Silent Chaos

Chaos; that is how my brain is right now, last week, and weeks before.

 

My Fiancé and I decided to push our date forward to late 2015. And there are zero bookings are made as of now. I only went to one bridal appointment yesterday and panicked after that. The wedding is just next year and not a single vendor is booked.

One of the hardest things is deciding which vendor and fixing appointments. My fiancé is currently outstation and it is hard to communicate with him regarding all this. I know that now there is technology with Whatsapp, Skype, yada yada yada. But with poor internet service at his side, you tell me how. On top of that, I’m the kind of person who prefers to discuss face-to-face. I feel so puas. You know what I mean. I get to express every thoughts and feelings without figuring how he is going to understand whatever situation we’re in. It’s just better to discuss face-to-face. If tak happy, angkat kaki jalan. No need to hang up (gosh, I hate that so damn much).

Ok, so… We have decided to do a combine event and invite a total of 600 pax. So that means, 300 his side and 300 mine. We have both talked to our parents, and I talked to my grandparents and all of them agree. The venue we’re looking at is at Gurame. My dream wedding venue... Something about that beautiful landscape just blew me away. Tell me, who doesn’t love the gorgeous scenery of the sky and the endless sea. Gurame offers a package of, Venue + Catering + Décor. And there is also transport for the guests from Tanah Merah Int to the venue. A plus! This means that I will save time on searching for Catering and Décor. Less vendors equals to less headaches.

As for Bridal, I’m thinking of engaging Kahwin Kawin Bridal. They have a package with photography at a good price. Also, when I met her yesterday, she seems nice and friendly. She showcase her outfits and they were so gorgeous. The feel of the baju is just what I secretly love. I love the bohemian,  vintage kinda stuffs and she got it. Her slots are also limited and I’m really hoping I could get her as my bridal.

Right now, I’m waiting for my fiancé to be back (next next week) and go for appointment at Gurame. If I can get the date I want (insyallah, ameen ameen ameen), I will straight away book KKB as my bridal. Ya Allah, please give us your blessings.

And there are still a lot of stuffs to be done (assuming the above mentioned is booked).

- Wedding Cards (50% by Gurame – I still don’t get this part) 

- Videography

- Kompang

- Deejay

- Henna

- Wedding Cake (alr set my mind on MadBatterSG coz my engagement cake is just too awesome)

- Sirih Dara

- Bunga Rampai

- Gift Trays (thinking of DIY)

- Gift Items

- Tailor made baju for parents/grandparents/siblings (have to cari kain)

 

 

xoxo,

Fiqah

Updates and Rants

It’s been awhile since I last blogged. The last I blogged was selecting the flat. Now it’s time for wedding preparations part 1: Quotations and Surveys.

So. Mainly, we've decided on the date and venue. We both are going to do a separate 2 day event. 1^st day will be the solemnization day, 2^nd will be the wedding ceremony. Initially I wanted to do a combined event but he insist that we should separate.  I don’t even want to bother putting down the reasons. It has always been the typical oh-so-melayu reason. Sometimes I just don’t get it, yang kahwin ni siapa? Kita ke parents kita? Kan?

I’ve been searching for vendors and Farhana from KahwinKhronicles really give a good list of vendors in Singapore. From the bridal to catering to deco to kompang. Ala...Kirakan satu package ah dia kasi kau. She also provide the wedding budget templates. I'm thankful to have bloggers like this. 

I’m the kind of person who don’t like to chin chai chin chai decide on things, especially on my wedding. Budget pun budget lah, but if dah tak lawa, siapa nak kan? I've been asking for quotations here and there. Some of it are reasonable and right there, but some (especially the ones I really really like) mencekikkan orang aje.

I asked my colleague (BTB this Dec) what was her quotation last year for this particular vendor (deco) and she told me that last year was way cheaper. This year they really marked up the price. If ikutkan hati, I would signed up for it. But… I just can’t. Moving on I asked the other deco that I liked (for quite some time already, Elly Weddings). The price was within my budget but…. They NO LONGER TAKE VOID DECK BOOKINGS! Ahhhhh tidakkkkkk!!! I dah fall in love with the deco, but why? Why? Why you tak ambil void deck booking lagi? Sedih... Nak nangis… I've made my decision with void deck for my wedding coz 1: cheaper 2: easier to go up and change outfit.

(Speaking of which, I really need to do something about the room. Change bed, change wardrobe, all change. hahah... that shall be the later topic. This one confirm kena bising pasal nak tukar semua. hahaha...)

Haiss... cubaan cubaan. Now I gotta look for the ones that fit into my budget and taste. You see, I’m the kind of person that once I like something, I will ignore the other things. Now I gotta let go of this attitude and look further. Mana tau, ade lagi better offer that caters to what I like right?

The Dreamers Soiree, a wedding event that I’ve RSVP-ed to and it looks like I couldn’t make it. When it is opened for RSVP, aku punya semangat… cepat-cepat log in and send email. But now, since my other half is away to U.A.E. for work, we couldn't make it for the event. Sedih ok. Looks like Fluff is off my list for wedding cake.

Oh, oh! I have a backup plan for my wedding cake, MadBatterSG! Sungguh tak sabar ku nak order coz her cakes sedap gila nak mati! I still am remembering my engagement cake, the oh-so-moist blueberry cake with cream cheese and maple frosting. Mmhhhmmmm… sedapppppp…

my engagement cake! (photo : from MadBatter SG )

Note to Mr. Fiancé: 

1 - I want this cake for 1 year engagement.

2- You shall not take my baker for the wedding cake. You go and search for others okay. Hehehe…

xoxo,

Fiqah