Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple
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Chin, I just walked by Geylang only en route to see my contractor last Sunday. Seems to have alot of things. This year, not sure whether I have time to go shopping at Geylang what with the renos. I still have the master bedroom bathroom to scout for plus lights. Headache!
Okie dokie. Suntec Fish & Co it is! I definitely on cos' I'm penciling it down already. Shall we put it at 6.30pm?
Okie dokie. Suntec Fish & Co it is! I definitely on cos' I'm penciling it down already. Shall we put it at 6.30pm?
Oh my, Marnie, am sure u're bz wif house reno and stuff. But no worries..tt one more important and exciting! hahaa...
Oh i cant do it at 6.30! Cos i just finish work officially at tt time! haha...so...i think u girls can meet at this time..find seat, then take order 1st. i'll join u guys shortly after! Say, abt 6.50! heheee...
Oh i cant do it at 6.30! Cos i just finish work officially at tt time! haha...so...i think u girls can meet at this time..find seat, then take order 1st. i'll join u guys shortly after! Say, abt 6.50! heheee...
So are we all set to meet on Wednesday at 6.50pm then? I will probably be there first and go jalan2 for baby things .. hahahaha .. see you ladies at Fish & Co yah .. btw, where is it? hahahaha..
Hui Chin, I haven't been to Geylang yet but I heard from a colleague that even though it's a bit quiet this year, there are still plenty to see. I went to the Suria bazaar at Bugis last weekend - we walked in and walked out .. it was soooo warm and crowded!!
Marnie, how are your renos coming along? Do you have an idea of how your home is going to turn out?
Hui Chin, I haven't been to Geylang yet but I heard from a colleague that even though it's a bit quiet this year, there are still plenty to see. I went to the Suria bazaar at Bugis last weekend - we walked in and walked out .. it was soooo warm and crowded!!
Marnie, how are your renos coming along? Do you have an idea of how your home is going to turn out?
Cuclainne, we haven't started yet. It's going to start at 8.00am on Monday 9th. Most hacking works are done the 3 days starting 9th so that's the most of our headache done then.
We've got an idea what we want. It's like the wedding prep all over again but 3x the headache!
Every room has a different feel to it but we're using lots of transparency to bring in light. We've got most if not all of our electrical stuff. Only lights for the house and basin and accessories for the master bathroom that are left outstanding. We've been doing lots of walking about so it should be smooth from here on out.
We've got an idea what we want. It's like the wedding prep all over again but 3x the headache!
Hhahaaa...yea Marnie, i know there will definitely be headaches while going thru the plannin for da house - u have to make ur decisions wisely and properly. Hhhehheee...but i still envy u! It has always been my dream to design my own home & I cant wait for my turn! Lol...guess mine will be QUITE alotta time away...eeeikkss
Cuclainne: ok Fish & Co. Suntec is at the basement where all the makan outlets are.
Hhaaha...Geylang Serai - yea it seems to be a longer stretch as compared to last yr...but ultimately, the stalls are of almost the same as last yr's. Sadly the food is somewhat missing of certain kind - my fav Ayam percik! I went last evening (a quick one) but i cant seem to find any stall selling them. Most are just BBQ wings..sighs. Where's all the traditional stalls?
I still prefer Geylang Serai one instead of the one at the Bugis 'padang'. haha...there's nothin much to see! I went there, walk one round, then ok byee. Nothin! And almost half of it is the stage and another quarter is car exhibit! hahaa...aiyo...
Cuclainne: ok Fish & Co. Suntec is at the basement where all the makan outlets are.
Hhaaha...Geylang Serai - yea it seems to be a longer stretch as compared to last yr...but ultimately, the stalls are of almost the same as last yr's. Sadly the food is somewhat missing of certain kind - my fav Ayam percik! I went last evening (a quick one) but i cant seem to find any stall selling them. Most are just BBQ wings..sighs. Where's all the traditional stalls?
I still prefer Geylang Serai one instead of the one at the Bugis 'padang'. haha...there's nothin much to see! I went there, walk one round, then ok byee. Nothin! And almost half of it is the stage and another quarter is car exhibit! hahaa...aiyo...
Hi hi ladies, hope everyone is well.
Is the dinner tomorrow confirmed? Can I make a request to meet up at the Fish & Co next to Park Mall/ near Plaza Singapura instead - it's purely for selfish reasons, I must admit.
My feet are swollen so I don't want to have to walk too far .. can?
Is the dinner tomorrow confirmed? Can I make a request to meet up at the Fish & Co next to Park Mall/ near Plaza Singapura instead - it's purely for selfish reasons, I must admit.
My feet are swollen so I don't want to have to walk too far .. can?
hahaa...ok thks for helping us warm the seats Cuclainne! So while waiting for us u can think of what to order yea! Hehehe...
Ya loh Marnie, let's give them one more chance..haha..chan mali chan k! kekeeee
And Yesh! There'll be 4 of us!
1) Cuclainne
2) Marnie
3) Me
4) Our newcomer - Eunice!
Hehehe...Eunice and I met at the Darul Arqam..hehe...so i'm introducing her to our gang..hehe...this is the 1st time she meeting our <blink>club members</blink>..hahaaa
Updates: Elaine can't make it as she gotta work late. Ally can't make it cos she got alotta work to do on her list. lol..there'll always be a next time! heeheee
Ok see u girls at Fish & Co. Bugis laters!
Ya loh Marnie, let's give them one more chance..haha..chan mali chan k! kekeeee
And Yesh! There'll be 4 of us!
1) Cuclainne
2) Marnie
3) Me
4) Our newcomer - Eunice!
Hehehe...Eunice and I met at the Darul Arqam..hehe...so i'm introducing her to our gang..hehe...this is the 1st time she meeting our <blink>club members</blink>..hahaaa
Updates: Elaine can't make it as she gotta work late. Ally can't make it cos she got alotta work to do on her list. lol..there'll always be a next time! heeheee
Ok see u girls at Fish & Co. Bugis laters!
Yea, Ally, we understand..heh..
Marnie we no need to wait until next yr then meet up! ahahaa...hopefully in Nov we can arrange - and maybe tt time is to see Cuclainne and lil' peanut! heheeheee...she's due soon rite!
Today's da eve of Hari Raya..feels so demoralised to work..hahaa...anyone going to Geylang Serai for one last time tonite? heheee...Anyways, wishing all of you girls <blink>Selamat Hari Raya Maaf zahir dan batin</blink>
Happy appy holidays!
Marnie we no need to wait until next yr then meet up! ahahaa...hopefully in Nov we can arrange - and maybe tt time is to see Cuclainne and lil' peanut! heheeheee...she's due soon rite!
Today's da eve of Hari Raya..feels so demoralised to work..hahaa...anyone going to Geylang Serai for one last time tonite? heheee...Anyways, wishing all of you girls <blink>Selamat Hari Raya Maaf zahir dan batin</blink>
Happy appy holidays!
Hey ladies - hope everyone is well.
My EDD has come and gone, with no sign of Peanut so I will be going for induced labour tomorrow morning. She weighs about 3.5kg (gasp!) and the doctor said we shouldn't wait until the water bag bursts naturally cos she might have grown too big and I will have difficulty pushing her out.
I will keep you updated on my progress.
My EDD has come and gone, with no sign of Peanut so I will be going for induced labour tomorrow morning. She weighs about 3.5kg (gasp!) and the doctor said we shouldn't wait until the water bag bursts naturally cos she might have grown too big and I will have difficulty pushing her out.
I will keep you updated on my progress.
Hi ladies, was finally discharged from the hospital today. Here's my labour story:
Monday 6.11.2006
9.30am - admitted to Delivery Suite.
10.00am - Prostin pessary inserted [monitored for 2 hours, no going to toilet (didn't want to use bed pan) cos hooked up for contraction and fetal heartbeat monitoring.
12.00pm - Doc said cervix is only 2cm dilated, sent up to ward to wait.
3.00pm - Happily watching tv after eating two lunches (yes, two!) when water bag burst. Husband ran out to inform nurse and they immediately sent me back to Delivery Suite.
6.30pm - Doc came to check but cervix is still only 2cm dilated. Another Prostin pessary administered.
Many, many hours of prodding and poking later ..
Tuesday 7.11.2006
12.00am - IV drip set up.
1.00am - IV oxytoxin was given to induce contractions cos it was very irregular (about one every 7 minutes).
3.00am - IV antibiotics given cos it's been 12 hours since water bag burst.
6.30am - Nurse came to inform me that doctor will be along shortly to inform of next step cos i am still 'quite comfortable'.
6.32am - The moment she left the room, my contractions became more intense (about one every 2 mins).
7.30am - Husband informed nurse that my contractions are getting quite bad.
8.00am - Doctor came to check but my cervix is still about 2-3cm dilated. Decided to tahan without epidural or gas because I really thought it wouldn't be too long now.
10.00am - I told the nurse that I am ready for epidural now .. give up already.
10.30am - Anaesthetist setting up spinal epidural when Gynae came and inform me that I can wait for natural labour to come about but due to time constraints (only a few more hours before it's been 24 hours since water bag burst and that's bad for baby), I might have to get a c-section done anyways or I can have one done now. I said ok but then remembered that husband went for breakfast and said I need to ask him first.
10.40am - Husband came back and we both agreed that we don't want to wait anymore. They transferred me to another bed, push me into the OT and top up my epidural. Was awake (well, almost - I doze on and off cos I couldn't sleep well during the night) during the op and could feel all the stretching and pulling.
11.43am - Sofi Rania was delivered into the world. I heard her cries somewhere and decided to take a doze while they deliver the placenta and finish stitching up. Anaesthetist woke me up when midwife came with baby. Managed to kiss and stroke her. Slept for 40 mins at Recovery Area.
1.00pm - Pushed into the ward. Managed to call my mom and some colleagues to tell them the good news.
Monday 6.11.2006
9.30am - admitted to Delivery Suite.
10.00am - Prostin pessary inserted [monitored for 2 hours, no going to toilet (didn't want to use bed pan) cos hooked up for contraction and fetal heartbeat monitoring.
12.00pm - Doc said cervix is only 2cm dilated, sent up to ward to wait.
3.00pm - Happily watching tv after eating two lunches (yes, two!) when water bag burst. Husband ran out to inform nurse and they immediately sent me back to Delivery Suite.
6.30pm - Doc came to check but cervix is still only 2cm dilated. Another Prostin pessary administered.
Many, many hours of prodding and poking later ..
Tuesday 7.11.2006
12.00am - IV drip set up.
1.00am - IV oxytoxin was given to induce contractions cos it was very irregular (about one every 7 minutes).
3.00am - IV antibiotics given cos it's been 12 hours since water bag burst.
6.30am - Nurse came to inform me that doctor will be along shortly to inform of next step cos i am still 'quite comfortable'.
6.32am - The moment she left the room, my contractions became more intense (about one every 2 mins).
7.30am - Husband informed nurse that my contractions are getting quite bad.
8.00am - Doctor came to check but my cervix is still about 2-3cm dilated. Decided to tahan without epidural or gas because I really thought it wouldn't be too long now.
10.00am - I told the nurse that I am ready for epidural now .. give up already.
10.30am - Anaesthetist setting up spinal epidural when Gynae came and inform me that I can wait for natural labour to come about but due to time constraints (only a few more hours before it's been 24 hours since water bag burst and that's bad for baby), I might have to get a c-section done anyways or I can have one done now. I said ok but then remembered that husband went for breakfast and said I need to ask him first.
10.40am - Husband came back and we both agreed that we don't want to wait anymore. They transferred me to another bed, push me into the OT and top up my epidural. Was awake (well, almost - I doze on and off cos I couldn't sleep well during the night) during the op and could feel all the stretching and pulling.
11.43am - Sofi Rania was delivered into the world. I heard her cries somewhere and decided to take a doze while they deliver the placenta and finish stitching up. Anaesthetist woke me up when midwife came with baby. Managed to kiss and stroke her. Slept for 40 mins at Recovery Area.
1.00pm - Pushed into the ward. Managed to call my mom and some colleagues to tell them the good news.
Thanks Ally and Elaine.
How has your Hari Raya been? Mine is good - I have been given the best Hari Raya present of them all ... hahahaha.
Me and Ah Boy's schedule has been thrown off completely - she sleeps very soundly during the day and is very alert during the night. But we're slowly getting used to it - the first night was horrible, we only got about 1.5 hours' sleep each (we took turns to take care of her) but last night she's beginning to understand that it's sleepy time. She still woke up and made some noises but overall, she slept more than on the first night we came home from the hospital. I suppose she needed the time to get used to the new environment.
Oh oh - talk about rivalry .. my 2.5 year old nephew came to the house yesterday and started behaving in the oddest of ways. He started doing things that we've told him not to do before in our place - like moving the ceramic figurines display, or putting his hand on the TV, or lying on top of the glass table in the living room, etc. He said he loves Sofi but started to cough on her (on purpose cos we told him to stop but he wouldn't), wanted to throw tissue on her face, nearly overturned the cot she was sleeping on, etc .. I think he realised that he's no longer the youngest one around and even though people still paid him attention, it just wasn't enough. I talked it over with Ah Boy last night and we were thinking of spending some time with him alone to show him that we still care about him despite having Sofi. Aiyah .. kids!
How has your Hari Raya been? Mine is good - I have been given the best Hari Raya present of them all ... hahahaha.
Me and Ah Boy's schedule has been thrown off completely - she sleeps very soundly during the day and is very alert during the night. But we're slowly getting used to it - the first night was horrible, we only got about 1.5 hours' sleep each (we took turns to take care of her) but last night she's beginning to understand that it's sleepy time. She still woke up and made some noises but overall, she slept more than on the first night we came home from the hospital. I suppose she needed the time to get used to the new environment.
Oh oh - talk about rivalry .. my 2.5 year old nephew came to the house yesterday and started behaving in the oddest of ways. He started doing things that we've told him not to do before in our place - like moving the ceramic figurines display, or putting his hand on the TV, or lying on top of the glass table in the living room, etc. He said he loves Sofi but started to cough on her (on purpose cos we told him to stop but he wouldn't), wanted to throw tissue on her face, nearly overturned the cot she was sleeping on, etc .. I think he realised that he's no longer the youngest one around and even though people still paid him attention, it just wasn't enough. I talked it over with Ah Boy last night and we were thinking of spending some time with him alone to show him that we still care about him despite having Sofi. Aiyah .. kids!
chinoise177
New Member
Hi Ladies,
Sorry to interrupt in your thread, but when i did a search for muslim/chinese solemnisation, i found this thread. I need some advise, therefore trying my luck here.
Thanks.
Regards,
Fion
Sorry to interrupt in your thread, but when i did a search for muslim/chinese solemnisation, i found this thread. I need some advise, therefore trying my luck here.
Thanks.
Regards,
Fion
Cuclainne,
Sorry lar gurl for late reply...finally managed to have a slight breather and kaypoh around here..hehe!
Hari Raya this yr has been so-so..no..i shd say..bleh! I'm new to my organisation so cannot take leave..sianz!! been working till 9-10 pm daily from 2nd day of hari raya.. can't even complete visiting my relatives!
So how's Baby Sofi now? Manage to get proper sleep or not? or our brand new mummy still having panda eyes?
Hi Fion,
What is it that you wanted to know? just post your questions here, the girls here maybe able to help.
Sorry lar gurl for late reply...finally managed to have a slight breather and kaypoh around here..hehe!
Hari Raya this yr has been so-so..no..i shd say..bleh! I'm new to my organisation so cannot take leave..sianz!! been working till 9-10 pm daily from 2nd day of hari raya.. can't even complete visiting my relatives!
So how's Baby Sofi now? Manage to get proper sleep or not? or our brand new mummy still having panda eyes?
Hi Fion,
What is it that you wanted to know? just post your questions here, the girls here maybe able to help.
chinoise177
New Member
Hi Ally,
Thanks for the help in advance.
I'm Chinese and bf is Malay. We are planning to get ROMM soon as HDB is chasing us for the marriage cert to process. I planning to get converted next month and make sure I pass my evaluation, then still need to complete the pre-marriage guidance course in order to register for the ROMM...stressing out here already...never know there is so many procedures to get married...sigh...
I would like to know more about the solemnisation...I'm having problem with my family about my marriage and so planning a small wedding and dunno how to go about...do you girls experience Chinese/Muslim solemnisation? Any difference from traditional muslim solemnisation? Any nice catering for small reception after the solemnisation to recommend?
BTW, Cuclainne, congratulations!!! Sofi is a beautiful baby girl...
Thanks for the help in advance.
I'm Chinese and bf is Malay. We are planning to get ROMM soon as HDB is chasing us for the marriage cert to process. I planning to get converted next month and make sure I pass my evaluation, then still need to complete the pre-marriage guidance course in order to register for the ROMM...stressing out here already...never know there is so many procedures to get married...sigh...
I would like to know more about the solemnisation...I'm having problem with my family about my marriage and so planning a small wedding and dunno how to go about...do you girls experience Chinese/Muslim solemnisation? Any difference from traditional muslim solemnisation? Any nice catering for small reception after the solemnisation to recommend?
BTW, Cuclainne, congratulations!!! Sofi is a beautiful baby girl...
Cuclainne, the process is slow. We had a few hair-raising moments with the big bosses of the contractor company but I managed to "yell" my way through. Bleh. We'll get our apt back in proper order on 27th (about time!) so we're now slowly moving our stuff out cos' I'm vacating the current apt on 30th.
Fion, when you mean traditional muslim solemnisation, what are you referring to? Are you referring to the cultural aspect of it where the bride and groom exchange trays of gifts? If so, then there are many couples these days who decide to forgo that - just the mehr (mas kahwin - which is a religious mandatory thing to do from groom to bride) and the duit hantaran (which is a token sum of money from the groom to the bride).
Are you solemnising your marriage at the ROMM itself or at your home/his or a public place? Muslims (especially the older generation) are rather particular about the halal aspect of the foods so make sure that the caterer/restaurant is halal certified.
Ally, alamak! So kesian you....2nd day already kena work? Mine pulak got to oversee the renos and do a lot of the reno stuff. Quite a headache. I cannot imagine if we migrate. Lagi headache, right? Bleh...
Fion, when you mean traditional muslim solemnisation, what are you referring to? Are you referring to the cultural aspect of it where the bride and groom exchange trays of gifts? If so, then there are many couples these days who decide to forgo that - just the mehr (mas kahwin - which is a religious mandatory thing to do from groom to bride) and the duit hantaran (which is a token sum of money from the groom to the bride).
Are you solemnising your marriage at the ROMM itself or at your home/his or a public place? Muslims (especially the older generation) are rather particular about the halal aspect of the foods so make sure that the caterer/restaurant is halal certified.
Ally, alamak! So kesian you....2nd day already kena work? Mine pulak got to oversee the renos and do a lot of the reno stuff. Quite a headache. I cannot imagine if we migrate. Lagi headache, right? Bleh...
Hi Fion,
Me is chinese wif malay bf too.
haha...eh...actually..the only person who's left to get married is me - and I'm the one who started this thread! Oh my...muahaahaa
Currently my wedding prep is also just in progress. Maybe we can share some tips. What kinda problems are u facing with ur family? Must know the diff between traditions/culture and religions. Like for eg, are ur parents very traditional chinese? Are there any particular procedures to follow? What is ur dialect? Sometimes, certain things can be compromised. So it depends.
What kinda catering are you looking at? Muslim caterers? There're some who are Chinese caterers but certified halal. There alotta nice caterers ard. We can definitely give u some contacts if u need them.
Hi to all girls out here! heheee
Me is chinese wif malay bf too.
haha...eh...actually..the only person who's left to get married is me - and I'm the one who started this thread! Oh my...muahaahaa
Currently my wedding prep is also just in progress. Maybe we can share some tips. What kinda problems are u facing with ur family? Must know the diff between traditions/culture and religions. Like for eg, are ur parents very traditional chinese? Are there any particular procedures to follow? What is ur dialect? Sometimes, certain things can be compromised. So it depends.
What kinda catering are you looking at? Muslim caterers? There're some who are Chinese caterers but certified halal. There alotta nice caterers ard. We can definitely give u some contacts if u need them.
Hi to all girls out here! heheee
chinoise177
New Member
Hi Idyll & Huichinz,
Thanks for your replies...
Big headache with my family, they dun even wanna compromise...just told me strictly no...sigh...now worrying how to survive with them under same roof after conversion as no conversion meaning no ROMM, also mean no flat...aiyo...getting the key of our flat soon in late Jan next yr, so have to settle everything including solemnisation soon...kinda in a rush hor...
With all the objection, we just go ahead with our plan, will try to persuade them to accept my new religion and my "husband" along the way and even after marriage...toughest job ever...sigh...
Gonna sound like old lady with all the "sigh"...
My family very traditional hokkien (toaism/buddhism), grandpa came from china somemore...stress to think about that part cos grandparents still around...
I actually just wanted a small reception not really like those "makan" occassion we normally seen. Prefer chinese caterers, always think they have more variety to choose, right? Solemnise will be carry out at his parents place, not too sure if can fit in all his relatives...
Why am I feeling so stress about my marriage instead of excited and happy like others...?
Sorry to bother you girls with my problem...
BTW, Huichinz, congratulation...so when is your big day?
Thanks for your replies...
Big headache with my family, they dun even wanna compromise...just told me strictly no...sigh...now worrying how to survive with them under same roof after conversion as no conversion meaning no ROMM, also mean no flat...aiyo...getting the key of our flat soon in late Jan next yr, so have to settle everything including solemnisation soon...kinda in a rush hor...
With all the objection, we just go ahead with our plan, will try to persuade them to accept my new religion and my "husband" along the way and even after marriage...toughest job ever...sigh...
Gonna sound like old lady with all the "sigh"...
My family very traditional hokkien (toaism/buddhism), grandpa came from china somemore...stress to think about that part cos grandparents still around...
I actually just wanted a small reception not really like those "makan" occassion we normally seen. Prefer chinese caterers, always think they have more variety to choose, right? Solemnise will be carry out at his parents place, not too sure if can fit in all his relatives...
Why am I feeling so stress about my marriage instead of excited and happy like others...?
Sorry to bother you girls with my problem...
BTW, Huichinz, congratulation...so when is your big day?
Fion, I guess with inter-racial and inter-religous marriages, they'll always come with a different set of challenges. You need to empathise with your family as converting to a different religion must be quite a shock for them. You need to tread waters in this aspect rather carefully and not alienate both yours and your fiance's families.
Perhaps, you can do a small solemnisation at home with only close families? Perhaps rent a community club hall? There are a couple of chinese caterers with halal certificate. As well as those serving international foods. Food wise, no need to worry. You just need to figure out what your budget is and for how many people and work out a suitable package from there.
Perhaps, you can do a small solemnisation at home with only close families? Perhaps rent a community club hall? There are a couple of chinese caterers with halal certificate. As well as those serving international foods. Food wise, no need to worry. You just need to figure out what your budget is and for how many people and work out a suitable package from there.
Thanks ic, I saw your post on the motherhood.forum
Ally, doing ok so far - taking shifts with Ah Boy. He jaga her until 3am and then it's my turn until 8am. That's when he wakes up to get ready to go to work but he will feed and change her diaper before he leaves. But good la now - he's clearing his annual leave so he's going to be at home until 19 Dec and his mother is here visiting/ staying with us so he's taking the night shifts so I can have my sleep. Hehehehe ..
Hi Fion, welcome to this thread. As what Ally had said, just post any queries you might have and we will try to answer them as best we can.
Marnie, wah .. you'll be moving in very soon then yah .. must have house-warming party yah ..
Ally, doing ok so far - taking shifts with Ah Boy. He jaga her until 3am and then it's my turn until 8am. That's when he wakes up to get ready to go to work but he will feed and change her diaper before he leaves. But good la now - he's clearing his annual leave so he's going to be at home until 19 Dec and his mother is here visiting/ staying with us so he's taking the night shifts so I can have my sleep. Hehehehe ..
Hi Fion, welcome to this thread. As what Ally had said, just post any queries you might have and we will try to answer them as best we can.
Marnie, wah .. you'll be moving in very soon then yah .. must have house-warming party yah ..
Hi Fion, I totally agree with Marnie. Sometimes, time does prove ppl wrong. But 4 ur case, it's aredy so rushing, you might need to give ur parents more assurance on your conversion - doesn't mean they're losing a daughter, some parents might think of it as serious as this. Let them know that you need their very much support when you're going thru these processes, and maybe explain to them abt life after being a new muslim. To me everything is still as per normal with just some adjustments to it, like esp. food etc.
The usual malay solemnisation is carried out in the house or the mosque, and close relatives and frens. You can actually carry out ur solemnisation at ur In-laws' place, and then carry out the mini makan session at either the same place or ur own house. Btw, r u gonna ROMM then maybe have the wedding dinner later? Or izzit u gonna go wif the reception?
Cuclainne: Baby peanut will gonna be a hot babe! hahaa...
Marnie: WHoa seems like ur house has gone thru quite a bit there! But i'm sure it's a beautiful home shweeet home! hehe...looking forward to ur house warming then! hehe...
Hi there to Ally & Elaine! Long time no see!
And yes, I'm sending this out from THE ofis! YiKKees!!! Hahah..have missed gym becos of a stooopid client. sighs..but i'm gonna meet up some ex-colleagues now. It's my close colleague's celebration of freedom - today's her last day! haha..
Have a good weekend ladies! We really shld meet up soon - it's gonna be Dec leh!!
The usual malay solemnisation is carried out in the house or the mosque, and close relatives and frens. You can actually carry out ur solemnisation at ur In-laws' place, and then carry out the mini makan session at either the same place or ur own house. Btw, r u gonna ROMM then maybe have the wedding dinner later? Or izzit u gonna go wif the reception?
Cuclainne: Baby peanut will gonna be a hot babe! hahaa...
Marnie: WHoa seems like ur house has gone thru quite a bit there! But i'm sure it's a beautiful home shweeet home! hehe...looking forward to ur house warming then! hehe...
Hi there to Ally & Elaine! Long time no see!
And yes, I'm sending this out from THE ofis! YiKKees!!! Hahah..have missed gym becos of a stooopid client. sighs..but i'm gonna meet up some ex-colleagues now. It's my close colleague's celebration of freedom - today's her last day! haha..
Have a good weekend ladies! We really shld meet up soon - it's gonna be Dec leh!!
Marnie, that sounds so nice. Do you have any place in mind? We have been invited to a Christmas party in Hong Kong (hosted by Ah Boy's friend) but it's on Dec 13 (???) so we won't be going .. plus we're still getting used to bringing Sofi out so we're not sure if we can deal with flying yet ..
We took the opportunity to use Grandma Eva's (Ah Boy's mother) babysitting services today to watch Casino Royale at VivoCity - we watched it at the Gold Class cinema. It was expensive - $30 per person but it was worth it. We would definitely go again .. heheheh ..
We took the opportunity to use Grandma Eva's (Ah Boy's mother) babysitting services today to watch Casino Royale at VivoCity - we watched it at the Gold Class cinema. It was expensive - $30 per person but it was worth it. We would definitely go again .. heheheh ..
Cuclainne, oh yeah! Love love love Casino Royale. Though we haven't had the opportunity to go watch it at Vivocity as our walkabouts have always been around places where we shop for things for the home - suddenly our priorities change lah...Can't wait to get back to our "usual" selves after moving in.
I was planning a surprise for Meraj for his birthday in January to go Banyan Tree Bintan but I think we'll have to scrap that cos' we would have just been back from Australia then. So I'm planning a surprise getaway to either Bali or Langkawi during the Chinese New Year holidays. Nothing concrete yet so we're hoping sometime soon is good!
I was planning a surprise for Meraj for his birthday in January to go Banyan Tree Bintan but I think we'll have to scrap that cos' we would have just been back from Australia then. So I'm planning a surprise getaway to either Bali or Langkawi during the Chinese New Year holidays. Nothing concrete yet so we're hoping sometime soon is good!
Hi all,
I'm new here and happen to stumble onto this interesting tread. I'm also a chinese convert hubby is malay. All your posting bring back memories of my own wedding few years back.
Need help : anyone know whether is there any halal confinement food caterer in singapore ? been surfing the next for the past weeks to no avail.
sigh... bb edd feb next year food is the major issue coz i'll be by myself for the confinement period, not getting any confinement lady...
I'm new here and happen to stumble onto this interesting tread. I'm also a chinese convert hubby is malay. All your posting bring back memories of my own wedding few years back.
Need help : anyone know whether is there any halal confinement food caterer in singapore ? been surfing the next for the past weeks to no avail.
sigh... bb edd feb next year food is the major issue coz i'll be by myself for the confinement period, not getting any confinement lady...
Marnie, totally understand it - when are you heading to Australia?
Hi Yasmeen, welcome! I'm not sure of the food caterer - I just gave birth to my daughter about three weeks ago and totally did not follow any confinement 'rules'. I didn't stay home for 44 days - in fact I started going out the day after my discharge. I only stayed at home (call it home confinement if you wish) for a few days before my mother-in-law arrived and we were out almost every single day during her stay .. with the baby! A few nights ago, we went out for dinner and drinks and came home at midnight .. if only my mother knew! Hahahahah!
I also didn't have any confinement lady - my mom came to help me cook/ buy lunch for about 5 days before my MIL came to stay with us ..
Hi Yasmeen, welcome! I'm not sure of the food caterer - I just gave birth to my daughter about three weeks ago and totally did not follow any confinement 'rules'. I didn't stay home for 44 days - in fact I started going out the day after my discharge. I only stayed at home (call it home confinement if you wish) for a few days before my mother-in-law arrived and we were out almost every single day during her stay .. with the baby! A few nights ago, we went out for dinner and drinks and came home at midnight .. if only my mother knew! Hahahahah!
I also didn't have any confinement lady - my mom came to help me cook/ buy lunch for about 5 days before my MIL came to stay with us ..
Hi Yasmeen! Um...wish I could help you but I have no inkling whatsoever in the confinement food caterer. I sure do hope you get someone to cook for you though.
Cuclainne, I'm departing SIN on 22 December. Will be back in Singapore (alone at that) on 2 January as Meraj will have work to take care of for another week. But I got my week's break from the hubby all planned out. My girlfriends and I are heading out to Bangkok on 5th January - that will be a riot!
Cuclainne, I'm departing SIN on 22 December. Will be back in Singapore (alone at that) on 2 January as Meraj will have work to take care of for another week. But I got my week's break from the hubby all planned out. My girlfriends and I are heading out to Bangkok on 5th January - that will be a riot!
Hi everyone,
I keep coming across your thread everytime i google for info about malay weddings. I understand that Cuclianne just had a baby girl? Congratulations..!
My qsn's pretty simple. Is there a resource that you girls refer to if you want to find everything? from caterers, to decor ppl, to wedding boutiques.. I'm clueless on malay weddings! I know what goes on, but don't know where to go to find the details. Like, what's a good price range? how much is too expensive? Where's Fatimah Mohsin (i tromped all over arab st last night and could not find it at all! unless she moved -_-)?
Essentially, how did you find your information? Where can i find listings (you know like female bride and her world bride) but in a malay context. Any recommendations/horror stories on service providers?
Thanks so much..
p.s how did you make your words bold??
I keep coming across your thread everytime i google for info about malay weddings. I understand that Cuclianne just had a baby girl? Congratulations..!
My qsn's pretty simple. Is there a resource that you girls refer to if you want to find everything? from caterers, to decor ppl, to wedding boutiques.. I'm clueless on malay weddings! I know what goes on, but don't know where to go to find the details. Like, what's a good price range? how much is too expensive? Where's Fatimah Mohsin (i tromped all over arab st last night and could not find it at all! unless she moved -_-)?
Essentially, how did you find your information? Where can i find listings (you know like female bride and her world bride) but in a malay context. Any recommendations/horror stories on service providers?
Thanks so much..
p.s how did you make your words bold??
That sounds like so much fun, Marnie. Some girlfriends and I always planned to go travelling for a few days but it always never materialise. The last (and only) time we went away was for a 4-day trip to Bali - 5 girls. Hahahaha. So is it going to be a shop-till-you-drop kind of trip?
Safira, thanks for the wishes. You may want to check out this site http://www.urusanpengantin.com They have plenty of categories for you to have a look at.
You may also want to check out the local Malay wedding magazines like Pengantin, etc..
To bold the words, you can check out the 'Help' link at the bottom of the page ..
Safira, thanks for the wishes. You may want to check out this site http://www.urusanpengantin.com They have plenty of categories for you to have a look at.
You may also want to check out the local Malay wedding magazines like Pengantin, etc..
To bold the words, you can check out the 'Help' link at the bottom of the page ..
Hello Safira! Um, let's see....for ideas, I trawled the net for some creative ideas and for a while, I hung out at The Knot. But thinking globally and acting locally, I browsed local mags (english and malay bridal mags) for listings. ie. vendors from venue, to baker to deco. company to caterer.
The link Cuclainne provided is a great start. You may also want to try hanging out at the Perkahwinan's forum - that way you get to find out more in detail about your shortlisted vendor through the other brides and brides to be.
Also, you may want to browse through the malay papers for advertisements when the malay bridal expos are on. These expos are organised almost every quarterly.
Cuclainne, ooooh yeah......Bangkok is good for shopping!
The link Cuclainne provided is a great start. You may also want to try hanging out at the Perkahwinan's forum - that way you get to find out more in detail about your shortlisted vendor through the other brides and brides to be.
Also, you may want to browse through the malay papers for advertisements when the malay bridal expos are on. These expos are organised almost every quarterly.
Cuclainne, ooooh yeah......Bangkok is good for shopping!