The One with all the Finalized Venue Decorator

I know I've not been updating. :( Blame it on no one but myself and my endless list of to-dos which has surprisingly progressed into 10-yr series instead of a short 20-liner.

I've officially turned into a bride-zilla. *gasp*

Met up with Flo from Imp*** Creat*** and came out of the discussion with a further deflated hope (if that is possible) of achieving my dream solemnisation. Her incompetence and creativity level is so appalling, I wanted to reach across her work table in her sparsely decorated office and shake her silly. We managed to strike up a meagre deal but came back home later to an email from her stating a not-so-meagre pricelist. With the rates she's charging for less than mediocre standards, I would rather take the plunge and hire Poppy to do up my venue.

Thank goodness for Jac from Lovedroplets. You saved my life. :)

Upon showing her my color palette,she plucked little ribbon colour boards from her noticeboard and showed me her opinions to whimsify the venue. Totally my style. An initial intention for visiting Lovedroplets to just get a bridal bouquet turned out to be deal struck for our venue decor. I am absolutely in love with her quaint little shop. It smells and looks exactly like what I imagine a decorator's showroom should be.

This is my new color board.

Loving the whimsical feel of it

Take that Flo, you suck!

A huge sigh of relief on my part. The weight on my shoulders has been pretty trying. But yes! I(we) did it! Chop chop chopping it from my list!

List for this weekend
1) Ikea for decor
2) Suit fitting for BB
3) SMC venue recee

Jia you!

The One with the Colour Palette

I've decided on my colour palette!

The dreamy combination of Blush, Champagne, Ivory and Grey

Finally! Whew...

The One with the Tie

I have picked my ROM dress! (which will be revealed come ROM day) and have been on a hunt in search of a matching tie for the dearest.

And yesterday... I found it!

I believe it's one of the few days where we can be in matchy-matchy attire and get away with it simply because it's expected and understandable. I'm one of those (and Eugene considers himself a lucky man) who sees couple tees as a HUGE fashion faux pas and will never dare step out of the house wearing a boyfriend / girlfriend tee. I draw the line at same coloured attire.

Such a hefty price tag for a tiny tie, but totally worth it because the colour scheme complements me to a tee and the design is the exact kind of subtle elegance he loves.

Love the grey tones under normal lighting

and how it turns silverish with flash

and the subtle preens... loves!

HAPPY super EARLY ANNIVERSARY! xoxo

The One with the Flowers

Flowers have been on my mind for the past week. The images in my head are filled with different coloured roses, freesias, eustomas, sweet williams, maria roses and lilies. Times like this I wish I had a wedding planner, someone to swoop in and rescue me from all the decisions I have to fret over.
Heading for a meeting with Sarah from Poppy today. Perhaps she'll come to my rescue by stunning me with the bouquet of my dreams. After that is done, I'll sweep the husbo-to-be over to Michelangelo to celebrate the end of an extremely stressful week.

Freighting over some decor for EMC because I, the pain-in-the-butt bride thinks the cafe looks too everyday to pass off as a setting for a celebratory luncheon.

On a side note, I have downgraded 1.5kg from the frenzy of it all. So for brides who have been googling on how to lose weight, this is the perfect solution. Plan your own wedding because the closer you are to achieving your dream wedding, the hotter you'll look in your wedding gown. How's that for efficiency? :)

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).