We are getting desperating in asking friends to be our emcees for the dinner ever since Yiqian and Xiao Fen could not make it due to the devastating unforeseen circumstance.
Henry seeked the help of 2 of his good female friends a couple of weeks ago. Nothing has been confirmed with the pressing dateline and after incessant naggings from me, I approached them directly only to find out that they thought Henry was joking with them!
In the end, after some consideration, they decided that it's better to pass on the chance to others instead. Same for another set of Henry's colleagues who rejected us nicely.
Previously, we thought of another candidate - Henry's colleague - who offered her help in becoming our emcee but before we could ask her, she texted Henry to inform that she can't make it to our wedding. T.T
And so, the emcee-hunting task has to start all over again. We decided to ask both sides of our friends to get a faster and higher positive response.
Henry approached another 2 female colleagues whom were "forced" to say yes tentatively. While I seek the help from my primary school friends, Jasmine and Hui Han.
Both of them warned me that they have stage fright and afraid they might not do a good job. However, I assured that I have a script for them and believe that their chemistry would be able to alleviate the fear.
Finally! I received the good news from Jasmine that both of them will be able to help out! Another mind-boggling task off our list. I must now work on the emcee script and run through with them.
My heartfelt thanks to both of them...
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Mini photo album
I was so glad that I look through my booking invoices with di Gio, trying to look for the dimensions of our portrait for our wedding coordinator at Swissotel. Because..... I realised we have been shortchanged for a mini album which was included in the list of items when we signed up for their package at Her World Bridal Show.
This mini album, however, was not listed in our invoices. It's a duplicate of all the 38 photos in the size of 4R or 5R. I contacted May but it was her off day so I got the help of her colleague who asked me to email the piece of paper we got from Jesline (our very first coordinator from di Gio who MIA-ed later) to her.
After verifying, she confirmed with us that we can collect the mini album the same time we pick up our gowns and suits! Yeah!
This mini album, however, was not listed in our invoices. It's a duplicate of all the 38 photos in the size of 4R or 5R. I contacted May but it was her off day so I got the help of her colleague who asked me to email the piece of paper we got from Jesline (our very first coordinator from di Gio who MIA-ed later) to her.
After verifying, she confirmed with us that we can collect the mini album the same time we pick up our gowns and suits! Yeah!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Leave
I have applied for 16 days of leave from 16 May - 7 June!
Due to the stupid policy of the company, I had to apply for about 8 days of no-pay leave and I'm will not be entitled to matrimonial leave ;(
Nevertheless, I'm taking 2 weeks prior to the big day to prep myself mentally and physically. This is also for the last-minute loose ends that might need some tightening.
Due to the stupid policy of the company, I had to apply for about 8 days of no-pay leave and I'm will not be entitled to matrimonial leave ;(
Nevertheless, I'm taking 2 weeks prior to the big day to prep myself mentally and physically. This is also for the last-minute loose ends that might need some tightening.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Stamford Crest Suite!
We collected our casual wear photo album at Peninsula Plaza and headed for our meet-up with the new coordinator of Fairmont to confirm on the details of the wedding.
The photo album looked gorgeous but bcos it only has 20 pages, it appeared a little too thin...
The new coordinator, Wen Qing seemed to be a nice and well-organised lady. She walked through with us the necessary details for that day, for example, the music, menu, confirmed attendance, payment method, etc.
Everthing seemed to be in order as of now. I have also put forth the feedback I got from Hui Han when she attended her friend's wedding at the same venue back in March. I told Wen Qing about my concerns of the servers on that day. From Hui Han's experience, the servers were slow which ended up with cold food and unhappy guests in not getting their drinks refilled.
Wen Qing has assured us on this point that she will request to the banquet team for a group of more experienced servers for us. I have also reiterated the negative feedback I saw on the forum some time back. Service seems to be of an issue. But since she said she will look into this, we will give them the benefit of the doubt.
We requested to take a look at the bridal suite once more. Here are the photos!
The walkway towards the living room.
The photo album looked gorgeous but bcos it only has 20 pages, it appeared a little too thin...
The new coordinator, Wen Qing seemed to be a nice and well-organised lady. She walked through with us the necessary details for that day, for example, the music, menu, confirmed attendance, payment method, etc.
Everthing seemed to be in order as of now. I have also put forth the feedback I got from Hui Han when she attended her friend's wedding at the same venue back in March. I told Wen Qing about my concerns of the servers on that day. From Hui Han's experience, the servers were slow which ended up with cold food and unhappy guests in not getting their drinks refilled.
Wen Qing has assured us on this point that she will request to the banquet team for a group of more experienced servers for us. I have also reiterated the negative feedback I saw on the forum some time back. Service seems to be of an issue. But since she said she will look into this, we will give them the benefit of the doubt.
We requested to take a look at the bridal suite once more. Here are the photos!
The joint toilet that's on the right after the entrance.
Sparkling clean and nice!
The walkway towards the living room.
The spacious living room.
We are thinking of having the tea ceremony here but were afraid that the number of guests we are expecting might mess up our beautiful suite.
The view from the living room standing at 65th floor.
The entrance to our bedroom!
That's the open concept bathroom on the right!
A closer look...
View from our bedroom.
We are able to segregate the bedroom from the living room.
I love the bathroom!
Henry's going to wake up at 5am for this! Haha
The breakfast area at 65th floor only for the guests of Stamford Crest Suites.
The food area.
And... they serve TWG tea!Si Dian Jing
It was a surprise I never expected.
Initially I thought I would be receiving the set of necklace and bangle from my PIL as Si Dian Jing, or rather, Er Dian Jing. But when my MIL showed me the set again today, it turned out that she bought a pair of earrings and a pendant for me!
MIL thought it doesn't look presentable enough with just the Er Dian Jing, so she took the liberty to add on 2 more items. Quite sweet of her to buy those dangling earrings for me since she noticed my fashion sense. The pendant is not too bad as well, with the shape of two hearts joining together!
Initially I thought I would be receiving the set of necklace and bangle from my PIL as Si Dian Jing, or rather, Er Dian Jing. But when my MIL showed me the set again today, it turned out that she bought a pair of earrings and a pendant for me!
MIL thought it doesn't look presentable enough with just the Er Dian Jing, so she took the liberty to add on 2 more items. Quite sweet of her to buy those dangling earrings for me since she noticed my fashion sense. The pendant is not too bad as well, with the shape of two hearts joining together!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Trial make-up
Had my trial make-up with Chris and FIL's jacket fitting.
FIL chose a navy blue colour jacket for black isn't his cup of tea.
Chris showed me the day makeup that he will be doing for me on that morning - a pretty basic one - and he is going to put to use what he has learnt from the hairstyling course which he attended for the past 4 days.
He confirmed with me the time and cost of the makeup for my AD and that he managed to get the help of his friend at $80.
Chris also taught me a couple of tips for taking care of my face. If I would like some exfoliating, I could mix 1/2 tablespoon of honey wih 2 teaspoon of fine brown sugar. Apply on the face in circular motion and leave it on for 10 - 15 mins before rinsing it off.
Next, one of the most effective ways in getting rid of pimples fast. Dissolve an aspirin with water and mix it with honey before applying on the targeted area.
After the trial makeup and jacket fitting, we went on to select the hand bouquet and car decor. I could only choose of their boring catalogues and not from those images which I researched online. How rigid...
We have also scheduled 25 May to pick up our gowns, suits, dresses, jackets, hair accessories and veil, etc. Whereas, 27 May will be for the hand bouquet, corsages and car decor.
FIL chose a navy blue colour jacket for black isn't his cup of tea.
Chris showed me the day makeup that he will be doing for me on that morning - a pretty basic one - and he is going to put to use what he has learnt from the hairstyling course which he attended for the past 4 days.
He confirmed with me the time and cost of the makeup for my AD and that he managed to get the help of his friend at $80.
Chris also taught me a couple of tips for taking care of my face. If I would like some exfoliating, I could mix 1/2 tablespoon of honey wih 2 teaspoon of fine brown sugar. Apply on the face in circular motion and leave it on for 10 - 15 mins before rinsing it off.
Next, one of the most effective ways in getting rid of pimples fast. Dissolve an aspirin with water and mix it with honey before applying on the targeted area.
After the trial makeup and jacket fitting, we went on to select the hand bouquet and car decor. I could only choose of their boring catalogues and not from those images which I researched online. How rigid...
We have also scheduled 25 May to pick up our gowns, suits, dresses, jackets, hair accessories and veil, etc. Whereas, 27 May will be for the hand bouquet, corsages and car decor.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Dresses for Mommy & Sisters
All of us headed down to di Gio for the selection of Daddy's jacket, Mommy's and Sisters' dresses!
Daddy's was the easiest which took a mere 10 minutes whereas the ladies spent a little more time, as expected, undecisive over several choices.
Nevertheless, the entire process was fun with the 4 of us squeezing into one changing room, helping one another with the zippings. Never had so much fun for a long time!
Mommy's ultimate choice:
Mommy's beautiful smile which I haven't seen it for days bcos of the bad news that fell upon her days ago. I realised that I used to take her smile for granted, until it was lost. I hope she will keep on maintaining this smile.
May helping out with Mommy's cheongsam.
Helping each other out while I snapped away discreetly in the changing room.
Sister Daisy's first choice:
Second choice:
Third choice:
Final - second choice!
Sister Jasmine's first choice:
The back of this dress resembles my AD gown!
Second choice:
I love the back design of this dress!
Third choice:
Final - Second choice!
Mommy also tried on the white dress.
Alas, it doesn't look flattering for Mommy's figure.
I have not decided on the choice of my hand bouquet and car decor yet! Have been delaying for weeks and now, I told May that I will let her know on 28 April, during my trial make-up.
Daddy's was the easiest which took a mere 10 minutes whereas the ladies spent a little more time, as expected, undecisive over several choices.
Nevertheless, the entire process was fun with the 4 of us squeezing into one changing room, helping one another with the zippings. Never had so much fun for a long time!
Mommy's ultimate choice:
Mommy's beautiful smile which I haven't seen it for days bcos of the bad news that fell upon her days ago. I realised that I used to take her smile for granted, until it was lost. I hope she will keep on maintaining this smile.
May helping out with Mommy's cheongsam.
Helping each other out while I snapped away discreetly in the changing room.
Sister Daisy's first choice:
Second choice:
Third choice:
Final - second choice!
Sister Jasmine's first choice:
The back of this dress resembles my AD gown!
Second choice:
I love the back design of this dress!
Third choice:
Final - Second choice!
Mommy also tried on the white dress.
Alas, it doesn't look flattering for Mommy's figure.
I have not decided on the choice of my hand bouquet and car decor yet! Have been delaying for weeks and now, I told May that I will let her know on 28 April, during my trial make-up.
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