So comprehensive, babydino - a huge thanks from all of us! Thanks for doing all the leg work! Wow, majority of us on 3rd Dec! I hope minicupcakes got the dates settled with her parents as she did mention it was not auspicious for her?
And um, from the list, it does look like I'm slack! The euphemism that I'm thorough totally does not apply to me, considering I have only visited 6 Bridal Studios and met with 4 photographers. Am not planning to have videography as I probably do not have enough content, as I'm not doing gatecrashing (no bridesmaids/groomsmen etc) or ROM or church reception. Am planning to have it as simple as possible - just tea ceremony, then dinner!
@eileen: I think another important vendor to book, especially if your date is hot, is the makeup artist, even if you have already signed with a bridal studio with their own in-house MUAs, you'd still need to select the one you think suits you best and have them lock down your date. Most MUAs only take one assignment per day.
As for no buttocks, I strongly suggest Spanx! I seriously have never worn anything so good! Do a google on Spanx by Sara Blakely - it's a lifesaver and totally comfortable. In fact I'm trying to convert my entire underwear drawer to Spanx, much to husband's agony
@Layla: The cupcakes are a great idea for favors, I've seen so many gorgeous ones on beaucoup.com (all personalised and so scrumptious - see
http://www.beau-coup.com/present_cheesecake.htm )but will probably stick to the hotel's favors to save $$, as most favors, apart from edibles, tend to be chucked away and forgotten. Where are you getting the cupcakes from?
Second babydino's envy regarding wedding planner, like an Anthony Marentino from Sex and the City! Eileen has one too right?
@eva: I think the second change into the evening gown starts after the 2nd dish. I came across an example itinerary posted by one the brides here:
http://puroland.multiply.com/journal/item/18/2297_Mission (it's very comprehensive so am saving for my own use, since so slack and all - it shows you march in after the 3rd dish for the champagne toast.
Like you, I'm intending to do away with the Kua and wear a cheongsam too, as the thought of wearing big white dress in the day seems a little inconvenient (and extremely uncomfortable). But it's tradition that the groom picks you up while you're in the big white dress, yes? Parents covering you with veil and all~ Not sure how many traditions I'll be following and doing away with.
Are you intending to change back into the cheongsam or ROM dress when sending guests off?
Anyone embarking on a 12-month beauty/health regime? I see some brides on the forum even have that down pat so it spurred me to do some weekly masks at home...
