Wedding Culture Brunei

Sufi MAJLIS BERBEDAK at Residence of Pehin Penyurat Maidin in Kota Batu.

2010-06-06T08:26:00.002-07:00

Friends (and/or) collegues from work are in sync when they share their love from BIBD.

Bride seemed relieved this 2nd function (Berbedak) was mainly over to relax for photographs.

Special bowls made of gold plating are prepared for the Berbedak Cermony on the Pelamin.

2010-06-06T08:26:00.001-07:00

Sufirena & Ak Md Alli Putra begin life as husband and wife on 23RD MAY 2010 in Sufi's home in Kota Batu.

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The happy couple is flanked by parents for this memorable picture.

"BALASAN" or return gifts to groom is laid out in the main hall as a closure of the ceremony beofre guests are ushered to the afternoon buffet prepared by the father of the bride.

Sufirena Binti Pehin Penyurat Maidin (23rd May 2010) Majlis Akad Nikah

SUFI now officially completed the 'main ceremony' is congratulated by a happy grandmother.

With one breath Putra makes it sound easy and easy for his (almost-future-uncle-in-law-khatib) to declare the seal of marriage legal and binding. Followed by smiles and giggles always after this auspicous event, family members crowd the main entrance hall and living area to witness the AKAD NIKAH and then BERIAN followed by BEDAK BEDAK MANDI.

With just one breath ('Satu Lafaz') Shahrin managed to sqeeze wife's name(s) during the Nikah ceremony on 12th March 2010.

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A much more relaxed night tonight and everyone look fresh and well rested and happy (especially with a secret dinner menu that wowed the guests into a great appetite). The Karaoke was there from the beginning of Ambil-Ambilan but guests and even the newly weds only realised the 'Magic Mic' and 'Easy Catalog' made singing really fun whilst everyone joined in.

I have never seen so many people wanting to take photos with the bride and groom on the stage on this day. I had a crew of shutter bugs to capture the moment from the start, but they said they felt it when family, friends, colleagues, and everyone else were eager to share the limelight. An AV crew had to add a place of camera controls firing away stage way because it was so busy ( while I directed all the shots and angles as much as I can)

The exterior landscape of IGS College Brunei is very convenient for the groom's arrival and well shaded with an over head entrance roof. Here we see the procession begin with 'Pusing Naga' ( Dragon's Twirl ).

Presentation of the a Pelamin was well prepared with a 50 foot runway sidelined with decorative flower posts.

To avoid any hassles or mishaps we came as early as a full day ahead to set up another P.A.System right beside the stage (pelamin) adjacent to washroom doors, and had two guys in charge to help out with the volume to be controlled by 'Tausyeh'. ON D-Day, the hall was still empty at 10:25am and we had enough time to get ready with any last minute adjustments until 11:15 to 11:45am the guests kept flowing in and Hallow Buffet Seats become seamingly full. A reserve accomodation was made within a galzed enclosure ( the room with a theatre stage) which started empty but was filled up right to every chair just before the arrival of the groom and family.

In attendance on behalf of Bride's mother (Dyg Hajjah Habibah binti Haji Mohd.Hussain-far left in pink) were close relatives and relations from Singapore and old frends of the family.

A Khatam Al Qur'an session was held right after Friday Prayers at No:578 Kebangsaan Lama just prior to the main event which is the Akad Nikah and Berian (held sometime between 2:30-5:00pm). With a single breathe, the groom, Awg.Mohd. Shahrin Bin Abdullah, declared his 'Lafaz' with ease and comfort. Everything went on time and guests were ushered to have afternoon refreshments at the tents outside. Photo taking kept us busy throughout the entire afternoon as friends and family are eager to congratulate the newly weds or officially married couple.

Ak. Md. Alli Putera & Sufirena gets ingaged today. (Dec.18th 2009)

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Another close friend of PUTRI ZARA gets ingaged in Kampong Kilugus (en-route via Kota Batu) on Friday afternoon 18th December 2009. It started out as pretty heaty afternoon when guests began pouring in the function at around 2:45pm to 3:45pm. Hosts made sure all of 'Sufi's Side' waited in comfort awaiting the arrival of the 'Groom's Side' emerging at around 4:30pm. The actual engagement ceremony only took a mere few minutes with formalities in presentation of local customs and a recital of a 'doa selamat'. Followed by the engagement ceremony was a photo session with the very eager new-to-be-husband-and-wife with their friends, relatives, their engagement tokens, while guests were ushered to enjoy a late afternoon 'stickless satay' served with traditional satay sauce and packed rice ketupat, then two selection of noodles, beef, and assorted desserts and refreshments.

Md Norlizal Hj Mesali & Dyd Siti Mardhiah Hj Sahari

2009-12-19T03:56:00.000-08:00

They call him "Ko-Jack" but his real name is Mohamad Norlizal Bin Hj Mesal is married with Dayang Siti Mardhiah Binte Hj Sahari , with his 'Akad Nikah' reception held at his to be in-law house in Lambak on the Friday of December 4th 2009. Another wedding event on the same day, same hour and same neighborhood almost put a stall on this auspicious event for "Ko-jack" , although all went well and smooth as planned.

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Dk Diana receives 'Hantaran' from Danish.

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Victoria Secret handbag and lotion compilation.

Faezah weds @ ICC

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Wedding at Granddad's

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May 5th 2008

Dina Majid gets married

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TURSHINA Wedding @ Bintulu Sarawak

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Abang Kudus, first cousin to children of Hj.Md.Zamzam invited a Brunei contingent of 14 family members to come to the wedding.

This is the moment

2008-02-04T02:49:00.000-08:00

Elmie lead with the cake knife as bride Betty ensures all three tiers are ceremonially sliced and shared with guests and friends.

First Portrait

2008-02-04T02:15:00.000-08:00

Elmie and Betty pose for the first time on their Wedding Day on February 3 2008.

With The Guys

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The Lads behind the scene have been quite instrumental in getting things done on time and in the right place especially for the newly weds.

Majlis Berbadak

2008-02-04T01:51:00.000-08:00

Betty is wearing a blueish / turqoise dress attired with gold accessories of customary requirements and a red veil covering her head as she is escorted to the Pelamin.

With This Ring

2008-02-04T01:32:00.000-08:00

Betty and Elmie are finally betroved as Betty's Aunt, as her wedding chaperone and 'Pengangun' looks on.

Getting Ready To Go

2008-02-04T01:22:00.000-08:00

Close friends and neighbors grab a photo chance before Betty is taken into a realm of happy marriage.

"Eye Love You" Lashes

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Betty is prepared for her big day Akad Nikah & Berian on February 1 2008 at her house in Kampong Rimba, where family and friends await the special occasion.

Lalu Lalu

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Make way for the Bride & Groom ! Zul & Insan are flanked by a "Pengapit" each standing guard and fanning the newly weds as guests remaining look on.

Pusing Naga

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Customary for the groom's front entourage to encircle the font of the bride's house three times for good luck.

Golden Opportunity

2008-01-01T02:41:00.000-08:00

If you're touring Brunei Darussalam, and a friend invites to a Berbedak event, come along and experience the decorating of the open hands with seven and sometimes nine colors made of paste and other natural ingredients.

Majlis Berbedak

2008-01-01T02:09:00.000-08:00

"Berhimpus" is a tradition where the bride is carried out from her bedroom to be blessed and decorated on the Majlis Berbedak event, then brought back in the same manner as practiced widely amongst the "Pengiran-pengiran" or loyal clans of royal descent.

The New Family

2007-12-29T09:10:00.000-08:00

Zul's parents are on the left and in black are Dk. Insan's father and mother.

14 Simblings of the Bride

2007-12-29T08:57:00.000-08:00

Dayangku Insan has 14 brothers and sisters and here photographed are all the girls with their new brother in law.

Three Ganza Ladies

2007-12-29T08:47:00.000-08:00

About 14 or more 'presents' were prepared and taken to bride's residence on 'tradional gansas'.

Majlis Berbadak at Tungku

2007-12-29T07:18:00.000-08:00

Mom gets her chance to bless her son and leads the queue of many lady guests. The function started after Friday prayers on December 28th.

Officially Engaged

2007-12-29T07:09:00.000-08:00

Now his wife, Dk.Insan kisses his husband's hand after being present throughout the entire 'Khutbah Nikah'.

Witness Signs On Behalf

2007-12-29T06:58:00.000-08:00

Zul relaxes and smiles as the main event is more or less through as Ak.'Jumat' (in black) now brother in law looks on.

Zul & Insan's Nikah

2007-12-29T06:22:00.000-08:00

The Nikah Ceremony was followed by Berian on December 21 2007 at the Bride's home in Kampong Perpindahan Rimba. Imam Pg.Hj.Mukti was present to officiate the event.