The wedding day, that is!
Wedding preparation is fun but undeniably exhausting and confusing. I have more or less 4 months to prepare to the big day but I'm farrrrr from being done. 4 months may seem like ages for some but definitely not for the bride(s)-to-be.
According to the bride's monthly planner (yes, benda ni wujud), I should've sent the materials for both wedding outfits (solemnization and reception) a month ago so that I will have ample of time to do fitting and alterations. Thing is, thanks for the bridal magazines, websites, blogs and even to my usual fickle self, I can't even decide on the design of the dress I'm going to wear, let alone the designer who is going to make it for me!
I have shortlisted the designers and came down to 3 people (plus one)..
1) Syomir Izwa - A new, up an coming designer. Loved his previous designs for other brides. But heard a lot of not-so-nice stories about his "professionalism". Met the guy the other day and I think he's really nice and creative. Should I take the risk? He is offering a good deal, which includes the veil and shoes!
2) Rizman Ruzaini - Super creative duo. They are known for their super heavy beading designs but I am looking for something more laid back, something flowy for the reception. I'm just tempted to ask them to design and make my baju nikah..
3) Nas - He told me he is venturing in bridal outfits now. He is memang known for those awesome wedding dais and decorations but as for baju baju...I really don't know since I have not seen any of his work...but from the ones that he sketched for me, it seems really really nice. How???
4) My usual baju raya tailor, Weng Kong. I'll design a simple baju kurung/kebaya sendiri and have her do the tailoring and beading. And for the reception, I'll rent it from a bridal house. Habis cerita. Kan?
I'm having headache and my ears are buzzing just thinking about this. However, I don't think my progress for this wedding is that bad actually. At least I have got the major things out of the way, like the place for the solemnization and reception. Other things which already settled include
- Make up artists
- Bridesmaids, and their outfits
- Decorator + hantaran
- List of hantaran (Semua pun belum beli. List sahaja yang ada)
- Guest list (But still needs a lot of editing)
- Favors
- Invitation cards (Proof read it and already on it's way for printing the last time I check).
- Photographer and videographer
- Pre-wedding photographer (non other than my bestfriend, Azlan Malek)
Luckily I'm only going to have one reception instead of the usual two. Definitely think it'll be fun-er but don't think I can handle the pressure on top of the ones I'm already getting from work.
The only one thing I know I don't have to think about is the honeymoon. I let that be Mr. Fiancee's problem and headache to figure out the best place for us to relax post wedding. =)
