There're still a couple of little details here and there which needs to be done for our beach shoot. Yes the gowns are ready, white shirt is ready, I've just got my 5 metres veil collected.
I suddenly got an idea to have a picnic feeling and we bought a white rug and are thinking to bring along 2 wine glasses. I've even got my white bikini prepared! Don't ask me what's that for... ahem~~~
What's pending now? Ben's white shorts, white T-shirt, Lilies and I think that's about it. Or Is It?
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Guoman, PD
We started off with some research on the Internet and found that Guoman Hotel PD seems to be the next best choice after Avillion (since Avillion will never permit photo taking there). After gathering info on its location and some directions on how to get there, Ben and I together with my Mom took a short trip to the beach resort. It's about less than one hour drive from Seremban using the highway where we arrived right in the middle of Teluk Kemang. After about 10 mins drive, the hotel is on our right.
Entering the hotel's premises, we're glad that it was as advertised! ^-^ Headed straight to the beach, pass by the landscaped garden and it seems like a good place for photographs. I then got in touched in the PR department to double confirm the permission to take photos at their premises.
Communicated with our photographer and made a reservation with the hotel.
And I'm terribly sorry I can't make it to Penang to meet up with you girls!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Pearl Pendant
I received a very lovely Pearl Pendant from my sister Porsche as my wedding gift bought during her trip to Chiang Mai! Thanks dear sis! ^-^
Planning for honeymoon
We've been thinking to go Europe every since we started the discussion - "Where should we go for our honeymoon?". Yes! Touring Europe is definitely an ideal place for us as we always think it's a romantic place to be at esp for newly weds. One major concern is $$..haha we're not too sure if we'll have enough cash for the trip as the exchange rate is a killer!
We started scouting around to check out the tour rate. Dropped by Summit Holidays one day (the one we went with during the Korea trip) but it wasn't open =(. We tried Holiday Tours and they referred us to the tarfalgar's tour. We took home the entire Touring Europe booklet which outlines all different types of tours covering different places with different type of experiences. The agency told us it's best to purchase our package during the next Matta fair to get a 10% discounts! ^-^
On the day when Ben's mom is leaving for Melbourne, she passed us a newspaper cutting with some tour details from Reliance; coincidently my mom also asked me to refer to the same advertisement. We'll be dropping by Reliance in OneU one day for further enquires.
We started scouting around to check out the tour rate. Dropped by Summit Holidays one day (the one we went with during the Korea trip) but it wasn't open =(. We tried Holiday Tours and they referred us to the tarfalgar's tour. We took home the entire Touring Europe booklet which outlines all different types of tours covering different places with different type of experiences. The agency told us it's best to purchase our package during the next Matta fair to get a 10% discounts! ^-^
On the day when Ben's mom is leaving for Melbourne, she passed us a newspaper cutting with some tour details from Reliance; coincidently my mom also asked me to refer to the same advertisement. We'll be dropping by Reliance in OneU one day for further enquires.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Food Tasting @ The Westin
113 (Jan 13) is Ben's mom's birthday, no celebration but we're planning for our food tasting at the Westin on the 12th Jan. 13th Jan isn't available for food tasting as the chef and the catering executive will be away for a company get away.
and yea! After the initial deposit, dad also paid up for the 2nd deposit and I've signed with my credit card to accumulate enrich miles so that we can upgrade to business class during our honeymoon trip. wahaha!
and yea! After the initial deposit, dad also paid up for the 2nd deposit and I've signed with my credit card to accumulate enrich miles so that we can upgrade to business class during our honeymoon trip. wahaha!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Doing up my house @ Sban
On the other hand, my parents are also preparing for the wedding and planning to do up the house abit like re-painting the exterior of the house, changing the carpet, curtains, ceiling fan and tiling the kitchen floor.
When I was back home this weekend, all of us went round shopping but unfortunately it was Christmas day hence not many shops were open. We finally dropped by Jusco @ S2 and sorted out the curtains.
When I was back home this weekend, all of us went round shopping but unfortunately it was Christmas day hence not many shops were open. We finally dropped by Jusco @ S2 and sorted out the curtains.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
1st draft of invitation is ready
We dropped by the printers today to take a look at the 1st draft. A little amendments here and there and after another round of confirmation, it's good to go. So watch out for our red bomb!
Friday, December 15, 2006
Re-painting the house
Monday, December 11, 2006
Wedding shoes
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Besides, after making the cheongsam, both my mom and Ben's mom accompanied me to shop for a red/gold matching shoes and we finally got it! A perfect match with nice cuttings I like from Aldo. ^-^ I planned to show the shoemaker this red shoe so that they can make one same pair in white.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Butterfly Cheong sam
During a casual conversation with my colleague, she suggested me to put on a cheongsam for my wedding dinner. She said I'm tall and slim so I should look nice in it! I was like: Yahor, I should! Then I started telling this idea to mom and Ben's mom. During the weekend, mom came down for shopping and Ben's mom joined us. We didn't have any specific place to go hence headed to Nichii@Sungai Besi for some CNY clothes.
Then Ben suggested to go Sungai Wang, and we stopped by Butterfly! Yes Butterfly again! Ben's mom felt in love with their 3D embroidery almost instantly hence decided to tailor-make a cheong sam for me. ^0^ Consulted the designer and we decided to use red Thai silk with lace on the shoulder portion. It's not like the traditional cheongsam but this has some modern touch to it.
Ben's mom too have decided to make a top with him. A black top made of Organdy instead of Organza and a hooked-on shawl with 3D embroidery. We'll be visiting Butterfly again on the 21st Jan 2007 for our first fitting!
Then Ben suggested to go Sungai Wang, and we stopped by Butterfly! Yes Butterfly again! Ben's mom felt in love with their 3D embroidery almost instantly hence decided to tailor-make a cheong sam for me. ^0^ Consulted the designer and we decided to use red Thai silk with lace on the shoulder portion. It's not like the traditional cheongsam but this has some modern touch to it.
Ben's mom too have decided to make a top with him. A black top made of Organdy instead of Organza and a hooked-on shawl with 3D embroidery. We'll be visiting Butterfly again on the 21st Jan 2007 for our first fitting!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Settled with pre-wedding photos selection
Today, ben's mom and my mom came along with us to finalize the pre-wedding photos selection. 2nd look at the photos and I thought it didn't turn out too well actually. =( Ben on the other hand, look more photogenic than me! How could a groom look better than the bride huh.....?! Spent a couple of hours there filtering the photos again. This time, we know exactly what we want!
First I created a folder and shortlisted the photos we like, then slowly drilling down to the 42 photos inclusive in the wedding album package. We were doing pretty good and finally stuck to 42 photos without any additional photos. We took only one outdoor and one evening gown, most of it comprises of shoots of our white wedding gown and the chinese costume. We especially like the shots where I was in a mermaid cut gown. We took only one family photo as we thought it was over-priced and not quite worth our while.
After shortlisting the 42 photos, we then have to decide on 21 photos to put into the big album, another 21 to be included in a smaller album and which one to be used as the album cover. One big big headache is to decide which photo goes to the extra large photo with frame, the one where newly weds usually puts on their bed top. We discussed about this for quite long as each of us have different opinion. Everyone likes the full body view where I'm in the mermaid gown. Me on the other hand doesn't quite like the background as I thought it will look out-fashioned few years down the road. The shoots of both of us were good but the background. I asked the designer if that can be changed to a white background and the answer was no! We were also looking at another shoot but both our mothers said it cuts off the head so it's not too good for FengSui. We then ended up with another shot where both of us were looking at the camera focusing on our face. I hope it doesn't look tooo overwhelmed when we blow it up! (we might scare ourselves in the middle of the night)...hahahahahah! I'm just JOKING, it won't scare anyone because we're a gorgeous couple. ok!?
After which, both mothers got to choose their own pic of us as it is meant for them. It was a fast process, it's like okie this and ok that, settled! Next is 5 different poses to be distributed to my sisters and friends.
Done!
First I created a folder and shortlisted the photos we like, then slowly drilling down to the 42 photos inclusive in the wedding album package. We were doing pretty good and finally stuck to 42 photos without any additional photos. We took only one outdoor and one evening gown, most of it comprises of shoots of our white wedding gown and the chinese costume. We especially like the shots where I was in a mermaid cut gown. We took only one family photo as we thought it was over-priced and not quite worth our while.
After shortlisting the 42 photos, we then have to decide on 21 photos to put into the big album, another 21 to be included in a smaller album and which one to be used as the album cover. One big big headache is to decide which photo goes to the extra large photo with frame, the one where newly weds usually puts on their bed top. We discussed about this for quite long as each of us have different opinion. Everyone likes the full body view where I'm in the mermaid gown. Me on the other hand doesn't quite like the background as I thought it will look out-fashioned few years down the road. The shoots of both of us were good but the background. I asked the designer if that can be changed to a white background and the answer was no! We were also looking at another shoot but both our mothers said it cuts off the head so it's not too good for FengSui. We then ended up with another shot where both of us were looking at the camera focusing on our face. I hope it doesn't look tooo overwhelmed when we blow it up! (we might scare ourselves in the middle of the night)...hahahahahah! I'm just JOKING, it won't scare anyone because we're a gorgeous couple. ok!?
After which, both mothers got to choose their own pic of us as it is meant for them. It was a fast process, it's like okie this and ok that, settled! Next is 5 different poses to be distributed to my sisters and friends.
Done!
Wedding invitation card
After a few comparisons, we finally made up our mind with the printers. We've finally placed an order today with a card which is aligned to our bronzy theme. This vendor was recommended by a friend of Ben's mom which was so much cheaper than the one we went to ask the very first time! We went there with her friend the first time and had to pretend that we were cousins to ensure a bigger discount...kakaka!
The card should be ready by end of the month and we can start distributing. hmmmm the guest list....let's get it ready too! I've printed out 2 draft copies, one for my parents and one for ben's parents to confirm the guest list.
The card should be ready by end of the month and we can start distributing. hmmmm the guest list....let's get it ready too! I've printed out 2 draft copies, one for my parents and one for ben's parents to confirm the guest list.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Mom's gown ... yes again
If you have been following my blog, you must be wondering...your mom's gown again?
Yes! Mom didn't like her tailor-made gown and was still hunting for gown for the longest time. She bought one gown from a boutique in Seremban and another one from KLCC the next day! Yes! she has like 3 gowns now and another kebaya-top for the tea ceremony.
However, the last gown she bought was absolutely stunning. A very striking pink and she'll guarateed to stand out amongst the guests. That's what she wants after getting opinions from her friends and sisters. And I guess the gown hunting mission for mom has been completed. ^-^
I personally like the gown very much, it's made of Satin and it has another layer of chiffon which functions like a shawl to cover my mom's fat arm (haha! her main concern is her arm). When she was trying on, lotsa ppl was looking at her, even an old lady said she looks pretty.
The sales girl even said if I get pregnant next time, I can reuse it because the chiffon shawl covers up till your tummy! hahahahah! Good sales person!
Yes! Mom didn't like her tailor-made gown and was still hunting for gown for the longest time. She bought one gown from a boutique in Seremban and another one from KLCC the next day! Yes! she has like 3 gowns now and another kebaya-top for the tea ceremony.
However, the last gown she bought was absolutely stunning. A very striking pink and she'll guarateed to stand out amongst the guests. That's what she wants after getting opinions from her friends and sisters. And I guess the gown hunting mission for mom has been completed. ^-^
I personally like the gown very much, it's made of Satin and it has another layer of chiffon which functions like a shawl to cover my mom's fat arm (haha! her main concern is her arm). When she was trying on, lotsa ppl was looking at her, even an old lady said she looks pretty.
The sales girl even said if I get pregnant next time, I can reuse it because the chiffon shawl covers up till your tummy! hahahahah! Good sales person!
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