A Road to Walk Together...

Wedding Photos!

2008-10-20T11:10:00.005+08:00

We went for our photo-choosing on Saturday!

I managed to steal some shots of the raw pics, these are before editing.
Choosing is sure a chore, for every single one looked so good! So the package deal was definitely not enough, both Grumpy & me both agree that it's a scam. There is no way to just take whatever is included in the package. It's not even enough...

The damage? Another $2k.... So damn broke liao!

PhotoShoot

2008-10-02T00:23:00.002+08:00

It's finally done!!!!

The waiting part sure was stressing, I am suffering from my month PMS - breaking out! and Grumpy was having a swollen gum, luckily it's on the lower part, so it can be completely conceal when he smiled.

Well, that day started chaotic enough.
As it's the first day of the F1 Grand Prix event, some of the roads in town was closed, resulting in a mega traffice jam in the tunnel, near the Havelock exit. The heavy rain did not help matter at all. Heavy traffic as stated on the electronic notice board was clearly an understatement.

IT'S NOT MOVING AT ALL.

Result was we were late for more than half an hour, but clearly, my make-up artist ViVi had predicted this. The timing she had told us was including the "late timing" already. Smart move.

The whole process was very enjoyable, both Grumpy & I got into the hang & mood of it pretty quickly. Prompting the cameraman to ask if we were experience poser. When Grumpy said no, he teased:

"Hor! So both of you have been secretly training at home to pose is it?!"
Such sweet tongue.

We were wowed by one after the another style, from the flamboyant and seduction retro, to the all proper pure white gown with Prince, we were more than satisfied. Outdoor shoot was another experience altogether. From the pose to the angle to the venue, it make the studio shot seems like a breeze!

Now that everything is done, I have been waiting impatiently to see the picture.
-tap, tap, tap- when is 2 weeks going to end?

MTM DRESS

2008-08-29T23:49:00.002+08:00

I FINALLY SEEN THE END PRODUCT.

Last Tues, i was distracted for a whole day, amidst the choas of preparing for start class. I was supposed to see, for the first time, my MTM gown. Worried that it will not be what I had in mind, worried that the lace is too black, worried there's not enough cloth to cover my boobs...

in short, worry about everything.

It was totally unfounded! It was EXACTLY what i had wanted. So pleased with it. I can wait for the photoshoot day!! The $300 for the french lace was oh-so-worth!!! And the best thing was - the gown was totally hanging off me shapeless! I had lost quite abit of weight, and seeing the gown, which was made from my previous measurement had made me see very very clearly how much i had lost.

Everything is so worth it. I feel so good! :)
27th September, i can't wait!!

Gown

2008-05-11T22:54:00.003+08:00

Gown is the most important thing for a girl on her big day. It should be chosen with care, taking into consideration what she likes, and what she's suitable for.

There are generally three types of gown, simple, dramatic, and out-of-norm.

Simple is most commonly asked for. Just some beads & sequins, plain white or off-white satin that show off one's elegance. Dramatic design focuses on details, they are more elaborate, with alot of crystals/beads/floral etc. It may be of other colour beside the white. Out of the norm - like gothic gown, in dark brown, black or grey, usually with very dark make-up & a very drama head piece.

As for me, simplicity is simply (pun intended) out of question. Heh.

Here's my main gown:

It's a very elabourate bustier gown with crystal ALL over, the body, the skirt, even the tail. And it weighs a tonne.

As for the rest, I prefer to keep it a secret -wink-

I'm very looking forward to see my evening gown, it's made to measure, and it's black lace!
I should be able to see it on the next fitting appointment - 27 June 2008.

Fitting...

2008-05-06T22:34:00.002+08:00

Will be in 3 days time.
I have taken the half day leave, and I have chosen the shoes.

A terrifying 4-inch golden heels from ALDO, that will take me from the pure white wedding gown, to the glamorous evening gown, complete with diamantes along the arch of my feet.

I can feel the pain (of walking) on the actual day already.

p/s: hold your breath for the pics!

Confirmed!!!

2008-04-16T23:13:00.008+08:00

Yeah! It's been confirmed!

*clear throat* Allow me to official announce to you...

The Wedding of Mr. & Mrs Sng, will be held on 16th Jan 2009!

Venue: Hotel Rendevous.

We had went to place the deposit yesterday, and was rewarded with a very awesome buffet at the hotel. What a pleasant surprise!

This is the very-grand entrence to my wedding, and the hotel lobby.

The view of the 2nd floor, from 1st floor

And some pictures of the buffet:

Me, enjoying the black pepper crab! Too bad the size is too small to be SHIOK!

And now, the grand finale... DESSERT!

Keep A lookout, I'll be posting the picture of my Sheraton Wedding Fair soon!

In the meanwhile, I'm waiting for my first fitting - 9th May.

Pushed Backwards

2008-04-11T00:51:00.002+08:00

Bad news.

18th January turn out to be a bad date. The reason why the hotel still have this date available, is because this date is unsuitable for any kind of marriage. It's a day to deal with funeral & moving house & office.

Choy! Dai ka lai si!

So now, we are focusing on two dates - 25 Apr, 16 May.

Another bad news.

Calrton will be increasing their price for the wedding dinner come March 2009. Thus, WE will be affected by this increment. Let's just say it's not a small increase... :( But till date, this hotel is still on the top of our list. However we are widening our scope as well.

This Saturday, after the Sheraton event, we will be heading to Hotel Rendezvous, to check out their wedding packages.

Speaking of the Sheraton event, I'm damn excited. My bridal shop is having a fashion show there this Saturday, and has extended the invitation to us, FOC (usual price is almost $40!) and includes the show, lunch & free wedding talks. But the main thing is, to book my gown if it caught my fancy at the event.

Boy, I can't wait!!!

Dates

2008-04-08T23:21:00.002+08:00

Turn out 18th January is not suitable for ANY marriage at all.

Here's the dates that are given to us:

-21 Feb
-21 Mar
-25 Apr
-16 & 29 May
-7 & 19 Jun

Now is to wait till the hotel confirm which day le... :(

Tentative Date

2008-03-31T23:54:00.002+08:00

Our wedding date has been tentatively set on 18th January 2009.

011809
Got yat yat fat, got chang chang jiu jiu

Not too bad lah.

Now, have to go through Master Gan first, before it's been confirm. I'm so looking forward to it. :)

The Plunge

2008-03-23T02:06:00.003+08:00

I have finally take the plunge with La belle Couture.

Here's the wedding package:

Brides Item
1. Wedding gown
2. evening gown
3. Tea dress for tea ceremony
*MTM for either wedding/evening gown
4. Accesorries for the outfit.

Style
-Trial session + make-up
-5 style for photo-shoot
-Actual Day & Night(2 different style)

Groom's Item
1. Day Suit
2. Night Suit

Flower Arrangement:
- Hand bouquet (photo-shoot)
- Hand bouquet (Actual Day)
- 6 pieces of flowers corsages (Actual Day)
- 1 set of wedding car decor
- accompany car ribbons (As per request)

Additional items:
- 2 coats for 2 fathers
- 2 outfir for 2 mothers
- bridesmaid & bridesgroom outfit

Photography Session:
1. Indoor/outdoor (2-3 locations)
*outdoor transport free-of-charge
2. 5 changes of styles
3. 28 pages of fully digital 15R album (full artwork)
4. 1 pc 20"x30" portrait canvass w/frame OR 3-in-1 frame
5. 10R Table Top Frame
6. 1 pc 5R Mini Album (Max. 22 pc) Acrylic

Weddin Car: Merc E-class (optional to change to 4 more pages/poises of photos)

Misc: Returning of selected pictures with artwork in CD-rom

ID Set!

2007-02-19T03:05:00.000+08:00

Name: James Ng
Firm: Plus Design
Theme: Modern Classic (Black, Red, Grey)

Date to start: not confirm. Should be in early March
Completion date: Should be in Mid May

Wooo~ Can't wait can't wait.

Skeleton design:-
-Living room>> grey on a main piece of wall. With black glossy furniture & red sofa
-Master room>> partition in the middle, with a platform bed on one side, and a walk-in wardrobe on the other.
-Kitchen>> Glossy red cabinet + White top to go with my fridge. Back splash to be black.
-Study>> Will be getting the items from IKEA in this room. Billy bookshelves + a study table. The remaining area, we'll squeeze in the bean bag + rug for a cosy corner.=)

Let's wait for the pictures ba...

Another Step

2006-10-24T01:29:00.000+08:00

Went to the ID Exhibition on Sunday, i so badly wish I could post some pictures. Sigh, but I lost my Samsung Studio CD, and my Canon Cammy is spoilt! So, you guys have to be satisfied with words...

It was a eye-opener on Sunday, having visited more than 30 different ID company!! We were bugged at, pushed at, psychoed at, and tempted. We even manage to get a few of the design ideas that i'm bringing back to my designer. =) hee-hee...

Actually, my idea of going there is just to look at their showroom, see how they play the furniture with the wall colours. What are the trends now etc. It's a fruitful trip ^____^

Tomorrow, we are going IKEA. Super excited lor, the time now is coming 2am, and i'm still in the midst of flipping my various ID magazine.

Haiz.... I NEED A CAMERA MAN!
Or rather, Samsung studio CD! =((

Grand Decision

2006-09-08T12:29:00.000+08:00

I have finally make the jump, and today is the first day of effect.

What will be the outcome? And what will be the ending?

I'm leaving God to it now. All I have to do, is to fulfilled the role on my part.

Focus focus focus... And success will be in our hand!

Married Life is...

2006-07-22T13:17:00.000+08:00

Tough. Hubby & me was quarreling alot, it's like we were back to our initial courtship days, whereby two stones rubbing together to smooth each other out. Each trying to mould the other into similar shape as it. Sparks flew everywhere, and fire started easily...

It's kinda tired & unpleasant. As closed friends would know, both of us seldom fight. Arguements, yes. But not throwing tempers, talking back & showing attitude. Nor do we leave the partner's side & side somebody else.

And everytime we made up, we would both agree that we don't like and enjoy fighting, and prefer our usual lovey-dovey self. In fact, it's very xinku, it's like going against nature, swimming against current. I guess this had always keep our relationship strong, our arguements short. We are too inter-dependent.

Married life came with alot of to-make-decisions, and which we had absolutely no idea, no experience and no guidance. All we had were a pailful of comments (that came too late or was too unnecessary) they drove us to argue more.

Thank goodness all this is over now. =)
And hope everything will be back to norm from now.

A piece of my heart

2006-07-13T17:38:00.000+08:00

Who will see the unhappiness in me?

So many things took a turn. It's getting hard to bear... I'm not so sure on the future I map out anymore. Who can help me?

They said money solves all problem, but what if the money itself is the problem? What can be solve?

I yearned to fly, who can shed the chain on my leg?

What Hao-lian likes Grumpy to Wear..

2006-06-05T15:30:00.000+08:00

With reference to this.

Q1. I prefer Grumpy's leg in: Levi's, nope. Grumpy is Giodano's spokeperson

Q2. The most flattering colour Grumpy can wear is: white(my choice)/Black

Q3. The sexiest thing Grumpy can wear is: polo-tee with jeans

Q4. I like it when Grumpy smells like: Grumpy
I loves his nature scent so much, I sleep on his spot when he's not around. :p

Q5. If I could change one thing about grumpy's style, it would be:
Changed. He finally can see my point in pairing up short-sleeves (and polo-tee) with office pants.

Q6. When I see Grumpy's in sandals, i think: Grumpy seldom wears sandles.

Q7. My favourite thing to borrow from Grumpy is: His worn-out button down shirt

Q8. The most common male fashion crime I witness on a regular basis is:
Pants that are way too short.. Luckily Grumpy is free of this.

Q9. A man who dresses better than me: Is generally not interested in dating my gender

Q10. Grumpy looked best in: Office shoes

Q11. I like it best when Grumpy comes to bed wearing: Just boxer. Too bad he doesn't do that... -sulk-

Q12. I like his jeans to fit: Just nice, not too tight (eek!) not too loose (sloppy)

Q13. The acceptable dollar amount for a man to spend on a hair-cut is: $50

Q14. My favourite kinda suit on Grumpy is: a 2-button white suit (familiar? heh heh)

Q15. My favourite kinda men's shirt is: a white tee, clean & neat.

Q16. My favourite pattern on a man's tie: Collegiate stripes

Q17. My favourite man in uniform is: Naval Officer

Q18. If grumpy asked me to pick one style icon for him to emulate, i'd pick: George Clooney. Manly, sturdy, easy

Q19. An average man becomes instandtly bed-worthy when: He just doesn't give a damn

Q20. A man should dress for: HIMSELF

-End of survey-

A new Look to start a New Phrase of Life!

2006-05-30T10:43:00.000+08:00

I dyed my hair to brown!! Look better or not?

2006-05-23T15:22:00.000+08:00

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Everything's finally over. All the hoola-baboo... All thefrantics, fidgets & sleepless nights. Bye-bye cold toes!The occasions was fabulous, despite all the hiccups. Credits should go to all my buddies. Despite coming from different stages of my life, they came together & help me piece up an important chapter of my life
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~Sneak Preview~ (I steal the pics from my friends.. hee hee)
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The deco.. The first hiccups of the day. Musking tapes cannot hold up my back-drop.. but I love the balloons, create such a romantic feel on the whole place.
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A big thank-you to all of you!!!!! -hugz-Weather was fine, although it was too hot in the beginning and drizzled abit. But so far (based on feedback) the food compensate for the lack of air-con. =) I'm glad you people enjoyed the food.

Thanks for gifts & ang bao.And we apologize for being a poor host that day.More pics on the way.. so stay tune! -wink-

Last Step on the Registration

2006-05-16T15:24:00.000+08:00

I have collected my Marriage Certificate!!

Went down super early to "sun-pah", must really raise right hand one. If you are wondering what is it for, it's to declare that you are presently not in any kind of marriage, and if you are, and you make this oath, you will be charge in court if you are ever find out. As it's very unexpected, Hubby super gan-cheong.. couldn't even read the lines clearly.. Super funny!! Even the officer laugh out loud!!

Nevermind, make me sounds very pro can.. =D '

After the appointment, Hubby brought me to KushinBo for express lunch, as a reward for rushing all over for ROM prepapration, while he watch & sleep. The food's super nice... Esp the dessert, I have a delicious-yummy time.

That's how nice it is...

Anyway, I have finished on the decoration already.. All the cloths were cut-up accordingly. With Hubby's help & Yoyo's rolling around.. (she loves to play in the cloth, burrowing here & rolling there..)

Now, even the caterer is set. =)

Just waiting for the day to come... *fidget*

80% Done

2006-05-10T17:59:00.000+08:00

My ring pillow, 80% done up. Just add a ribbon under the flowers, and it's totally done!

At first I was quite worried about the outcome, as I did not have alot of experience on needles and threads. But lo and behold, I considered myself succeed after the 2nd try! At first, the case I sewn had too broad side, so the whole case look lop-sided. I redo one more, this time, I fold the corners just once. And Viola!

Now, that's one less things off my mind. Caterer side is almost done up too. Now is to hope everything in order on the actual day le. =)

Hen's Night

2006-05-08T11:24:00.000+08:00

The Hen's Party was horrible. I was placed in a room where democracy didn't exist, and my words hold no power. Anybody and Everybody could over-run my words. I'm being made to wear nighties that only cover half my butt (and everyone is in those cover-head-to-toes-kind), made to dance 3-min straight (gotta start all over if I stop!! Torture man! In humane!!!) Suddenly, all those years of hip-hop history all flew out of the windows. It was an awkward, silly & monsterous dance.

Heck, now I'd be like Tammy -- caught on video. Opps...

Thank goodness... I offered my manicure service as a tribute, coz with all their fingers & toes not-available for use, they won't be sabo-ing me! The plans works... In the end, I didn't end up with a hangover, they went home with pretty nails.. Everybody's happy! n__n

And on the pics, creative-Mellie made a bridal veil for me which i absolutely love. Gonna keep that together with the party hat she did for Ellie's birthday, and put it in the time capsules. Sweet! Not-so-sweet for the ransom board, which i'm supposed to have it hang on my neck. Luckily, my heads to big to feel comfortable, and I was spared from the embarrassment. They took this pic, and MMS to hubby, who rolled with laughter on the MRT train (on the way to Dbl O). Nope, if you are wondering, he didn't even ATTEMPT to rescue me. Hmph! talking about Prince charming rescuing the princess.. MY FOOT!

Well, all & all, it's a memorable outing. the first hen's party in our clique. Thanks for all the effort that had went into this arrangement. Thanks to Mellie for the wonderful props, thanks to Fiona (i know you had a hard time) and thanks to EVERYBODY for being there, for making such a ~~frightening~~ wonderful time for me. For making me the star, for making me expose my butt, for being there for me at such a crucial time.

Credits go to: Fiona, Melissa, Elyna, Lynn, Mandy, Shirley & Sharon.
I'm sure you girls put in alot of time to plan all these. a big thank-you. =)
Special thanks to Qingwen too, for being the chauffeur of the day. Sparing me the hand-ache of carrying so much stuff...

I felt so blessed. I'm being loved. Not just by Hubby, but all my friends.

LOVE ALL OF YA!!!!!!

Final Leap

2006-05-04T17:33:00.000+08:00

With just ~~three~~ two weeks to the ROM, you can say fear is really creeping up my toes. You know, those feelings that left your toes & fingers all cold & icy? That's it.

But, one good thing is, we've got the clothe.. And nice one at that, for just $50. =)
$4 per meter compared to Spotlight's $12.80 per meter. Chinatown is still the best place for textile!

Very fast, I had my ring pillow done up! Now, to buy the cotton stuffing & start decorating...

Another thing that's nearer to my Big day is the even scarier Hen's night. but it sure sounds fun & exciting, with tonnes of girly stuff to do. =) And I haven't ice-skate for ages!!!

Can't wait. My feelings now is like a little girl waiting to open up the treasure chest. So damn bloody excited, yet soooo afraid of the unknown at the same time.

Dragged.. Update on Status

2006-04-28T10:09:00.000+08:00

Yes, everything had come to a drag..

Hubby's sick, thus the clothe haven't been purchase. On my side, however, i had half finish the "Donut". These "donuts" are for the backdrop decoration. I've decided to replace the hearts with circles.. thus the donuts lor. =)

For the "Donuts" i cut until my fingers all numb man, can't imagine having to cuts heart-shape.

The guest-list needs alteration too, and my procrastination nature kicks in. Reluctance relunctance relunctance... Actually, the whole preparation was nothing much too tedious, but this guest list is really driving me crazy..

Catering. This is straight-forward, just call. =)
But I'm afriad that the table can't fit into the space.. But guess could be solved if I mentioned the space measurement to them.

And now, keep on running.. Gotta keep the pounds off.

Finally.. Against the Odds

2006-04-15T01:52:00.000+08:00

We finally made it to the Costa Sands.. to do the most important deed -- measuring the wall. Sounds funny, but it's the crucial part of our decoration on the actual day. Need to measure how big is the wall, in order to do the backdrop.

On Lynn's suggestion on the rainy-bicycle-day, I had called the frontdesk to ask for the dimension, and the figures they gave me was as wierd as the 3-number of dinosaurs... didn't make sense at all.

So I decided to make the trip there again.

Now, I had all the measurement I needed.

~ From ground to ceiling -- 3m
~ The width of the whole doorway -- 2.2m
~ Wall with 1/2 of the door -- 1.8m
~ Main door -- 1.65m
~ Shelter -- 4.5m

=)
Now, it's time to go Chinatown to buy the cloth now.
Decoration preparation official started.. It's so stressing, only left 4weeks!! I didn't even realise it!

He's the Boss.

2006-04-04T11:03:00.000+08:00

Saturday was meant to go Pasir Ris to cycle, at the same time, to take the measurement of the chalet room walls, so I could start work on my backdrop. But well, Mr. God decided to pull an April Fool's trick on me.. making me go all the way to Pasir Ris, only to rain cats & dogs when we reached the bicycle kiosk.

To think we had to walk miles just to get to Pasir Ris Interchange. Sigh.

Well, the only comfort was that I managed to go Marina South eat seafood buffet! Nice, nice yummy!

Guess I would have to go back another day. Waste the $3.15 on the measurement tape I bought (Coz i forgot to bring..)

Pui!

Coming Saturday...

2006-03-28T10:08:00.000+08:00

I'm going cycling at Pasir Ris Park, then, I'll do up the measurement of the chalet, to buy cloth for my back drop...

I have 2 designs in mind...

This one, the background is white colour, then a pink cloth is added on top, then some green vines is added to it, with red roses tied on the vines... then the ROM table will be placed in front of the pink cloth..

I personally prefered this to the first one.. but this one requires more work.. you need to tie up the horizontal piece of cloth.. then clamp up with the pink ribbons.. the background is also white.

Oh, and those heart-shapes.. i have to cut them out one-by-one and tie them up with red strings, then set up on the top...

But nicer right?

Any other suggestion?

THE Gown

2006-03-21T10:17:00.000+08:00

Things took an unexpected turn.

Hubby recoiled in horror when I stepped out of the fitting room in my super short ballerina dress. Let's just say that my stubby legs shouldn't be place in the limelight. Sigh. I didn't like it too... Too short for comfort. Furthermore, Hubby said it looked more like for D&D then wedding.
And so, we started everything from scratch again...
After trying a few pieces of the ready-made pieces, mostly tubes, I roughly know which type of material suits me. Ivory & Quartz, which I chose initially, didn't flatter my skin tone, and made me look abit sicky..

I'm amazed at what the people there could do with just a simple piece of cloth. First, choose the material & colours that suits your skin tone. According to the lady, a good colours can bring out the glow in your complexion. Then the cut, and they would tuck here in, hold the cloth with a few pins.. And viola! you could see the rough skeleton of the dress!! The line of the skirt (A-line, straight or mermaid?) then the type of top... then the accessories...

To cut a long story short... Inspired by my tear-out magazines pieces...

My dress will look like the one on the left. With a broad belt, and empire cut(my favourite cut). Instead of the colour white (which make people look fat) mine is pink, instead of the bow, mine is a 1.5inch belt with feathers.

When the designer first proposed feathers, I was skeptical.. But when it was pinned on, I was convinced. Not only was it not o-biang, it totally bring out the glam in the dress! I was so impressed.

And oh, I didn't get a train for my dress, as it would be too inconvenient to move around. I'm so scare that I would trip & fall on that day.

Anyway, just as I said a few post earlier, off-white suits were so "in" & nice now. I was proven right, after trying for about 5 suits, Hubby looked the best in the off-white suit! -smirk-

And inside of the off-white suit, he will either wear white or pink shirt.
My bouquet is pink & white too... The flower in my hair is pink though...

Thus, I shall now annouce.. my wedding theme, PINK & WHITE!!!

(No need for the guests to wear this two colours though.. or else that day, I'll have problem finding my guest.. all camouflage into the surrounding.. LOL)

Can U Feel, What I Feel?

2006-03-20T11:10:00.000+08:00

URS. Inc 3-inch heels (checked)
Strapless brassire (checked)
My planning book (checked)
Tear-out pictures of gown (checked)

1.5 hours to my lunch break
3.75hours to my fitting....

I'm constantly getting the urge to shit, i can't sit still, and I keep feeling a slight shiver starting from the soles of my feet.

Is this what people called "Butterflies in the Stomach"

Postponed

2006-03-17T23:56:00.000+08:00

My fitting was postponed to Monday, 3pm. Thus, I get to take half-day leave. Welcome the escapade =)

Reason for the postponment is because, my designer is sick, on urgent leave... And I think the assistance sounds a bit blur & lost. So i'd rather wait for him to recover & back to work..

Anyway, the invitation cards are nearly done. Should be out next week! Hooray!

P/S: Don't know why, I'm being lock out of my usual blog -- My Simple Life. Gotta send an email to the Blogger support team.. but can't seem to find the email address.. frustrating...

8:00pm -- 11:00pm

2006-03-14T09:35:00.000+08:00

That's how long I took to complete pasting the invitation to the cardboard backing. It looked so nice now.. (I'm not bragging, serious)

I'd very much like to post a picture of it up, but then, it will be no surprise already... So guess you guys will have to wait a little longer..

A Double-Check. And It's Proven...

2006-03-13T09:59:00.000+08:00

Just one weekend, Hubby proved himself worthy of the "yes, I do". 3 actions that justify everything.

1) He had secretly do his own research on wedding-items shop, while waiting for me for my Spa session. Saturday, he brought me to Millenium Walk to find the shop--T.LeClerc, thinking we could buy our ring pillow there, so save me the trouble to make one.. I must say, ALL the ring pillows were gorgeous, so were the price. I refused to buy, reason being, I could easily make one for 20% of the prices. But I did take note of the designs.. Ha ha.. The wedding favors rocks too!

2) He brought me to Suki Sushi, since I complained I got craving (again). No question asked. Most important thing of all, he paid the bills.. =)

3) He forgo MOS to play mahjong with me. His friends had asked him out to MOS last minute on Saturday. It's his secondary school clique, as far as I know, they had difficulties organising outing like this. As there sure one or two who cannot make it. And since he hasn't been to MOS yet, I gave him a rare permission to go. I could always go home on my own. He refused, saying we could do somethings together. Shirley called, for another mahjong session, but there wesn't enough player. He chose to went mahjong with me.

3 actions, with a pail-ful of appreciation. Is the potion to keep the love going strong..

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Anyway, got our rings engraved finally at Cineleisure. As the ring's too thin for normal engravment. We got the shop who did plague to help us engrave.. It's real small, but it's still readable. At least I felt better, even if we had to fork out $14 more, as i felt that wedding bands without engravement is like a person with name, a house without a number. There's no sense of belonging.

And now, it's all fixed. =)

Hit the gym, or kana hit by gym?

2006-03-08T13:44:00.000+08:00

I finally did it. I hit the treadmill for 20 minutes, only to find that my stamina had gone as slack as me. I practically suffered an asthma-felt-alike breathlessness after 3minutes of fast running. So I brisk walked, found my breathe, and do another 2minutes. And lifted some weights-if you considered pushing some 20 pounds weight around as being lifted. -pout-

It's such a disgrace.. To think I had pride myself as being able to run long distance in my school days.. hmm.. seems far away... -shake away thoughts-

ANYWAY, I am torturing myself.. because, I'm going for my first fitting on the 17th(fri)! Excited.. I had told my designer that I wanted the ballerina-style short pompom dress.. That's so in a rage now. What I didn't say was how the top would look like.. He had asked me, I said I prefer either halter or Spagheti-straps..

Can't wait to see how it looks, i chose two colour. ivory or champagne gold.. believe it or not, to match my bling-bling watch. ^___^

Hubby too, will go there to see the style of jacket that he'd like.. I told him to choose something towards off-white or beige, it's more "in" now.. But well.. the 62-in-26-body man isn't VERY excited about the idea.

Wait till I prove him wrong. Hmph.

Stucked..

2006-03-06T11:59:00.000+08:00

Sigh.. I'm stucked between doing up a book-mark invitation cards, those signs where you hang on the door-knob kind, or those magnets invitation cards.

I haven't get hold of the pictures for magnet invitation.. But it's made of paper clay (those you can get from stationary stores) Made into a shape, painted the details, then attached a magnet on the back.

Book-mark, people can just misplace it
Door-knob, not everybody can appreciate it
Magnets, so far the best, but too time-consuming

Which one?

Got My Way

2006-03-02T13:33:00.000+08:00

Yeah! I got my balloons le! But it's not the foil kind like the one Hubby used to propose to me. Just the simple, one-color kind. Hubby brought me to Concourse last night. =) So cheap, only $1 per balloon, and it's blown up! We got 12.. 6 pink, 6 pearl... ~flying flying flying~

AND, on top of it.
We got two more structured balloons! Also helium kind.. It's a big balloon, with a sml heart-shape balloon inside, then the bottom have a base of 4 smaller heart-shape balloon. COOL~

We spend about $50 in total, but i could foresee it going to be absolutely beautiful!

Furthermore, the Auntie, being very experience in this balloon decorating field.. Suggested that I lay the ceiling with many more normal balloon (trying to more sales.. heh heh).. I like the idea.. but gotta go to the chalet to see if it's possible or not.

Must find time to make a trip down already.. We need the measurement for the back-drop cloth too...

P/S: I love it when hubby got involved in the preparation thingy.. Like yesterday, he was the one who saw & like the structure balloon first! It makes the whole process so loving, happy, & so mush less stressful. In fact, it don't feel like work! =D

Outta Control...

2006-02-27T11:10:00.000+08:00

As expected, congrats everywhere..
A big thank-you, for all those who had feel happy for us. And had given their blessings.

Now that it's official, we realised just how much people were not included in the guest-list. Some of them could be classified as "important". Pardon us. But the inital 20-30 pax guest list had ballooned to 50, and it's still growing.

I had to strike off quite a number of people, even though I had very much wanted them to witness the event. Hubby said since we were going to have a customary wedding, we could hold on for these people till then. Save them one angbao also... Make sense, but did nothing to ease the bad feeling.

For all those not included, I'm very sorry.
I promise to make it up on the customary dinner. Soom-pa!!

Anyway, another plan burst. =(
The helium balloon I so wanted as decoration (coz it's part of the propose!!) cost way too much!

Just 8 pieces of the "White Love Doves" cost a freaking $120 already. And the confetti balloon cost another freaking $300!!!!!

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY AH!

Sad sad sad. Look like I've to be contected with just rose petals lining the walk-in.

Or maybe look around more.. My colleagues reccomended Bras Basah. Okay, so where exactly is this place in Singapore?

THE Propose

2006-02-22T15:24:00.000+08:00

I know I know.. This post shouldn't be here.. it should be the first post of this blog.. But as one know Hubby, he likes to mix up the sequence of protocol..
so here, the much awaited propose, that makes everything official.

How is it done?
Part of my V.Day surprise is this helium balloon. That has a bear sitting in a balloon, declaring its love for me.

That night, when I went into my room & discovered the balloon's weight was on my table, I dismissed it as I thought the weight might have dropped off after a few days.

Then Hubby highlighted it's presence (the weight) to me in a very fake, high-pitch voice..

"Eh, why is the weight here huh? the balloon won't fly away meh?"

And so i turned my view to the balloon, hovering in the bag's corner of my room. Thinking it's his idea of joke, i asked him why tie the balloon to my bag(he always ridiculous thing with his itchy hands), at the same time i pulled on the balloon's string...

The balloon fly out with ease.. And exposed a ring in the place of the weight. And at that moment, He pop the question.

Instead of "Can you marry me?" turn out to be "Canyoumarryme". I was giggling like mad.
Although I was waiting for a proposal this V.Day, this had totally caught me off guard. And the feeling is indescribeable.

Thus, the announcement:
On 17th February, 3 days after 5th Anniversary.
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I'm getting married.

Whew!

2006-02-17T22:17:00.000+08:00

That was close.. Today whole day, I was at the edge of my seat. Stressed out, and full of uncertainty...

Because I'm flying off tomorrow morning, and I haven't receive anything from my JP David Loh yet.. -_____-

Thank goodness, the much awaited call arrived at 5+pm, just before I set off for my tuition classes! Allilujah!!!!!

Now is to wait till the strike of midnight at 20th.. and e-file.. =)

On Hiatus

2006-02-16T17:32:00.000+08:00

Now.. things had more or less been set...

Hubby & I had just decided on the catering menu during the weekend.. Make me drool just tot hink of it.. Yum-yum! Wedding bands to be collected on either 17th, or after the Bangkok trip. Chalet will be Costa Sand Pasir Ris, decoration, i had a rough idea in mind already. Just haven't decide on a colour theme. I want to decide on it after i've decided on the color of my gown. =) Photographer was set also, having paid the deposit.

The only thing now is the solemniser, David Loh has not get back to me on the fax yet. =( And I needed it tomorrow!!!!! -stressed-

Guest lists, the number keep growing.. I'm starting to worry that there will be way too many people than we can handle. What happen to the "simple wedding between close-ones?" Sigh.

Everything except the solemnizer-thingy can wait till I'm back from Bangkok. So please, David... RETURN MY FAX!!!! -bite handkerchief-

The Band....

2006-02-15T23:20:00.000+08:00

Ta-dah!! Catch the first glimsp!!! =D Nice or not? Nice or not?!

Was searching the net today for DIY ring pillow.. Hmm.. shouldn't be a problem to me.. =)

Progress...

2006-02-14T10:43:00.000+08:00

I got my wedding bands!! With "blink blink" (diamonds) some more.. It's the Trucia series from Citigem. So nice & unique. It's 2 rings, combined into one! So not-the-same from what other jewellers provide. And it's hand-crafted too. Should be able to collect it on 17th, as the branch don't have our size..

I'm so happy. Now it seems like all things had fallen into place!

The trip to the Suntec bridal fair had also been fruitful. With J&M, we signed up for the ROM package. The winning point being, that, they really hear our needs, and not push what they think we need. Alot of the stalls we visited, ignored out cries for just the ROM package, and shoved the wedding package under our nose. So irritating.. The package cost $388, but for their service, I'd rather pay more! =)

The person-in-charge of us is a jie-mei, and a gentle one at that. Very obvious he like Hubby. That's why when we came back to look for them, he was so happy. When Hubby inquired about his jacket, and what are the style available, he exclaimed vey loudly:

"Aiyo, you so handsome, even if the shop don't have, I'll hand-do one for you!"

Muahahaha... Another wrong kinda tao hua... -__-"

The photographer past was set also. We decided to take up Shirley's friend. It cost us $200 for 3hrs of service, and 100 pieces of photographs & album. Good deal!

Now is to settle the venue, East Coast Costa Sands. Once booked. Everything settled! =D

Cork-up :(

2006-02-10T16:55:00.000+08:00

Turn out that the Grand Plaza Parkroyal is beyond our budget..

Now got new plans. Thinking of getting a resort @Sentosa. Then get catering and stuff. Should be quite cheap.

Wait for my good news ba. =)

Gowns

2006-02-09T10:13:00.000+08:00

Which is nicer? I was surfing the net for Bridal Shop's packages, when I came across these two gowns. Love it to bits, especially the left picture, light blue lace one. So soft & feminine. Best thing is, it can be worn for other occasion too! =)

Might be going to this bridai shop, to see have or not. If not, tailor-made one.. hee...

Solemniser Secured.

2006-02-08T14:14:00.000+08:00

We managed to get David Loh as our solemniser!!

It's so hard to get him, normally, people place their booking one year in advance! Lucky for us, he has the 4pm slot free on our solemnisation day, which is one hour later then the time we want. But Mum said it's ok, as long as it's within 2-4pm. =)

And so, one item down. Now is to give a call to Leung, so settle the venue -- Grand Plaza Parkroyal!

New Knowledge

2006-02-07T17:38:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Charlene & Jo, giving us very in-depth detail & preparation of their ROM last year.. Now I know..

-Choose a good wedding package now, then sign up for it by placing 20% deposit. And get the ROM package FREE! Some offer MTM(made-to-measure) gown too! =)
-Grand Plaza Park Royal offer good ROM package, we are trying to get the venue free, condition being that we hold our reception there.. Shouldn't be a problem, as I visited the hotel for my childhood friend's wedding and absolutely love that place!

If we really got our way... that would means hundreds of saving!!! Yeah!

Ring Shopping

2006-02-07T10:14:00.000+08:00

Parco Bugis Junction is having a Jewellery fair, the pushcart area are filled with jewellery roadshows. And Hubby & I went to "shop hop" for wedding bands. Kinda spoilt for choice, but since we were on tight budget, the available choice was narrowed.

GOLDHEART- Love one of the "twisted design", but it cost a bloody $1000+ per piece, jus mine alone is $1299. Sigh, out of the window.
Lee Hwa- So far, this seems like the most ideal choice. Their Jon Rainer series looked good(with free ring pillow too!). But the design I liked was only available for machine-cut.. Sad. But I guess, it will remain my first chice..
Meyson- Bad, very limited design, not impressive at all. And for that kinda price(low), I'm having problem believing that it's daimond & white gold we are talking about.. $150+ per piece! Duh.

Hubby wanted to check out CitiGems first then decide, hope he choose a nice proposal ring as well!=)

Anyway, a pleasant surprise coming in from the mailbox yesterday. UOb is giving an additional 10% discount storewide, hope it can be combine with the existing 20% discount for Jon Rainer series. -finger crossing-

The Start

2006-02-06T14:02:00.000+08:00

Well well, Grumpy finally broached the subject. Thanks to his friend's "lecture"..

It all started when his buddies went to ballot for a flat, and asking him when to settle down. Upon his answer "not so soon lah" he proceeded to lecture him -then-when-is-the-right-time-to-do-it? talk.. Seems to work though... =)

Anyway, he's got all the sequence wrong. For your info, he hasn't propose YET. But he's like asking me on the big plans already.. Gosh, even the date is set! (No thanks to my over-anxious mum =S) I hope that he doesn't think he's spared from it. NO WAY.

Anyway, he dragged me to the ROM last Friday (3/2/2006) to book our date, kiasu, coz we've only got ONE PATHETIC auspicious date. Miss that, and we've to wait for nearly a year.. Sigh. Turn out to be a waste trip, as the date is only open 3months in advance. Since the date we wanted was 20th May, we have to be standing by around mid-night on the 19th. So we can grab the date fast, before everybody else.. The consolation is.. We get to check out of the procedures, and what are the stuff we need/expected.

Basically, there are two type of brides at thr ROM. One is non-package, one can idntify them from the dresses they wear.. Non-bridal kind. Another, of course, is the package type. Their signature are those bridal gowns, and the groom is in jackets. Look more presentable, but that would means more money.. =(

I'm still sourcing around, hoping to find some value-for-money deals.

One thing for sure, i want a photographer. Initially had wanted Fiona to pose as the photographer, but after the trip to the ROM, realised how big the difference between a shot from "no-license" photographer, and a pro one. No negotiation.

The rest.. Gotta wait.