checklist update #1

Akad Nikah@Solemnization

1. Kursus Perkahwinan - Planning to attend in July, InsyaAllah
2. HIV testing - I am a bit confused about how long the test is valid, is it 6 months or 3 ?
3. Kebenaran berkahwin - Sounds sooo scary.
4. Wedding rings
   
5. Catering - need to estimate the number of family members who will be there. Planning to have a morning akad, followed by a simple light meal for guests.
   
6. Kadi and witness - Will be discussing with Daddy.
   
7. Hantaran
   
8. Hantaran deco - DIY ! Sal has promised to help out with them. :)
9. Nikah outfit, tudung and shoes - I have no idea where and who to send the cloths to.
10. Make up - I want to try to get an affordable package along with my reception pelamin and outfit
    
11. Photography - BOOKED !
    
12. Bed & bedroom deco - Not planning to have a pelamin for my akad as we will be solemnized in a mosque, so a 'pengantin room' would suffice. Not thinking of hiring anyone, I can do this myself. I think.

Reception (my side)

1. Invitation cards -
   
2. Catering - Estimation number of guests needed.
3. Hall - BOOKED !
   
4. Pelamin -
   
5. Dress and shoes -
6. Make up -
   
7. Bunga pahar -
   
8. Door gifts -
   
9. Photography - BOOKED !
   
10. Videography - Hmm. This can be omitted according to the budget.
11. Corsages -
    
12. Cloth for bridesmaid and best man - Have not decided whether this is necessary.
13. Cloth for Daddy, Marc and Marlene - This too.
14. Kompang -

Reception (his side)

1. Catering & canopy- So far, his Dad said he'll be taking care of this part of the ceremony
2. Pelamin -
   
3. Dress and shoes -
   
4. Make up -
   
5. Door gifts -
   
6. Photography - BOOKED !
   
7. Cloth for bridesmaid and best man -

Miscellaneous

1. Expenses for relatives (fuel, accommodation) - Sobs. Bayar sendiri tak boleh ye ? Hee.
2. Honeymoon - Will be thought about after sorting out other things. Even if we do go anywhere it would be within Malaysia. :)

I hope I did not leave anything out.

xoxo,
Melissa R.

where at ?

InsyaAllah, Mr Sunshine and I will be solemnized at a mosque. I do not know which one yet.
Daddy told me he would be arranging the necessary but not now lah. Probably the earliest would be 3 months before.
I am anxious to know the details about the mosque, whether we're allowed to bring the hantaran trays inside (there are mosques that have rules against this) and whether there will be an area to serve food to the guests.
Feeling a bit lost pertaining to my whole akad nikah ceremony now.

My reception would be preferably held in a hall instead of my house. Why ?
a) The area outside my house is just not kenduri-friendly. It was OK for the engagement because we only had one tent. I cannot imagine having 3 or more tents put up in such an area.
b) There will be a lot of spring cleaning to be done if I were to have it at my house, and I am, as usual, VERY lazy.
c) I want air conditioning. Call me spoilt but I am (very) sweat-prone and I don't want to look hideous as a heavily perspiring bride.

My checklist can be updated now, I have got my official photographer !
He happens to be my junior when I was in Hillcrest and also my neighbour who lives just couple of blocks away from me.
I have been searching high and low, OK maybe just online, for a good photographer with affordable packages. I knew that he took good photos, so when he came up to me with an offer that was just so hard to resist (a super duper fantastic offer, to be exact !), it did not take long for me to say, "You're hired !". Hee.
Booked him (and his assistant photographer) for all three ceremonies. InsyaAllah. :)
You can check him out here or here.

xoxo,
Melissa R.

the theme.

Let's talk colours.
I LOVE the colour red.
I am hoping to wear red for my reception. Initially I had red, peach and cream in my mind but currently there are several other choices lingering in my head.
Like red and brown. And yellow.

Plum and red.

Aqua and red.

Or my current favourite, red and grey ! With soft pastel shades of pink, maybe ? Either that, or with white.

Sigh. All of them look so pretty ! Suggestions, anyone ?
It's not gonna be easy to find a red dress that I would fall in love with !

I don't want any other people who will be present on that day to be in red.
I deserve to be selfish for a day, aren't I ? Hehe.

Next, concept of the day.
I love English themed weddings !
But, I am looking forward to have a simple modern Malay traditional wedding. InsyaAllah. Aamin.

xoxo,
Melissa R.

checklist !

Here goes..

Akad Nikah@Solemnization

1. Kursus Perkahwinan - Planning to attend in July, InsyaAllah
2. HIV testing - I am a bit confused about how long the test is valid, is it 6 months or 3 ?
3. Kebenaran berkahwin - Sounds sooo scary.
4. Wedding rings
   
5. Catering - need to estimate the number of family members who will be there. Planning to have a morning akad, followed by a simple light meal for guests.
   
6. Kadi and witness - Will be discussing with Daddy.
   
7. Hantaran
   
8. Hantaran deco - DIY ! Sal has promised to help out with them. :)
9. Nikah outfit, tudung and shoes - I have no idea where and who to send the cloths to.
10. Make up - I want to try to get an affordable package along with my reception pelamin and outfit
    
11. Photography - I have a few choices in mind.
12. Bed & bedroom deco - Not planning to have a pelamin for my akad as we will be solemnized in a mosque, so a pengantin room would suffice. Not thinking of hiring anyone, I can do this myself. I think.

Reception (my side)

1. Invitation cards -
   
2. Catering - Estimation number of guests needed.
3. Hall -
   
4. Pelamin -
   
5. Dress and shoes -
6. Make up -
   
7. Bunga pahar -
   
8. Door gifts -
   
9. Photography -
   
10. Videography - Hmm. This can be omitted according to the budget.
11. Corsages -
    
12. Cloth for bridesmaid and best man - Have not decided whether this is necessary.
13. Cloth for Daddy, Marc and Marlene - This too.
14. Kompang -

Reception (his side)

1. Catering & canopy- So far, his Dad said he'll be taking care of this part of the ceremony
2. Pelamin -
   
3. Dress and shoes -
   
4. Make up -
   
5. Door gifts -
   
6. Photography -
7. Cloth for bridesmaid and best man -

Miscellaneous

1. Expenses for relatives (fuel, accommodation) - Sobs. Bayar sendiri tak boleh ye ? Hee.
2. Honeymoon - Will be thought about after sorting out other things. Even if we do go anywhere it would be within Malaysia. :)
   

I am on a mission to get all the above done within the budget we both have worked out. InsyaAllah. :)

xoxo,
Melissa R.

hello.

I know.
I have nothing better to do. Had to create yet another blog as if I have all the free time in the world.

Anywayyy, this blog is dedicated to you, Mr Sunshine, the man who has captured my heart and soon to be my husband ! InsyaAllah.
We'll be united the halal way (hehe) in less than 7 months time !
I shall try to document our preparations, struggles and every now and then attempt to make anyone reading barf with my/our online display of affection. :)
I ♥ you.

This blog is also dedicated to all brides-to-be. Let's get planning ! ;)

xoxo,
Melissa R.