so went to OU last nite with jaja and mama, got few stuff that i like and trying to get the exact price.
I love this two shoes..thinking of getting it very soon!!

yeay..i've got the quotation for my wedding card..it's still under budget and i'm using special paper.hopefully i can start sending final artwork by this week..:)

simply divine pictures

idea of garden and green bridesmaid.. simply loves it!

romzi & amilia wedding envelope

My own list to do!

1. Kursus Kahwin

2. HIV test

3. Isi borang nikah

4. Meet the designer and discuss design and materials

5. Booking caterer, photographer and make up artist

6. Survey for wedding favors

7. Buy and shopping for kain family members

8. Discuss and list down the hantaran gift

9. Buy stuff for bunga pahar

10. Design my own wedding card and get the qoutation

11. Buy gula-gula for wedding favor

12. Buy all the flowers for hand bouquet, hantaran and for akad nikah's mini pelamin

WEDDING PLANNING CHECKLIST

One Year Or More Before Wedding

1. Announce your engagement to family and friends

2. Introduce both sets of parents, if you have not already

3. Select a wedding date, time a possible alternate date

4. Determine the style, size and degree of formality of your wedding

5. Reserve the ceremony site.

6. Plan the reception and book location as soon as wedding date is set.

7. Hire a caterer, if not included with reception site. Discuss menu.

8. Discuss how expenses will be shared with all relevant parties

9. Enjoy your engagement party

Nine To Twelve Months Before The Wedding

1. Reserve your photographer and video-grapher

2. Choose the musicians, soloists and review music selection for ceremony/reception

3. Determine the number of guests for your family, his family, your friends, his friends and their friends

4. Shop for your wedding dress and accessories. Schedule fittings and delivery date when buying or ordering

5. Select a travel agent and start planning for your honeymoon

Six to Nine Months Before the Wedding

1. Select and order bridesmaids dresses and schedule fittings and delivery date.

2. Select and reserve florist and discuss color scheme.

3. Begin shopping for the formal wear for the groom and male attendants.

Four to Six Months Before the Wedding

1. Check requirements for blood tests and marriage licenses in your state.

2. Make an appointment for an exam with your doctor and dentist.

3. Select and order wedding rings.

4. Ask both mothers to coordinate and select their dresses.

5. Complete your guest list. (There should be no abbreviations).

6. Order invitations and stationery, such as direction cards and wedding programs.

7. Purchase gifts for wedding attendants and look for favors for guests.

8. Select baker and order wedding cake and groom's cake.

9. Finalize honeymoon details and make reservations.

10. Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered.

11. Experiment with hairstyle and cut, if your doing your own hair.

Two to Three Months Before the Wedding

1. Reserve accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.

2. Choose the men's wedding attire. Be sure the sizes are correct.

3. Mail invitations six weeks before the wedding.

4. Assist the groom's mother with making reservations and finalizing rehearsal dinner details.

5. Finalize details with florist, photographer, videographer, musicians and baker.

6. Set the date and time for the rehearsal with the officiate.

7. Choose a responsible person to attend to your guest book.

8. Make an appointment with hairdresser and makeup artist, if you are to have it done for you.

Four to Six Weeks Before the Wedding

1. Invitations should have been mailed out by now.

2. Get your blood test

3. Have your final wedding dress fitting.

4. Purchase a gift for your future spouse.

5. Finalize decor, food and beverage menu with the caterer.

Two to Three Weeks Before the Wedding

1. Finalize a time schedule of the day with your wedding consultant.

2. Contact guests who have not returned respond cards.

3. Order travelers checks for honeymoon, if needed.

4. Pick up wedding rings; check to make sure they fit and engraving inscriptions are correct.

5. Meet with photographer. Give him/her a list of special events or props you want in the videotape.

One to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

1. Write or have calligrapher do the place cards or a reception seating chart.

2. Provide the caterer with the final guest count and seating arrangements.

3. Confirm honeymoon reservations, pick up tickets and travelers checks.

4. Assign tasks for your wedding day; written out for each wedding party attendant.

5. Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits properly.

6. Relax and enjoy your special day!

DECO INSPIRATION

Maid and matron of honor: top 10 things you need to do

Your friend or relative has chosen you for her maid or matron of honor! Here are a list of duties and responsibilites you will have in this role.

Congratulations! It is such an honor to be chosen as the maid or matron of honor at a friend’s or relative’s wedding. A bride chooses the woman who is closest to her to stand next to her and support her during this wonderful event in her life. You will be there every step of the way to offer encouragement as your friend takes her step into couplehood. Here are a few duties you will have as the maid or matron of honor.

1) This may be a time of stress or anxiety for your friend, as she plans everything for her wedding. Most brides usually take the reins in planning the entire event with little help from the groom, so you will want to be there for your friend to give moral support. If you are already married, you will want to answer all of the bride’s questions she may have about marriage and commitment in a positive light. Be her sounding board as well as the voice of reason. If she is going over budget, let her know. If she is stressing, help her vent.

2) You will be in charge of planning the bridal shower, along with the help of the other bridesmaids. Find out where the bride is registered and let the guests know through word of mouth, since many books on etiquette say it is in bad taste to put this on the invitation. Talk to the bride and groom to see if they want an all-girl or co-ed bridal shower. Get a list of the bride’s and groom’s friends and family and send out invitations. You will also want to organize the food and games at the party. Allow other bridesmaids or family members to chip in money if they offer.

3) As if there weren’t enough parties, you will also want to get together with the bridesmaids and other close girlfriends and throw her a bachelorette party. Make sure you know what type of bachelorette party she wants to have. Some wild girls will want strippers and clubbing while the more subdued bride may want to go to a spa or just hang out at a restaurant.

4) In addition to throwing these two parties, you will need to attend any other pre-wedding events, as well, including the engagement party, rehearsal dinner and rehearsal.

5) You will be the official spokeswoman and coordinator of the other bridesmaids, so make sure they are aware of the different events they will need to attend.

6) More than likely all of the bridal party will be wearing the same or similar outfits. If they are going to be made, you will be in charge of scheduling the fittings for the different bridesmaids as well as handling all monetary transactions between the bridesmaids and the tailor.

7) Before the actual wedding, the bride will probably be swamped with things to do, such as designing and creating the wedding favors, addressing all of the wedding invitations and shopping for various wedding items like her dress, the guest book, the groom’s ring and decorations. Always keep in contact with the bride and ask her if there is anything you can help her with. She may not want to burden you by asking for help, but she will appreciate the thought when you call.

8) Before the wedding ceremony, in addition to getting yourself dressed, you will be in charge of helping the bride get dressed as well as helping the other bridesmaids with their hair and/or makeup appointments.

9) During the ceremony, after the bride has walked down the aisle, you will want to straighten out the bride’s train (if she has one) for the pictures as well as hold her bouquet once she is situated. You may also be responsible for holding the groom’s ring and handing it to the bride at the appropriate time.

10) Right after the wedding ceremony and before the reception, you will help the bride by bustling her gown (if she needs it) so she can more comfortably walk around and dance and mingle.

HAND BOUQET

sample of the wedding favor

mr.fiance

11 Easy Ways to Handle Stress

by Alison Blackman Dunham of THE ADVICE SISTERS®

One of the most singificant problems human beings face as a general population is how to handle stress. As a life & career expert, and an acclaimed advice columnist, I have compiled eleven of the most significant ways that you can reduce stress in your life. You may not always be able to make stress dissappear, but you can manage it with some very simple techniques.

1. Talk! Don't hold all your feelings within! Discuss your stressful feelings with someone you trust who will listen without being judgmental or pressuring you to their own point of view. Even if you can't change the immediate situation, talking about it helps alleviate some of the tension you may be feeling. Supplement the verbalizing with something physical.

2. ACT! Be willing to take risk and make change, no matter how small. Try to change the stressful situation, or at least some part of it. Moving forward in small ways helps you feel empowered and in control. Put one foot in front of the other to move in a positive direction. Soon, the stress will lessen.

3. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! If you learn about how your body reacts to stress, you can also learn how to counter that stress. Learn to listen to your body's signals and find ways to reduce your stress, even if it's just "taking five" to clear your mind.

4. BE IN CHARGE! Discover what you need to feel good about yourself and get your needs met. Another way to reduce your stress is to find an interest, hobby or activity where you feel in charge and call the shots. If you really feel out of control, don't stay silent and alone! Seek guidance from someone who is qualified to help you get through the obstacles, and move forward again. If you can't find someone qualified in your neighborhood or you don't feel as though you can talk to someone "in person" try a qualified internet counselor.

5. DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELF: If you are stressed and overwhelmed, perhaps you are trying to handle too much. Rid yourself of extra duties that aren't necessary or important. Learn how to delegate and how to say "no" without feeling guilty. Ask for help if you need it.

6. GET AWAY: Sometimes a change, however small, can do wonders for your spirit. Forget it all for a while--escape! Go somewhere new for a few hours, or a few days if you can afford to. If not, it may be helpful just to "get away" to a warm bath for a little while!

7. PRIORITIZE: You may not be able to avoid all the responsibilities obligations you currently have, but you can learn how to complete them without resentment and consciously choose how you will handle them.

8. EXTEND YOURSELF: Make your own life better by making someone else's life better. Give of yourself. Volunteer! You will feel empowered, positive, important...and you will be!

9. MAKE SUCCESS HAPPEN! If you can't change the world, change yourself! Learn how to love yourself as you are, while you work towards your goals. Then, make a commitment to yourself to start improving the things about yourself and your life that (you believe) need it. Instead of immediate, dramatic change, learn to enjoy the journey of lifelong self-improvement. You are always a work in progress. For life & career advice.

10. SOCIALIZE: Spend time with family and friends for love and support. Don't be afraid to enjoy yourself! Appreciate friendship and let others know you care about them, too. Love may not conquer all, but it's a great start!

11. LEARN HOW TO BE HAPPY: One thing all of life's winners have in common is a sense of well-being, a positive attitude and realistic goals. Focus on the good things about yourself, and in your life. Nobody's perfect. Learn to enjoy the "little things" that make you happy. Count your blessings. Every day, write down on a slip of paper one thing you are grateful for, even if it's just a sunny day, a friend's phone call, your cat's happy purr. Put this "blessing" in a jar along with a dollar or more. Do this for one month. At the end of the month read all those slips of paper and you will realize that life is better than you think! Use the money to do something really special for yourself, or donate it to charity.

HAIR ACCESSORIES

simple hairdo

The wedding!

Arghhhh... 89 more days to go!! let see the list that we've done..hmmm mcm banyak lagi yg belum settle. but still we have time. All the major stuff dah banyak settle except buying the hantaran gift. List dah ade cuma belum ade mase yang sesuai lagi nak pegi beli and yet i'm still doing research and survey for the best product that we can have it and letak kat dlm tray hantaran tu nanti. By the way last week we spent time shopping some of the stuff for the decoration and bakul hantaran, we bought the same bakul kayu cuma kaler jer yang lain but i'm totally in love with the bakul kayu..

SOMETHING GREEN

This is the colour that i've decided for my akad nikah and reception