tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73076700553442334332024-02-08T23:52:05.346+08:00Hope for The HopelessThe ups and downs of my journey of becoming a wife.
(Read: My struggles to stay sane through the process of realizing my dream wedding on a not so hefty budget)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-33391202120542370822010-02-06T09:03:00.000+08:002010-02-06T09:03:40.930+08:00the end.The Batu Pahat reception last Sunday went well, Alhamdulillah.<br />
I did not take part in any of the planning, <span style="font-size: large;">I even only saw the dress I was gonna wear that morning itself.</span><br />
Frankly, I would not say I loved it, (it was really unflattering to my figure !) but since my mother in law went to all the trouble to rent it for me, terima sahaja lah. :p<br />
We had the reception at Mr Sunshine's house. The preparations were rewang (gotong royong) style, so it was really really tiring before and after the event.<br />
I was amazed at how sincerely helpful the neighbours were, they were at Mr Sunshine's place almost 24 hours helping out with the cooking and cleaning.<br />
Them along with my in laws (♥ them !) made me feel really welcomed throughout the five nights I was there. :)<br />
Pictures pictures !<br />
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After everything was over, we realized that we did not get a single picture with the family ! Oh sigh. :(<br />
I can't wait for my photos from my <a href="http://rafidelicphotography.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">official photographer</a> to be ready.<br />
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You can preview some <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://rafidelicphotography.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/melissa-syafiq-akad-ceremony/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span> ! :)<br />
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I think I am ready to close this wedding blog of mine.<br />
It was good while it lasted. Thanks for all the support, comments and advice ! :)<br />
If you people still want to keep up with my drama, head on <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://melissology.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a></b></span>. :)<br />
Bye !<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-75307578081134833932010-01-15T13:27:00.000+08:002010-01-15T13:27:08.401+08:00credits.Alhamdulillah.<br />
Everything ran smoothly as planned.<br />
It's not easy planning your wedding on your own you know. <br />
Coming from a small family, I had a handful of people to help out the night before.<br />
Lene, Marc, Akey, Sal and Linn, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. :)<br />
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The whole occasion was not an extravagant one, but I am happy with how it went. :)<br />
Ok, while Mr Sunshine is out for Friday prayers I shall try to summarize who and who were responsible for what. Hehe.<br />
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Firstly, both my baju kurung for my akad nikah and my reception dress were from First Impression, Jalan TAR. The place is just opposite SOGO. You would not miss it. I highly recommend this place if any of you have been looking for THE dress, whether you want to rent or buy it. I had mine tailored the way I wanted it, simple sahaja. Hee. If you choose to rent the dress like I did, it will come with the accessories and custom made shoes. :)<br />
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My hantaran.<br />
Everything was decorated by Sal. On her own. :)<br />
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Makeup.<br />
I think I looked a bit orangey on my akad nikah. But overall, I think <a href="http://ltouch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Lya</b> </a>did a fantastic job judging from the good comments I received from all of you. Hehe. <br />
Give her a call you guys, she won't disappoint. <br />
See photos above for proof. :D<br />
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Food.<br />
I received a number of comments about the food being delicious !<br />
I could not agree more, even though we only had like a couple of spoonfuls during the night. Food was provided by<b> <a href="http://mutiaracatering.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mutiara Catering.</a></b><br />
I took the package which included food (both for guests and us), tables, chairs and table sheets, the deco for the meja pengantin, and a three tiered cake ! Everything was definitely worth it. :)<br />
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My pelamin (and bantal nikah) was from <b><a href="http://weddings-galore.fotopages.com/" target="_blank">Weddings Galore</a>.</b> It was a pleasure working with Julie. And I think my pelamin was lovely ! Haha biarlah perasan pun. :p<br />
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Wedding cards were from <b><a href="http://www.kadkahwin.com/" target="_blank">Kanda Dinda</a>.</b> :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I gave out chocolate muffins as my doorgifts. All ordered from<b> <a href="http://camomiletaste.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Camomile Taste</a>.</b><br />
</div>My hantaran cake was from here as well. :)<br />
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I hope I did not leave anything out.<br />
I need to go take a shower now. :p<br />
Bye !<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-22568776758070760862010-01-11T18:59:00.000+08:002010-01-11T18:59:33.894+08:00let's start making babies, haha.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/S0sEc5YMeAI/AAAAAAAABw4/72w2YBArrTI/s1600-h/18476_246827123195_745993195_3552118_1340552_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/S0sEc5YMeAI/AAAAAAAABw4/72w2YBArrTI/s320/18476_246827123195_745993195_3552118_1340552_n.jpg" /></a><br />
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Alhamdulillah.<br />
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We're in Langkawi now. :D<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-48028134357156236082010-01-08T07:20:00.004+08:002010-01-08T15:04:59.688+08:00uno.<b>*updated at 2:19 pm</b><br />
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Good morning.<br />
I'm home at last, Alhamdulillah.<br />
And tomorrow is THE day, InshaAllah.<br />
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Daddy, Marc and I left KLIA at about half past five yesterday to head to Kajang to get the bantal nikah.<br />
I was a bit disappointed in the state of it, there were a few stains here and there. But since there's barely any time left to do anything about it, I have no choice but to just use it. :(<br />
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Then we headed to Jusco for dinner and to get the chocolates and fruits for my hantaran and eggs for the bunga pahar. I know it will probably be cheaper if I got eggs from the market down here but it's okay.<br />
By the time we got back it was already almost 11 pm and as soon as I stepped in the house, I felt so depressed.<br />
Suddenly I felt as if there's so much more things to do and I will not be capable of handling them. *nangis*<br />
I tried on the baju kurung for nikah with the hijab and hated how the whole outfit looked like on me. *nangis*<br />
I even had the feeling that I don't like my red wedding dress anymore ! <br />
Negative thoughts started to run through my head.<br />
It was as if EVERYTHING was WRONG !<br />
My nose was irritating and my throat was not helping either.<br />
Mr Sunshine was busy and I felt alone. And depressed.<br />
I texted the sister and whined about the house and my outfits.<br />
She assured me over and over again, that it was just the nerves getting to me and that I should get some rest.<br />
And so I did just that.<br />
I woke up today not feeling so bad. Hehe. (Also because when I got downstairs, the stove was cleaned and there were no more plastic bags all over, thanks to the brother)<br />
So probably I was just an exhausted and sick bride to be last night. *blushes*<br />
There are still remnants of negativity in me but I need to pull myself together and remind myself of what's important.<br />
<b>The akad nikah and the life after marriage that Mr Sunshine and I are gonna build together.</b><br />
So it does not really matter if I look ugly and fat in both my nikah and reception outfits.<br />
And I will have time to finish whatever's still undone. InshaAllah. :)<br />
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First thing to do this morning is <s>cut my nails.</s><br />
<s>After that, go get my wedding dress.</s> <i>The dress was a bit loose in the hip area. Woot !</i><br />
<s>Then, replace the curtains and cushion covers.</s><br />
Then, sweep and mop the house.<br />
<s>Then, prepare cash for the vendors tomorrow.</s><br />
<s>Then, print the signage and pass them to the brother.</s><br />
<s>Then, think of where and how I'm gonna get my hand bouquets. Arrgh.</s> <i>The person at the boutique where I am renting my reception dress included one hand bouquet for me. Alhamdulillah. :) Hand bouquet for nikah left !</i><br />
Then, wait for Sal to come over and check on the hantaran. <br />
Then, paste thank you stickers on the muffins which are scheduled to arrive tonight.<br />
<s>Then, boil the eggs and put them in their nets. and arrange them on the pahar.</s> <i>Sal's parents offered to do this ! May Allah bless them. I'm so touched I want to cry.</i><br />
Then, put inai on my fingers and toes. (I hope they turn out ok)<br />
And finally after all that, get my beauty sleep.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-46523111037489592382010-01-06T18:44:00.000+08:002010-01-06T18:44:59.838+08:00i've been sick.<span style="font-size: large;">THREE more days away.</span> InshaAllah.<br />
OMG.<br />
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I have not been too well for the past two days. <br />
I was down with on and off fever, a terrible sore throat and runny nose. <br />
I went to bed shivering even when the fan was turned off last night. <br />
But, I am slowly recovering now. Alhamdulillah.<br />
I don't wanna be a sick bride. :( <br />
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My emotions are <i>still</i> all over, I would breakdown and cry over nothing these days. :'( <br />
I have listed what's left to do when I get back but I get so, so worried about leaving anything out.<br />
Sigh.<br />
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Mr Sunshine is on leave starting tomorrow, so he is on his way back to his hometown now.<br />
His family and him will be traveling to KL this Friday evening, InshaAllah.<br />
<i>Semoga selamat semuanya, Ameen. </i><br />
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As for me, (and as mentioned in one of my previous posts), I will heading back home tomorrow evening, InshaAllah. I took the evening off tomorrow, but my boss was kind enough to let me leave work before lunch time so that I can do some last minute packing and checking on the things that I need to bring back.<br />
Am gonna start packing tonight. <br />
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I am not sure whether I'd be able to update this little space after this, wish me luck and pray for me ya.<br />
Bye ! <br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-12154994392717624142010-01-03T13:19:00.000+08:002010-01-03T13:19:38.559+08:00pre wedding photos.Today two people commented that I look like I've lost weight.<br />
I would like to believe them but I can't !<br />
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Anywayyyy, check out my pre wedding photos<a href="http://rafidelicphotography.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/melissa-syafiq-pre-wedding-2/" target="_blank"> here</a> ! <br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-38884419237084293142010-01-01T15:29:00.000+08:002010-01-01T15:29:55.052+08:002010.Hello 2010. :)<br />
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With less a week and a day left (InshaAllah), and with me being so far, all I can do is hope and pray.<br />
And list down last minute ideas and things to do.<br />
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I recently emailed the person who will be responsible for my hair and makeup on that day.<br />
I told her I did not want my hair up in a bun. I do not want to already round face to look even rounder. :p<br />
Plus, how can you not want to look like these beauties....<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">My favourite !<br />
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Pictures credit to Google. :)<br />
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As my akad is scheduled to start around 10 am, the makeup session would start around 7 am. Argghh, so early !<br />
As for the reception, she told me that she will have to start on me by 4 pm, as she needs to work on my hair too. That's almost four hours !<br />
Well, anything to look good on that day, eh ? :)<br />
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As I am typing this, Sal is in KL shopping for my hantaran deco. I'm trusting her with everything !<br />
I have even asked her to make my hand bouquets for me. Haha.<br />
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I have bought flight tickets to go back on Thursday evening. Yes, that would leave me with only ONE day before it all takes place. As crazy as it may sound, there's really nothing much I can do about it. I'm hoping I will manage to get everything ready within 24 hours.<br />
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I am planning to get our bantal nikah that Thursday evening itself, as soon as I arrive in KL.<br />
I am still contemplating on whether I should put on the henna two nights before or just the night before ? A friend of mine suggested that I use henna from Mekah (inai Mekah), which she will be bringing to work for me. It lasts longer than the usual tube ones. I have those tube ones though as I thought I will apply that over the first layer of inai Mekah to darken the colour.<br />
The thing is, I will be heading to Jalan TAR on Friday morning (InshaAllah) to get my wedding dress, so if I am feeling a little bit embarassed to go out with my fingers coloured when I have not officially tied the knot yet. How eh ?<br />
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On that Friday, I also have to get the eggs for the bunga pahar, chocolates and fruits for the hantaran.<br />
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How long do boiled eggs last ? Can I boil them the night before ? <br />
Sorry, I honestly do not know the answer to that question. Sobs.<br />
HELP !!<br />
<br />
I am obviously freaking out now. <br />
<br />
I need to relax.<br />
I need to relax.<br />
<br />
xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-19090088153839795972009-12-26T23:06:00.000+08:002009-12-26T23:06:56.149+08:00tick tock tick tock.The sister tells me I'm curvacious.<br />
<br />
Mr Sunshine wants me to gain a little more weight because he does not like thin girls.<br />
Gila ke hape. <br />
<br />
Two weeks to go and I am still fat.<br />
Say hello to the fat bride-to-be.<br />
*nangis* <br />
I guess I'd have to learn to live with my body being like this since there's not enough to do anything about it anymore eh ? :(<br />
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Things left to do:<br />
1. Get myself some nice lingerie. Haha.<br />
2. Print signage. <br />
3. Find a way to get the big pillows for our akad nikah two days before the day from <a href="http://weddings-galore.fotopages.com/" target="_blank">Kajang.</a><br />
4. Buy 100 eggs for the bunga telur/pahar. And boil them ! <br />
5. Stick thank you stickers on door gifts when they arrive the night before the date.<br />
6. Buy henna.<br />
7. Collect bersanding outfit. <br />
8. TRY TO RELAX. <br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-71316969134625177072009-12-26T22:43:00.001+08:002009-12-26T22:56:12.242+08:00checklist update #6<u>Akad Nikah@Solemnization</u> <br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kursus Perkahwinan</span> -<span style="color: red;"> DONE !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">HIV testing </span>- <span style="color: red;">DONE !</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kebenaran berkahwin</span> - <span style="color: red;">DONE !</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding rings </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Food</span> -<span style="color: orange;"> Sal's mum will be helping out with preparing a light meal for guests. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kadi and witness</span> -<span style="color: red;"> DONE </span>! </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran </span>- <span style="color: red;">DONE ! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran deco</span> - <span style="color: orange;">Everything is in Sal's hands now.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nikah outfit, tudung and shoes</span> - <span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: red;">DONE !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bed & bedroom deco </span>- <span style="color: orange;">The sister's in the process of getting it done. :)</span><br />
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</ol><u>Reception (my side)</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Invitation cards</span> -<span style="color: red;"> SENT !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hall</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bunga pahar</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> - <span style="color: red;">ORDERED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span></li>
<li><b>PA Sytem</b> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for Daddy, Marc and Marlene</span> -<span style="color: red;"> BOUGHT !</span><br />
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</ol><u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expenses for relatives (fuel, accommodation) </span>- <span style="color: red;">SETTLED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honeymoon</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span> Wheeee !<br />
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<li><b>Signage</b> - To be printed.</li>
</ol><u>Reception (his side)</u> <br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering & canopy</span>- </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> - No pelamin on his side.<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> -<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> -<span style="color: red;"> BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> -</li>
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-14264026852360106322009-12-19T23:04:00.000+08:002009-12-19T23:04:22.817+08:00emotional turbulence.Three weeks left. <br />
21 days.<br />
<br />
I am two weekends away from becoming a wife. InshaAllah.<br />
<br />
I feel so fragile. Is this normal ? :'''(<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ya Allah, permudahkanlah segala urusan kami. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kurniakanlah ketenangan dan berikanlah petunjuk kepada hamba Mu yang lemah ini.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ameen.</span><br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-34636447734910741992009-12-16T20:46:00.001+08:002009-12-17T13:27:02.371+08:00my body's too bootylicious for you baby.I took last Sunday off and was home last weekend as one of my close friends, Diana, got married !<br />
She got married in such a beautiful and lavish ceremony. Akad on Saturday after Asar.<br />
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Berinai that same night (I did not go for this session). And the reception on Sunday afternoon.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">How cantik is that pelamin ?</span><br />
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It was so touching to see the girl I used to sit next to in class the whole of Form 4 and 5 all made up, gorgeous, and MARRIED !<br />
Mr Sunshine tagged along to both the akad and the reception. :)<br />
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I also had to be home last weekend to get a few things done.<br />
The sister, my two best friends and Mr Sunshine headed to Jalan TAR to do some hantaran deco shopping. I had initially thought of going to Nilai, but time (and distance) was not on our side. :(<br />
We spent half a day there, and we managed to get most of the important things such as trays, lovely (and pricey !) wooden containers and cloth from a shop in Semua House. Sal told me she will get the rest when she gets an idea of how she is gonna decorate my hantaran. :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The wedding shopping entourage.</span><br />
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</div>The highlight of the day was definitely when I tried on my reception dress !<br />
As we walked into the store, I saw my red dress on the mannequin and to tell you the truth I was a bit dissapointed. I think both my sister and I had the same thoughts, we loved how the bottom of the dress and the trail looked like but the top, hmmm, could have been better ? I reluctantly tried it on, afraid that it would get stuck somewhere in between my hips and butt. But it did not, thank God. It actually looked pretty decent on me. :)<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I would not want to puji my own dress, but I love it ! Everyone who were with me at that time loved how it looked on me too. :)<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did feel like my hips were huge but I was told not to slim down, if not the dress would not look as nice anymore. Hmmmmmmmmm. Tapi, hips saya besar mengalahkan Beyonce dan JLo. :'(<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/SyjUCLmJRGI/AAAAAAAABsQ/5tNlbLdedQg/s1600-h/DSCN5399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div>After lunch, Mr Sunshine drove the sister, Akey and me to Kajang where we discussed how my pelamin would look like. :)<br />
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That night after dinner, the whole family plus Linn and Mr Sunshine had dinner at One Utama and I got a hold of my perfume for his hantaran for me. :) <br />
On Saturday morning before Diana's akad, Mr Sunshine and I were at One Utama (again) to get a comforter set, and some new curtains for Mummy's room.<br />
Oh, we have come to a mutual decision that there will be NO bilik pengantin in Gombak. Tak wajib kan ? :)<br />
It's better for us to spend that money to get ourselves a new bed set for our pad here in Terengganu. :) <br />
We'll be using the sister's single bed in Mummy's room and decorate the place a bit just untuk cukup syarat. :p<br />
I bought a pair of heels for my akad nikah that Saturday night ! It's simple and sweet. Just like what I have been looking for. Not to mention, it was on sale ! Hehe.<br />
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Mr Sunshine and I had our pre-wedding photo shoot done early Sunday morning at Taman Metropolitan, Kepong. Here's a sneak peek of the outcome. :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Credits to <a href="http://rafidelicphotography.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fadza.</a> Can't wait for the whole set !</span><br />
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It was a very very exhausting weekend. But I'm somewhat relieved that a lot of things had been settled.<br />
Argh, it's so tough planning a wedding when you're 8 hours away. <br />
:(<br />
<br />
xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-67992752188356386622009-12-08T20:21:00.002+08:002009-12-09T00:54:51.355+08:00one month.I'm back from being all depressed and angry. :)<br />
I have not totally gotten over what has happened but I am trying, and it's slowly getting better. Alhamdulillah.<br />
Thank you to The Best Friend who never failed to be there for me with her comforting words and advice. Thank you for knocking some sense into me, Akey. I love you.<br />
And thank you Mr Sunshine for your patience and effort. I love you.<br />
We have ONE MONTH more to go, baby. InshaAllah. :)<br />
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Oookkaayyy back to my wedding plans. <br />
I have ordered muffins as my door gifts.<br />
There will be no fancy packaging or whatsoever. :)<br />
And no 'VIP' gifts. All of you who come are VIPs. :) <br />
<br />
I'm afraid I might have overestimated with the catering (and door gifts).<br />
But I am still waiting for confirmation of attendance from more people. But I guess it's okay, biar lebih jangan tak cukup eh ?<br />
<br />
I have asked <a href="http://simplyfelicious.wordpress.com/">Feli</a> to help me with my song selection on that day. She was such a darling as she came up with a looonng list of good love songs. Thank you sayang.<br />
I have not edited the list yet. I plan to add a few nice Malay songs too. :)<br />
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It looks like we might be going on a honeymoon after all ! Will update on this soon. :)<br />
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I have so much to do but so little time in KL ! :(<br />
<br />
xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-10617060694978775132009-12-02T00:46:00.000+08:002009-12-02T00:46:32.563+08:00hitting a rock.<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mr Sunshine and I are currently going through a rough patch.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I can say that this is probably the worst that has ever happened to us since we got together more than a year ago. *cries*<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We're trying to sort things out.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Do pray for us, please.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I need strength.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I need hope.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I need to trust again.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I need to move on.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">xoxo,<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Melissa R.<br />
</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-35430354372772692342009-11-25T20:30:00.003+08:002009-11-26T07:46:44.662+08:00i need to lose weight.Hello.<br />
I do realize that I pretty much suck at blogging about my wedding preparations.<br />
It's not that I do not have the time at all, it's just that most of the time I'm just not in the mood. And documenting the thousands of things that are undone will just get me all worked up. :(<br />
<br />
Oh well, as mentioned in previous post, my wedding cards have been picked up. Thanks to <a href="http://www.kadkahwin.com/" target="_blank">Kanda Dinda</a>.<br />
It took me<br />
quite awhile to get over the fact that there is a (stupid) flaw in every one of them. *nangis*<br />
Thank you to the sister who kind heartedly helped me edit her phone number. :(<br />
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She also helped with the folding and is responsible for the writing the names in the card. What would I do without her ? :)<br />
I have gathered quite a number of addresses and will be posting them all out within this week. I will be needing my guests to RSVP, so that I can do a head count or an estimation on how many people will be attending.<br />
Then I can know whether I will need to add more food.<br />
A few have not replied, and I have quite a number of cards that I have planned to pass by hand. Now I'm having second thoughts as I do not know when I will have the chance to do so !<br />
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Hantaran items for him have all been bought.<br />
I have not gotten my perfume, cloth and hijab though.<br />
I need to find time to go get them and pass them to Mr Sunshine !<br />
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Mr Sunshine will be going back this week for Aidiladha, and is planning to get his Baju Melayu for nikah tailored. Hope that goes well. <br />
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I am looking for shoes to go with my nikah Baju Kurung. A simple one would do, because I'd be wearing it on the way to the mosque and back only.<br />
It should be something that I can still use after the wedding.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Something like this maybe ? From <a href="http://www.mylovelybigfeetblog.com/">here</a>.<br />
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I am depending the sister to get the house and rooms to look a bit decent.<br />
Mr Sunshine and I have yet to go scouting for a bed set.<br />
I have been contemplating, since we're both in Terengganu, and will be staying here for quite some time after we get married, it would be a waste of money to get two bed sets.<br />
It's sort of confirmed that we're a getting a complete bed set for the quarters here. <br />
And I might get only a bed for Gombak as Mummy's room already has a cupboard, dressing table and a bedside table.<br />
The only problem is that it would be difficult to find a bed that would match the current furniture in Mummy's room.<br />
Hmmmmmm. <br />
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ONE AND A HALF MONTH to go. InshaAllah.<br />
I have been gaining weight like nobody's business. Some of my baju kurung are ill-fitting for me already.<br />
It's a bit depressing to see how I have let myself go. :(<br />
But I have started exercising like I used to, and hopefully I'll manage tone up in time before my dress fitting session. And my best friend, Diana's wedding.<br />
Which is about two weeks away. Fat hopes eh ?<br />
At least tone up a bit lah, please. :(<br />
I HAVE ABOUT 10 LBS TO LOSE ! But I'm thinking that's impossible (and unhealthy) to achieve in such a short span of time.<br />
Oh this is so depressing.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-983243090820364282009-11-20T00:42:00.001+08:002009-11-20T00:49:13.237+08:00picked up my cards, but...I have my wedding cards with me now.<br />
I am not too happy about it because I <b>stupidly</b> just realized the mistake in the sister's mobile phone number. 012 is written instead of 017.<br />
How could I have missed that out ?!<br />
Argh.<br />
I have no one else to blame but me. <br />
Stupid.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-31452118279604624772009-11-09T21:47:00.000+08:002009-11-09T21:47:04.777+08:00dua bulan !TWO MONTHS TO GO ?!?<br />
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Nothing much to update you all with, I have started working in Hospital Hulu Terengganu since a week ago. Have been busy running around and staying in one hotel to another because I can't move into the quarters yet.<br />
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I should start freaking out now, shouldn't I ?<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-3899510740011295682009-10-26T22:48:00.001+08:002009-10-26T22:48:31.988+08:00let's get married now.I have been busy, but have managed to get this done. :)<br />
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Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-33823307445509382332009-10-26T22:45:00.001+08:002009-10-26T22:49:46.945+08:00checklist update #5<u>Akad Nikah@Solemnization</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kursus Perkahwinan</span> -<span style="color: red;"> DONE !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">HIV testing </span>- <span style="color: red;">DONE !</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kebenaran berkahwin</span> - <span style="color: red;">DONE !</span> </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding rings </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering</span> - Either Sal's mum or the ustaz friend will be helping out on this. </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kadi and witness</span> -<span style="color: red;"> DONE </span>! </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran </span>- one item left ! </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran deco</span> - DIY ! Sal has promised to help out with them. We have sort of decided on the theme !<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nikah outfit, tudung and shoes</span> - <span style="color: #ff6600;">Nikah outfit is ready, my body is not ready to fit in it. :p<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - Planning to go for a few trial makeups </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bed & bedroom deco </span>-<br />
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</ol><u>Reception (my side)</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Invitation cards</span> - <span style="color: orange;">PRINTING.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hall</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bunga pahar</span> -<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> - I think I know what I'm gonna give out as favours, nothing extravagant though. :)<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span></li>
<li><b>PA Sytem</b> -<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><s>Videography</s></span><s> - Hmm. This can be omitted according to the budget.</s></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Corsages</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for Daddy, Marc and Marlene</span> -<span style="color: red;"> BOUGHT !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><s>Kompang </s></span><s>-</s></li>
</ol><u>Reception (his side)</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering & canopy</span>- So far, his Dad said he'll be taking care of this part of the ceremony</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> -<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> -<span style="color: red;"> BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> -</li>
</ol><u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expenses for relatives (fuel, accommodation) </span>- </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honeymoon</span> - <br />
</li>
</ol>xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-55996665582268537722009-10-06T16:19:00.000+08:002009-10-06T16:19:50.745+08:00checklist update #4<u>Akad Nikah@Solemnization</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kursus Perkahwinan</span> -<span style="color: red;"> DONE !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">HIV testing </span>- Just found out I need to make an appointment for this.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kebenaran berkahwin</span> - Mr Sunshine has taken his application form, I printed out mine, waiting for him to file his permission to marry then pass it to me.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding rings </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOUGHT !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering</span> - Daddy will try to check with the Ustaz whether the mosque can provide this.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kadi and witness</span> - Daddy has spoken to the Ustaz, hopefully things will go accordingly, Ameen.<br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran </span>- 4 items for him and 1 item for me, bought !<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hantaran deco</span> - DIY ! Sal has promised to help out with them. We have sort of decided on the theme !<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nikah outfit, tudung and shoes</span> - <span style="color: #ff6600;">Nikah cloth sent to tailor.<br />
</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - Planning to go for a few trial makeups </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bed & bedroom deco </span>-<br />
</li>
</ol><u>Reception (my side)</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Invitation cards</span> - <span style="color: orange;">ORDERED but have not confirmed the artwork, a few amendments yet to be made.</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering </span>- <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hall</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bunga pahar</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> - I think I know what I'm gonna give out as favours, nothing extravagant though. :)<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> - <span style="color: red;">BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><s>Videography</s></span><s> - Hmm. This can be omitted according to the budget.</s></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Corsages</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> - Have not decided whether this is necessary.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for Daddy, Marc and Marlene</span> - This too.</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><s>Kompang </s></span><s>-</s></li>
</ol><u>Reception (his side)</u><br />
<br />
<br />
<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Catering & canopy</span>- So far, his Dad said he'll be taking care of this part of the ceremony</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pelamin</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dress and shoes</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make up</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Door gifts</span> -<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photography</span> -<span style="color: red;"> BOOKED !</span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cloth for bridesmaid and best man</span> -</li>
</ol><u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
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<ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Expenses for relatives (fuel, accommodation) </span>- </li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Honeymoon</span> - <br />
</li>
</ol><br />
xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-2978487938002931442009-10-05T16:12:00.001+08:002009-10-06T02:58:07.292+08:00of dress sketches and a card draft.And so Monday has arrived. *vomits*<br />
But the weekend did not leave me in vain, hehe.<br />
Good news people, Mr Sunshine and I finally attended our marriage course a.k.a kursus perkahwinan ! Alhamdulillah.<br />
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Our certificates will be ready by next week, I'm probably not going to be able to get them at that time as I'd be working. The week after that, maybe ?<br />
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He arrived here on Thursday night, we used Friday to go to the tailor for her to measure us for our reception outfit. Here's a blurred sketch of my dress !<br />
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I blurred it on purpose, did not want to spoil the surprise. Hehe baik tak payah upload kan ? I hope it turns out nice ! Risaunya !<br />
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We also went to order our wedding cards <a href="http://www.kadkahwin.com/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Their cards are simple and cheap. Hehe.<br />
They've already sent me the draft of the card (they emailed it on Friday night itself !) but there are still some amendments to be done and Mr Sunshine wants to show it to his family first before we proceed with the printing. :)<br />
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OMG.<br />
I am so nervous ! <br />
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xoxo, <br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-48339918368728976492009-09-27T04:00:00.000+08:002009-09-27T04:00:36.105+08:00raya 2009.Hello, I hope it's not too late to wish everyone Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.<br />
How was your Raya ?<br />
You can read about mine <a href="http://melissology.blogspot.com/2009/09/aidilfitri-1430h.html" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://melissology.blogspot.com/2009/09/aidilfitri-1430h-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I know I am guilty of not updating often enough over here.<br />
But truth is, there is nothing much to update all of you with.<br />
Mr Sunshine and I have registered to attend our marriage course next weekend, InshaAllah hopefully we'd be able to make it.<br />
I am planning to take next Friday off (I have been working two nights straight this weekend) to go to the tailor for our reception outfits, order our wedding invitation cards and hopefully go for our HIV test. <br />
Which reminds me, I've been wanting to call the clinic to check on the duration of validity of the test.<br />
Oh, I would also like to spend a bit of quality time with him, hopefully.I miss him. :(<br />
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Happy Raya everyone ! :)<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-38809408149632545562009-09-15T17:51:00.006+08:002009-09-15T22:12:33.402+08:00the guest list.I am in the process of editing my guest list.<br />
It's a bit unfortunate that I'll have to <span style="font-weight: bold;">cut down on my invites </span>due to budget constraints. :(<br />
It's tough deciding who <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">not</span> to invite ! :(<br />
The problem is, some people enjoy making the fact that they were uninvited such a huge issue.<br />
But I know at the end of the day, it's MY day not theirs.<br />
But it's hard not to care.<br />
Bukan tak nak jemput. :(<br />
Saya bukan orang kaya, nak pergi honeymoon pun tiada budget. Sobs.<br />
But that's not that important isn't it ?<br />
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This is so stressful.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-80060032212010562112009-09-09T20:29:00.012+08:002009-09-09T22:47:31.075+08:00what do i wear ??Ok so I have yet to decide on how I want my sanding dress to look like.<br />All the dresses I am checking out just look so lovely, but I do not know how they would look if they were in red because they're mostly in white/off-white.<br />What I do know is that I want something modest, simple, yet elegant. Is that even possible ?<br />I want something that will accentuate my relatively normal-sized waist and hide my larger than life hips. Heee.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0p5jZTBI/AAAAAAAABgQ/bS30cn-0EBY/s1600-h/Wedding-Bridal-Dresses-Bridesmaid-Evening-Party-Gowns-KW5014-.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0p5jZTBI/AAAAAAAABgQ/bS30cn-0EBY/s400/Wedding-Bridal-Dresses-Bridesmaid-Evening-Party-Gowns-KW5014-.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466911834262546" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0apR9noI/AAAAAAAABfg/mxsiliOoN_o/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0apR9noI/AAAAAAAABfg/mxsiliOoN_o/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466649768140418" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love mermaid silhouette dresses !<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0b3FOYSI/AAAAAAAABf4/pOSL2isBuOE/s1600-h/DavidsBridal+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 244px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0b3FOYSI/AAAAAAAABf4/pOSL2isBuOE/s400/DavidsBridal+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466670652678434" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0bZzO_PI/AAAAAAAABfw/thPTWxDBwFU/s1600-h/bw2005-6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0bZzO_PI/AAAAAAAABfw/thPTWxDBwFU/s400/bw2005-6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466662792592626" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Modern kebaya top and gown like bottom, cantik kan ?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0cb3r6lI/AAAAAAAABgA/MKPTQRi3Qp0/s1600-h/MaggieSotteroCom-RosemaryLeigh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0cb3r6lI/AAAAAAAABgA/MKPTQRi3Qp0/s400/MaggieSotteroCom-RosemaryLeigh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466680528005714" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure whether I can pull off such a dress.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0azQcjNI/AAAAAAAABfo/Td0yM4rmLro/s1600-h/baju_pengantin.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0azQcjNI/AAAAAAAABfo/Td0yM4rmLro/s400/baju_pengantin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466652446133458" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By Rizalman Ibrahim. This is absolutely gorgeous. Simple, but gorgeous !<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0pRlZ5dI/AAAAAAAABgI/eJCRkVc7Mfk/s1600-h/Red_Wedding_Dresses.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe0pRlZ5dI/AAAAAAAABgI/eJCRkVc7Mfk/s400/Red_Wedding_Dresses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379466901105272274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ahh, RED. :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I gave a shot at <span style="font-style: italic;">designing</span> my own wedding dress at <a href="http://www.weddingdresscreator.com/">Wedding Dress Creator.</a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5SNjiunI/AAAAAAAABgo/t-YnRohqbvk/s1600-h/wed-dress-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5SNjiunI/AAAAAAAABgo/t-YnRohqbvk/s400/wed-dress-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379472002444868210" border="0" /></a><br />Classic A Line silhouette. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5ROYqTMI/AAAAAAAABgY/gITDQoVpvMo/s1600-h/wed-dress.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5ROYqTMI/AAAAAAAABgY/gITDQoVpvMo/s400/wed-dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379471985487793346" border="0" /></a><br />Maybe going strapless would not be such a good idea. I need all the support I can get on that night. :p<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5Rprc8OI/AAAAAAAABgg/BsqYLComl-k/s1600-h/wed-dress-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k1TutWjGyco/Sqe5Rprc8OI/AAAAAAAABgg/BsqYLComl-k/s400/wed-dress-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379471992814366946" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want my hair made up like that. *dreams*<br /><br /></div>Oooohh, <span style="font-style: italic;">pening kepala.</span><br /><br />For Mr Sunshine, he has four options of designs to choose from. I can't remember all of them but we both have agreed that he's gonna wear the traditional baju melayu. :)<br />There's just something about men in baju melayu which turns me on.<br />Seriously, I think baju melayu makes a guy look soo sexy.<br /><br />Four months to go !<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-76747724837976485782009-08-31T22:36:00.002+08:002009-08-31T22:49:06.285+08:00the right person.One morning as I was driving to work last week, the deejays to a particular radio station was discussing about finding the one.<br />She went on to say that the reason she's not married at her age, is she has yet to find the right person. She does not want to 'settle'. The issue received mixed reactions, some people called in to agree, and there were a fair bunch who disagreed too.<br />In my opinion, there's no such thing as <span style="font-style: italic;">the one </span>because nobody is perfect. We can go on with our lives looking for the right person, but it's as if we're so <span style="font-style: italic;">right</span> ourselves. Get what I mean ?<br />I believe in finding a person who would complement your imperfections.<br />A person who is willing to jump in joy with you when you're happy, yet hold your hands through the bitter times.<br />What do you think ?<br /><br />Oh well, got this from a friend of a friend's Facebook. Thought it would be the perfect time to share it with all you, regardless of your relationship status.<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?<br /><br />During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question.<br />She said, "How do I know if I married the right person?"<br />I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your husband?"<br />In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"<br /><br />Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind.<br /><br />Here's the answer.<br />EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies.<br /><br />Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love... Because it's happening TO YOU.<br /><br />People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about the imagery of that __expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.<br /><br />Falling in love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts.<br /><br />The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.<br /><br />At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.<br /><br />Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work,a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances.<br /><br />But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else.<br /><br />You could.<br /><br />And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a few years later. Because (listen carefully to this):<br /><br />THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.<br /><br />SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it day in and day out. That's why we have the __expression "the labor of love." Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.<br /><br />Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.<br /><br />Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable. .. you can "make"<br /><br />love.<br /><br />Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... Not just a feeling.<br /><br />Remember this always:<br /><br />"God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."</blockquote><br /><br />xoxo,<br />Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307670055344233433.post-46108888506957096072009-08-30T21:33:00.004+08:002009-09-03T22:46:03.276+08:00red, black and silver ?Mr Sunshine came down last Friday for a one night's (sobs) visit.<br />We went to Jalan TAR with the initial thought of getting some, if not all, of our hantaran stuff, but after seeing and walking through the massive crowd there, we went back after only getting one item.<br /><br />But we managed to book the cloth for our reception (my side) !<br />It's from the same place I sent my baju kurung for nikah which will be ready by the end of October, InshaAllah.<br />I know I have not revealed the details of the boutique I am hiring, but I do not plan to until I see how my baju kurung looks like. I do not want to end up recommending something I do not like. But it's in Jalan TAR lah. :)<br />As I have mentioned in my <a href="http://bridology.blogspot.com/2009/08/last.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>, it has been tough looking for dress of my dreams (cewah) so we've decided to rent a newly tailored one.<br />It's <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">red</span> satin and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> black</span> coloured lace with <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">silver</span> details.<br />I was really hoping to find silver or grey coloured lace to go with the red satin, but they all did not appeal to me. <span style="font-style: italic;">Terpaksa tukar</span> theme <span style="font-style: italic;">yang ada di dalam kepala selama ini. </span><br />But I really like how the lace we picked out brings out the red ! I have no regrets so far, except for not taking snapshots of the cloth. :(<br />Ooohh I'm starting to get so excited (and nervous) even though I have not decided on how I want the dress to be designed.<br />Will only be going to get our measurements after Aidilfitri, so I guess I have ample time to decide and browse through the numerous wedding magazines I have with me. Hehe. I would be happy if anyone else would chip in with some ideas, hehe.<br />I would also have ample time to lose some inches from this ever expanding hips of mine, I hope.<br /><br />The official caterer for my reception will be <a href="http://mutiaracatering.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mutiara Catering</a>.<br />Confirmed this last Tuesday after a lengthy discussion between Sal and I and Hakimin from Mutiara Catering.<br />He was really good, as in he was so honest in explaining why I should not get ribbons for plastic chairs etc etc. He seemed genuinely interested to help me, not just out there to suck all the money out of me.<br /><br />And today, I booked my <a href="http://weddings-galore.fotopages.com/" target="_blank">pelamin</a> !<br />I opted for the pelamin package I could afford, minus their bersanding outfit.<br />Went to see them once to discuss colors etc, but it looks like I'm gonna have to talk to them again since I have changed the colour of my dress.<br />I hope they won't disappoint !<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Melissa R.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04143805727914689431noreply@blogger.com0