Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple
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Chin, one of these days, I'm going to look for you at your office and drag you home....
Don't think Cuclainne is coming to meet me for lunch. cos' you know lah tomorrow is her day to be Mrs Ah Boy. So sure have to do a lot of things.
Cuclainne, let me know okie? I forgot, I have an appointment at Hollywood's Secret International Building at 6.30 today. So if I can meet you at Orchard MRT at 6.20 if you're going to be there around that time? Let me know k?
So how's the menhdi?
Don't think Cuclainne is coming to meet me for lunch. cos' you know lah tomorrow is her day to be Mrs Ah Boy. So sure have to do a lot of things.
Cuclainne, let me know okie? I forgot, I have an appointment at Hollywood's Secret International Building at 6.30 today. So if I can meet you at Orchard MRT at 6.20 if you're going to be there around that time? Let me know k?
So how's the menhdi?
Morning girls!!
Huichin!!
At this rate think you gonna transfer your bedroom to ofc liao or vice versa!! no wonder I saw you still online in msn last nite..geez..wat time u go back ah? aiyo!!
Cuclainne
tomoro's the BIG day. So how's feeling gonna be Mrs Ah Boy soon? Remember to always smile k?
Marnie,
speaking abt SE hp..haiz..mine kapoot long time ago..now depending alot on my hp pda liao.. so sad...now kena kick out from the SE gal group liao..
Huichin!!
At this rate think you gonna transfer your bedroom to ofc liao or vice versa!! no wonder I saw you still online in msn last nite..geez..wat time u go back ah? aiyo!!
Cuclainne
tomoro's the BIG day. So how's feeling gonna be Mrs Ah Boy soon? Remember to always smile k?
Marnie,
speaking abt SE hp..haiz..mine kapoot long time ago..now depending alot on my hp pda liao.. so sad...now kena kick out from the SE gal group liao..
Ally, really? Hmmmm....you think there's a conspiration there? Hmm...maybe one of these days, we go shopping for Se phones k? Me want to get the Communicator-like SE which I saw last night....
BTW, miss you leh...long time never see you.
Hey Chin, Nur, Sandra, Malay bridal expo thingee is going to be on next month at Singapore Expo from 16th to 19th. Time for you girls to do some recce...
Interrace, where are you?
IC, busy with baby and hubby is it? Long time never see you here and listen to your "life-stories" leh...
BTW, miss you leh...long time never see you.
Hey Chin, Nur, Sandra, Malay bridal expo thingee is going to be on next month at Singapore Expo from 16th to 19th. Time for you girls to do some recce...
Interrace, where are you?
IC, busy with baby and hubby is it? Long time never see you here and listen to your "life-stories" leh...
hi girls!!!!! just got back to Singapore sunday morning, had to clear so much work in the office!!
Cuclainne
Congrats, hope everything will go great! Im sure you are feeling so kanchiong rite now..
Just smile and enjoy yourself!
Well i hope the rest: Marnie, Ally, Sandra, IC, Chin etc are all ok, happy new year! I really hope to get to see everyone in person some day, i will put in double effort so i can join in the group outings someday!
Ok dokies then, got to get back to work...
Cuclainne
Congrats, hope everything will go great! Im sure you are feeling so kanchiong rite now..
Well i hope the rest: Marnie, Ally, Sandra, IC, Chin etc are all ok, happy new year! I really hope to get to see everyone in person some day, i will put in double effort so i can join in the group outings someday!
Ok dokies then, got to get back to work...
I'm finally online from home!!!! So happy!!!
Marnie
The henna session was great. Ah Boy's mom and her companion came to have a look and my parents were here too. She took about an hour and a half (I think) to apply mine cos I chose a really simple design ... the same design she came up with for her own wedding, imagine that! Colour's quite light but she told me that it'll get darker and not to panic. She was very good and fast ... she started at 7.30pm and I took it off at midnight (so tired already la). I didn't have my dinner before she started (what a mistake!) and Ah Boy made a mess of feeding me my dinner (at midnight). Aiyoh! He was so concerned that the henna was going to stain the sheets!
Yes, I can meet you at Orchard at that time. Should not be a problem cos I will need to do some last minute shopping with my mom.
Hui Chin
Girl, you have to stop spending so much time in the office - do you want Marnie to come over that and drag you away from your desk???
Ally
It's a bit nerve-wrecking actually. I'm beginning to feel the pressure now. Really can't get rid of Ah Boy now. Hahahahaha!!! I'm alone at home now ... and I have to clean!!! I hope I can get all the things done asap.
Zierella
Thanks for the wishes.
Marnie
The henna session was great. Ah Boy's mom and her companion came to have a look and my parents were here too. She took about an hour and a half (I think) to apply mine cos I chose a really simple design ... the same design she came up with for her own wedding, imagine that! Colour's quite light but she told me that it'll get darker and not to panic. She was very good and fast ... she started at 7.30pm and I took it off at midnight (so tired already la). I didn't have my dinner before she started (what a mistake!) and Ah Boy made a mess of feeding me my dinner (at midnight). Aiyoh! He was so concerned that the henna was going to stain the sheets!
Yes, I can meet you at Orchard at that time. Should not be a problem cos I will need to do some last minute shopping with my mom.
Hui Chin
Girl, you have to stop spending so much time in the office - do you want Marnie to come over that and drag you away from your desk???
Ally
It's a bit nerve-wrecking actually. I'm beginning to feel the pressure now. Really can't get rid of Ah Boy now. Hahahahaha!!! I'm alone at home now ... and I have to clean!!! I hope I can get all the things done asap.
Zierella
Thanks for the wishes.
Hey Girls, we're looking at this old "civilisation" at ulu Pandan Road for our new home come July - not too hot about it but it's about 30 minutes by bus to work and it's quite close to Holland V. Don't know whether should grab it....Bleh...
Cuclainne, simple design and already 1.5 hours? Hmmmpppf...I must see your mendhi later so that I can gauge how long she's going to take to do mine. Did you do your feet as well?
Oh, thanks for tip - I know now to eat first before embarking on the mehndi!
Cuclainne, simple design and already 1.5 hours? Hmmmpppf...I must see your mendhi later so that I can gauge how long she's going to take to do mine. Did you do your feet as well?
Oh, thanks for tip - I know now to eat first before embarking on the mehndi!
cuclainne,
Have a great wedding day!! Yes, I think Ally's advice is great. Just smile, smile and smile.
marnie,
malay bridal expo next month huh? Ok, sure can see see.. and get ideas. thanks!! tomorrow i'm going to sample food for caterer, if all's well, i'm just going with her.
I like the SE K750I.
Have a great wedding day!! Yes, I think Ally's advice is great. Just smile, smile and smile.
marnie,
malay bridal expo next month huh? Ok, sure can see see.. and get ideas. thanks!! tomorrow i'm going to sample food for caterer, if all's well, i'm just going with her.
I like the SE K750I.
Marnie
Ulu Pandan..sounds very familiar to me - Ghim Moh area? I stayed around there b4..n my granny's place is still there - we stayed at Mount Sinai..the private residential area behind Ghim Moh.
Cuclainne
Oh dear..but indeed, u need to fill up your tummy b4 putting on the mendhi.
Ulu Pandan..sounds very familiar to me - Ghim Moh area? I stayed around there b4..n my granny's place is still there - we stayed at Mount Sinai..the private residential area behind Ghim Moh.
Cuclainne
Oh dear..but indeed, u need to fill up your tummy b4 putting on the mendhi.
Nur, it's an (old) condo but kinda like Mandarin Gardens with everything i.e own grocery store, laundry place. the Works. It's old but spacious - I likey. But a bit out there. Know what I mean?
ooh...have fun food tasting - I know I did...(not a surprise there!
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Ally, yeah...near Mount Sinai/Upper Bukit Timah. Opposite the old Australian international school.
ooh...have fun food tasting - I know I did...(not a surprise there!
Ally, yeah...near Mount Sinai/Upper Bukit Timah. Opposite the old Australian international school.
Marnie,
tats a nice place. You have everything in there n once u have kids.. no need to even bother looking around for childcare services cos they got one in their premises. My aunt stayed there b4, very cosy place..I should say.
Who know's whenever I come by my granny's place..can juz drop in to say hi? Anyway..it's quite near to my own place too..
tats a nice place. You have everything in there n once u have kids.. no need to even bother looking around for childcare services cos they got one in their premises. My aunt stayed there b4, very cosy place..I should say.
Who know's whenever I come by my granny's place..can juz drop in to say hi? Anyway..it's quite near to my own place too..
haha..Marnie: i wish u would come and drag me away too!!! sighss...
lol...izzit the way u see me working in this co. like chiong too much until no life? am doing some reviews on myself for the year2006..lol...comments pls! haha...well i hope u get the place u like!
Ally: Eeiikk....i dun want either one! hoho...can die rite,...sighs. oh me stayed until 1plus am...
Cuclainne: I hope i can spend <blink>LESSER</blink> time here too! ahah...but usually is no choice...
Anywayz, today is ur last day as a <blink>single</blink> liao - have fun and enjoy urself! Am sure u're very busy handling stuff rite now! haha..pictures Cuclainne, post many many pics k! haha..ask someone to take for u! lol...
Zierella: Thankies for the wishes too
lol...izzit the way u see me working in this co. like chiong too much until no life? am doing some reviews on myself for the year2006..lol...comments pls! haha...well i hope u get the place u like!
Ally: Eeiikk....i dun want either one! hoho...can die rite,...sighs. oh me stayed until 1plus am...
Cuclainne: I hope i can spend <blink>LESSER</blink> time here too! ahah...but usually is no choice...
Anywayz, today is ur last day as a <blink>single</blink> liao - have fun and enjoy urself! Am sure u're very busy handling stuff rite now! haha..pictures Cuclainne, post many many pics k! haha..ask someone to take for u! lol...
Zierella: Thankies for the wishes too
Cuclainne, selamat nikah tomorrow girl.
Show us pictures okie?? *kaypoh Idyll*
Hey Zierella, so how's the wedding prep in the US going?
Ally, it's at Acacia Court, nearest the main gate, and the one with the shophouses. And it's 2nd floor. Don't know whether that's a blessing in disguise. The price is definitely a draw though....What do you think?
Chin, wah piang!!! 1am???! Definitely cannot like that every night lah....Pity your abang man.....Tsk tsk tsk.
So how's your wedding prep going? you have about 14 months...time flying slowly liao.....
Hey Girls, me going to ARab Street with a mission tomorrow. Gotta grab red and orange ribbons to tie my programs. I need 137 yards altogether (!!), get green fabric to match mine for the hantaran, get cheap red and orange fabric swaths for the "cocktail lounge" and some fabric for cushions for dear Meraj, tok kadi, and witnesses to sit on.
Show us pictures okie?? *kaypoh Idyll*
Hey Zierella, so how's the wedding prep in the US going?
Ally, it's at Acacia Court, nearest the main gate, and the one with the shophouses. And it's 2nd floor. Don't know whether that's a blessing in disguise. The price is definitely a draw though....What do you think?
Chin, wah piang!!! 1am???! Definitely cannot like that every night lah....Pity your abang man.....Tsk tsk tsk.
So how's your wedding prep going? you have about 14 months...time flying slowly liao.....
Hey Girls, me going to ARab Street with a mission tomorrow. Gotta grab red and orange ribbons to tie my programs. I need 137 yards altogether (!!), get green fabric to match mine for the hantaran, get cheap red and orange fabric swaths for the "cocktail lounge" and some fabric for cushions for dear Meraj, tok kadi, and witnesses to sit on.
Cuclainne,
Congrats girl! Eh, btw, wat time is the nikah ceremony? Ah Boy all set for the gruelling test of his lifetime?
Marnie,
Ic, my aunt previously stayed in blk 3. Those double storey unit (actually only the living hall is half storey below). How many room unit are you looking at? but looking at the property prices now..it's a good time to buy one.
Hubby n I were looking around CCK - Regent grove. Fell in love with one of my fren's mum's plc. Still negotiating on whether to buy a condo rite now.
Congrats girl! Eh, btw, wat time is the nikah ceremony? Ah Boy all set for the gruelling test of his lifetime?
Marnie,
Ic, my aunt previously stayed in blk 3. Those double storey unit (actually only the living hall is half storey below). How many room unit are you looking at? but looking at the property prices now..it's a good time to buy one.
Hubby n I were looking around CCK - Regent grove. Fell in love with one of my fren's mum's plc. Still negotiating on whether to buy a condo rite now.
oh, Marnie,
u're gg to Arab st tomoro? I'll be somewhere nearby too. Actually heading down to Golden Landmark to ask my knitting teacher on some stuff.. A fren of mine asking me to knit a ROM dress for her..so need to go down to recce some designs n yarns. who knows we might juz bump into each other ya?
u're gg to Arab st tomoro? I'll be somewhere nearby too. Actually heading down to Golden Landmark to ask my knitting teacher on some stuff.. A fren of mine asking me to knit a ROM dress for her..so need to go down to recce some designs n yarns. who knows we might juz bump into each other ya?
Ally, that's what I thought, the prices are down can consider but hmm...not sure yet. It's 2+1 unit at Blk 2. Not the separate dining room on an elevated level. Just normal same level all around.
Me will probably be there at about 2 - how quaint! Would love to see you again - been so loooong yeah?
Me will probably be there at about 2 - how quaint! Would love to see you again - been so loooong yeah?
Cuclainne
Wanna wish you Selamat Pengantin Baru! Gonna be Mrs Ah Boy in a few hrs time eh.. Very excited for you! Stay cool, calm.. and try not to cry when nikah's over, k!
Marnie
Tks for informing us abt the wedding expo to be held next mth. Yup, heard abt it. I'll definitely be there sniffing around for good deals, coz there's still so much to settle! Oh, I'll be at Arab St tomorrow too. Going there with my momma coz I need to get some lace for the new dress that I'm gonna get tailored for my sis' wedding reception. Whoa, you are definitely on a MISSION, girl! You sure you won't go mabuk from all that cloth that you gotta buy? We might just bump into Ally too.. hehhh
Nur
Wah, can skip lunch (or dinner) tomorrow, so can save the space in your tummy for the free food during food tasting. So which caterer are you meeting tomorrow? How did your house hunt go?
By the way girls, the decoration for the hantaran, did you opt to DIY or rent? I know Marnie is definitely going DIY rite.. green theme? I thought of DIY too and went to Concourse just now to search for the necessary stuff, but seems that the shops there no longer sell them? I left disappointed and have now decided to just rent the decorated dulangs from a BS. Save time and energy too.. waddaya think?
Wanna wish you Selamat Pengantin Baru! Gonna be Mrs Ah Boy in a few hrs time eh.. Very excited for you! Stay cool, calm.. and try not to cry when nikah's over, k!
Marnie
Tks for informing us abt the wedding expo to be held next mth. Yup, heard abt it. I'll definitely be there sniffing around for good deals, coz there's still so much to settle! Oh, I'll be at Arab St tomorrow too. Going there with my momma coz I need to get some lace for the new dress that I'm gonna get tailored for my sis' wedding reception. Whoa, you are definitely on a MISSION, girl! You sure you won't go mabuk from all that cloth that you gotta buy? We might just bump into Ally too.. hehhh
Nur
Wah, can skip lunch (or dinner) tomorrow, so can save the space in your tummy for the free food during food tasting. So which caterer are you meeting tomorrow? How did your house hunt go?
By the way girls, the decoration for the hantaran, did you opt to DIY or rent? I know Marnie is definitely going DIY rite.. green theme? I thought of DIY too and went to Concourse just now to search for the necessary stuff, but seems that the shops there no longer sell them? I left disappointed and have now decided to just rent the decorated dulangs from a BS. Save time and energy too.. waddaya think?
Sandra, What are you looking for at Concourse? Maybe I can help? I'm doing myself. Meraj's side is going with pinky tones for my dulang. Mine to him will be a bit of the green tone. Nothing fancy schmancy. Most of the stuff, are recycled like the rhinestone on the clear boxes for the baju for him and stuff. So I am not spending on anything much apart from the round pieces of fabric to cover the dulang.
Eh....you know how I look like, pop by to say hello to me if you see me k?
Eh....you know how I look like, pop by to say hello to me if you see me k?
Marnie
Hey hey ... sorry girl, wasn't able to meet you on Friday. So hectic! I was feeling so stressed out that I couldn't eat properly for the few days leading up to the event but it worked out well - the mak andam was able to zip up the bustier fully this time. Hahahahaha.
You're looking at a place there? Cool - it's a really quiet, nice residential area yah!
Yes, she told me to eat, shower and basically do everything before she started but there was no food at home so I had to wait till Ah Boy came back with dinner. By then, she had already started so I decided to wait till she's done with the menhdi.
I can see you tomorrow or Tuesday, after work to pass you the cards. I'll be going on course at SGH so I'll pass by town on my way home.
How was your mission at Arab Street?
nur
Thanks for the wishes. I did smile .. until my smile got somewhat plastered on my face and the photographer had to ask me to stop and rest my face. Hahahahaha.
Hui Chin
I'll be getting the photos from the photographer in a few days so I'll let you have a look yah.
Ally
Thanks, girl. The nikah ceremony was at 3pm in the afternoon but I started getting my make-up done at about 1.15pm, I think. It felt like it took forever and that it ended too soon. Hahahaha. He was nervous but it was good overall. He made it through the ceremony just once though I think he might have stumbled on my name (ahaha!). He had to read from a card so he nearly said the name of the girl who was used as the example. Hahahaha - it was funny!
Sandra
I opted to DIY my hantaran. That's why I was rushing around like a gila person the last few days. I have been searching for a ring pillow to tie the wedding bands but didn't know where to look for so in the end, we just end up buying two stuffed toys - tied their hands together with a ribbon to make it look like they're hugging each other and thought of tying the bands around the neck but in the end, we just put the box on the tray in front of the stuffed toys. Hahahaha! It was so last minute - I don't know how we pulled it off.
ic
Long time no see. Thanks very much!!
Hey hey ... sorry girl, wasn't able to meet you on Friday. So hectic! I was feeling so stressed out that I couldn't eat properly for the few days leading up to the event but it worked out well - the mak andam was able to zip up the bustier fully this time. Hahahahaha.
You're looking at a place there? Cool - it's a really quiet, nice residential area yah!
Yes, she told me to eat, shower and basically do everything before she started but there was no food at home so I had to wait till Ah Boy came back with dinner. By then, she had already started so I decided to wait till she's done with the menhdi.
I can see you tomorrow or Tuesday, after work to pass you the cards. I'll be going on course at SGH so I'll pass by town on my way home.
How was your mission at Arab Street?
nur
Thanks for the wishes. I did smile .. until my smile got somewhat plastered on my face and the photographer had to ask me to stop and rest my face. Hahahahaha.
Hui Chin
I'll be getting the photos from the photographer in a few days so I'll let you have a look yah.
Ally
Thanks, girl. The nikah ceremony was at 3pm in the afternoon but I started getting my make-up done at about 1.15pm, I think. It felt like it took forever and that it ended too soon. Hahahaha. He was nervous but it was good overall. He made it through the ceremony just once though I think he might have stumbled on my name (ahaha!). He had to read from a card so he nearly said the name of the girl who was used as the example. Hahahaha - it was funny!
Sandra
I opted to DIY my hantaran. That's why I was rushing around like a gila person the last few days. I have been searching for a ring pillow to tie the wedding bands but didn't know where to look for so in the end, we just end up buying two stuffed toys - tied their hands together with a ribbon to make it look like they're hugging each other and thought of tying the bands around the neck but in the end, we just put the box on the tray in front of the stuffed toys. Hahahaha! It was so last minute - I don't know how we pulled it off.
ic
Long time no see. Thanks very much!!
Selamat Pengantin Baru Cuclainne!
Aiyah..no worries lah girl. Not that I'm desperately needing another bling bling soon.
I've bought my bling bling for the wedding already. And picked up my weddingband already on Saturday - no worries.
Thankfully, all went well on your Nikah. Now can concentrate on your parties in March...
I had a fruitful day on Arab Street - bought 4 rolls of red ribbon for the programs. Still in search for my orange ones. Got fabrics for the cushions my sister is sewing for me for the solemnisation - after which I can use at our new home...(cost saving mah). picked up my purple baju for the photoshoot. Only know I'm contemplating on whether to have swarovski to have a bit of instant "glamour". Hmmm...choices choices.....
eh....must show all of us pictures lah, not just to Chin...(!)
Oh yeah...nice neighbourhood, yes. I'm still considering. Nothing is in ink at present.
Aiyah..no worries lah girl. Not that I'm desperately needing another bling bling soon.
Thankfully, all went well on your Nikah. Now can concentrate on your parties in March...
I had a fruitful day on Arab Street - bought 4 rolls of red ribbon for the programs. Still in search for my orange ones. Got fabrics for the cushions my sister is sewing for me for the solemnisation - after which I can use at our new home...(cost saving mah). picked up my purple baju for the photoshoot. Only know I'm contemplating on whether to have swarovski to have a bit of instant "glamour". Hmmm...choices choices.....
eh....must show all of us pictures lah, not just to Chin...(!)
Oh yeah...nice neighbourhood, yes. I'm still considering. Nothing is in ink at present.
Cuclainne,
Well, how's feeling being an official Mrs Ah Boy? Great to hear that all went well for your ROMM. Think most grooms are nervous for the solemnization. (remembered hubby practiced for a few weeks for the akad nikah).
At least Ah Boy didn't stumble during the akad nikah rite? This morn, went for a nikah ceremony n guess wat, the groom had to go through the solemnization process 7 times. He can't seem to pronounce his wife's name. The Kadi had to give him some "holy water" to calm him down n finally manage to pass through at the 8th try. Aiyo!!
Marnie,
wow, seems tat you're all ready for your AD. Too bad we didn't bump into each other lah...
Well, how's feeling being an official Mrs Ah Boy? Great to hear that all went well for your ROMM. Think most grooms are nervous for the solemnization. (remembered hubby practiced for a few weeks for the akad nikah).
At least Ah Boy didn't stumble during the akad nikah rite? This morn, went for a nikah ceremony n guess wat, the groom had to go through the solemnization process 7 times. He can't seem to pronounce his wife's name. The Kadi had to give him some "holy water" to calm him down n finally manage to pass through at the 8th try. Aiyo!!
Marnie,
wow, seems tat you're all ready for your AD. Too bad we didn't bump into each other lah...
Cuclainne, forgot to mention, I have something on today so tomorrow's a better bet. Let me know what time and where, k?
Ally, yeah lor, too bad never see you. I walked up and down Arab Street like 3 times, I think(!) following my sister and her sis-in-law looking for their fabric for Raya. (we all love to plan ahead so that we can cut costs! hahah)
But AD, that's something else....Meraj only finished his blurps for the table names last night at 1am so I only get to finish my table names templates and programs tonight if I'm not too lazy. And I need to get more paper cos' need to finish up my invites to be sent off at the end February. Headache now.
Ally, yeah lor, too bad never see you. I walked up and down Arab Street like 3 times, I think(!) following my sister and her sis-in-law looking for their fabric for Raya. (we all love to plan ahead so that we can cut costs! hahah)
But AD, that's something else....Meraj only finished his blurps for the table names last night at 1am so I only get to finish my table names templates and programs tonight if I'm not too lazy. And I need to get more paper cos' need to finish up my invites to be sent off at the end February. Headache now.
Cuclainne,
Selamat pengantin baru!
Im so glad to hear everything turned out right! It must be a huge relief...congrats congrats! when is your sanding day?
Marnie
The wedding prep in the US has not started yet eheheh...but when i was there we looked at several places to do it..everything was so nice and i know the prices would be sky high as well..but he is going to be the one to decide the place since ive put him 'in charge' with the wedding in the US as i will be handling the one here. Anyway our guests for the wedding in the US is only for 50 pax, so its small scale as compared to my 800-1000 guests! hahah
Yesterday I went to OCC to meet with the wedding planner, she suggested having nikah and wedding lunch on sun to cut costs and so we wont be tired out for two days. It was kinda cool the way she plans it out..she said she wants the solemnization ceremony to be super solemn and serious and make the kompang noise straightaway after he kisses me...haha somehow the way she described it was so cool!! do you gals think its a good idea to cram everything in one day? I know its gonna be a tight schedule but according to her its been done before.
Oh, and my mom was so excited, she bought the lace fabric yesterday at Arab street...hahahah
Selamat pengantin baru!
Marnie
The wedding prep in the US has not started yet eheheh...but when i was there we looked at several places to do it..everything was so nice and i know the prices would be sky high as well..but he is going to be the one to decide the place since ive put him 'in charge' with the wedding in the US as i will be handling the one here. Anyway our guests for the wedding in the US is only for 50 pax, so its small scale as compared to my 800-1000 guests! hahah
Yesterday I went to OCC to meet with the wedding planner, she suggested having nikah and wedding lunch on sun to cut costs and so we wont be tired out for two days. It was kinda cool the way she plans it out..she said she wants the solemnization ceremony to be super solemn and serious and make the kompang noise straightaway after he kisses me...haha somehow the way she described it was so cool!! do you gals think its a good idea to cram everything in one day? I know its gonna be a tight schedule but according to her its been done before.
Oh, and my mom was so excited, she bought the lace fabric yesterday at Arab street...hahahah
Hmm... seems that you girls opt to DIY your hantaran.. I guess I still have some time to decide, so at the meantime I'll keep that option open.
Thks, Marnie, for offering to help. I think I'll drop by Spotlight to see if there's anything I can get for the dulang decor. Didnt see you at Arab St last Saturday. Maybe bcoz I was there in the late afternoon and marched right up to the Royal Fabrics to get some lace. Thought I'll get one of those cheapo ones on offer (my budget was abt $80) but my damage ended up to about $200+. Sigh... this Suresh guys's sale tactics damn good lah, showed me all kinds of beautiful fabrics which I couldn't resist (his name card says he is the Director). He even brought me to the 'VIP' room of his new outlet and showed me those beaded lace which costs $1200 per metre! *faintzzz*
Ally
Aiyoh so scary, the poor guy got to recite the akad nikah a total of 8 times! He must be so relieved when it's over. Hmmm.. wonder how my FH will do? He can't handle such situations well leh..
Zierella
You are going to have a wedding in US too? Wow so nice... Lucky you
Cuclainne
Congrats again! Yes, yes, do post lots of your wedding pics for us to see k!
Hey girls, for hubbys who are non-Malay, do they recite the akad nikah in English? Is it strange? I've never attended such nikah ceremony before...
Thks, Marnie, for offering to help. I think I'll drop by Spotlight to see if there's anything I can get for the dulang decor. Didnt see you at Arab St last Saturday. Maybe bcoz I was there in the late afternoon and marched right up to the Royal Fabrics to get some lace. Thought I'll get one of those cheapo ones on offer (my budget was abt $80) but my damage ended up to about $200+. Sigh... this Suresh guys's sale tactics damn good lah, showed me all kinds of beautiful fabrics which I couldn't resist (his name card says he is the Director). He even brought me to the 'VIP' room of his new outlet and showed me those beaded lace which costs $1200 per metre! *faintzzz*
Ally
Aiyoh so scary, the poor guy got to recite the akad nikah a total of 8 times! He must be so relieved when it's over. Hmmm.. wonder how my FH will do? He can't handle such situations well leh..
Zierella
You are going to have a wedding in US too? Wow so nice... Lucky you
Cuclainne
Congrats again! Yes, yes, do post lots of your wedding pics for us to see k!
Hey girls, for hubbys who are non-Malay, do they recite the akad nikah in English? Is it strange? I've never attended such nikah ceremony before...
Sandra,
The groom was flushing red in embarassment! Basically, he's those shy-shy, introvert type. Even in any other family occassions, we seldom hear him talk one lah. He purposely asks for a Sunday solemnization ceremony cos he was betting on less ppl to turn up for the akad nikah ceremony. Never did he realise that the girl's relatives turn up full strength. TATS IT..mouth kena jammed liao!
Marnie,
U sure did some retail therapy back on sat ya? I was stuck in the knitting shop finding a suitable design for my friend's ROM dress. She saw my Tea-ceremony dress that I knit myself and now die die ask me to knit one for her.
The groom was flushing red in embarassment! Basically, he's those shy-shy, introvert type. Even in any other family occassions, we seldom hear him talk one lah. He purposely asks for a Sunday solemnization ceremony cos he was betting on less ppl to turn up for the akad nikah ceremony. Never did he realise that the girl's relatives turn up full strength. TATS IT..mouth kena jammed liao!
Marnie,
U sure did some retail therapy back on sat ya? I was stuck in the knitting shop finding a suitable design for my friend's ROM dress. She saw my Tea-ceremony dress that I knit myself and now die die ask me to knit one for her.
Zierella, mine is going to be a one-day affair. Our nikah and sanding is going to be at the same venue - nikah at 5.00 followed by (looong) cocktails and then dinner.
Sandra, aiyoh.......that Suresh guy must really "perah" him. Everytime I go Royal, he wants to eat my money so I usually bargain and bargain...Must tell you thought that you must have heart of steel to bargain with him.
Ally, yuppers. These days, it's really retail therapy. But all for the wedding. Bleh. A double-edged sword if you ask me. But hmm...at least I get to shop!
Sandra, aiyoh.......that Suresh guy must really "perah" him. Everytime I go Royal, he wants to eat my money so I usually bargain and bargain...Must tell you thought that you must have heart of steel to bargain with him.
Ally, yuppers. These days, it's really retail therapy. But all for the wedding. Bleh. A double-edged sword if you ask me. But hmm...at least I get to shop!
Ally
Actually it's soo much easier to say it in English. It's basically just, "I accept (the bride's name) with the mahr of (item) and hantaran of (amount)". The Kadi was so cool - he knew that Ah Boy was a bit nervous so he asked Ah Boy to recite the sentence to himself (he gave Ah Boy a piece of paper to read from) and then they conducted the ceremony. Actually Ah Boy nearly stumbled a little when it came to my name .. cos he was really reading the paper so he nearly forgot to say my name in place of the sample name on the paper. Hahahaha! But everything went well - he did it in one try.
He's someone who doesn't like taking photos but for the big day, he got into the groove and was taking more photos than me! Hahahaha!
Being Mrs Ah Boy ah ... slowly learning how to live together la. We have our own differences but it helps that Ah Boy is not as stubborn as me so any misunderstandings are easily diffused. Hahaha.
Marnie
My course is at Outram and I finish at about 5.30pm. Do you want me to meet you at Raffles Place or town?
Zierella
Thanks. My dinner will be on 24 March and the bersanding event will be hosted by my parents on 26 March. I hope I can lose more weight by then.
Sandra and Hui Chin
Thanks once again, girls. I will send you my pics yah.
Actually it's soo much easier to say it in English. It's basically just, "I accept (the bride's name) with the mahr of (item) and hantaran of (amount)". The Kadi was so cool - he knew that Ah Boy was a bit nervous so he asked Ah Boy to recite the sentence to himself (he gave Ah Boy a piece of paper to read from) and then they conducted the ceremony. Actually Ah Boy nearly stumbled a little when it came to my name .. cos he was really reading the paper so he nearly forgot to say my name in place of the sample name on the paper. Hahahaha! But everything went well - he did it in one try.
He's someone who doesn't like taking photos but for the big day, he got into the groove and was taking more photos than me! Hahahaha!
Being Mrs Ah Boy ah ... slowly learning how to live together la. We have our own differences but it helps that Ah Boy is not as stubborn as me so any misunderstandings are easily diffused. Hahaha.
Marnie
My course is at Outram and I finish at about 5.30pm. Do you want me to meet you at Raffles Place or town?
Zierella
Thanks. My dinner will be on 24 March and the bersanding event will be hosted by my parents on 26 March. I hope I can lose more weight by then.
Sandra and Hui Chin
Thanks once again, girls. I will send you my pics yah.
Marnie
Thats cool, now that i think about it, it kinda makes sense to do nikah and lunch the same day esp since im gonna do it in OCC and the whole decor etc is already up anyway. Plus i can relax on the sat hehehe...
Sandra
Yeah having a dinner reception in US just for his family and friends, esp since his mom is not able to take the long 23 hr flight hehe...but its just gonna be a simple wedding dinner nothing fanciful
Cuclainne
Cool you have a three months break hehe..but im sure you are so relieved now that everything else is settled..i long for that day to come lol..
Anyway gals, im thinking about having a henna bridal party for my female frens and cousins...any recommendations? whats the average fee like?
Thats cool, now that i think about it, it kinda makes sense to do nikah and lunch the same day esp since im gonna do it in OCC and the whole decor etc is already up anyway. Plus i can relax on the sat hehehe...
Sandra
Yeah having a dinner reception in US just for his family and friends, esp since his mom is not able to take the long 23 hr flight hehe...but its just gonna be a simple wedding dinner nothing fanciful
Cuclainne
Cool you have a three months break hehe..but im sure you are so relieved now that everything else is settled..i long for that day to come lol..
Anyway gals, im thinking about having a henna bridal party for my female frens and cousins...any recommendations? whats the average fee like?
girls, girls,
i just finished reading all e posts... sooo long. And super amazing thing is - I was at Arab St on Saturday too!! So ally, marnie, sandra and me all in the same area but paths never cross. I would've recognised marnie and ally lah from the photos. Was there with FH and future mom-in-law to buy our matching material for baju nikah and the baju for gift exchange. Baju nikah is light gold organza and the baju hantaran is turqoise-sea-blue net. hahaha.. I love both. Baju hantaran was sent to tailor tt very day while the nikah cloth will be sent to my mak andam who's designing and sewing.
sandra,
Up to now we've seen 7 homes. Best one so far is in tampines, tastefully-designed.. hmm going for 2nd viewing with agent 2 make an offer. A bit inconvenient for me cos not near my workplace (not as near as Pasir Ris) and it's 2nd flr, was hoping to live a lil higher. If we dun get it, its ok also (bit sad mayb). We have till early March to choose one so that we can get key in July, b4 wedding. Ur house ready yet? How's the renovation going?
{Zierella},
I've heard that bridal henna for bride only costs about $100. U want it such that the rest of the girls can also put on henna isit? Self-service can or not? heheheh... then how to eat with henna all??
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btw, I'm having my wedding all in 1 day. Nikah around 11, then reception starts after nikah all the way to 5pm. Hmm.. your wedding planner's idea of having kompang rite after solemntn is gd cos we were also thinking abt how to do kompang since groom is already there, no grand entrance!
i just finished reading all e posts... sooo long. And super amazing thing is - I was at Arab St on Saturday too!! So ally, marnie, sandra and me all in the same area but paths never cross. I would've recognised marnie and ally lah from the photos. Was there with FH and future mom-in-law to buy our matching material for baju nikah and the baju for gift exchange. Baju nikah is light gold organza and the baju hantaran is turqoise-sea-blue net. hahaha.. I love both. Baju hantaran was sent to tailor tt very day while the nikah cloth will be sent to my mak andam who's designing and sewing.
sandra,
Up to now we've seen 7 homes. Best one so far is in tampines, tastefully-designed.. hmm going for 2nd viewing with agent 2 make an offer. A bit inconvenient for me cos not near my workplace (not as near as Pasir Ris) and it's 2nd flr, was hoping to live a lil higher. If we dun get it, its ok also (bit sad mayb). We have till early March to choose one so that we can get key in July, b4 wedding. Ur house ready yet? How's the renovation going?
{Zierella},
I've heard that bridal henna for bride only costs about $100. U want it such that the rest of the girls can also put on henna isit? Self-service can or not? heheheh... then how to eat with henna all??
btw, I'm having my wedding all in 1 day. Nikah around 11, then reception starts after nikah all the way to 5pm. Hmm.. your wedding planner's idea of having kompang rite after solemntn is gd cos we were also thinking abt how to do kompang since groom is already there, no grand entrance!
Nur, I'm having hadrah to accompany our "grand entrace". It's called "hantar lepas" so should be no problem. When I spoke to the head of the hadrah group I've done, they said it's quite the trend these days for the couple to walk in together. So no need to worry okies?
Zieralla, there are people who will do group mehndi for a minimal sum. Sometimes, your bridal mehndi artist may even cater to that. Gotta ask her.
Hey hey hey Girls! Cuclainne and I met up last night to just catch up and were just thinking we should go out for dinner sometime.
I know everyone's busy and all and our organiser also busy in the office till 1am sometimes(!) so I better get the ball rolling. I'm thinking of dinner on a Friday, 17th February. How girls? Anyone in favour, put up hand and say "Aye".
Zieralla, there are people who will do group mehndi for a minimal sum. Sometimes, your bridal mehndi artist may even cater to that. Gotta ask her.
Hey hey hey Girls! Cuclainne and I met up last night to just catch up and were just thinking we should go out for dinner sometime.
I know everyone's busy and all and our organiser also busy in the office till 1am sometimes(!) so I better get the ball rolling. I'm thinking of dinner on a Friday, 17th February. How girls? Anyone in favour, put up hand and say "Aye".
Cuclainne, hmmm....maybe I should impose a once a month all girls' hangout...
Of course can invite him lah...but you two cannot sit together....
J/K
Yeay for Nur! finally get to meet you. Sure sure, we can talk more about the hantar lepas when we meet okie?
Chin, I'll be passing you a few of my old wedding mags okie? Get ready hor...
Yeay for Nur! finally get to meet you. Sure sure, we can talk more about the hantar lepas when we meet okie?
Chin, I'll be passing you a few of my old wedding mags okie? Get ready hor...
Nur
Yay! So i think it should be the norm to do everything in one day now eh? Thats so cool..and yeah its a gd idea to get the kompang to start right after the solemnization, its like instant celebration right? ehehe
I dont think the henna party thingy is gonna be so cheap if its for a group of gals, but i bet its gonna be so fun hehe esp since there is nothing to do on that Saturday before nikah
Any recommendations for henna artists?
Cuclainne..
YAY! I certainly wanna go...and fri is absolutely the best day!
BTW is the bridal exhibition going to be held at Expo next month?
Yay! So i think it should be the norm to do everything in one day now eh? Thats so cool..and yeah its a gd idea to get the kompang to start right after the solemnization, its like instant celebration right? ehehe
I dont think the henna party thingy is gonna be so cheap if its for a group of gals, but i bet its gonna be so fun hehe esp since there is nothing to do on that Saturday before nikah
Any recommendations for henna artists?
Cuclainne..
YAY! I certainly wanna go...and fri is absolutely the best day!
BTW is the bridal exhibition going to be held at Expo next month?
