The One with the Strawberry Hearts

Had a craving for dessert last night but didn't want to splurge or make something difficult. Decide to indulge in Valerie's Strawberry hearts for a light but delicious treat!!

Digestives and Cheese with Strawberry hearts

Jelly topping

After refrigerating for 24 hours

Served chilled!

The One with the Should-haves

When bb and I started planning for our ceremony last yr, we got caught up in the excitement and buzz of it all that we forgot about the possibility that we may consider otherwise nearer the date and change our minds about certain things. We wanted to get a headstart and not have too much to worry about closer to the day. But humans are fickle and we are often swayed when we see something better.

We've got a considerably good package from JWN after many many taps on the calculator both by us and the coordinator, a really good price on our wedding bands and a TDF solemnization venue that still makes me swoon (pls dun rain!). But I feel that we could have done better, if we
- researched more and fight for more perks
- insisted on certain 'must haves'
- considered our choices more thoroughly

Along the way, we have encountered doubts, feelings of being ripped off and changes of taste.

So, just a word of caution to all brides and their HTB. Start scouting for a bridal studio after doing thorough research. More often than not, stepping into the BS usually results in you leaving with a package. Pls note that I adore my BS, I just thought we could have fought harder and insisted on more pictures and a specific MUA.

Look for your wedding bands 5-6 months before the wedding. It gives you ample time for a brand new piece to be made and go back and forth about what to engrave. That way you would have browsed all possible designs, scouted for many possible jewellers, consider what other brides have to say on forums regarding certain designs and most importantly, what you truly love, can afford and perhaps matches your gorgeous solitaire. I bought mine really early and ended up changing the design to my dream wedding band. I'm really lucky to have a HTB who accommodates and plans our wedding according to "as long as you are happy."

So happy planning, and remember to give and take and consider what your other half likes! It's as much your SO's day as well as yours. Im sure you will all have a blast! :)

The One with the Female Demerit Point System

Just something cute n silly... Enjoy!

In the world of romance, one single rule applies: Make the woman happy.
Do something she likes and you get points. Do something she dislikes and
points are subtracted.

You don’t get any points for doing something she expects. Sorry, that’s the
way the game is played.

Here is a guide to the point system:

SIMPLE DUTIES

You make the bed (+1)
You make the bed, but forget the decorative pillow (0) You throw the
bedspread over rumpled sheets (-1) You go out to buy her what she wants (+5)
in the rain (+8) But return with Beer (-5) You check out a suspicious noise
at night (+1) You check out a suspicious noise, and it is nothing (0) You
check out a suspicious noise and it is something (+5) You pummel it with
iron rod (+10) It’s her pet (-20)

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS

You stay by her side the entire party (0) You stay by her side for a while,
then leave to chat with an old school friend (-2) Named Tina (-10) Tina is a
dancer (-20) Tina has silicone implants (-80)

HER BIRTHDAY

You take her out to dinner (+2)
You take her out to dinner and it’s not a sports bar (+3) Okay, it’s a
sports bar (-2) And it’s all-you-can-eat night (-3) It’s a sports bar, it’s
all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the colors of your favorite
team (-10)

A NIGHT OUT

You take her to a movie (+1)
You take her to a movie she likes (+3)
You take her to a movie you hate (+6)
You take her to a movie you like (-2)
It’s called ‘Death Cop’ (-3)
You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans (-15)

YOUR PHYSIQUE

You develop a noticeable potbelly (-15)
You develop a noticeable potbelly and exercise to get rid of it (+10) You
develop a noticeable potbelly and resort to baggy jeans and baggy Hawaiian
shirts (-30) You say, “It doesn’t matter, you have one too.” (-8000)

THE BIG QUESTION

She asks, “Do I look fat?” (-5) (Yes, you lose points no matter what) You
hesitate in responding (-10) You reply, “Where?” (-35) Any other response
(-20)

COMMUNICATION

When she wants to talk about a problem, you listen, displaying what looks
like a concerned expression (0) You listen, for over 30 minutes (+50) You
listen for more than 30 minutes without looking at the TV (+500) She
realizes this is because you have fallen asleep (-4000).

The One with the List

Ok, now that ME, the bride has got more time on my hands, I realize there's a ton of things I need to accomplish in 2 short months and I'm a little teensy bit worried.

1) Send wedding bands for engraving with Lee Hwa Atelier (will post pictures when they are done)- DONE
2) Ring pillow cum wedding carriage - FINALLY DONE!
3) Solemnization venue theme colour - DONE
4) Pick my ROM gown - DONE
5) Wait for the arrival of my MEGA gorgeous wedding shoes- DONE
6) Find florist for wedding bouquet - DONE
7) Ellenborought Market Cafe decor - DONE
8) Finalise guest list - DONE
9) Eugene's shirt and tie - DONE
10) Liase with the bridal studio on what kind of hairstyle I want (then I'll need to make an appt with my hairdresser)- DONE
11) Plan facial, hair salon for touch-up and manicure - DONE
12) Pick up marriage cert - DONE
13) Collect wedding bands and send solitaire for cleaning
14) All decor for venue prepared - FINALLY DONE!
15) Mum's dress and shoes - DONE
16) Dad's shirt and tie - DONE
17) Write wedding vows - DONE
18) Prepare photos and back up plan - DONE
19) Placecards - DONE
20) March-in music - DONE
21) Make sure baby and I are still breathing come Nov 20?

That's all I can think so. May not be a lot but being the spider that I am, I doubt I'll rest until they get done.