133 days

How time flies. It seems like it was just yesterday that we talked about our engagement and starting to plan the wedding. At first I thought I would like it, the planning, but boy I was wrong. I absolutely hate planning coz I have a habit of planning it in my head and execute it immediately. But definitely not this one, it is so frustrating. Especially when you can’t get what you want and I know some of us are not blessed with that kind of life, but come on. It’s my wedding; shouldn’t I get what I want? No?

 

Well, someday, eventually I have to accept the fact that we can’t always get what we want. So moving on, so far most of checklist is ticked off. Left a few other minor things that needs to get done with.

 

Venue

Nikah - initially I wanted to do it at home coz I think it’s more memorable but thinking of cleaning the mess after that, just a no no. Besides, I have to clean up the whole house and rearrange the furniture to make space and I’m definitely not keen on that. My house is not that big and it’s going to be so stuffy with I don’t know how many guests who will be attending the Nikah. With that, we changed the venue and decided to do it at the Sanding venue instead which is SPGG. We had everything planned perfectly and even booked our kadi and putting the Nikah address at SPGG. Thinking that we could use the venue from morning (since the other time when we meet the person-in-charge, saying that we could use the venue from morning) Little did I know (somehow I felt a lil bit off thinking of it) after asking my vendor and he said that we have to top up another $450 if we want to use it before 11. Seriously? Like w-t-f. He said that the management has changed and even the cost went up. PANIC! Nikah is at 10 and let’s say if we use it from 9.30; we still have to top up that $450, as long as we use it before 11am. Four hundred freaking fifty dollars. That’s day robbery!! Seriously damn effed up.

And so, we have to think of another venue for Nikah and we decided to do it in the Mosque. Lagi mulia and even if I have to pay $450, I would gladly do it coz it’s a derma to the masjid and dapat pahala lagi. Lagi lagi mulia dan berkat kalau nikah kat masjid pun. The good thing about nikah at masjid is that we don’t have to pay a certain amount. The amount is Ikhlas, tak kira berapa sikit or banyak nak kasi pun, yang penting ikhlas. Tapi takkan lah kasi $10 -$20 lah kan. It’s a relief that both our sides agreed to have our nikah in the masjid coz previously there were issues but I shall not put it here. I rest my case on that. Hahaha. About which mosque, we decided to go with Mujahidin. But I was thinking of Tentera coz it’s nearer to both my house and SPGG. We shall see. As for now, mosque shall be our Nikah venue.
 

Catering/Décor

Have yet to meet them for discussion and hell I do have lots and lots of enquiries for them. Need to clear my endless doubts asap.

 

Bridal/Photography

Already met up with my vendor to discuss, took measurements and choose the colour for my Nikah outfit. In case you’re wondering, yes, I am customizing my Nikah outfit. Hehehe… Tak sabar! That’s the only thing I’m excited about. I hope it comes out like what I’ve imagined. We actually meet Kak ros early for measurement s coz my Mr. is always missing. He likes to stay at foreign land for god knows how long. Hahaha. It’s his job scope, so what can I even do right. Redha aje. Chey. She even showed us some of the on the rack collections and I’ve already put my eye on something blue. Photography wise, there’s nothing much to discuss except for handing them the event itinerary. Both MUA and photographer is husband and wife so there’s nothing for me to worry about.

 

Sirih Dara/ Sirih Junjung/ Bunga Pahar

Decided not to have these as its just adat and it represent nothing in Islam, so what for right. I could save those extra bucks for other wedding things. Bunga pahar – no idea yet. Prolly not having those too.

 

Berkat

After so damn long of discussing and thinking and searching, we’re back to square one and decided with jams. We thought of endless things, every possible berkat-worthy items, edible or non edible. Jams are still my number one choice and it’s so darn cute! Those mini jars. Argh, so cute! We finally made our order and waiting of the invoice to place our deposit.

Bouquet
Wanted to DIY but I’m just lazy to and ordered instead. Placed the deposit and imam happy girl! Mr. even approves of my choice of bouquet so that’s a PLUS!

Gift Trays
This, I have to DIY. I already have a vision and a plan on how I want it to look like, so I’ll do it, for the both of us. With what happened for the engagement, I can never put my trust in him doing the dulang. Just no. Sorry Mr. My trays are better than yours. Haha!

Wedding Cake
I could’ve ordered this but I did not. I.AM.GOING.TO.MAKE.MY.OWN.WEDDING.CAKE. yep. You heard that. No fondant cakes coz I despise it, even though it looks nice, I just can’t. It’s all about the Naked Cakes baby! I’m going with two tiers and talking about this, I've got to order the topper for the cake. Oh, I made a trial cake, sitting in my fridge now, just waiting for the taste test. Heh.

 

So darn pretty righttttttttttt..... so in love with naked wedding cakes. Simple, clean and fresh. and I prefer it with fresh fruits instead of flowers.

I think there’s more. Couldn’t remember what else. Hmm…

Oh! We went ring hunting! Hehehe. So so exciting! I get to try diamond rings! Those pretty ones which I knew I couldn’t get. My eyes are filled sparkling joy while his is filled with sparkling dollar signs. Hahaha! There’s so many rings that I liked but to find that one ring that I love, is not easy. The search continues…


with more updates soon.

xoxo,
Fiqah