In the Press
The Malay Mail (Monday April 5th, 2010)
By EE ANN NEE
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SUBANG JAYA: For Veronica Tchee, opening a one-stop wedding gifts and favours centre came as a RM100,000.00 investment, which she expects will break even in the next six months. The 31-year old entrepreneur of The Wedding Cottage in Subang Avenue (next to Carrefour & Subang Parade) is looking at a targeted quantum of RM50,000.00 monthly from the sales volume once the Subang Avenue Promenade – five levels of retail shops, restaurants, cafes and bistros below the Subang Avenue Serviced Suites – comes into full operation by mid year. “We chose this place as it is a strategic location within Subang Jaya and there is a good flow of human traffic here. The shop rental is also affordable at the RM2000.00 range,” she said.
The Wedding Cottage is not just another typical wedding gift shop around town, added Tchee. “Couples nowadays want their weddings to be as unique as possible and characterized. Hence we do a lot of customized items. These items vary from personalizing gifts, decorations to adding an individualized touch to weddings, we meet every couple’s request according to their wedding theme and budget. We also cater to the different races within our country in which we provide Western, Chinese and Malay wedding gifts, accessories as well as necessities. Our next target is the Indian community,” Tchee said.
Together with her boyfriend, she embarked upon the project of setting up her own business, which she described as a “happy” one being a wedding planner of sorts. “It’s my passion and there’s lots of excitement in making a couple’s special day perfect. There are risks in running a business but this is my breakthrough in hitting my 30’s. “Positive thinking and commitment are keys”, she said.
Previously a marketing manager in a healthcare company, Tchee said she intends to approach bridal boutiques and restaurants to market The Wedding Cottage’s range of products and services. The Kuching hailed Tchee in a way followed the footsteps of her mother who was a bride’s attendant.
The Wedding Cottage is not just another typical wedding gift shop around town, added Tchee. “Couples nowadays want their weddings to be as unique as possible and characterized. Hence we do a lot of customized items. These items vary from personalizing gifts, decorations to adding an individualized touch to weddings, we meet every couple’s request according to their wedding theme and budget. We also cater to the different races within our country in which we provide Western, Chinese and Malay wedding gifts, accessories as well as necessities. Our next target is the Indian community,” Tchee said.
Together with her boyfriend, she embarked upon the project of setting up her own business, which she described as a “happy” one being a wedding planner of sorts. “It’s my passion and there’s lots of excitement in making a couple’s special day perfect. There are risks in running a business but this is my breakthrough in hitting my 30’s. “Positive thinking and commitment are keys”, she said.
Previously a marketing manager in a healthcare company, Tchee said she intends to approach bridal boutiques and restaurants to market The Wedding Cottage’s range of products and services. The Kuching hailed Tchee in a way followed the footsteps of her mother who was a bride’s attendant.
New Straits Times (Thursday March 11th, 2010)
By: Veena Balulal & Natasha Nyas.
Pictures by P C Lim
SUBANG JAYA: Are you looking forward to tying the knot but dreading the hassle of planning the wedding ceremony? A one-stop centre will soon be open for you to have your dream wedding without the nightmare of planning its every detail.Wedding Cottage at Subang Avenue offers a variety of wedding planning packages priced between RM 500.00 and RM 3,000.00.
Its interior inspires with its colourful range of wedding gifts and accessories that include cards, hampers, flowers, corsages, gift boxes, champagne glasses and wrapping papers. The price range from between RM2 and RM60.Invitation cards can be had for between RM1.50 and RM4.00 each, with special prices for bulk orders. Accessories for traditional Chinese tea ceremonies such as ang pow packets inscribed with the Chinese characters for prosperity, happiness and love, gold coins, candy, slippers for the bride and groom, and satin umbrella for the bride are also available. Little details can make a big impression. Red satin-silk heart-shaped boxes, tea sets, trays, mugs and figurines of baby boys are also yours for the picking.
Wedding Cottage proprietor cum “big day” planner Veronica Tchee’s simple method of putting the couple’s needs first has created many happy and memorable moments. “A happy wedding ceremony need not cost much. All it needs are a stress-free couple, family members and guests.” But this rarely happens. Couples are usually pressured by their parents to perform the traditional rites or to put on an impressive show. While these are certainly doable, accessories for traditional weddings are becoming increasingly expensive, said Tchee who specializes in contemporary as well as traditional Chinese weddings.
Tchee makes it economical for couples on a budget by offering Chinese wedding accessories made of plastic that are reasonably priced between RM3.00 and RM80.00. Partnerships with beauticians, stylists, photographers, bridal boutiques and hotels can be arranged for the couple to stage a ceremony of the grandest scale without stressing themselves out.
Tchee and partner Jay-Sen Quah also offers a variety of services for Malay and Indian weddings. There are traditional and contemporary cards for all cultural ceremonies, bunga telur and traditional Malay jewellery like the keronsang. Couples may also customize gifts and accessories with engravings of their names or unique designs.For details, call Tchee at 012-690 0439 or visit www.weddingcottageonline.com.
Its interior inspires with its colourful range of wedding gifts and accessories that include cards, hampers, flowers, corsages, gift boxes, champagne glasses and wrapping papers. The price range from between RM2 and RM60.Invitation cards can be had for between RM1.50 and RM4.00 each, with special prices for bulk orders. Accessories for traditional Chinese tea ceremonies such as ang pow packets inscribed with the Chinese characters for prosperity, happiness and love, gold coins, candy, slippers for the bride and groom, and satin umbrella for the bride are also available. Little details can make a big impression. Red satin-silk heart-shaped boxes, tea sets, trays, mugs and figurines of baby boys are also yours for the picking.
Wedding Cottage proprietor cum “big day” planner Veronica Tchee’s simple method of putting the couple’s needs first has created many happy and memorable moments. “A happy wedding ceremony need not cost much. All it needs are a stress-free couple, family members and guests.” But this rarely happens. Couples are usually pressured by their parents to perform the traditional rites or to put on an impressive show. While these are certainly doable, accessories for traditional weddings are becoming increasingly expensive, said Tchee who specializes in contemporary as well as traditional Chinese weddings.
Tchee makes it economical for couples on a budget by offering Chinese wedding accessories made of plastic that are reasonably priced between RM3.00 and RM80.00. Partnerships with beauticians, stylists, photographers, bridal boutiques and hotels can be arranged for the couple to stage a ceremony of the grandest scale without stressing themselves out.
Tchee and partner Jay-Sen Quah also offers a variety of services for Malay and Indian weddings. There are traditional and contemporary cards for all cultural ceremonies, bunga telur and traditional Malay jewellery like the keronsang. Couples may also customize gifts and accessories with engravings of their names or unique designs.For details, call Tchee at 012-690 0439 or visit www.weddingcottageonline.com.
