Why are weddings so freaking expensive?

Sighs.

Elopers are geniuses.

Wedding Jewellery: Costume or Splurge

The only costume jewellery I'll gladly put on everyday is anything that comes in a tiny black paper bag tied with a white satin ribbon. Life feels so good with anything Chanel. If you're feeling blue, go for a walk in Chanel. Instant pick-me-up.

I'm so in love with this classic simple pair. Very unstated but elegant.

Diamond Hoop Drops

I'm lusting after Kate Middleton's family Coat of Arms diamond earrings gifted to her by her parents on her wedding day to match her Cartier tiara.

Note the little dangling acorn? Sho Kyute!

Alternatively, this will suffice too...

1 carat Asscher Cut diamond ear studs

Damn... Christmas is over isn't it... :(

The one with Arts and Crafts 101

I think my Dad is freaking talented. I wouldn't have thought of taking the effort to do this.

I love love love them!

He just came back from work today and showed this to me and asked if I liked them. Moments like this make me feel so loved. :)

xoxoxoxoxo

The One with the Updated List

It has been a long while since I last updated the wedding to-do list.  

Just 2 months and a week more till the wedding day!

I've been getting really busy with the planning since the new year started.  It has all become real and I'm only getting busier and more excited as each day passes! 

Book photographer

Book videographer

Create wedding website 

Tailor Tea dress ( 2nd fitting 15th March)

Guo Da Li (Bakery and Necessities)

Wedding Decor for home (Aunts)

Book caterer and rent chairs
Drinks prep

Fitting and selection of wedding gown 

Fitting and selection of evening gown

Polish wedding rings (amend size)

Bridesmaid dresses (found it!) and corsages

Reception area decor (Tree, luggage and tags)

Decide groomsmen attire and confirm

Wedding jewellery

Finalize guest list

Finalize invitations

Collect invitations 

Mail invitations 

RSVP on facebook

Wedding video

   Take wedding pictures

Finalize wedding album layout

 Pre-marital counseling
Change money for hongbaos
Get the cards and string-ties ready for guestbook

Select hong bao box and guest book 

Mum's dress, shoes and jewellery

Wedding shoes x 3

Decide on wedding bouquet

Decide on wedding hairstyles

Menu tasting  *YUMS

Plan program

Distribute to-do lists to key personnel

Bachelorette party 

Put together picture list for photographer

Book wedding car

Book Mini-moon

Get 2 MCs
Select March in Song

Music selections for playing during banquet
Order / DIY thank you notes/ website

Walk down the aisle & say I do!

...whew!!

The one with The Good Life app

This app from Std Chart is amazing. Free food on certain Mondays, how cool is that!

Got a free bakerzin slice the last round, and free ice cream today from Anderson's.

Yummers!

Travelogues: Taipei

Greetings from Taipei! Apologies for the lack of updates. I intend to do a travel segment soon so please bear with me!

It's really cold in Taipei due to the 寒流. I wish I brought more thick clothings! Gey kiang la... Mehh!! :(

So much to eat here! And I'm going crazy from mask shopping! Hubby has to rein me in from going into more beauty shops today. Protest! Grr...

Be back soon with more updates! :)

Train-ing in Taipei! My dear hubby forgot how to take MRT after all the flying around -_-"

Goodbye 2012, hello 2013!

2012 was not a blast for me. Here's hoping that 2013 will be awesome yr. Just knowing that it's officially my wedding year brings a warmth to my heart. :)

Wishing one and all a wonderful and awesome 2013! To health, wealth and absolute happiness! Cheers!!

Fiery greetings from Marina!