Happy Malaysia Day!

Hey Guys! Our Office is taking a one day break today to celebrate our Nation's Day! Will be back as usual tomorrow. Hope you have a fun filled day and please cherish every moment, because Time don't fly anymore they Zap! See you tomorrow.

Nick and Jen's First Look

Ever Wonder why do we have or what is the first look? Since this notion has become so popular, many bride ask that question because they are not really sure what it means. The First Look is a moment that is setup by the Wedding photographer for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony. This is how it works, the Bride and Groom would agree with the Wedding photographer to go on a site which is away from family and friends to give them a little privacy and make the moment just for them. The Groom would be looking away, while the bride starts walking towards him. She will tap his shoulder, he will turn around to see his beautiful bride for the first time.
After they have had a moment to themselves, We will then have a some Portraits for the both of them. Then We will hide the bride away before the guest arrive, this sets the mood and relaxation prior to the actual ceremony.

We certainly don't encourage if any bride and groom not comfortable with this idea, but whenever I am asked for my professional opinion, I recommend the First Look. Here's the reason. A lot will happen on your wedding day,  a couple in love will get married, greet guests, mingle, have a first dance, dance with parents, eat, toast, have a bouquet and garter celebration, cut the cake, have their bridal portraits, and portraits with bridal party and family. If the ceremony and reception will happen at the same place, all that will happen in five and half hours. By the time you're alone and wanted your portraits done, you might feel overwhelmed or exhausted. When taking photograph, The feeling that you look at each other for the first time are so much different than after you've made your rounds with family and friends.

By having a first look, you are basically adding some intimate moments on the wedding day. Yes, you will be giving something up. The first time he sees you at the altar wearing your wedding gown, but he will still be just as happy to see you walking down the aisle.

more to come

[PHOTO FUSION] Nick and Jennifer, Wild Horses

Here's the latest from the Team!! Happy Saturday!


Nick and Jennifer, Wild Horses from Jofanna Bridal on Vimeo.

Thailand 2016

Thailand, a Country that I've been wanted to go back ever since my first visit in 2006 a decade ago. We landed in a different airport, this is a domestic airport I heard. Don Mueang airport is pretty and filled with variety choice of retails, impressive for a domestic airport. Many Shops and Retails are new, consider that all of their built are still fresh. We didn't get to booked an airport transfer prior to this trip, We get our mind ready that it might cost a little more if you book one on the spot. To our Surprise it has almost the same cost as the ones we saw online earlier, thank god I was so worried because of our number of Luggages and Camera equipment. We board the Mini Van and got ourselves local telco sim card. the browsing speed was really good, well better than the one we have back home. We snooze off a little hoping for the mini van to quickly reach the hotel, because at that point of time I can feel my Tummy Rumbly. So fast forward We arrived Pratunam and We were left off at the side of the street, I was wondering why? I get off and I go ..oooohh..... the alley which our hotel located in are so narrow and almost impossible for the Van to pass thru. We get our Bags and start dragging to the hotel, in the midst of all that We were surrounded by Beautiful, Delicious Street Food! the moment when we drag those bags I See, Coconut Juice then Fried Chicken on my right, Grilled tilapia on my left. Couple of steps later,  Some Meat on a Stick on my right, Multi Colored Fruits on my left and everything else after that are like CTRL-C CTRL-V. Reach the Hotel, complete the check in and food we go! LOL! Street Food are tasty and affordable. We walk a little more and checkout the many things which available for sale. Our Hotel literally situated underneath a Market, there are many things to see. My wife and I were browsing the street and being a parent we will usually put our child on the list first, is this normal? so We looking at princess dresses and some cute stuffs for her. Usually When We're out shopping we have an allocated budget, for example 50 for our girl, 30 for her and 20 for him. But almost everytime when we get back home it will be 80 for our girl, 20 for her and 0 for him. LOL! what I'm trying to say is we will spend more for our girl than for ourselves. Ok after all that shopping, we head back to our room and get ready for our first shoot.
Vertigo and Moon Bar, at the Banyan Tree our first shoot will on the 61st Floor. a Rooftop dining and bar with a magnificent view of Bangkok city! We were there early simply because we do not want to miss the sunset. end of day one.



Day two! we had our designated driver to pick us up, the journey we're about to embark going to take three hours.. yes you heard me three maggie hours! Our Driver Sam,  is a great guy even though he's not fluent in english but he will try his best to communicate with us. We on the other hand will find a way possible so that We can help him understand. Did I mentioned the locals here generally have a little english barrier? well is not that bad... we just have to make the english simplified. Like, "How long is this journey going to take us?" to "How Long? Hua Hin" Oh yes! we are going to Hua Hin for our day two of shooting. After couple of hours later we arrived Hua Hin, and proceed to our shooting location. Our Bride get her make up done and Me doing the recce. Few hours later We're done! We then proceed to our location, a sheep farm! We had the Bride and Groom prep up before heading there. Sheeps, SHEEPS! everywhere LOL! so we had little fun in this farm before taking a break and check in to our hotel. Getting the Batteries ready and we head out to our third location! the night market! Night Market scene is always my favorite scene. The Surprises and thrill that you get in this kind of setting are just to hard to deny. We walk, stop, take picture, walk, eat, drink, walk, stop, take more pictures, you get the drill. That's day two.























Day three! We headed out with or driver Sam, and reach a Market Village in the middle of Hua Hin. I love this location, I did a quick recce and the team get the bride and groom ready. Spent few hours here. Our Second Location is the Hua Hin Railway Station another favorite of mine! People here are so genuine. We wait for the train to arrive, I then position my bride and groom next to the train and get them to walk towards my direction, I then ask all the passengers to clap their hands and they're very happy to do it. Boy.. I have such great experience here. We then head to our third and final location of the day, the Chatsila Market. after few clicks and foods later, We called it a night.







Train from Jofanna Bridal on Vimeo.

Day Four! We head back to Bangkok We reserve this day for a little last minute shopping Lol! Shopping here is heaven, You can find almost anything at a reasonable price. Ok all this text making me hungry. I'm writing this after my 7 year old leave for school, going to stop here and make my coffee. We head back home on day five, coming back again next year. Special Thanks to our Bride and Groom Jun Hoe and Michelle!

Catch all our Thailand instagram photos here : @jojyong

Hello Gorgeous KK

We're always excited to participate in an event such as the Bridal Fair or something similar. The best part about this event is that, not only we get to decorate our little booth but We get to also catchup with Friends, Future newly weds and Industrial Colleague. We don't get to meet up with everyone that often, to get all of them in one room ? sounds like a party! lol! couple of months ago our dear make up artist friend suggested us to join her for a mini Bridal get together in a Local Cafe, which located in 88 Marketplace. Many of you might know the place because the food is genuinely awesome, I'll talk more about the food in a moment. So back to the event, We believe it is a great idea! It is a cozy cafe this allows only a number of vendors, it is off the trend which We think We are making a breakthrough and most of all Coffee are just fingertips away.

We created this event to showcase most of the essential stuffs that needed for most Bride and Groom, to give them ideas, to listen their stories, to make plans and everything else over a cup of coffee. I think it is the best way for them to chill, while we go through their plans together. Unlike the Conventional Fair where Bride and Groom are overwhelmed most of the time. 

So yeah, it is our first event in a cozy little coffee place, we figured to invite everyone to come over, get a mini bouquet and some Make Up then get your Picture taken! after that you can chill with a cuppa java. Besides that We had our side activities such as Nail painting workshop for kids as well as Floral Corsages and Headband Workshop. Leave us some feedbacks or comments on what other activities We might include in our next event. 

OK Food here is definitely delish, my personal Favorite is the Meatballs with Mash potatoes. They serve variety of dessert and the coffee... pure aroma. Give them a try and I'm pretty sure you'll love them as much as we do. We would like to thank the team that putting up with this event, and we would also thank to all that took the time to visit us in this short event We appreciate your presence whole heartedly. We are currently planning an upcoming event and really wish to see new faces, hope to see you soon!

below are some photos











more to come

Hello Gorgeous! Mini Bridal Get Together

Hey Guys! We got GREAT NEWS to share. We Just added another Vendor into our party! Come grab a cuppa coffee and Join us on our One day event " Hello Gorgeous, Mini Bridal Get Together " This coming August 14th at HAUS Cafe 88 Marketplace. These are the five participating Vendors:

Jofanna Bridal
Onebigproject
Love Arrives
STYLE - UP Professional Make-Up & Nail Studio
Blessing Land Wedding Accessories

More information to come!

‪#‎hellogorgeousKK‬

[UPDATE]

Make your way to Haus Cafe, 88 Marketplace this August 14th for a get together session. Our Make Up Artiste will work their magic, Florist to provide some blooms and get your picture taken to update your social media profile. Don't forget to grab a cup of Haus cappucino , On Us! Sit back, relax and let’s chat a little. There are many other activities happening on this ONE day event. Come Hang Out!

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HELLO GORGEOUS

(MINI BRIDAL GET TOGETHER)

August 14th, HAUS Cafe
88 Marketplace
12pm to 6pm

RM98 includes,
-simple make up
-mini bouquet
-two digital images
-a cup of Haus Cappucino

‪#‎hellogorgeouskk‬

Jofanna Bridal Onebigproject Love Arrives STYLE - UP Professional Make-Up & Nail Studio

Going Abroad

Hey guys, for the next couple of days me and the team will be out of the country for work. We will try our best to reply your messages and email once we have good internet connection and if we're on a break. Our office is still open, Lorna will be there.

We will reveal the country that We're about to visit on our instagram, because we will usually post anything and everything there. Plus it is the fastest to be uploaded. Please follow our instagram acc : @jojyong | if you would like to see what we're up to.

Please get those emails and messages coming, if there's anything urgent, get in touch with Lorna [ 088 731 349 ] Till then see you in instagram.

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