It was a relieved that we managed to confirm the date and venue to hold our wedding banquet. It is really hard to find a hotel banquet that are within our budget.
For banquet package, below are some of the important stuffs we are looking at:
1) How many tables for the ballroom?
2) How many pax per table?
3) Free flow of wine?
4) Free flow of beer?
5) Invitation card?
6) $$ per table?
7) Vegetarian food?
If you have a tight budget, it is important that you start to source for the venue more than one year in advance. I started to source for the venue in exact one year in advance. I feel that it hard to find the venue that is within my budget.
I am really happy that I managed to secure the ballroom of my desired wedding date. Other than that, my financial consultant also hold her wedding at the same ballroom as me. She has no complained at all from her guests. May all the things go well for me. Currently, the hotel it is waiting for me to collect the receipt and to sign the contract.
For wedding date, I got the date for the following websites:
1) Auspicious dates for wedding/marriage in 2014 | The 8th Voyager
http://voyager8.blogspot.sg/2013/01/auspicious-dates-for-weddingmarriage-in.html
2) Auspicious wedding dates: astrological test - Magic-Horoscope.com
http://magic-horoscope.com/wedding/
We didn't find a Fengshui Master to calculate the date. Therefore, I depend on both websites to find the date that are both auspicious in both websites. Glad that I managed to find one that is fall on the weekend.
Today, B is so sweet. He walked over to Macdonald to buy breakfast of me.
Monday, 9 September 2013
Monday, 12 August 2013
Bridal Gown
On 9 Aug 2013, I went out to meet my friends with B. I have suggested to go to far east plaza shop to look for gown. This is because my colleague told me that ZIYI is having a clearance sales. The shop is located at level 4 with unit no: 04-47.
The moment I stepped into the shop, I noticed the sale assistant was quite rude talking to another customer. I don't feel that the sale assistant was friendly. She served another customer which don't seem to be local more friendly. As there is not much of nice design and it is not pure white, my friend suggested to go to the other shop.
As I left the shop, I noticed that there is another shop selling more varieties of short gowns. The shop is Lisa Penny. It is located at level 2 with unit no: 02-63/70. The staff there is really friendly and helpful.
She introduced the range of gowns that were displayed in the shop such as for photo shoot, for ROM and for wedding day.
She has helped me to try the gown and recommended me a few pieces. I actually like one of the gown. However, it is last piece.
The price range for the short gowns are at affordable range. It is from $89.90 to $189.90.
However, there is feedback that their alteration was not good.
The moment I stepped into the shop, I noticed the sale assistant was quite rude talking to another customer. I don't feel that the sale assistant was friendly. She served another customer which don't seem to be local more friendly. As there is not much of nice design and it is not pure white, my friend suggested to go to the other shop.
As I left the shop, I noticed that there is another shop selling more varieties of short gowns. The shop is Lisa Penny. It is located at level 2 with unit no: 02-63/70. The staff there is really friendly and helpful.
She introduced the range of gowns that were displayed in the shop such as for photo shoot, for ROM and for wedding day.
She has helped me to try the gown and recommended me a few pieces. I actually like one of the gown. However, it is last piece.
The price range for the short gowns are at affordable range. It is from $89.90 to $189.90.
However, there is feedback that their alteration was not good.
Saturday, 13 July 2013
Wedding Shoes
I was doing some research on wedding and I found one design which I really like to wear on my wedding day.
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Sunday, 23 June 2013
Cross Stitch
I have been really sad for few weeks. I have been feeling down. Finally, I completed the cross stitch after spending about 2 months. So happy. Yeah!
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| Wishing You Roads of Happiness (PM 33) |
Super love it. Hope can find a nice frame for it.
Other that that, I found one duet song. Hopefully about to use it for my banquet and able to find the original CD. The song that I am talking about is the following:
Song Title: 什么都愿意
Singers: Stella Chung 钟晓玉 & John Wee 黄俊源
Album: 第三章
Monday, 20 May 2013
Outing
Today is really a tiring day. We went to the Zoo. Thanks to our colleague to pass us the corporate pass.
Below are some of the animals that was taken in my mobile.
This donkey is so cute. The Zoo Keeper ask her whether she want to want to eat the food a not. She will nod her head to answer the Zoo Keeper.
It is a great way to exercise and slim down. Hopefully, it helps us to lose some weight. After visiting to the Zoo, we went to Comcentre at Somerset to return the corporate pass. As we were fatigue, we decided to have our lunch cum dinner first. In order to have some rest and gain some energy to go to orchard.
We managed to brought out letters for our wedding. Yeah! Below are some of the materials bought from Daiso and some materials that I managed to find it from my cabinets.
Below are some of the animals that was taken in my mobile.
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| Donkey |
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| Rabbits |
We managed to brought out letters for our wedding. Yeah! Below are some of the materials bought from Daiso and some materials that I managed to find it from my cabinets.
Lastly, below is my update on my cross stitch after sewing it for about 1 week.
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Wedding Preparation: DIY Ang Bao Box
It is really a tiring day for both yesterday and today. I was been requested to stay after office hours on a Friday evening due to a user request. Today was also a busy day.
I think the above is a fun way for guest to tell us they wan to contribute to which fund.
I was doing research to find some ideas for my wedding preparation. I happened to see the following:
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| Letters |
Picture credit to : http://jonoandrina.wordpress.com/tag/diy-ang-pow-box/
It is like finally find out the exact place to purchase it. According the blog the address should be:
Typo (Wistma Atria)
Add:435 Orchard Road Wisma Atria #B1-54/61
Singapore 238877
Tel:+65 67334761
Fax:+65 6733476
Other than that, I have also found some ideas for my Ang Bao Box. I think the following is really very nice.
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| DIY Ang Bao Box |
Picture credit to : http://www.modernmunchkins.com.my/wordpress/
Fairytale Ang Bao Box
Picture credit to : http://littlebowgirl.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/our-wedding-dinner-shangri-la/
I loves the fairytale Ang Bao Box. However, I think it would be too costly.
Picture credit to : http://www.mywedding.com/vinloveshui/blog_post_70705.html
I think the above is a fun way for guest to tell us they wan to contribute to which fund.
Below are some of the ideas for DIY Ang Bao Box:
8) http://littlebowgirl.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/our-wedding-dinner-shangri-la/
9) http://www.mywedding.com/vinloveshui/blog_post_70705.html
9) http://www.mywedding.com/vinloveshui/blog_post_70705.html
I like to do craft works. However, all this DIY stuff will take up quite alot of my time. Well I still hope that I can DIY it myself.
Friday, 10 May 2013
Wedding Preparation: Felt Flower Bouquet
It is quite sad to receive two bad news. But we cannot be sad forever. Jia You!
After something sad, lets talk about something happy. I was happy that my lovely colleague Ger bought a cupcake for me from Twelve cupcakes which I have never try it at all.
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| Orea Cupcake |
Next talk about my wedding preparation. I did some research and saw the following :
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| Felt Flower Bouquet |
Picture credit to : http://mexibride.blogspot.sg/
I may consider to have this felt flower bouquet instead of fresh flower bouquet for my wedding. I will also consider making it for my bridesmaids However, i will have to consider the difficulty and whether I have enough time to prepare for my wedding. This is because it seem like that more and more stuff to prepare for the wedding.
Below are some of the link to related to felt flower bouquet:
8) http://makeanddogirl.com/2011/10/tutorial-diy-felt-flowers/
9) http://keepinglifecreative.com/tutorial/diy-felt-bloom/
10) http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/2012/04/felt-flowers-tutorials-5-to-choose-from.html
11) http://pinklemonade.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/05/winners-winners-a-how-to-make-felt-loop-fringe-flowers-tutorial-to-boot.html
12) http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2011/10/tutorial-stitched-felt-flowers-part-2.html
13) http://www.simplysalvage.com/no-sew-felt-flower-tutorial/
14) http://ohmyhandmade.com/2011/what-we-love/tutorial-make-a-long-stem-felt-rose/
15) http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/2013/03/learn-how-to-make-felt-flowers.html
16) http://www.salttree.net/2011/05/craft-felt-flower-tutorials-compilation.html
9) http://keepinglifecreative.com/tutorial/diy-felt-bloom/
10) http://www.thecraftedsparrow.com/2012/04/felt-flowers-tutorials-5-to-choose-from.html
11) http://pinklemonade.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/05/winners-winners-a-how-to-make-felt-loop-fringe-flowers-tutorial-to-boot.html
12) http://www.red-brolly.com/red-brolly/2011/10/tutorial-stitched-felt-flowers-part-2.html
13) http://www.simplysalvage.com/no-sew-felt-flower-tutorial/
14) http://ohmyhandmade.com/2011/what-we-love/tutorial-make-a-long-stem-felt-rose/
15) http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/2013/03/learn-how-to-make-felt-flowers.html
16) http://www.salttree.net/2011/05/craft-felt-flower-tutorials-compilation.html
Hopefully, I will have enough time to make a pretty bouquet of flower. Gdnite and Take Care.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
四点金 (Dowry Jewellery)
What is 四点金 (Dowry Jewellery)?
The si dian jin (四点金) is a 4-piece set of gold jewellery presented to the bride by the groom's mother. This refers to a Necklace, a Ring, a Bangle, and a pair of earings. Traditionally, these items are made of yellow gold and the traditional design is the Long Feng (Dragon and Pheonix) design.The si dian jin (四点金) is to be presented during the Guo Da Li. This is a Teochew tradition.
The origins of this customs stems from the times where houses in Teochew province have 4 curved rooftops that looked like the word “Jin” (Think shape of umbrella). When the mother in law gives her daughter in law Si Dian Jin, it is meant to tell the girl that she will always have a roof (or rather 4 roofs) over her head. It remains an obligatory practice for grand or small scales weddings depending on the families’ preferences. Especially for the Teochew dialect group which pays great attention to this practice.These 4 pieces always come as a set for a sense of unity and looking aesthetically complete. It indirectly reflects on the wealth and status of the groom’s family when older generations used to take immense pride in this ritual. Depending on dialect groups, most Teochew families continue to practice si dian jin with a complete set of all four items. Whilst the Cantonese and Hokkiens dialect groups are less extravagant, who place importance on a pair of dragon phoenix bangles (symbolize harmony and completion) and a pair of simple gold bangles respectively. As with popular belief, the dragon and phoenix give an absolute balance in relationships, bringing to the newly weds a new chapter of eternal love and fulfillment.
A si dian jin set could cost from $500 to thousands of dollars. Selection and purchase of the jewellery is usually made 2-3 weeks before the wedding day and delivered together to the bride’s home with the traditional wedding cakes and biscuits.
There is no fixed rule or superstition involved should the couples choose to not practice si dian jin . It was mainly a matter of pride in the past where jewellery bestowed to the bride and worn on the wedding day is an exhibition of the wealth of the groom’s family and how much the mother-in-law favours the bride.
With intercultural marriages on the rise lately, si dian jin might be a lovely way to add a touch of tradition to the most important day of your life. Perhaps sharing a part of your cultural root with your the other half and his/her family who are unfamiliar brings great joy and pleasure. You have plenty of options for the traditional si dian jin with a modern twist.
Where to buy 四点金 (Dowry Jewellery)?
Below are some of the Jewellery shops to buy Dowry Jewellery:
1) Poh Heng
2) Heng Heng (AMK Central)
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| Si Dian Jin from Heng Heng (AMK) at $2728 |
3) Chung Hwa (people park complex 2nd level) no GST and workmanship
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| Chung Hwa at People Park Complex 2nd Level |
4) Jin Bao (people park complex 2nd level) no GST but got workmanship
5) Ngee Soon jewellery no workmanship, got GST
6) Ban Cheong
7) Tian Po
There is hallmarks and the lionhead mark on the shop for Poh Heng, Heng Heng and Jin Bao. There is no hallmark for Chung Hwa and Ngee Soon.
Most people bought item from Heng Heng (AMK) , Ngee Soon and Poh Heng for nice designs and bought from Chung Hwa for their classic designs.
Heng Heng(AMK) and Poh Heng workmanship is very expensive as compared to Ngee Soon and Ban Cheong.
The above research is gathered from prefectweddings http://www.perfectweddings.sg/forums/where-buy-916k-gold-4-dian-jin-wedding-band-712/index4.html
Below are the url to check the gold prices: http://www.kitco.com/charts/livegold.html http://www.bullion-rates.com/gold/SGD-history.htm#.UYptOrVTC-U
After some research, hopefully we will be able to bargain and negotiate for a nice set of Dowry Jewellery.
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