My Solitaire Wedding

Here's a quick list for reference. This is by no means comprehensive. Please do add on your comments for sharing with other brides. Beauty Prepare your skin for the photoshoot. - facial - face mask - eye mask Hair Grooming Do not curl or straighten the hair before photoshoot. Maybe consider to do dye or hair cut prior to the photoshoot. Dressing - shoes (for groom and bride) - belt (for groom) - Bow tie (groom) - Cravat (groom) - Cummerband (groom) - Tuxedo shirt and coloured shirt (groom) - Any preferred jacket (groom) - Accessories - earrings and necklace (bride) - Nubra (bride) - New lingerie (bride) Props - soft toys - solitaire diamond ring - wedding bands - any items that are of significance to you - Prepare list of photos for photographer reference. This is so that they can determine and take the photos you like. It is important to discuss with your photographer the places that you propose to go for outdoor shots and also the photos you like. ...

This is my Guo Da Li stash from Penang. This is mainly the bride's dowry portion. Some red packets to use for actual day. The red enamel tray. Can be used for setting the bed, guo da li etc Hubby and wife bedroom slippers Stickers for wedding Red cloth for door All of these for a very reasonable price. I'm so happy. Woo hoo. This is for decoration only. The grand stash. I purchase all these at: http://www.redknot.com.my/

It pays to do your homework beforehand. By that i mean, checking out the prices in chinatown and using some online websites for information. Somehow, certain local speciality shops with websites seem to charge items more than the normal shops in chinatown. I can't remember the exact quote for a wedding bedsheet nor the exact details but a King size one is approximately S$85 (1 bolster, 2 pillows, 1 bedsheet and quilt cover) The deal i got is probably slightly better (maybe i'm just trying to delude myself that i got a better deal). Actually, i got 2 separate sets. In a way, they complement each other. The traditional cartoon is the same. And the colour is gold and red. I got this from Akemi at Queensbay Shopping Mall (Penang). Its such a deal at 70% off. Its like MYR 59 (SGD 25.50). Its 250 thread count for cotton. (King size comes with a bedsheet, 1 bolster case and 2 pillows) This set is from Aussino at Gurney Plaza(Penang). Its also at 50% off at MYR 144 (SG...

The bride's parents may send the bride's dowry with return gifts on the day of bethrothal or delivery the dowry a few days before the wedding. This is to bless the newly weds and to symbolize that the bride is ready to take on the role of wife and mum. This is done ususally before the wedding and usually on the same day as the Guo Da Li or after. The chinese downry typically includes: (1) Beddings: pillows, bolstrs, comforter set, blankets, bed sheets etc. all tied with red ribbons (2) new clothes in suitcase for the bride (3) Tea set for the wedding tea ceremony (4) Baby bathtub, potty, face wash basin, tumblers, toothpaste and toothbrushes, mirror, comb (5) 2 pairs of wedding slippers or red wooden clogs (6) Sewing basket with even numbered rolls of colourful thread, needles, pin cushion with many boys, scissors and sewing wax with auspicious words written on it (7) 1 rulers (8) Pair each of bowl,with chopsticks and spoons

Before the wedding, the chinese tradition of Guo Da Li (GDL) or formal betrothal takes place. Traditionally a lady of good fortune (someone who is married and has children) will come to the bride's home with the bridegroom and present the gifts from his family. This is his assurance that he will abide by and honour his promise. The bride's family will receive the gifts as a sign of acceptance of the marraige and will in return present the dowry to the groom's family. When to do it: Usually 2 weeks before the customary wedding, sometimes up to 1 month before actual day. What to prepare: (1) Wedding cakes This is to give relative's and parent's friends (2) 2 bottles of brandy (3) 2 pairs of Dragon & Phoenix Candles (4) Even number of oranges (5) At least 6 cans of pork trotters (6) Red packet with bride downry ("Pin Jin" 聘金) This is either pre-agreed during the wedding negotiation or the bride's parents may leave it to the grooms...

There are alot of nu-bra in the market. I tried and purchase one some years ago from Metro. It was so long ago and rarely used that i nearly forgotten its existence till i was doing a checklist of things to bring for my photoshoot. Somehow or rather this is one of the must bring items on a taiwan photoshoot. (according to their websites.) Local bridal shops make no mention of it. I wonder why? And so i tried on my old nu-bra (and apparently the front clasp fell apart! Gasped!). So i have no choice but to seek a new one. Next question is where to get one? The one that i purchase actually doesn't work very well. Somehow the bra keep peeling off when the weather is damn hot and of course i sweat. As a girl its feels pretty insecure if your bra keep slipping off right? To play it safe i finally decide to get the authentic one. At least currently they have a 10% discount. Located at Bencoolen street, Sunshine plaza #01-38 its quite out of the way. The red curtain behind is ...

I wonder if i've taken for granted that i can easily get a good solemniser. My definition of a good solemniser: - needs to be on time - friendly and easy going - flexibility in handling tricky situations - Good command of English and/or chinese speaking He/She does not need to be very funny or entertaining. He just need to solemnise my wedding. But of course, i will only take recommendations from friends. Sounds very easy? NO! I figured that it soon to be turning out to be a nightmare. I can't get a solemniser for my exact timing. It must be between 6 - 630 pm on 10 Oct 2010. For the fact that its a super hot date. I should have try to source for one earlier. I've approached 3 solemnisers - 2 are not "hot seat" solemnisers. One is currently booked for my required timing but offer us another time slots. Another wants to evaluate us before accepting us. The third is already fully booked This is much more difficult than i thought.

Address: 168A Persiaran Gurney 10250 Penang Malaysia www.ghotel.com.my Table requirements: Min 25 tables for all wedding packages. Ballrooms decoration: The outdoor wedding. Pray that it doesn't rain, as there is no tent overhead. But if the weather is good and fair, i think that this makes a very good and romantic outdoor wedding. (note to check if the hotel close the pool for hotel guests) The huge reception area for the grand ballroom. Amazing! The very different table arrangement notice board. This makes me wonder if there is a wedding planner involved. But it doesn't feel like the case. Everything seems very exquisite. The grand ballroom with set up. The setup for the VIP table is almost similar to the one done at st regis. I can't go any nearer as i fear being chided by the workers. The ambience and decoration is really good. The smaller ballroom, though, very unfortunately its decoration in process. The front of the ballroom. The reception...

"Roses are red Violets are blue I have a dream My dream is you" This is so old school. I went to this shop called "the little drom store". They sell very old school nit nats. Like the erasures in different flags, mininature army plastic soldiers, styrofoam birds/planes, sticky bewelled earrings. Bring back the days in school. They also sell cards. And among this is one of the favourite autograph phrases then. "Roses are red violets are blue I have a friend My friend is you" Inspired by it and also its so applicable to my wedding colour. Red and blue. Okies. This is totally random and partially related to wedding. :D

Hilton's reply on songs embedded with the video: QUOTE: "Please be advised that current legislation in Singapore requires the wedding client or their videographer/AV supplier to obtain all necessary music copyright permits/licenses in order to play their selected music/songs at the wedding ceremony. This requirement is imposed by the authorities and hence the hotel is required to abide by this legislation. Accordingly, the hotel will require the client or their videographer/AV supplier to provide and furnish the necessary permits/licenses before any of the client's or their videographer/AV supplier's music/songs are broadcasted at the hotel. Failure to provide the necessary permits/licenses will result in the hotel refusing to broadcast the client's or their videographer/AV supplier's prepared music/songs." UNQUOTE

There are really alot of locations to choose for photoshoot. Unfortunately, we can't go to everyone of them. I hope to have at the very least, flowers, greenery, the sea and buildings in my photoshoot. Sounds like a good bit to cover. I try to avoid paid locations where possible. Why give people the opportunity to charge in public areas where it should be free anyway. Its simply an excuse for them to rip the newlyweds again. There are alot of barricades around the time when we took these photos as there is a concert going on the next day. Anyway, this is the tree where alot of couples take photos. I wonder if we can still sit on it since the branch looks like it needed support. The typical canopy tent. Suddenly this remind me of the canopy where the guy propose to alice in Alice in the wonderland. Maybe i should do a similar pose? Force my beau to go on his knees and propose. And have it captured in the moment forever. And this is great for creating mystical or dreamy pos...