A LITERAL DREAM WEDDING
A small gesture from us and our friends to say “thank you” to healthcare professionals for keeping us safe during these trying times
AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC rages almost unabated, there remains one constant source of hope: The thousands of healthcare professionals working non-stop on the front lines of this crisis, putting their own lives at risk to save others. Unfortunately, this has meant that many of these essential workers have essentially put their lives on hold. That is why Prestige Indonesia, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta and Time International have launched The Dream Wedding initiative, to celebrate these heroes and, as the name of the program implies, to gift one of them a literal dream wedding.
“It is with an enormous sense of pride that we contribute and give back to the community,” says Yonatan Kachko, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. “It has been a pleasure as well to partner up with Time International and Prestige
Indonesia from the very first day and we will continue to do so. Paired with the legendary service of Four Seasons that has been well-known for over 20 years, we will ensure to give the winning couple their dream wedding.”
At the chosen venue, Four Seasons has recently introduced its latest global health and safety program, “Lead With Care,” that is focused on providing care, confidence and comfort to all guests. Grounded in healthcare expertise and enabled by access to leading technologies and tools, the program outlines clear procedures that educate and empower Four Seasons employees to take care of guests and each other.
Meanwhile, many special touches of the wedding will be provided by Time International, a leading luxury retailer in Indonesia. For sure, the bride’s jewellery pieces, the groom’s suit and more will be world class, to say the least. “Giving back has always been an important part of Time International, it’s part of our company culture to give back when and where we can,” Irwan Danny Mussry, President and CEO ofTime International, exclaims. “The medical professionals risk their lives every day to help and care for patients, and it’s an honour for us to play a part in helping one couple have the wedding of their dreams.”
And to make sure that the story of this special occasion and everything leading to it is properly chronicled, Prestige Indonesia will be present every step of the way. “It is our way to thank medical workers and professionals for their courage and bravery in fighting the pandemic. We are grateful for the dedication and sacrifices of all frontline individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty,” says Ronald Liem, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Prestige Indonesia.
The lucky couple will also be featured exclusively in the magazine.
THE WEDDING
The actual wedding part of this initiative will be handled by some of Indonesia’s best talents and leading luxury brands. The bride’s wedding dress, for one, will be created by one of Indonesia ’ best wedding designers, while her jewellery and makeup will be provided by Time International. The groom, meanwhile, will look dashing in an immaculate suit, also provided by Time International and tailored to fit, obviously. Additionally, the couple will ride in style in a luxury sports car to and from the venue.
The reception that follows will feature the services of prestigious vendors handling everything from the wedding cake, décor, to photography and videography to capture the most beautiful day of their lives. More importantly, the whole event will be organized by Kenisha Wedding Organizer. Established in 2003, the renowned wedding organizer has handled many high-profile and outstanding wedding events, in and outside of Indonesia. Led by Fenny Palijama and a core team of seasoned professionals, Kenisha Wedding Organizer aims to create memorable weddings both in formal and casual arrangements. The lucky couple to-be will definitely be at ease knowing that their special day is in the hands of a solid team bound by camaraderie and professionalism built upon years of experience.
Another key elem ent, namely the décor, will be handled by Nefi Décor. Founded in 2001 by Nefianto Setiono, Ery Touwani and Susani Alimwidjaja, the company has made its name in the wedding industry and is renowned for its original designs for truly unforgettable weddings. As testament to the quality of Nefi Décor’s work, the company has not only attended numerous wedding conferences but has been invited as speakers to various international events, particularly at the at Engage Summit and Destination Wedding Planner Congress. This opportunity has allowed Nefi Décor to collaborate with some of the best wedding planners, decorators and flower designers, photographers, videographers, entertainment, venues – basically every type of wedding vendor.
So far, the company has done events in Singapore, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Australia, Italy, Monaco and France, often while collaborating with world renowned flower designers such as Vincenzo Dascanio, Steven Boyle, Bob Conti and Ed Libby.
Through a range of personal meetings with the couple, Nefi Décor is able to create one-of-a-kind designs that is intimate, fresh and bold, using only the best fresh flowers, both imported and local. Nefi Décor also considers all aspects of decorating including safety, precision and quality to bring pit a remarkable experience for the couple and their loved ones.
No wedding reception is complete without lively ambience and entertainment, courtesy of a number of well-known Indonesian artists. Last but not least, the ever-charming Daniel Mananta will be the master of ceremonies for the wedding reception.
HOWTO ENTER
Joining in The Dream Wedding giveaway is simple and can be done online through DreamWedding.
destinasianmediagroup.com. The couple simply have to submit a 5-minute video telling a brief story of their relationship and describe why they should win the giveaway. They also need to show documentation establishing their credentials as medical workers and must meet all the legally able to marry. The submission period will start on August 1, 2020, and will be closed on September 30, 2020.
This giveaway is open for all Indonesian residents and entries will be judged by Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta General Manager Yonatan Kachko, Time International President and CEO Irwan Danny Mussry, Prestige Indonesia Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Ronald Liem and Kenisha Wedding Organizer founder Fenny Palijama.