We have seen photos from thousands of weddings, and, unfortunately, not all grooms look like handsome, dashing versions of a James Bond in the making. To help you future grooms out there, here are 5 fashion mistakes to avoid: #01 Tuxedo Before 6pm The tuxedo is also known as a dinner jacket. That means it should be worn only for dinner. A tuxedo during daytime is a fashion abomination. TIP: The 10 Commandments Of The Dinner Jacket #02 Light Coloured Suit In The Evening Light coloured suits like white, sky blue or beige are for daytime use only. This is why dinner jackets only come in black or midnight blue.…

Photo by Alea Lovely for Vivian Luk on The Wedding Notebook Once you find something you like, the next question is where to get it. Most international brand collections arrive in Asia about six months later, so right after you’ve viewed something online, find out who the local stockists are for the designer. That is why you need to know what you like – it helps you to narrow down the list of places that you need to visit. #01 Boutiques If you can find a dress that you like off the rack, go for it. No point having it custom made if you can afford it. Fabric is one…

Photo by Daalarna Couture on The Wedding Notebook The late Steve Jobs once said: “People don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” That is the reason we constantly share with you designers’ gown collections. Though some of them are not available in this region, do not underestimate how helpful it is to look at them anyway. You cannot cross your arms and expect to stumble upon the perfect gown. Neither should you simply go to a bridal house and choose the best out of the lot. Knowing what you like will speed up the process and make shopping for your bridal gown more enjoyable. It should…

White, long, puffy bridal gowns are not everyone’s cup of tea, and we have always recognised that a wedding should be individually created to celebrate the lives of the bridal couple. Here, Justine shared the details of how her wedding dress by Amanda Lee came about. Read the full account of her wedding here. Justine: “As you can expect, an unusual dress comes about in more unusual circumstances, and we did not really take the ‘usual’ route of trying on gowns at different bridal studios before picking up a piece that we liked. Amanda Lee is the creator of my dress. [My husband] Brian and Amanda Lee of Amanda Lee…