Hey, precios ones..
Me too frm NCC.
I also used to think that that place on 4th floor is for wedgs cos it WAS used for that then. But since the ministries hv exploded and grown massively, think that place is out of question.
Do feel free to call church office and ask to speak to the church wedg coordinator (Kum Ling or Sophia). I am sure they will b able to attend to ur queries. They are ok with secular songs as long as it suits the occassion.. like cant b sad love songs since it is a joyful event.
As for other details, if you guys have already booked the date, they will give u handouts closer to the dates on what u need to prep and so on. Here is some advice..
1. We requested for a particular pastor fr the onset and they said they can only accomodate if he is available. But we prayed and Jesus did say in Mark 11:24 as we ask, we must believe that we have received ryt? so we got our choice.. hehe.. more like Abba's choice also ya.. heheh...
2. Need to buy ur own candles.. for the Unity candle segment- I have many small candles now as I bot the packet of 20 candles from IKEA so if u need some, i'd b glad to give u, girls. You can also the buy the big thick one from IKEA. Better than at Tecman or other shops as over there, the sets, tho more decorated r bein sold for 70 bucks and above
3. Invites: printed 350 cards@ Queensway(Ultra Supplies)- 50cents per card cos i bot my own envelopes (any bkshop also can if u are not too particular) and paper(from Popular). if u use the company's paper, it can b 60-70cents per card. my style is postcard type. PLease do remember to print xtra cards BTW,u also have to gv 4 cards to church peeps- Officiating Pastor, Weddng coordinator, Musician and Worship Leader.
4. U will need to prepare a Holy Matrimony bklet as well. Add in songs that will be sung durin the ceremony and how the procession goes and so on (songs for the worship bit wil be selected by worship leader and we'll be informed by the NCC wedg coordinator beforehand).
On your side, choose Processional, Recessional, 1st and 2nd march music.
5. Wedding favor: thot of giving coasters with some drawings done by my students so that it will b very unique. Shop opp Peninsual Plaza. Again, prayed for favor and got the favours for the price we wanted- $1.00.
6. Ang Bao box: bot 2 boxes of different sizes from DAISO. yet to deco. intend to purchase lace ribbons and fake flowers frm Spotlight or smthg n put it all together.. Heheh.. y? cos DIY is fun and adds a personal touch to the big day and also of cos, prudence.. save $$. some angbao boxes can b as pricy as $50 n above.. rather spend on the food for that day or smthg.
7. Bridal package: J & M Design (super nice folks bt also believe it is bcos i prayed for favor each time we dealt with them so got alot in the package.) our original pckg had 26 pix.. we increased up to 44 cos we said alot of the thgs we dun wan n best part? they gave us 4 free pix which cost $50 x 4 = $200!! Praise God for His grace and love that satisfies every desire!! We even upgraded the mini albums frm 1 4R album to 2 5R albums! hallelujah!
8. Bridesmaids: One bot her dress from Daniel Yam(at Tangs or smthg.. they had more range thr than the ones at Wisma and Suntec) and the other at Que Sara (Suntec).
9. Florist: Chose Best Florist(lady's name is Chris)- I would HIGHLY reco her cos she is super duper amazingly nice. She is also reasonably priced and flexible. Can tell her Deborah recommended.. not sure if u wil get any discount using my name bt if it does, then praise God =)
10. Unexpected blessings: God blessed our finances thru many ppl and my bridesmaids have been very very helpful. I stand in awe of Abba's love.
Dun know wat else to share bt i hope it has all been of help.
Do keep me and Jessen in prayer as we approach the big day, 8 dec 07 (which again wasn a date i wanted but God gave and later i found out the significance. 07 is a year of new beginings and 08 means new beginings.. heheh..)
Sisters, I just want to encourage u by sharing all this to see how amazing is our Daddy God.. i love him soo much..how not to when He, the Ultimate Wedding PLanner takes charge n does everythg so well!
Do not be afaid and disappointed bt cast all cares to Him cos Daddy will do anything to make ur wedding day the Most Beautiful day.. afterall it was His idea to start with, amen..
I will pray for u too, my sisters.. it is well with my soul and I pray it is so with u too..shalom shalom
