Mawi and Ekin's Wedding

11 Jan 2009:: Mawi and Ekin's Wedding.The wedding reception of singer Asmawi Ani, or Mawi, and Nora’asikin Rahmat has ended with a super extravaganza at Le Marquee Palace of The Golden Horses The event, with a “1,001 Nights” theme, included a luxuriously-decorated harem, fire-eaters and a horse carriage, all featured on the grounds of the premises. The bridal couple made a grand entrance as Ekin was farried on a beautifully lit cruise boat which then joined the groom on the horse carriage depicting the Arabian theme. The proceedings included a merenjis ceremony by family members, a cake-cutting ceremony and a fashion show. The ceremony was attended by 1,200 guests comprising family members, friends and fans. Among the VIP guest’s present were Tunku Bendahara Kedah Datuk Seri Tunku Annuar Sultan Badlishah and wife, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar and wife, and Measat Broadcast Network Systems chairman Tun Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim. The Arabian night was mesmerized with superb performance by singer Anita Sarawak, Rabbani, Yasin and former Akademi Fantasia 3 students Marsha, Idayu, Akma and Felix. Hosted by TV personalities Aznil Nawawi, Dang Suria Zainurdin and Aktar Sahari, the ceremony was telecasted live on Astro Ria.