long held. Promises made long ago, in the sacred space of our hearts.”

Episode 322

Maid of Honour’s Toast - Brooke’s Toast to Hailey and Nathan at their 2nd Wedding Reception

“I’m not the most eloquent speaker so I thought I would borrow a few words from Shakespeare. ‘Love is not love which alters when alteration finds.’ When life gets hard, when things change, true love remains the same. I look at Nathan and Haley and somehow I feel safer. I don’t know if I can explain that, but they give me hope and I’m afraid say it out loud because maybe if life finds out, it’ll try to beat it out of them and that will be a shame. Because, we all can use a little hope sometimes, you know. That feeling that everything is going to be ok and that there’s going to be someone there to help make sure of that. So, here’s to Nathan and Haley, and here’s to hope, and here’s to a love that will not alter.”

Picture taken from One Tree Hill Fan Site.

Short & Sweet - When Those Few Words Mean Everything

August 23, 2008

Sometimes, wouldn’t you wish you could just pluck out bits and pieces of fairy-tale stories that you like and turn them into your own love story? I’m a fan of One Tree Hill, and while this is just a fictional story, we can always learn a thing or two from this lovely couple. I like the simplicity of their wedding vows especially the second, renewed vow.

 

Episode #201:

 

Nathan: “Someday, this beach might wash away…..the oceans may dry….the sun could dim but on that day….I’ll still be loving you. Always and forever, I promise you, Haley.”

 

Haley: I Haley, take you Nathan. To have and to hold, from this day forward. In sickness and in health. For richer or poorer. For better or worse. I promise, that I will love and cherish you. And will deny all those that would come between us. I make this promise for eternity. I promise that I will keep forever… Until the end of time. Till death do us part.”

 

 

Episode #322:

Haley: “Nathan, it’s been said that there is one word that will free us from the weight and pain of life. And that word is love, and I believe that. It doesn’t mean that it hasn’t been hard or that it won’t be. It just means that I found a stillness and bravery in myself with you. You make me brave and I will love you until the end of time. This I vow today.”Nathan: “Last year we stood on a beach and I told you how much I loved you and how I would always, always protect you. And that day nobody believed that this would work. But, I don’t think anybody understood the love that I had for you because, if they did they would have never doubted us. So I wanted to marry you all over again in front of most of our world. Because today, when I look into your eyes my love for you only grows. It’s even stronger now and that love will never waver. This I vow to you today and always, forever.”

 

Photos from One Tree Hill Fan Site