Mix and match!

Yesterday, I went to colour-hunting with Nad, since she's the fabric-sifu. Like I've told her earlier, I've shortlisted my choice of colour to turquoise. The problem was to look for what type of turquoise. And I am quite happy with what we've found. The colour combination (so far) is gonna be turquoise - peach - gray. Hmm.

We also stopped by at some jewelery shops to check out some ring designs. Everything is still under (his) budget. So need not to worry about that. But anyways, if you are wondering when is the perfect time to buy ring, the answer is now till 02 May 2010. Good news for all bride-to-bes, Habib Jewel is having Habib Diamond Fest '10. But what does it really mean? Does 'fest' equals to 'discounts'? I certainly hope so. And I'm hoping for a big one! Woohoo~ But of course, I have to wait for him to get back here, since the promo will be held till another month. Where I think most of the good ones are sold, already. *sobsob*

So we're going to Bandung, Indonesia to hunt for souvenirs and fabrics for family and friends. We also checked out a few money changer, yesterday. The one in SS15 (same row as Maybank), gave us RM373 for 1 juta Rupiah. When we checked at MidValley, it was RM369. Weehoo. Gonna check at a few other places more before doing that final exchange. *ka-ching!*

Let me just list out the things to buy, here, before I forget myself.

I'm buying ...

• Anak tudung and tudung for all 3 events (nikah, reception 01, reception 02)
• Shoe for reception 02
• Souvenirs for high table
• Favours (still craving for the ones from Bali, but am still open for options)
• Card (finalizing the design)
• Fabrics for Bridesmaids and few family members
• T-shirt for him (takde kene mengene langsung)

(I think) LadyBoss is buying ...

• Souvenirs for family members
• Favours for that 'surprise' event

And that is all, I guess. Well, we have not really sit down and discuss what to buy and so on. Will do it, today! Heee. Calculating ... calculating ... But my money is still not yet in. How great is that? Well, let's just pray that everything turns out fine! And most importantly, to bring enough cash and no excess luggage, please!

Insya-Allah. :)

List shortened!

A slight of burden has been shoved off our shoulders.

While he was back for a few weeks before heading back again to the Borneo city, we tried to squeeze in as many things as possible to be settled. And up to this moment, we have secured bookings for both of our receptions' attire, photography & videography.

For my reception, we've booked a package of attire, pelamin and makeup from D'Renjis. But since I already have my preferred makeup-artist, MOLA, we substitute it with stair-decoration and arch at the entrance. We have not decided with the colour, yet, but we've done measurement for the attire since he won't be around for another month or so.

For his reception, we've booked attire from Rins Suzana. I chose a ready-to-wear dress. Unfortunately, he needs to fork out another RM200 to get a tailor-made suit for his difficult size.

As for the photos and videos, we've decided to go with Avicenna. We only need to find another photographer for nikah event.

That's the update for now! Phew.

3rd one is a charm?

Today is the 3rd consecutive day of our baju-hunting. We started from Bangi - Putrajaya - Bangi. It was very tiring because we have to go back and forth for bringing our parents separately as bringing all of them together might not be a good idea. Many thanks to him for driving around while I'm mostly asleep all the time.

And of all the days, today, when I'm supposed to deliver products to my consumer and meeting new prospect, had to be the day I fell sick. So our hunt was cut short and LadyBoss plans to attend this weekend's Bridal Fair in PWTC to sum up the week.

Day 01, we went to check out Video & Photo Packages at Avicenna. If the link is still not working, do check them out on Facebook. We haven't decided on which package to take, but the offer was pretty good, though. After that, we checked out a couple of bridal boutiques nearby. First, it was Pesona Asmara. Tried on 1 white dress. Didn't look good on me. Next, we moved on to Leezsha. The designs were OK. The price was acceptable. But the attitude, was kinda tak boleh blah. Sorry. All the best to your 'royal' designs.

Day 02, brought LadyBoss to check out Puteris in Putrajaya. I love ALL the designs, and I mean ALL! Tried on 3 dresses. 1 with complete set of tudung, veil and tiara. He also tried on a complete set of baju melayu. LadyBoss' and my best choice of the day was Yellow Mustard. He likes silver, though. Later in the afternoon, we continued with his parents to Bandar Baru Bangi. I forgot the first boutique we went in, nothing to woo about, though. Next, we went to Zee Eika. This boutique was suggested by his bestmate since he'll be taking their package for his big day. I fell in love with that 1 dress, but have no energy to try it on. His parents were busy discussing about the catering package while we were dreaming about in our own world. The last pit stop of the day was Azue Bridal. The dresses were almost as cantek as Puteris' but the price was half of what Puteris offered! Bye-bye Puteris. I love you but unfortunately not my moolah.

Day 03, I was excited to bring LadyBoss to see what Azue Bridal has to offer. I tried on 1 dress. Fell in love with it. And we almost decided on our theme colour. Almost. And then I voiced it out that I was too weak as I think the viruses are partying in my body. So we stopped to grab a quick lunch. Waited for Nad because she wanted to join our venture that day. Next, we headed to D'Renjis. The address we had was its previous boutique, and thanks to its updated website, we managed to get the correct address. By this time, I just wanted to grab a chair and glue myself onto it. I don't know if it was my sick body and I want to get it done fast, or the price which is very affordable, all the dresses I saw were beautiful. I just feel like grabbing one and declare it to be mine on the big day but LadyBoss has another idea. She wants to make a new dress with their package as she said my body could not fit any of the dresses they have.

But till now, nothing has been confirmed, yet. Still surveying and thinking and dreaming. Hopefully all these will be done realll soon.

Out!

1 down, many more to go!

After lots of calculating, comparing and thinking, LadyBoss and I have agreed on our reception venue. I am here to announce that, insya Allah, ours will be held in SACC Convention Centre, Shah Alam. They offer full package for weddings, and I think it is somehow a bit relaxing to us because we do not have to think much on certain area. Hm.

Anyways, let me list down what are the things included in the package, for your reference :

• Banquet hall preparation for reception
• Tables and chairs preparation for guests and VIP
• Dome serving according to menu of our choice, including cutleries and decorations for all guests, VIPs, bride and groom.
• Extra special menu for main table with individual waiter.
• Menu cards on main table and guests'.
• Uniformed and trained waiters.
• Dais design with fresh flower decoration according to chose theme colour, including accessories for adat merenjis (for Malay weddings), small pillow and fan.
• Fresh flower decorations with high pedestal stands at the hall entrance.
• Red carpet from entrance to the stage, equipped with fresh flower decorations with pedestal stands along the walkway.
• Fresh flower decorations for main table.
• PA System (basic) usage during the event, including rostrum for emcee and speeches.
• LCD Projector with 2 units of screen usage for Live Feed (not including videographer and beta-cam)
• Dressing rooms for bride and groom.
• VIP holding room.
• Preparation of registration and gifts desks at the entrance.
• 5-tier dummy cake for cutting cake ceremony.
• 3 sets of bunga manggar.
• Food tasting.
• 4 VIPs' parking facility.\

The above package is for Dome serving, and of course they provide Buffet serving as well. There is no other difference between those 2 packages.

If you would like to know the price for these packages, do drop me an e-mail and I would be glad to share the info with you. And just to keep you well-noted, since I was naive in this matter before, when the quotation is given to you, with nett price and '++', please be reminded that '++' is some amount of money. Gulp. So be prepared to fork out a little MORE from the quoted price.

For solemnization ceremony, it will be done in Masjid Darul Ehsan (duh!) since our house is situated right in front of the Masjid. :) We have booked D'Hidang from Shah Alam (as always) for catering on the event. Their package usually include everything (canopy+decoration+tables and chairs+dishes & cutleries). But since we're planning on something that's super budget-saver. We might not need the canopies. Weeee.

Ok, I will keep you posted when the next stage is done. Which is ah-lot! Stay tuned!

As for now, only the venue and date has been confirmed. The rest, is still (yes, still) in planning and discussion stage. :<

Reception Hall

The first and foremost, before starting anything, we must decide on the venue first. Once we've confirmed the venue and available date, then only other steps follow. And this is the crucial part. To set the date and venue of our choice.

He and I have gone surveying for a few places (and I mean, really few) around Shah Alam, thought of some places in Putrajaya, and tried to recall the wedding ceremonies we've attended to. None really caught my mind. At first, we went to search for Dewan Cattleya which is situated in Wisma Perbadanan Pembangunan Pertanian (PKPS). Typical Sunday, a wedding event was held at that time and we had the chance to sneak in to check on the decorations and layout of the hall. Not bad. Only that we were kinda blur upon entering the building as there was no sign informing where the hall is located. There were a couple of guys who were looking for it too at the time. Survey #1 done, we moved on to the next one.

After consulting Ainor the FlowerGuy who is the master of Shah Alam, we tried to check out SACC Convec. We almost skip this one after being told by Ainor about the package, but we decided to check it out anyways, and luckily we did. Coincidently also, a function was about to go on that night so the hall was fully decorated already for the event. Man, was the hall huge. Of course it's not like PWTC, but still, it's a huge convention centre. And because the building is new, it adds extra points to it. We went to discuss about the package with the PIC and they only offer full package. Full package means you just bring yourself ready with makeup & all, everything else is settled, including hall decorations, food, dais, PA system (basic), LCD projector & screen, red carpet, makeup room, prayer room (very nice, did I mention very new?), ... Owh, and we also met Hattan, the singer. :)

Later, we went back to his place, and surveyed a lake garden nearby. It was raining so we didn't walk about much. Just had RM2 keropok lekor in a cup and went back home.

Last week, he surprised me saying that his reception will be held in Dewan Merak Kayangan. I didn't expect my wedding will be held in that place in million years, and was happy for him because he was extremely excited about it. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), his parents decided to make it nearer to home. Which I totally agree. I don't think having our event in KL is appropriate since we're Selangor-ian. :P

But guess what, till now, none of us have actually decided the place, yet. I know I'm gonna know mine soon. But what I can say is, I'm pretty much confirm that our wedding will be held on the day we've picked. Let's hope it stays that way. Insya-Allah.

Salam.

This is the first post.

Let me introduce ourselves.

I am 'heejau'. He is 'stabilz. We are two person in love.

heejau + stabilz = engaged

The purpose of creating this blog is to write down the step by steps taken during the journey of our wedding preparation. Hope we could share a little here and there for others who are in the same situation as we are now. Do let us know if you guys have any comments or suggestions which can help us decide on our big day.

Let's start. In the name of Allah...

:)