Time for another wedding update.
To be honest, wedding planning is stressing me out big time. But also to be honest, I don’t think things have been anywhere near that bad – we haven’t had any major problems and we are getting all sorts of recommendations from well-meaning friends and readers so searching for vendors has been quite easy.
It’s just that I’m a terrible planner. Details and timelines scare the shit out of me and it’s a wonder I’ve made it this far at work wtf. Hello I’m the girl who used to throw away unopened phone bills and bank statements because I didn’t wanna know. It’s also been a bit tough juggling it with work — I’m usually at the office until when most people finish dinner so during the day I keep thinking if I should make wedding-related calls at work. But if I do then I feel extremely guilty. And a lot of times I bring work home to do also so I don’t have time to do more wedding-y stuff at home either.
SIGH. But it could be worse I guess.
Here’s an update. Details may bore those who are not married (and piss off Yahoo Singaporeans WTF) but this is just for myself to look back when I’m old and grey.
(cos people on Yahoo Singapore are for some reason unbelievably bitter and said they hope we get divorced and our kids turn out retarded WTF)
1. Theme
Very early on Fatty and I had already decided on a theme which we are very excited about! Now the problem is translating that theme into what suits a wedding wtf. I spoke to my wedding planner and she said in her experience, most people choose color based themes for wedding. Now that we’re picking a different kinda team, I’m lost how to bring it out properly and in the context of a ballroom D:
Not saying what the theme is yet! Later people steal WTF. Only that it has something to do with…a story. #cryptic
2. Dress
Ok the thing is I was planning to rent a dress cos
a) Damn expensive do you know how much wedding dresses in Malaysia cost? If you don’t good for you wtf. I’m not sure how much tailoring usually costs anyway but wedding dresses sound unnaturally expensive to me. Maybe cos it’s a whole industry, and people are willing to pay more for the biggest day of their lives? But anyway.
b) Only going to wear it once in my life. Or at least I hope so wtf.
But as it turns out
a) dress rentals don’t allow you to shorten lengths!!!!! Even if I wear 5 inch heels still not enough!!!!! *breaks down in tears
b) no choice how to rent!!!! Was contemplating going to Guangzhou (apparently they have some bridal street there full of dresses and evening gowns) to buy a dress then come back and alter the shit out of it.
But I didn’t have to because out of the blue like an angel wtf, Gilbert Ng of Weddinspired contacted me and told me he wanted to make me a dress. T_____________T
I am so fucking touched and grateful that I got dress sponsor!!!
This is one of the first designs he came up with. I told him I wanted a sweetheart neckline and a big poofy princess skirt and bows and he delivered on all three hhaahahah.
Another design he suggested for evening wear. But I not sure yet.
If you wanna look for Gilbert, his shop is in Hartamas.
Weddinspired
38-2, Jalan 25/70A,
Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Email :
info@weddinspired.com
Contact No :
+6016-440 2780
Website :
http://www.weddinspired.com/
3. Hair and makeup
Gonna be done by my awesome stylist Hikky from 76style!
4. Ko Tai Lai
Did you know this even existed? Apparently Fatty’s mother has to present my family with a bunch of stuff (food and biscuits mostly I think) as a sort of dowry and my mom has to return half of it? But never mind, let the parents handle it.
5. Bridesmaids and dresses and best men and ties
(missing three)
Kau tim mou man tai. Bridesmaid dresses and best men ties taken care of by Hui Wen of Azorias because we have had a uh, fulfilling relationship ever since we met in Melbourne 2007 wtf. Hahaha she’s also one of my bridesmaids! *name drops
6. Wedding emcees
Fatty’s friend from London, Alex, and my friend from Malaysia wtf, Jammie. Jam already came up with all sorts of ideas how to run the entire wedding night WTF. My bridesmaids are better than yours.
7. Photographers
Pre-shoot and on the day still deciding T_T this is where I panick.
8. Hen’s night
Still planning! But whatever it is must compete with Fatty’s stag night which he says will be an Asian Tour 2012 WTFFFF.
9. Honeymoon
Dunno yet!!! Where would you go? We don’t really want Europe cos it’s such a cliche (although I’ve never been and wanna go to Italy some day) and I want to go to Egypt or Turkey too but Fatty said with my luck, war will brew the minute we step foot there WTF *CHOI TAI KA LAI SI IF ANY UNREST THERE PLEASE DON’T BLAME ME
(Back story: I have unbelievably terrible aura around me which will cause misfortune on the people around me. For example, today I slammed the car door on Fatty’s six year old niece’s fingers #goingtohell)
Comments (29)
OMG his drawings of the dresses are so beautiful!!!
and good luck! 😀
You seem to be handling pretty well ^^ Looks quite organized to me. Sending all the positive luck and energy!~
awaiting for your wedding updates~~
was supposed to go sleep but ok lah come read your new blog first wtf
the Ko Tai Lai also involves a roasted pig i think! i remember i saw a pig before at dunno who wedding wtf
first dress very nice!
bridesmaids all very pretty!
best men got who? hand mmmm handsome? wtf
hahahahaha if the terrible aura thing was really real, better don’t go Egypt! wait you awake the mummies wtf
go Nairobi! South Africa! Or Madagascar! then can sing i like to move it move it wtf
is your wedding theme dragon ball wtf
zzzzzzz bye bye wish me luck in dreaming something dirty about ryan gosling wtf
wow i really always write long comment
i like to write it write it wtf
Maldives! 😀
homg vai dowan europe honeymoon *europe looks mournfully at you from a corner wtf*
well i would totally go to santorini for my honeymoon. or otherwise capetown south africa, or nz. i go holiday first then i kam back tell you nice anot k wtf.
For your honeymoon, I heard Mauritius is beautiful 🙂
An island? Like.. Maldives or New caledonia
wah, cry until no sound jor (door slam on fingers)
good luck with all the wedding prep audrey! It will be one of the most memorable experience despite it being stressful (because everything has to be perfect wtf)
lol.. reading strawberry’s comment is very entertaining.
oh.. for photographer, maybe you can view on this profile
http://www.facebook.com/#!/marktanphotography
the photo he took is quite nice and pretty.
Come to Hawai’i for your honeymoon! It’s super chill and relaxing here and tons to do :]
Hey babe, the short dress is really nice and you should take it as well.. but u need to make sure pairing it with at least a 4inch high heel then oni nice geh…
Also, for honeymoon, may i suggest Maldives? it’s kinda a nice place to visit for honeymoon…
i’m feeling fucking happy now. my trusty gossip sources say Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have broken up!!!! i tell you. come to LA for your honeymoon! you can stay in my and Ryan’s huge mansion with heart shaped swimming pool and polka dotted sofas. but give me 5 years to seduce him first wtf
strawberry: YESSSS there is a god, he is single again! <3 <3 <3
RYAN GOSLING IS MINE!!!!
You gonna look marvelous in those dress~!!! Go Rome for honeymoon~ hehe~ XD
Honeymoon is gay, go on holiday when and where you want rather than being forced by society to go on holiday immediately after your wedding (when most likely you’d just wanna stay at home and rest for a while).
People on yahoo Singapore are mean :'( ? for real who says that sorta thing -.- anyways for your honeymoon you should go to like someplace tropical! Europe is overated, you can go there anytime too. You don’t want to go somewhere tropical when your 40 and can’t wear a swimsuit o_O lol
hahah Alex – he’d get the crowd going!
Things always fall right into their place so don’t you worry / panic your little self! For more wedding ideas – i have quite a lot of weddingy inspiration here – http://pinterest.com/happytinsoldier/happily-ever-after/
ps feels exactly the same about work!! but harder we work better the reward hopefully! xx
Nah, don’t blame them as they already suffered, tortured by their own ppl and lead miserable and boring life to stay in tiny tiny lil island.
Can’t wait for next wed update 🙂
Maldives! 😀
I think Bobo is really pretty and always dresses up really well. Does she have a blog?
For honeymoon, I think Bora-Bora Island is awesome~!!
how do i e-mail you, fourfeet? i have a good reference site for themed weddings! 😀 😀 super selfish so don’t wanna share publicly, wtf. lols!
All these details! excited for you two !
PS: honeymoon in Alaska? Santa’s hometown mar, and it’s a place people seldom go but it has such romantic scenery and feel!! budden anywhere you go also will be romantic enough for us to read la 😛 Hee!
Hey,if you are looking for photographer(s),I would love to suggest you to visit stories.my
I personally love those wedding shots and would love them to shoot my pre-wedding and wedding ceremony.
Haha..just saying.
going one of the island in carribean? 😀
GO MALDIVES !!!
hey aud, i highly recommend Turkey for ur honeymoon-ive been there last dec, it’s a v beautiful country which also hv hot air balloon activities which is definitely not to be missed! dun worry, so far turkey is in a peaceful state:)