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Esp when is only confine to very close friends from school days / college days and family members.
To be able to married in the midst of all our love ones and close friends is so Meaningful and so exciting / Having them to share our happiness / and to Received Blessings from each and every one
We do required a wedding planner – someone who could tie all things together. We need a real professional person who could shoulder and gave sound advice And able to handle all our requirements and to deliver it on time.We are so happy that Stephen foong fits in exactly to that role .
Our parents gave us a free hand and are very supportive and as such we need to focus on what we really We employed Stephen foong to be our Planner / adviser / Decorate / etc.We met him and was very impress with his ideals / concept and we can see thru his.Passions and his commitment from start to finished. His contacts of suppliers are just over- whelming
We met up many times and each time we are able to tie up many loose ends. We talk on the theme./ the outfit / the decorations/ the band / the favours.The presentation / the set up / the Prog/ and all the little details .Everything was well – under control by Stephen – he has a very very sharp eye for all the missing –link.
On the day of the wedding He moves like the wind ~! He is also the Master of Ceremony for that night- His leadership and his “ out-fit ‘ spells out loud and clear. Everyone enjoy his company and he has no problem in relating to any one be it old or young
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We had so much fun and we dance thru the night and the music goes on and on, Everyone loves the party . and we all refuse to leave the place It does make a lot Of difference when u have someone taking care of all the details. Looking back we have been very bless and very fortunate that Stephen have given us his best in ensuring that we were have a unforgettable night of celebration and we looked forward to see him in action again when we have our second dinner in this coming March – thank u for all everything !You have done it so well !
Year 2008 Date Jan 12
Venue – Courtyard Garden / Dinner and dance .
Groom Christopher and Dorothy.
Theme Green-
Several weeks passed after our wedding day ……. Our friends and relatives are still talking about our wonderful wedding night…all our guests do enjoy the night so much that they refuses it to end … and of course the food is superb, the deco is brilliant and the programmes are well managed…we really have to give this credit to our funny, joyful, of course helpful wedding planner – you, Stephen.
A year ago … we are clueless of what to do … thankfully we were introduce to Stephen through a relative…and there is where it kicks off. On the first meeting, for some reason we just “click” we felt very comfortable talking to him, he is very confident and of course his knowledge on this areas are simply impressive, and without any further consideration, we have attach him to be our wedding planner.
Basically, throughout the whole year of planning, there are nothing much we need to do, just have to tell Stephan we need this and that, and he will organise the rest … he is very spontaneous, merely by talking to us, he will know what we want. He had solved all the question marks that were running through our heads most of the time. What Stephan will just say is “no worries, I will handle this” or maybe “no problem, all done” … in fact we do enjoy all this “tedious” planning with his professional assistant.
With all the suggestion on selection of gowns and suits, wedding favours, invitation cards… the well planned tea ceremony on the actual day, decorations setups, bands, sound systems, mcs, programmes of the day…and with all the small little little details u have made, is so well coordinated. Your effort had made this wedding to be so memorable and joyful…and we just need to sit and relax to enjoy our wedding.
Stephen, we do not know how you pull this through, but one thing for sure, you are one of a kind or you could say “Unique” and we like to Thank You again to you and your team for making our wedding so “great”…and Thank You for giving us a hassle-free wedding…and not only us…all of our family members, relatives and friends love to have your company too…
You have created these indefinite sweet memories for us and thanks again for all your hardwork and efforts also for being a great friend…
Keep in touch…wish you all the best and bring more happy moments for other couples…
Wedding couple -
Groom - Alvin
Bride -Christine
Date -june14th
Venue - One world Hotel -Grand Ball-room
Pax- 1,200 ( Guest)
We had our dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in KL on 3rd Aug 2002 and it was wonderful, thanks to all the help which Stephen gave us.We were planning two wedding celebrations long distance from the US-one in Italy and the other in Malaysia. It was a relief that we had help from Stephen for the Malaysian part. All we had to do was return to KL once for the food-tasting which,as it turns out, went very well.
Stephen knew how to suggest little improvements here and there to make the actual dinner fabulous. Practically all the rest of the details for the wedding we discussed by email. Stephen is incredibly detailed which suited us perfectly.He answered all the questions in our email point by point and took care of what we wanted done. He is extremely reliable and efficient-on the day itself, everything we had agreed upon was done to perfection. The photographer and videographer were there on time ,the purple flowers and so on. He even went through great lengths to get us the purple cocktail drink we wanted!
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Plus he saved us a lot of money with his different suggestions. It was really helpful for us to have Stephen 'run the show',making sure the events went smoothly as we couldn't have done it ourselves. Even the day after, Stephen was still there to accompany me to settle the bill as he did not want me to carry all the cash myself and to make sure everything went smoothly. Stephen,
thank you so much for your help- my mum was right- you are the best!
From: Karen & Nico Herden
We were quite fortunate to have met Stephen Foong, our wedding planner. While there were many things that only we could do (like preparing guest-list and planning the seating arrangments), Stephen was great in coordinating with the various service providers and most importantly , making sure that everything went smoothly during the wedding day itself.
In the days and weeks leading to our wedding day, Stephen helped coordinate with the Hotel, the caterer, the wine supplier, the church, etc. He also helped to fill the gaps in areas that we had overlooked. Given his wide experience with weddings, he was able to recommend various options and give advice on what should be done.
The wedding day itself is where Stephen’s services are really invaluable-we had
Complete peace of mind knowing that someone was there to ensure that everything went smoothly. He made sure that everything was in order for the church ceremony, the luncheon, the tea- ceremony and the dinner. This included making sure that the decorations, flowers, and tables were properly arranged, that our guests were seated, and that the food and drinks were served on time. We also had Stephen coordinate our Chinese tea-ceremony. He was our modern ‘Tai Kam Che’ and he certainly kept our relatives well entertained throughout the tea-ceremony!
It was no easy task planning a party with 600++ guests. But we can quite honestly say that with the help of Stephen (and our friends & relatives), we had
A stress-free wedding day that was thoroughly enjoyable.
From-Eric & Sharon
Turning back the albums page by page – Lots of nice and sweet memories came to mind. Lots of people we need to gave thanks for helping out to make this day a day of a Life –time. Esp- To our parents and the whole working team - and of course the wedding planner- Stephen foong.
We both stay in Australia – and we hardly know what is happening back in Malaysia , We have been told that the one thousand invitation has been sent out and the King and Queen will be our Guest of honour. And on our end we were only submit our Guest list. We had about 40 of our friends flying in to celebrate with us,
We left the whole planning to our parents / and to the working team with Stephen foong as the main co-ordinator in the areas which he know best.
Food tasting --- he managed to have it twice –just to ensure that is up to expectations
Decorations ---– all the details under his arms- he looked into all the details of the main vip table set up - ( been raised ) / the walk way / the Grand Entrance - etc.
Invitation cards ---- the colours and the style
Projectors and the special lightings for the whole ball-room.
Band ---/ sound system -/ the line up of the band .The set up.
The flow of the programme. just to make sure that there is room for us to party after the dinner is over,
The actual day fetching of the bride / the Chinese customs / the Chinese tea- ceremony – ensure that the timing is on the dot, and the tea- ceremony is so much fun .Details after details is what he cares for!
Added bonus -he is a family friend -He speaks and everyone listens –
His style and Humour can make a long impression to all our Guest.
Thank u Stephen for playing a major role in our wedding. All our Guest-enjoys your company and we appreciate all that u have done for us
Shalom - !
Host Datuk Richard Cham And Datin Louise Cham
Groom Dr. Alvin Cham
Bride Marli stow.
Venue - Grand ball-room Berjaya Time Square-
Feb 2nd- 2008
Theme – Chinese New Year –
Guest of Honour - King and Queen
As every wedding couple. / we want to be stress free and wanted someone To do most of the running and planning for us. One of our family friends suggested -Stephen foong and have observe and the families were very please with him. So we fixed a date and we met Stephen Foong with our parents.
We roughly know- his nature of the job and we trust that he will be able to help us out on our wedding day , / We share with him our needs and what we want .My wife is from Ipoh and we need help esp in Chinese customs-of the Ko Tai Lai . Stephen wide knowledge of the Chinese custom really amazed us.
My parents are very comfortable and he warn us on the attendance because our wedding date falls at the end of the year His advise and his expertise is enough For us to leave everything - I mean everything to him His planning and his suggestions, - The food tasting he conducted and the different course he introduced can obviously tell that he is a man of fine dinning, His contacts is – so wide that there is nothing that cannot be done, Even the chef will gave way to his remarks and the whole Hotel team just wait on his command. Is in deep an eye-opener to witness that a planner like him in this industry has earned so much of respect.
He make many trips to Ipoh with us just to ensure that everything is cover, His decorations and the band is a bonus to us, .everything went on well for us. He is also our master of ceremony for that night. His programme for the night is Practical my parents and my –in- laws are very comfortable and happy to have Him to see to every details that the wedding dinner night goes on well. Stephen u have left a very strong impression on all of us,
Thank u for everything and we look forward to cross – path again,
Regards always
Kok weng / Catherine, - 2008
Wedding date December 28th
Venue Jw Marriott Hotel ,
Groom - kok weng
Bride Catherine.,
Dear Stephen,
No words can describe how professional you are..! :)
You are just so professional, helpful and you have given us all the advices of what we needed most!
It will be an endless testimonial if we were to pen down how professional you are and therefore, we have summarised these using your great name:
Superbly Posh & Fashionable..!
Thoughtful...so considerate (he can even handle my demanding dad so well..!! wooohooo!! 2 thumbs up to you!!)
Endless Precious Advices :)
Professional, Professional & Professional..!!
Helpful & very patient..
Energetic...man...he's just full of energy & positive attitudes..!
Never Give Up on US..!!
You have made our wedding a very memorable one...without you, our wedding wouldn't have run so smoothly...and your comfort advices have always calmed us from being too stressful and you have made our special moments a magical one..!
So so so so so many thanks to you and it has surely been a pleasure to know such person like you, Stephen..! :)
With so much love,
Stephanie & Stanley Ng
17th May 2009
Concorde Hotel
When we decided to get married in 2007, we just wanted to have a small and simple wedding, no big reception or dinner, just a buffet dinner after church ceremony. It'll be easy to handle and so I thought even though I'll be doing it mostly alone (hubby working overseas then).
Little did I know that stress started to come soon, with the printing of cards and setting of dates. And then Stephen came into the picture. He’s from the same church and fellow Kamparian and most importantly, he's a friend. When I met him for the planning, he always told me "leave it to me, I'll handle it". We have to change our wedding date twice and he accommodated us even though I know he's busy.
On our wedding day, everything moved smoothly, thanks to Stephen. He's good with crowd control especially when our number of guests totaled almost 300 with lots of children in the church. He managed to keep all the children quiet throughout the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with lots of flowers and candles, just the way I liked it, festive but not overdone. I know that he works till late the day before to finish it. Such passion and dedication from him and his team.
He even surprised us when he volunteered his family to sing for us during the ceremony. When we have forgotten to take our ring pillow to the church, we are so relieve when he quickly offered one to us. All the small details that he took care of make the day so much easier for us.
He was our MC during dinner and also helped out when we served tea to our elders. Our one request for dinner menu was it must be halal (to accommodate our Muslim guests). And thanks to his suggestion, the caterer provided us with a big spread of eastern and western halal food which our Muslim friends say "Sedap". We enjoyed ourselves that day catching up with our friends and relatives, without any worries or stress.
In the hindsight, we are happy that we decided to have a wedding planner for our wedding and for Stephen to provide us with such a happy and wonderful day.
Stephen, a long overdue big "thank you" for all your good works and may God continue to bless you abundantly.
Mun Keong & Josephine Loke
Wesley Methodist Church, Kuala Lumpur
15 December 2007
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Dearest Stephen,
As a token of appreciation, we have prepared a something for you.....
" At our last meeting, which was 10 days before the wedding, Chee Keat and I went home feeling completely confident that Stephen had everything under control and I had no worries what-so-ever and I was certainly right.
October 7, 2006 arrived and all we had to do was receive compliments.
You did an excellent job, Stephen, from the smallest details that we would not have even thought of to the obvious which brought on some more details. I like your being involved so much with the florists, hotel, designers, photographers, cards, coordinators, etc. Keeping things going smoothly, and the decorations made the ballroom look so classy and inviting. Everyone who came was talking about how perfect everything was and we owe them all to you!
Words cannot express the joy that we feel remembering that you shared the beginning of our new life together. Straight from our hearts this thank you is sent to tell you how much your thoughtfulness meant.
And on behalf of our family, thanks again for making our day a special worry-free happening.
You have been a godsend....."
Sheila & Chee keat
7 October 2006
Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre
“Stephen and his team has been great for our needs.
Trying to plan a wedding in KL, while living in Hong Kong is no easy feat and Stephen has made it possible for us by planning everything for us.
He has recommended us the best stationer, videographer, band, make-up artist etc etc.Our guests from Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Australia and US have all been pleasantly surprised by how well the wedding have turned out, even compared to those they
have witnessed in their home countries.
With Stephen, we can truly say “Malaysia Boleh !
Thank you Stephen !”
From
dato and datin SJ wong.
venue - KL. hilton central
Date : 16-May-2009
Hi Stephen,
I've been wanting to write you a thank you letter since so long and i'm really sorry for being so late.
Firstly, my husband and I would really like to thank you for being our Master of Ceremony of the day.
I first found Stephen when I was searching through the internet and coincidently, the restaurant manager recommended you to me as well.
I never knew you are so famous in town until I heard that some of my relatives and friends knew you and in fact you were my cousin's MC and planner 10 years back !
Frankly, everyone was very satisfied with you.
We were really glad that you have made things out smoothly and comfortable for us.
I was quite worried my wedding would be boring without hiring any bands or having performances,
but with you being our MC on that day have totally lighten up the whole atmosphere even without any other entertainments.
We were in Japan until 3 weeks before our wedding and were so worried about all the preparation.
While we met for the details, my husband and I had a very good impression on your professional attitude and were impressed with your fast reply (emails)/response on everything we've asked. Therefore, we've decided to have you to be our coordinator and planner for our wedding theme decoration as well. Your proposal to us about the decoration and coordination just met what we've wanted. On the day, the whole place turns out to be just perfectly lovely and dolly and cute~! Great impressive!
Thank you so much for making our wedding so joyful and lovely.
We've had the most memorable and sweetly ever after moments on our wedding.
You are just great, professional and "Unique" to us.
Once again, thank you Stephen!
Yours,
Ito Yasuhiro & Haruka
The Courtyard Garden
25 April 2009
We have met the planner ( stephen foong ) way back last year. We have already made -up our mind to engage him to be our planner - even the date has not been fixed.
finally the date is set and we met just 2 months before the wedding date,He came with his team and we are confident with all his suggestions.
The night before the event day. He drove up to kota bharu with his team - 7 hours. we dont have to worried cos we know he and his team wil be there for us. He knows his role from start to finished, He knows how to get around with the Hotel staff and able to work hand in hand with them from the kitchen staff to the banquet staff.
Our parents have not met him before but yet he could able to gave a strong impression on them and everyone is so please and comfortable with him .. The way he conducts the tea- ceremony and all the way to the dinner ( master of ceremony) everyone is happy with his co-ordination and his STYLE>
The Ball-room is well-decorated and everything is in its right place. we just want to say that we are very very please and happy with the whole team and the finishing job that he has promised to deliver .
thank u stephen and till we cross path again
regards always
ERIC and JESSIE
March 20th - 2009
As the day of the wedding drew nearer and nearer, Helen and myself were naturally and anxiously worried as to the outcome of the ‘perfect wedding’ for our daughter, Eelain. We were praying that all will go according to plan, that all our invited guests, local and overseas will turn up, that the food, wine and beverages served will meet the palate of our guests, that the setting will be comfortable and engaging, and that everyone will have a good evening.
As it turned out, the wedding was an overwhelming success, thanks in good part to the planning skills and experience of Stephen Foong and his team. The wedding was in 2 parts, the early afternoon session confined to the couple’s close friends and relatives to witness the exchange of vows and the registration of the marriage, followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremeony in Westin function rooms. The 2nd part was the wedding dinner proper in the same evening at the Westin Ballroom.
Stephen Foong met with Helen and myself exactly a year before the wedding date to plan this wedding. Such an advance date was necessary in order to ensure the desired venue was available. We engaged Westin management very early and received confirmation of the venue for the date of the wedding. due to Stephen’s good relations with the hotel management people, Stephen was a great help in our friendly negotiations with the hotel for the right prices, facilities and services to be rendered by the hotel. The package we concluded was competitive for a 5 star venue.
The following week, we worked out a checklist with Stephen on all the important tasks to be actioned. With Stephen’s experience, this was relatively easy to draw up and finalized. The key tasks were:
drawing up the guest list, names, telephone numbers, addresses as required
- wedding invitation cards, envelopes, theme colour, design, etc.
- food, wine and beverages for the dinner
- table gifts
- floral arrangements
- music – ceremony, wedding proper
- speeches, who to participate and timing
- photography, overhead projections, videography - materials from host
- wedding gowns, accessories etc
- make up, hair specialists for bride and bridesmaid
All of the above were planned by early 2007, and we detailed as to who to execute, how to be executed,when to be completed within budget and timelines. Most of the tasks were tackled towards the last 3 months prior to the wedding date and regular reviews with Stephen and team were undertaken to ensure no slippages.
Final dinner table seating plan were completed 2 days before Nov 11, and forwarded to the hotel. Table arrangements and general setting were still worked on on the wedding date, when final guests confirmation became available. The hotel was co-operative and positive to minor changes here and there.
On the wedding afternoon, Stephen arranged for a Christian priest to be present to bless the marriage and witness the exchange of wedding vows. He also arranged for the Registrar of Marriage to be present to document and formalize the wedding. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony soon followed. Stephen conducted this expertly.
The wedding dinner proper went off smoothly, it was great to see guests and relatives happy and having a good time. Thank God, most if not everything we planned went well.
On reflection, it was worthwhile having a wedding planner like Stephen around for this important wedding event. We are not sure how we would have fared without his inputs, expert advice, general assistance, successful track record and contacts.
Helen and Richard Ng (HOST)
April 24, 2009
Hi Stephen!
Below is our long overdue testimony...
Our wedding turned out to be something more than what we had expected! Stephen went through great lengths to ensure that everything fell into place, and he took care of everything for us. We were so happy, we couldn't have asked for more. Even at our Chinese customary "kor tai lai" (i.e. exchange of gifts) and tea ceremony, our families and relatives were extremely impressed with Stephen's eloquence and thorough knowledge of the Chinese customs and traditions.
As time went by during our wedding preparations, our friendship with Stephen also blossomed. Stephen even threw in little surprises for us throughout our wedding day and at both dinner receptions in KL and Kuantan. He somehow knew that Marilyn is fond of pearls, and had arranged for pearls to be intertwined with flowers in the bridal bouquet, the bridesmaids' bouquets as well as David's corsage as a surprise. We were admiring the bouquet so much that we did not realise Marilyn had forgottten to throw her bouquet until after we left the church! We were very happy and touched by the extent Stephen had gone to create simply magical atmospheres with beautiful flowers at all the events.
Our guests were amazed at how relaxed we were throughout our wedding. David even managed to catch some sleep before the dinner receptions! We were able to do a lot of things that we did not expect we would have time for. We even had time to catch up with our friends and relatives who have come in from overseas to attend our wedding.
We are very impressed with how well Stephen had organised our receptions at KL and Kuantan that were held only 1 week apart. Each had its own unique ambience, atmosphere and mood that was equally memorable for us in its own way. Many of our guests have talked about how much they have enjoyed themselves. And having Stephen around really liven up the atmosphere!
From:
David lee & Marliyn Wai
Venue - le Meridien - March 14th 2009
Hyatt Kuantan - March 21st 2009
Some say Stephen Foong is the most sought after wedding planner in town. It is no mistake why he had been given this honor. To Sandy & Jonathan, he truly was the Master of Co-ordination on our Wedding Day ( Valentine’s Day 2009 ).
On the actual day, some liked him, some hated him, But, We loved having him. He was our Time Master, our Problem Solver, our Decorator, our Magic. You name it, he did it . . .
Thank you Stephen for everything.
From
Jonathan & Sandy
Our first meeting with Stephen and his crew set the pace for the whole wedding. He was at first quiet and listened to us blabbering on all our thoughts and what we wanted for the wedding. After listening to all we had to say, he poured his ideas to us. He basically told us what can be done, what can be improved and as for those far fetched ideas, he didn't throw it out the window but gave us better alternatives. He had many ideas and he took charge of the event - which lifted a heavy burden from us. He knew what to do, when to do it and how to do it. He also delegated the duties and made sure everyone knew what they had to do. We got to do everything that mattered to us - designing and printing my own invites, choosing my makeup artiste and choosing our photographer and he picked up all the other duties that we were not eager to complete. He was very encouraging and let us choose our own vendors, but also recommended vendors when we needed it.
He knew what kind of bride and groom we were, what we liked, what we disliked and also what kind of budget we were looking at. He helped us immensely in our day events. He organized the whole garden ceremony (made sure decor was up, food was here, flowers were fresh and etc..) We also had so much fun when Stephen acted as our "tai kum cheh". He made everyone laugh..Friends and family praised us for having such a fun, lively and jovial party. Even though he is very much sought after to do wedding planning (book him YEARS in advance!), he is very reasonable and down to earth!
Like all weddings, no matter how much we planned and discussed about it, things are bound to go wrong. We didn't have the perfect wedding, but, more importantly, we had a gloriously happy, fun-filled and fuss-free wedding with smiles from everyone that attended. My husband and I had a great time.... Thanks Stephen!
Always,
Austin & Allison
December 7, 2008
KGSAAS & Nikko Hotel
Dear Stephen,
Having you as our wedding planner was the best decision we made for our wedding. You truly deserve the title of 'the hottest wedding planner in town'!
Whatever we want, you can get it for us. We love it that you are so well connected (fyi, Stephen carries 3 handphones because all his contact lists are full). When we are not sure of what we want, you will happily recommend something good for us.
As we are based overseas, we left a lot of the wedding details in Stephen's capable hands. And we were very glad that we did, as his taste is truly exquisite. As our wedding day got closer and the stress level elevated, we find ourselves saying numerous times,"Thank goodness we have Stephen."
Given his many years of experience, Stephen knows exactly which hotel ballroom suits what colour theme and what type of flowers. On our wedding day, he decorated our ballroom in JW Marriott Hotel with the most beautiful and elegant flower arrangement of cream, champagne, pink and peach roses. We loved it. Our parents loved it. The guests were very impressed.
With the beautiful decor (that Stephen personally did), the jazz live band (that Stephen recommended), and the delicious food (that Stephen helped us choose), we were set for a night of great celebration! All we had to do was relax and enjoy our day in the company of family and friends, as we knew that if there were to be any problem, Stephen would take care of it.
When our guests left for the night, they were full of compliments: "What a beautiful wedding!", "Love the food!", "Love the band!", "What a great party!". Some even said it was the best wedding they have ever attended!
Thank goodness we have you, Stephen.
We just received our wedding photos and we had the best time recalling our wonderful day. We will definitely employ your services again once our brothers are ready to get married!
Love,
Julian and Inggrid
PS. Our guests also said that they loved your 'fashion show' :P
CK and I were watching our wedding video last night and fond memories of the wedding came flooding back to us. We saw you laughing your heart out in the video and it got me thinking of you so I thought I'd drop you a message to say hello.
We cannot thank you enough for the help that you extended to us on our big day. Everything was very well-coordinated that day and the atmosphere would have been quiet without your presence at the tea ceremony and the reception. Once again, thank you.
Kind regards,
Ai We and CK
Dear Stephen,
One word: Perfect!
Actually, 'perfect' might not be enough to describe the wedding Stephen helped us create. Stephen not only gave us a beautiful wedding, he also gave us wonderful memories that will forever be etched in our hearts.
Those memories not only came from the many pleasant surprises Stephen had in store for us but also from the light-hearted mood he helped us create throughout the day.
At almost every juncture, there were little surprises everywhere - from the wonderful church decoration to the surprise wedding cake baked with lots of love, the cosy and welcoming ambience during dinner, surprise slides shows, impromptu speeches and a top-notch entertainment programme by Stephen Foong's very own 'Entertainment Division'.
If we could use another word to describe Stephen Foong, it would be: Detailed.
Everything was co-ordinated to the 'T' and planned with utmost care. Stephen carries out his responsibilities with so much passion that one has to say that every wedding he co-ordinates is not merely a 'job' but an avenue for him to give every couple he assists the best and most wonderful memories of their special day.
Stephen, we are both filled with so much gratitude and appreciation words just cannot fully express. We had no expectations for our wedding ceremony but you came in the nick of time to give us the most wonderful and beautiful wedding.
Most importantly, you gave us sweet memories - something money will never be able to buy.
Merci beaucoup!
Blessings,
Sheau Yin & Alfred
October 2008
God bless,
SY & AL
October 2008
Dearest Stephen,
Thank you for everything you have done for us. The wedding reception, tea ceremony, blessing service and wedding dinner was beautifully done. Your assistance and guidance enabled us to enjoy our wedding day to its fullest.
 
Stephen, your professionalism and enthusiasm for the job was infectious, and this has affected both our families. Your planning was top notch, and the wedding went off without a hitch - which means less stress for us.
We loved the fact that you were so proactive is all that you do. Your sense of perfection was the driving force in the success of our wedding event. We didn't realise that you were so multi talented - you danced, sang, emced, changed four times...
All in all, we have a great time, with memories to treasure for life.
We could not have done this without you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Warmest regards,
Anthony and Jessica.
Nikko Hotel
5 October 2008
Gosh where do we start! Stephen did the most amazing job and went over and beyond his call of duty as a planner. From securing the hotel of our choice for the reception to organising our guests on the transport he arranged Stephen ensured everything ran smoothly. His experience in organising countless weddings of different styles, sizes and budgets is evident and he was able to offer us a variety of suggestions to suit what we wanted. He was particularly good with our parents and made sure that everyone felt included and ideas incoporated.
Both me and my husband do not live in KL and it was lovely to be able to relax with our guests before the wedding and not have to worry about intricacies as we knew Stephen would look into it. We had numerous functions including a party at home the day after the wedding and Stephen attended to each one with the same vigour and detail. We have no doubts that if we ever have the opportunity to use his services again we will.
Dr Ratna Rajaratnam and Dr Ram Jeyaratnam
Aug 2008
Hi Stephen,
How are you? Hope you and your family are well and that you are in the best of health.
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CK and I were watching our wedding video last night and fond memories of the wedding came flooding back to us. We saw you laughing your heart out in the video and it got me thinking of you so I thought I'd drop you a message to say hello.
We cannot thank you enough for the help that you extended to us on our big day. Everything was very well-coordinated that day and the atmosphere would have been quiet without your presence at the tea ceremony and the reception. Once again, thank you.
Oh, and please hold on to the love cards. We still want them. Will definitely give you a call to meet up when we next come back. Thanks.
Kind regards,
Ai We and CK.
Stephen Foong is a true professional. He is passionate about what he does and is dedicated to his work. When we saw what he did for our friend's wedding, Janice and I knew that we only wanted Stephen to be our wedding planner.
When we met Stephen and told him of what we wanted in our wedding, he gave us sound advice and made us very comfortable. We knew that with Stephen as our wedding planner, we and our family, friends and guests would be in good hands and we had made the best choice.
From the day photography to the wedding dinner, Stephen was there to ensure that everything went smoothly. He help set the mood for the evening with his touch of class, sophistication and elegance. He comforted and assured a nervous groom, complemented a beautiful bride with his matching attire and mingled with warmth and humour with our family, friends and guests that made our wedding an evening to remember not only for us, but also the people who were there to share it with us. He made our wedding an unforgettable event for Janice and I.
Janice
We'd like to thank you for the amazing job you did for us in the days leading up the wedding. We were very nervous about the prospect of planning and preparing for our wedding from New York, and having to deal with the details once we got there 2 weeks prior.
Your experience and poise and grace in those critical days leading up to the wedding were absolutely indispensible.
From the big picture and overall flow of the wedding to all of the tiny details,you were on top of it all.It made things so much easier and really allowed us to enjoy ourselves on our special day. We have absolutely no reservations recommending you to all our friends and family!
Evelyn and Edmund
Westin Hotel
January 26th, 2008
It is really a blessing to know Stephen. His flowers and decorations are a piece of art. With his magical touch, he has turned our small and simple wedding into a magical and and memorable moment for us.
Stephen made sure that everything was in place and that everything went on smoothly. Without him, the wedding wouldn't be as great. With Stephen around, you will be the king and queen of the day without any stress or worries. His advises are as valuable as pearls and as precious as diamonds. There is no regret having someone like him to coordinate this important moment for us.
Stephen, thank you for agreeing to coordinate our wedding for us and for all the wonderful things you have done for us. We are grateful to you and pray that God continues to bless you. If the opportunity permits, we will either seek your services again for future events or promote your services to others.
Yours sincerely,
Aaron & Elizabeth
Sept 29, 2007
Stephen is simply the best wedding planner there is but more than that, he is also our good friend and we are very grateful to him and his efforts and utmost professionalism.
We highly recommend that you only engage the services of Stephen Foong.
~ by Janice and Weng Hon
What to say about Stephen Foong?
He's a lifesaver, for sure.
Tang and I both live overseas and to prospect of planning our wedding from afar was nerve-wracking. How does one handle all the little details without either screwing them up ?choosing the wrong vendor, not knowing what to ask for, asking for the wrong thing ?or making the parents unhappy?
The solution: Hire a wedding planner. And Stephen must be the best out there.
Here's what's great about him:
He's experienced. He handles over a hundred (? Stephen, correct this if wrong) weddings a year, all in Kuala Lumpur. That means he knows all the hotels and venues in town and has significant clout and negotiating power with them. He can get you what you want from the Pan Pacific, the Marriott, or the Ritz, and takes the negotiating hassle away from the planning; Lord knows you have enough to think about already!
He knows what works and what doesn't in a wedding. He knows exactly what sort of lighting and d閏or look great at the Marriott but fall flat at the Pan Pacific. We came into the wedding with few ideas about how to run it, and Stephen took us by the hand and ran us through all the decisions we had to make.
He knows little trade secrets. For our wedding dinner, we were given three options to choose from, and wound up with a lacklustre meal for the food tasting. He proceeded to give us entirely new options by good-naturedly wrangling with the chef and adding little goodies here and there to each course, and on the actual day we had the fantastic meal every Chinese parent dreams of. Our banquet would have been a lot plainer had he not known all these little add-ons were available.
He acts as a buffer between all the interested parties. If the parents of the groom, wants a particular type of ceremony, and the parents of the bride want another, and the bride and groom yet another, normally that is a recipe for disaster. Stephen can step into a situation like that and suggest the best type of ceremony for the location, or bring elements of all three ceremonies together so everyone's happy. Very, extremely, stupendously important to keep the parents satisfied!
Finally, he takes the stress out of the day itself. Stephen knows how to run a wedding like it's a train schedule: always on time. Our wedding had events scheduled for every 15 - 30 minutes, and everything went super-smooth. It's nice to know Stephen's going to be there running the details of the day, so the bride and groom can concentrate on each other. And that's the most important bit isn't it?
~ by Celine Teoh
Stephen Fong organized our wedding on 15 and 16 June 2002. The wedding consists of a day event (on the first day) in Petaling Jaya when we had a blessing and tea ceremony and the evening event (on the second day) in Kuala Lumpur when we had a wedding dinner. We were initially concerned that it would be difficult to organize the wedding in Malaysia (for my husband's family) given that both of us were living in Bangkok. However both the day and evening event went smoothly and for the record, we would like to note that Stephen's help was indispensable. Both events went well and it was due to Stephen's organizational skills and guidance.
Stephen is very experienced in wedding matters and was able to advise us of tradition. His ability to source for items relating to the wedding, from wine to flowers and photographer to pianist, was incredible. He is frequently cheerful and his jokes made the mood lively and happy. He also helped us to raise the toast at the dinner and kept everyone entertained whilst we were doing the rounds at the tables. In summary, we recommend Stephen Foong unreservedly.
~ by Kwanrudee Rattanachaikanon
It has always been a joke between my husband and I that our wedding was also Stephen's! Stephen took so much interest in it - his ideas merged with ours to create the wedding that I've always wanted. Stephen met up with us as many times as possible to discuss the planning. He reminded me. and took care of every tiny detail that I would have not thought of, planned the itinerary and basically gave me the confidence and assurance that my wedding would be a successful one. On the day of the wedding, Stephen conducted the traditional tea ceremony and entertained my friends and relatives with his wit and humour. He co-ordinated the dinner function with style and glamour. Even now, I marvel at how smoothly and well organized the whole day went and how stress- free I felt. He dealt professionally with everything from A to Z and he never cuts corners. All I had to do was smile and enjoy my moment.............
~ by Gail & Jimmy's wedding on April 7, 2002
Once again thanks for being our wedding planner. Both May and I are glad that we had you to assist us in planning and most importantly implementing and helping us keep things smooth on the 2 big days we had.
You have an amazing attention to detail and your vast experience over the years have certainly helped us tremendously in areas such as customs, buying the necessary items for the ceremonial parts, arranging for floral decorations, photographers, liquor suppliers etc etc, you name it and Steven has the contact.
We were also glad that your rapport with the various hotels in KL helped to make the arrangement, planning, coordination and negotiation with our chosen hotel a breeze.
More importantly, everything came together extremely well on the 2 big days and you were excellent in keeping things under control around us and in moving things along very smoothly. Your attention to detail and memory recall was amazing.
We would never have thought we could get thru toasting all 51 tables had it not been for the exemplary way in which you handled things and kept the rhythm and pace moving all the time. This was what we wanted most, someone to guide us and make the journey one which left us with a peace of mind to enjoy ourselves when it mattered.
Well done once again and you have our eternal thanks for making the occassion enjoyable.
Our best wishes to you always. May you continue to do what you love most for as long as you want to.
~ by Rodney Yee & Lee May Yee
In April 1999, there was a wedding in my family. It was mine. We had several different occasions and one of them was held at Kuala Lumpur Hilton Hotel. That was when we engaged a wedding coordinator. Stephen was the best decision both my husband and I had made. We had left him to his own devices along with our guidelines and desires. But generally it's all in his discretion.
Stephen did a marvellous job with what we wanted and even more! He is such a romantic. He surprised us with little personal touches like the special bride's bouquet, organising the wedding march which he had requested the violinist from the Quartet we hired to play at our wedding, to lead the entourage, the constant show of concern towards us and a lot more. He is such an efficient wedding coordinator. He even haggled with the hotel for a better price on our behalf! He got us some extras put in into our package.
There was also the photography session. I was praying so hard that the photos won't come out so tacky but really, it was very Natural? We trusted Stephen to come out in good taste and he sure did.
So, really it makes your life easier having Stephen as your wedding coordinator. Have a nice wedding!
~ by Nik Fadzlin Nik Hussain.
I was introduced to Stephen Fong in June 2001 when he was employed by my brother and sister in law to coordinate their wedding. My wife (fiance, at the time) and I were very impressed with the amount of knowledge Stephen possesed about the 'business' of getting married so we decided that we wanted him to help us with our preparations.
My first impression of Stephen was that he was a flambouyant and self confident person. He has a 'can do' attitude and is very upbeat and enthusiastic about his work. However, he never fails to play devil's advocate when he thinks that certain ideas may not work. In such situations, Stephen draws from his deep well of experience to offer you a number of alternative suggestions. At times Stephen can seem rather curt but when you get to know him, you realise that on the occassions when he seems to be blunt, it is because he realises that time is very important and at times decisions have to be made quickly. It is not a character flaw but rather a desire to get things done quickly.
So, what then are the advantages of having Stephen help you with your wedding preparations? The main advantage would be his wide range of contacts. Stephen knows how to get what you want, from whom to get it and the best price to get it at. He bargains hard on your behalf, to get the best value for your money. His familiarity with all the relevant parties, (hotels, florists, photographers, music d.j's etc) makes the coordination of the event very smooth. Stephen does offer his some of his own services (eg photography and flowers) at competetive rates but at no time does he compell you to use his services.
In short, Stephen is a 'one stop shop' for all your wedding preparation needs. When you have a full time job, you may not have as much time to dedicate to your wedding preparations as you would like. This is where Stephen helps you the most. He has the time and energy to get you what you want when you just don't have the time to get it yourself. And rest assured that Stephen has your best interest at heart.
Stephen's work doesn't stop there. Once all the preparations have been made, and the 'big day' has finally arrived, he is on the ground making sure that everything is in place. He will be there to ensure that the event runs according to plan and that any unforseen problems which may arise are dealt with immediately. In my thanksgiving speech, at my reception, I said that Stephen was "a bit like panadol,.... because he takes away the pain." He really does take all the stress in ensuring that everything runs smoothly on the night so that you can relax and savour the moment.
In conclusion, I believe that having Stephen arrange my wedding saved me a lot of headaches and it ensured that I got the best value for my money.
~ by Arthur Chow
Given our hectic lifestyle, Jeffrey and I were looking for someone to help us plan our wedding. My husband and I first heard of Stephen Foong from my dad who attended one of the weddings he organised.
We went to see Stephen at his house in December 2001. He took time to show us some of the photos of the weddings he organised. He asked us about our budget, special preferences, customs, etc. He was there for us from that day in December 2001 to our wedding reception, advising us on the Chinese traditions and customs, sourcing and booking of the wedding venue, photographers, make-up artists, florist, photographers, food, wines, etc.
On our wedding day, he was our 揟ai Kam Cheh?and he guided us through the whole tea ceremony. He was also our MC on our wedding reception. Our friends commented that it was one of the best weddings they attended as everything was planned efficiently and went smoothly without any hitches.
We are honoured that he personally managed our wedding although he had a few other high profile VIP weddings to organise on the same day. We have no qualms in recommending him to other couples as he took away our stress and worries.
Thank you, Stephen, once again.
~ by Jeffrey And Kelly
"I have found a real friend after having him as my wedding planner."
My name is Adriana dos Santos and my husband is Alexander V. Burkert.
We are both from Brazil. . We decided to get married in Malaysai and we set the date at 02- 02-2002.As foreigners we did not know how to go about doing our preparations. We needed a church and a reception venue.
We happened to go to Sunway lagoon Hotel to check it out and we find that we prefered a garden reception rather then a hotel setting. Furthermore my husband's boss was willing to let us his beautiful bungalow house in Tropicana for reception.We asked for the name of any wedding Planner and Stephen foong was name immediately.
We called him and the next day he was in my boss's house waiting to render his service.He took me to check up on all the Catholic churches until i was happy with one.
He was very patient, very willing to make countless trips as and when it was necessary. He helped me to check on all the well known designers in town until we both had sourced the right price and the right material that I wanted. He also recommended all the printers that he thought would deliver what we wanted as to the colour and the style . He decided on dead lines for all the vendors to ensured that within six -months everything would be ready for the big day.He kindly listened and to showed us exactly what we wanted- Canopy /video/ flowers /sound machine/ DJ/ even to sourced the carpet and put everything at the correct place.
He took us to see the Priest / helped us to get into counceiling class/ obtained the folders and all the litttle items that we never dreamed off. He also helped us with our wedding cake. . He took my husband to get his out-fit done and also the best's man too. He thoroughly enjoyed doing his work .and we felt very thankful for such a Blessing.At the Registral of marriage at the Embassy ,voluntarily took photograhs for our registration.. He was a Gem.On the big day - he was in our place the first thing in the morning and he co-ordinated the whole day event with no sweat. Our friends and guest were greatly impressed. He was friendly and he tried to see thateveryone was having a good time. My mother-in law adores him. During our reception he was also our MC and we had such a jolly good time. He was the last one to leave to tie up all the loose ends and check that our "borrowed" reception venue was back to its original form!We thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts and we have found a wedding planner And a Real
Good Friend!
Best Wishes for your future,
~ by Alex & Adrianna
02-02-2002- Tropicana Club
Dear Stephen Foong,
My sincere apologies for not being able to write and thank you earlier, as both Caroline and I have been rather busy settling into our new home.
We have no idea how many times we have thanked you, but as far as we know, there will never be enough of them, considering what you have done for our wedding at J.W. Marriot Hotel on the 27th May.
We will definitely not have such a wonderful wedding without your well coordination and preparation prior to the event. I suppose your experience really plays a crucial role in this matter. All the negotiations that you have done with the Hotel on our behalves, arrangement of the photographers, the flowers, the wonderful band, and the overall coordination of the event have been superb.
Many relatives and friends have even praised our wedding as the best that they have ever been to!
Not to mention about your prosperous words during our Tea Ceremony, which brought plenty of smiles and laughter to our family and relatives.
You have simply made our wedding day a wonderful and unforgettable one, not only to Caroline and me but also our family and friends. Once again, thank you so much!
PS : Do anticipate some calls for your assistance in wedding planning, as there have been plenty of friends and relatives asking for your contact number after attending our wedding. I’m sure that you won’t mind if we do some PR for you!
Best regards,
Kim Aik Lim & Caroline Ong
J. W. Marriot Hotel, KL
May 27th 2002
To whom it may concern,
Stephen Foong organized our wedding on 15 and 16 June 2002. The wedding consisted of a day event (on the first day) in Petaling Jaya where we had a blessing service and tea ceremony and the dinner event (on the second day) in Equatorial Hotel. We were initially concerned that it would be difficult to organize the wedding in Malaysia for my husband’s family, given that both of us were living in Bangkok.
However, both the day and dinner event went smoothly and for the record, we would like to note that Stephen’s help was indispensable. Both events went well and it was due to Stephen’s organizational skills and guidance together with his team of helpers. The photography and the flowers were excellent.
Stephen is very experienced in wedding matters and was able to advise us on tradition. His ability to source for items relating to the wedding, from wine to flowers and photographer to pianist, was incredible. He is frequently cheerful and his jokes made the mood lively and happy. He also helped us raise the toast at dinner and kept everyone entertained whilst we were doing the rounds at the tables.
In summary, we recommend Stephen Foong unreservedly.
Yours truly,
Kwanrudee Rattanachaikanon and William Lean
Equatorial Hotel – June 15th and 16th
Kuala Lumpur
Dear Stephen,
We simply can’t thank you enough …. Everything was absolutely brilliant – you made sure it was all that we hoped for and more.
We were both completely relaxed and able to enjoy this special day knowing it was all under control in your very capable hands. This is a “sincere from the heart thank you” for making our wedding so special and a day we will remember and cherish, with only the fondest of memories!!
Thank you again … for all your hard work, professionalism and attention to the most minute detail!
To the best wedding planner in town … Let’s toast!
With gratitude and kindest regards,
Rebecca and Alex
28 September 2005
Hi Stephen!
What can we say, but thank you & thank you again!
You are a life saver throughout the entire process of planning, nudgetting and execution of our wedding that took place Jan 08, 2005.
From the moment we engaged you to be our wedding planner about 10 months before the actual date, you made us feel that we were in total control of the process, and patiently guiding us thru all the major as well as minor decision makings like hotel selection, food tasting, videography, photography, and even the hundreds of minor details of our culturally rich Chinese wedding ceremony!
Without your utmost professionalism, dedication and friendliness, I am sure we would not be able to have such a wonderful time as we planned, prepared and experienced our moments in life as a newly married couple.
Many thanks again Stephen for being a great professional and an even better friend.
Best Regards
Carlos & Hui Peng
Jan 8, 2005
Stephen,
I could not agree more with my life. You really created a wonderful experience for not only us but our whole family and friends. You made sure everything was ready to go and you made sure things happened on a timely basis. I am so very happy that we had you as a wedding planner. You made us feel so comfortable that at the end it was as through you had become family and were sad to part ways. I can not say enough about the individuals ( David Chou, Marcus, MO, etc) whom you work with as well. You will most defiantly remain in our prayers.
Oh and Yes, you “glowed”!
Jason
Stephen,
Would like to let you know that our testimony comes from the heart… the once in lifetime event was truly spectacular and also, we miss your laughter & trust me, you’re famous in Dallas, Tx!!
……… We have so many blissful, ethereal & romantic memories of our wedding because of YOU – your organization skills as we were in the US & hot we solely on e-mail & phone conversations with you, your personal touches – throughout the tea ceremony & the stunningly gorgeous selection of flowers (!!), your understanding & patience in dealing with us – yes, the sometimes psychotic bride =), your humor & cheerful disposition which provided our ceremony with MANY many memorable moments. The church ceremony which brought tear to my husband’s eyes! The beautiful MO reception dinner that remains the talk of the family & pride of my parents. So, thank you.. thank you & we look forward to you planning out anniversaries.
Take care and we look forward to catching up with you at our next family function where you can help us plan! =)
Love,
Jason & Diane Sisler @ Happiest Couple on Earth
Hi Stephen,
We’re got back to Houston the previous weekend and have been greeted with the arrival of Hurricane Rita. Anyway, we were very lucky that we did not suffer any damage since it moved away from us.
Anyway, I realized that we did not really thank you properly for doing such a wonderful job at our wedding. All my friends were saying that we looked really happy in our pics and I can honestly say that I was care-free because I knew things were going to pull together because you were there. We think you did an excellent job which allowed us to enjoy our day….and the master toast was very good (comments form the guests too!)……..
Well, hope business flourish for you and that you’ll continue making other couples’ special day perfect……
Take care,
Dorrie and Wei Hun
Dearest Stephen,
As a token of appreciation, we have prepared a something for you.....
" At our last meeting, which was 10 days before the wedding, Chee Keat and I went home feeling completely confident that Stephen had everything under control and I had no worries what-so-ever and I was certainly right.
October 7, 2006 arrived and all we had to do was receive compliments.
You did an excellent job, Stephen, from the smallest details that we would not have even thought of to the obvious which brought on some more details. I like your being involved so much with the florists, hotel, designers, photographers, cards, coordinators, etc. Keeping things going smoothly, and the decorations made the ballroom look so classy and inviting. Everyone who came was talking about how perfect everything was and we owe them all to you!
Words cannot express the joy that we feel remembering that you shared the beginning of our new life together. Straight from our hearts this thank you is sent to tell you how much your thoughtfulness meant.
And on behalf of our family, thanks again for making our day a special worry-free happening.
You have been a godsend....."
Sheila & Chee keat
7 October 2006
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