Meet up with RSYC team

The reason why we met up with the team is because I AM NOT HAPPYYYYYY. Grrrrrr

As I am doing the wedding outdoor, I've always fancied outdoor weddings with tall flowers arrangements with small flowers and candles. Gives that very intimate feel compared to a hotel. Like photo below!

So I asked the following and the ones on RED is their reply through email conversation:
 
-Long Tables instead of round: NO. Not possible. Not enough space

-No chinese food served in the middle because then no flowers can be placed in the table so I requested for individually plated served food. Which of course will make the cost higher but we're ok with it as long as the cost isn't too big of a difference: NO. As its outdoor, the kitchen is too far food will be cold by the time it reaches the table. Need to hire more manpower. 

-As my guests are coming from overseas, no chinese food like chilli crab.: NO not possible because they only want to serve chinese food to be placed in the middle unless its individually served then can be customised.

-I will need to bring in alcohol, and lots of them as we have drinkers on our guest list. Are they able to waive corkage?: NO. 

So you see, their response isn't so pleasing and Shawn and I were getting frustrated. It's like a dead end and so I became a bridezilla

To 'appease' us, my main coordinator arranged a meeting with the wedding coordinator herself, the banquet manager and the executive chef! *haha felt like VIP for the whole team to meet us on Sunday!*

So we sat down and I told them my frustrations and I am glad to say they have given us solutions

We will have to stick to round tables still because the marquee would have to expand, and in Singapore, a small marquee is already $4000 . Mine is already way beyond that amount, so, fine we stuck to round tables BUT! my food will be individually served and it's not totally Chinese menu.

Sadly though, I cannot do the floral decoration as elaborate as the photo. But still at least I can keep my flowers and candles on the table. (A Chinese wedding where the food is served in the middle, the flowers will be removed before the first dish is served. So no point doing elaborating flowers)

After talking to the chef, he said it'll be good to do a fusion of Chinese and western food, to introduce Chinese food to my western friends or non local guests and still have western food to have something they are familiar with

Have negotiated corkage as well. Learned from how my boss negotiates for corkage waiver. I am so glad I am learning all her skills!

So all in all, the meeting was a success! Favour to our side. So yeah, 5 more months to go!!

Next thing we need to do, sort out guest list and lodging for our overseas guests! Here we go

Yes my save the dates cards are done! I have officially emailed them to my guests overseas so that they can start booking their flights and tickets.

That's one of the tedious process in working the guest list cos I have to find out who will come, who do we need to sponsor and plan their lodging too. But as tedious as it sounds, I really do hope they all come! 

I've sent a save the date via email. For the local guests, guests here in singapore, I will print and mail it to my guest.

so yeah here is my visual design! When printed it won't be this square shape. It's a fancy shape that looks pretty. Too bad only guests here in singapore can see it. 

Alright here goes:

Florists

Due to busy schedules I have neglected this blog! Need to revive it!

Just as the title says, i'm gonna be talking, bragging and advertising for my florists. Her name is Regina from Regina Mae Fleurs Atelier. She is good and patient cos at the beginning I know what I like but eventually kept changing my mind! 

Below are some of her past works. Recent ones are the weddings she did for my company as well.

Ok so she sent me a proposal of how the concept would be like. Please ignore colors, we are definitely sticking to pink and white!

 Above: Details details! Very important. She's spot on on mine!

Solemnisation has 3 different proposals. 

First one below: Traditional

 

 2nd look for solemnisation below:

The Roman Pots

 Look 3:

The tall balls (I'm kinda leaning to this)

 

I like look 2 and 3. Maybe we can combine them? I'll ask her and see if she can come up with something. She's the creative one here!

 

Now for the stage backdrop! She proposed a floral wall. Which I find unique. Its pretty too. Different from cliche backdrop.  

Below: Different types of floral wall

 

 Reception Table and Solemnisation table. Big flowers! 

 For the reception table she will put a wishing tree. To hang my fiance's photo and myself. I don't know should I use it as a guest book where guest hang their well wishes. But very hard to consolidate later compared to a proper guest book.

Below: Wishing tree!

 For the guests table! Simple but pretty flower arrangements below!

This is because the food isn't portioned out. Wanted to do individual plating but cos its outdoor the place don't advise it. So hence, small flower arrangements

 And finally! The VIP tables! We are having 2! Big tall pretty flowers!

Alright that's it I guess! I shall update if there is any changes!

Back from Bali!

Yes I'm back from Bali! It was a great trip! First time in my life doing a photoshoot!

Experience? Its amazing! BUT extremely extremely hot! Was sun burned so badly after that!

We went to a bunch of places!

Day 1:

Checked in and just relaxed in the hotel. Ate in a local restaurant opposite and the food is EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. Food that cannot be found in singapore and food that singapore has but taste completely different.

Went back early for a good rest.

Day 2:

Photoshoot day! 7am we were having breakfast and 8am doing make up! Lots of mosquito!

We went to Ubud and then to Niko Bali Resort for some camel riding shots. 

WHY CAMEL?  I WANTED HORSE! By the beach! like those fairy tale sort! but... FULLY BOOKED. so we settle for camels. But still beautiful shots! I only have a few because I need to put them on my invite cards.

After that changed then went to Tanah Lot for more photos.

In the evening, we went for the famous traditional Balinese massage. HEAVENLY!

Day 3: 

We went to see Batik making and silver making. Then to monkey forest where we wasted 20,000 Rupiah cos a cheeky monkey decided to grab the banana from my fiance's hands and ate it all up. The other monkey's didn't even get to try

Went to try the 'shit' coffee. The very expensive luwak coffee. I watch how the process was done and I realise it's actually not disgusting! The coffee bean did not touch the poo poo of the luwak. Its protected by the shell.

Went all the way up to Kintamani and froze. We further tortured ourselves by eating out in the cold and freeze even more. We were wearing singlets and shorts cos the weather was so hot! But it was an experience

Had dinner in Jimbaran. Super beautiful restaurants by the beach. We ate under the stars with the waves as our view. 

After dinner we went to Bali's nightlife area and oh gosh, Bali's clubs are THE BOMB. Went extremely high! and party all night long!

Day 4:

Went shopping. Buying souvenir for my friends and family. Eat eat again. Oh and they're pizza hut is awesome! So much food to choose from. Very relax. 

Day 5:

Goodbye Bali, Hello Singapore! I realised I missed home. nothing beats coming home

Below are 'sneak peak' photos from my photoshoot

Live Band, Bar, and Dancing

Live Band

I will be having a DJ for the wedding ceremony to play our favourite songs. Have my sisters to lead praise and worship.

For the dinner however, I am getting a 2 piece live band! Because just DJ the whole night is boring!

Sooo its 2 sets of 45 minutes. After the first 45 minutes, DJ can spin and do his thing. Probably 20 minutes? Then the band comes up. So there's live entertainment! Can do songs dedication too!

I have gone to different live bands like High Notes, Sparkle notes etc.

Finally settled with Kevin and Jeremy! Their voices are soothing and gives that very romantic atmosphere.
As I have a dance floor I think my guest would just start to slow dance halfway through dinner.

This is their videos:
Breakeven
Every Little Thing
Now and Forever

This is just some of their videos. Really talented pair of singers.

The DJ is essential for the after party! Yeshhh more than 1 hour of party-ing!


Bar
 
I am having two of my guy friends to set up a bar table and start mixing drinks for guests and I will have (3? I don't know) different alcohol drinks. My main ingredients that I would like to be part of the drink is lychee (I love that fruit with alcohol) and Bailey's! Maybe will have mojito and shooters as well.
The whole point is for guests to 'order' and then back to the dance floor

Partying in the outdoors!

Plus I am getting the lights (see previous post) so it'll be an awesome after party.

So the first half of the day would be all lovey-dover romantic and will end with a bang! (atleast that's how I envisioned it to be!

Dancing

As my family loves dancing and I don't like (never liked) a typical entrance, my fiancé and I have decided to do a dance entrance. Starting with the bridesmaids and groomsmen to lead the way dancing. and then me and my fiancé dance in! Like that people will be entertained. No dry ice effect kind of entrance.

We have a first dance as well. So we wanna do a waltz so its more memorable.

Lastly, a full family dance performance. Which will then lead to the emcee inviting everyone to the dance floor, end of dinner but the party has just begun!

Sounds awesome right? BUT!
so much dance lesson to attend to! Thank goodness I already found a professional dance instructor.

I can just imagine the whole evening!

Ok so that's it! Have yet to update on my florist! She is awesome and amazing!

What I want to see....

 

I have been Pinterest-ing excessively. Bought magazines to gather ideas.

And after all the 'research' I really know what I want. In a way what are the basic stuff I need to make it how I want it to be.

With my line of work, I like to see 'transformation' happen to the venue

 

The main motive is to reflect us as a couple and we both like 'pretty' stuff. We like to see things pleasing to the eyes.

 

 

For Ceremony area:

 

1. Chair Posy

Its a must to have this on the aisle. Its very pretty. Not too much but too tiny as well

 





 

 

2. Glass Vase

 

I love this glass vase with flowers inside. I find the aisle too plain so this is a great idea.

 



 

 

 

 

3. Flower Petals

Who gets married without flower petals right?! But I like it arranged by the side together with the vase. The aisle would look so pretty but not overcrowded

 

 

4. Square entrance arch.

I love how this square arch is like a gate. To enter and walk underneath it is like '................'

yeah speechless. Haha

 

 

5. To fulfil my Twilight dream, I love a big fluffy arch to say vows! 

 

 

6. Tiffany Chairs

Its a must for outdoor wedding ceremony!

 

 

 



Dinner Area:

1. Pom pom

Yes I love this pom pom. Very pretty! But of course its baby pink and white

 



2. Flower Centrepiece

I love the glass vase and the hanging crystals. Looks so pretty and romantic 

 

3. Lights

No, I do not like standard lighting of yellow or warm color. I learnt a new term from my boss. Color wash. Means different colored lights that sets the mood and changes it as well

 

Example:

Look at the two flower below (This was from a wedding I did)

Its the same flower same location same event but the background color changes.

It'll be so nice if we can change the color of the area especially its outdoor!

 

 

 

Next update is on my florists! One of the best in town. 

Wedding Cake

After much discussion with my fiancé, we are going to get a real cake to cut on the wedding!

Yes, were not gonna use a dummy cake and 'stab' the cake. Cause I would like to keep the tradition of feeding each other after cake cutting.

After doing my last wedding, I tell myself, we need to have a real cake!

Besides, with a real cake, I have the freedom to choose the design and colour I want. Rather than using the standard hard Styrofoam cake the hotel, or in my case, the yacht club, provides. Its all the same, so it means the couple who got married before me cut the same exact thing.
Arghhh no way!

So the cake, has to follow the theme which is pink, whites and loads of flowers!

I prefer the icing to be pink, means the cake is pink in colour with white designs, like flowers or anything. It has to look sweet and elegant at the same time

I am looking at 3-4 tier cake like the photos below! Like that my guests (not all, heavens that's gonna cost me a bomb!) the VIP table at least gets to eat real proper cake!

I have started contacting 'bakers' and cake company like:
My Fat Lady
Let them Eat Cake
Missus Bon
Happy Bakes
The Patio Baker
Cake Couture
Cake Over Heels
Wedding Bureau

Now I am just waiting for their quotation and see who's design is good!

At the moment, I am going to go look for beautiful beach dress to bring to Bali for my photo shoot and of course bikini! Its a beach! gotta enjoy at least one day!

Till the next update! :)

And the Countdown begins

 Yes the countdown starts NOW! 365 days, 1 year exactly to go!

So this will be a really LONGGGGG post

What has been done?
Venue settled
Flowers settled
Floral Deco settled
White Tiffany Chair settled
Invitation and program cards settled
Photographer settled
Videographer settled
Gowns settled (my designer told me she has already started on my gown! so excited!)
Dessert Bar settled
Dj Settled

What needs to be done?
GUEST LIST!
Go to Bali for photoshoot
Go gown fitting and Tux for the fiancé at bliss bridal for bali photoshoot
Bring bridesmaids down to my designer to take measurements. Choose fabric
Schedule trial make up
Schedule local photoshoot after Bali's
Meet florist for color concept.
Ask Shannen (Dessert Bar) for design and food to 'feed' the people

Alright now, for floral deco! I'm considering with Lavender Love Florist. Have not confirmed yet. Contact person Meizhi is very efficient and replies email within 10 minutes.

I am still looking at another one.
Its Regina Mae Fleurs
As for Regina, she is AWESOME! Her flower arrangements are really pretty! I am super impressed by her! Though of course with talent, it comes with a price.

So I am hoping she can give me a good price. Cos I really love her and her works! And she is an awesome person. Very nice and very kind


Ok so this what I need from them:

Flower girl basket

Ring pillow

Signing pen for guest

Ring Bearer boy corsage

Flower girl hair ring (This will look so pretty! Hair band flower)

Bridesmaid hair ring (This will look so pretty! Hair band flower)

Bestman corsage

Bridesmaid hand bouquet

Couple chair decoration

ROM table arrangement -

Reception table arrangement

Loose petals to deco the aisle (I requested for crazy a lot!)

Chair end deco with small posy

Wedding arch deco (I requested lots of flowers!)

Vase flowers along the aisle

Entrance Arch with sash curtain
 

Vase flowers along the aisle

 

 

Entrance Arch with sash curtain

I want this kind of entrance gate kind of effect with a curtain and it opens up when I am about to enter

 (Below)



 

 

 

So I guess that's it about floral decoration. I really hope the wedding ceremony will look beautiful!


And now for Tiffany chairs! Who gets married outdoor without tiffany chairs right? Its not complete!
So went on extensive research and found Tiffany Chair by XOXO & Co. (Click for website!)

Pretty white Tiffany chair BUT since my wedding theme is pink and white, then I especially ordered pink cushions! Though they say the cushion will only come mid of the year so awesome!

 

Now I am just trying to maintain (or lose some more) weight before I go down to Bliss Bridal to go for gown fitting for my Bali photoshoot.

I am so happy when my gown designer told me she has started on my gown!
(Those who don't know, my actual day wedding gown is designed and customised for me cause I don't wanna use my wedding gown for photoshoot and I want it to be mine, no one else has worn it or rented it before. Only my photoshoot gowns for bali and Singapore shoot is rented)

My bridesmaids dresses is designed and customised for them, like a gift to them. I plan to get them same shoes as well! Oh well we'll see in a later time.

That's it for now!!

Let the wedding planning take off!!