Continuing the dulang hantaran theme, let me suggest the use of ceramic serving trays. Though heavy, plain white porcelain cake stands have a clean, modern look that I love. Consider these stands from Roselli stands, if they are too staid for you, you can dress them up with bows.

A round antique white one designed by Mikasa from Dillard’s.

Daughter, “I want cupcakes for my wedding!”
Mum, “No, you’ll have a large wedding cake!”
Nah! Ambik kau, compromise!

Eeks! How cute is the extra large cupcake cake? This is a great hantaran for engagement party, kan, kan, kan? Ruffled cake plate from Sur La Table.

The idea of placing bunga telor into a jumbo egg-shaped platter for eggs (the one below from Target) just cracks me up. “Eh, bunga telur dia kat dalam telor besau tau!” Imagine hard-boiled eggs wrapped in pastel foil ala easter eggs. Idea baru lagi!

This lace serving plate from MoMa store (no longer available) is just simply gorgeous. I’m not sure what it’s made of though.