Three to Go

3 days to go and at that point, I don't feel a thing. Nervous hilang, anxious hilang and ketaq lutut pun gone. 

Can we just get married already??

Did waxing at a new place. Stripp was full so I went to Honey Pot. You know, being a girl is not easy. In order to look nice, to feel good and yada yada, you need to sacrifice a little bit more on money, time, energy and... PAIN. Ask any girl around you, waxing has never been like a walk in the park. I've done this a couple of times and I still cringe, feel tense whenever I do waxing, be it on my leg, arm pit or there. The pain is excruciating and I don't want to be the girl bila another girl tanya " sakit tak sakit takkk?" and you answer "Eh tak sakit macam kena gigit semut je". Celah mana babe macam kena gigit semut? So, if you ask me, I would say, yes waxing is painful. A pain in the ass. Eh, it's not really a pain in the ass laa. Get it? Ahaha. If you are a regular, you would understand this. I would dread  myself to go waxing when it's time, but a girl gotta do what a girl gotta do.

So, Honeypot is another waxing parlour that is fully recommended by me. Normally, I would go to Stripp The Curve, but a friend really recommended HoneyPot BSC because she said it's less painful, hygienic and the staff are friendly. Well, nothing else matters for waxing except to hear that it is less painful. And my friend was right, it is still sakit, but LESS. And the flavour that they used for hard wax is cherry pie. Nice. 

Pictures by google images

Spa done. Wax done. Went back home and saw this. Apparently, when the function is nearer, the list pun beranak?

 Hhhmm.. ape lagi Mom?

Sneak Peek - Akad Nikah

Myself and MOH during my akad nikah day.

01.09.12

More pictures coming up soon!

SIX Theories

SIX days to the BIG Day.

And I have six theories that I have learnt throughout the whole process of my wedding preparation.

1. No matter how 'bandar' you are, some people just failed to RSVP properly. 

2. Last minute orders/ work/ planning can result to STRESS.

3. Communication with people and delegation of work are CRUCIAL. 

4. Wedding vendors! @#$%^& Shall I say more?

5. Your wedding dress can actually turn your mood around. If it turns out to be what you have desired, you'll be smiling away. 

6. Mental list doesn't work! 

Woossaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! 

Lucky Number SEVEN

Another SEVEN days to go. A week to go and I'll be wife to my darling Z. Haven't seen him for more than a week now. Pretty excited to see him next week and this time, as a husband.

I am so lucky to have supportive girlfriends and sisters to drive me around to get stuff for the wedding. So, today, I had Sheena as my 'chaperone' and went all over to get my custom made bunga manggar, lanterns and dresses for my nieces as they will be the flower girls during the reception. Found the cutest white dress for such reasonable price. 

Went fitting for nikah dress and I absolutely love it! Ni belom bubuh beadings lagi ni and I have already loved it. I shall smile in my sleep tonight. Since I'll be solemnizing in a mosque, I must wear proper shawl and not an inch of my hair can be shown. So, how do you suggest I wear my shawl?

 

These are my top four favourites. Hhmmmm.

Childhood Friend is Married!

Liyana Nurain. She was my first friend after 3 years spent in Scotland where Dad did his postgrad studies. That was 16 years ago where life was all about fairy tales, barbie dolls, rollerblades, dancing to KRU Elite and Backstreet Boys.

Come this year 2012, both of us are getting married. And for Liyana's case, she's already someone's wife a week ago. Time just flew in so fast without us realizing. The hectic life of working and surviving, tup tup tak sedar dah kahwin. Lepas ni ada Liyana/Salman Jr. Insya Allah.

So, on the 23rd of June, Liyana and Salman was pronounced as man and wife and if you're reading this babe, you should have seen your face during the Akad. Priceless. You were indeed beautiful with your grey modern kurung by Qudyn and Salman ape kurangnya, he was dandy himself. He looked good in that grey Baju Melayu, no wonder he insisted on that colour. ;P

Congratulations dear friend on your wedding day. May the two of find everlasting love between you that will strengthen with each passing year. Of course you will have some tough times together, that is the challenge that all married people have to work through. Rest assured that you will have more good times than bad. And always remember you have made a commitment for life and in the end you will be happy together.

Have a happy married life.

Cewah, macam dah kahwin 10 tahun je saya ni.

Anyway Liyana, thank you for letting me be apart of your BIG day from day 1. The dresses (oh my the drama!), Jakarta (walau jumpa  kat airport je!), back and forth to get stuff, panicking over things and many more. Glad I could help babe. Even for just a bit.

During Majlis Khatam Al-Quran

Hours before her Akad Nikah

 Happy moments!

Beautiful pink-ple reception. I must say the food was good!

I've to admit it's pretty weird to see Salman next door!

Wedding Updates!

76 days to go till I marry my best friend!

Updates!

1. Make up artists - Yes, for all three receptions, I've booked my MUAs and I'm pretty satisfied with my choices. Asked opinions from many sides, especially those who has worked and used the MUAs' services before. It's true what every ex- B2B said that you need to book your MUA at least 6 months before. I did mine quite late!

2. Attires - Back and forth from Jakel to Jakarta, and compared the prices. Of course when you get yours in Jakarta, it is much much cheaper (like 5 times cheaper) but since they are cheap, there are some that the quality can be disputed. But, there are places in Jakarta that sell the best of best.. Even Pak Abu and Anna Avantie bought from them and prices again.. 3 to 5 times cheaper la. After all, Jakarta will always be the land of laces. So for that, my dress for reception has been confirmed and 50% deposit has been paid. Phew. Lega rasa tau setengah beban sudah hilang. Designs have been finalized with the designers! Excited!

3. Photographer - I got what I want but still need to see the team soon.

4. Videographer - Met and sealed. Gave songs and ideas. I know I'm going to love it.

5. Hantaran - Settled all except for my handbag! Pfft. Sirih junjung, cake, chocolates have been ordered. 

6. Tray bearers - Distributed the materials. I'm pretty sure all is in good hands.

7. Sound system - Need help! Anyone?

8. Cake - Ordered.

9. Entertainment - Booked but have yet to choose the songs! I think I made a pretty good choice? Karaoke for malam berinai. 

10. Emcee- Both functions covered. Mom is handling it.

11. Invitations cards - Masih pening. Design ada, but have yet to see the final outcome.

12. Guest list - Belom finalized!

13. Corsages - I love you Zaza! By Bungaa of course!

14. Legal docs - Zaim is doing his at the moment. Will be in my hands next week. HIV test next week.

15. Spa - I've been going to Martha Tilaar Jakarta but can't go there again for the sake right? So, I've decided to continue my spa session here. Will ask friends for recommendations.

16. Favours - 90% done. My dad has been really supportive driving me around to Chow Kit area for cheap containers and mind you, the quality pun ok. Found VIP's gift and I'm pretty certain with the idea. Love it. 'Thank You' tags are done by Dalia of PrettyLittleThingsKL.

17. Decorations - Mom's choice and I think 80% of it has been finalized. Bunga manggar dah order. 

18. Kompang - Not yet!!!

Goodness. Wedding is a hard work. Stressful at times but I'm enjoying every seconds of the process. ;)


More to updates! 

Ke Sana Denganmu

 I'm such a sucker for love songs. I know.

Especially from these two renowned Malaysian singers;

Adibah Noor and Sam (Innuendo)

Enjoy.

Countdown wedding day: 87 days to go!

Guests List Dilemma

You see, I'm contemplating on a lot of things right now. I'm done contemplating on my wedding dress last month and thank God I have supportive girlfriends who will constantly 'shout' and 'pull' me away from all of my ridiculous temptations! Well, not actually ridiculous but on the things that I don't need for my wedding. 

A girl can only dream. Sigh.

So updates on preparations. Things are on its place for now, but you never know what may come during the last minute of time. As for now, I am currently doing my guests list, and oh my God, guest list is hard to do! Contemplating AGAIN on who to invite! You feel like inviting the whole world but you know it's just so impossible. "Si Polan ni kena ajak sebab dia selalu tegur I dalam lift" or " Si Bilan ni pun la sebab we go a long way tapi sekarang dah tak tegur dah" and bla bla bla. If only my hall can fit thousands of people but unfortunately no. The more, the merrier right? SIGH. 

Here's a guide of how to cut down on your guests which a friend recommended to me when she was doing her guests list two years ago! Read about how she organized her wedding in her blog. Very organized and so so helpful. We share notes ok?

I am sooo forwarding this to my  bride-to-be friends. Just in case they wanted to invite the whole wide world like me!

Thanks babe! It does help!

Meema's Big Day

Ema and Pez is married. That means.. I'm next! 

Ahaha. It's not about me now..

Anyway, the Akad Nikah, Reception and bertandang for Ema was absolutely beautiful and all of us had fun so much. Everyone looked good as well.

Congratulations Meema and Ankepeth!

The beautiful pelamin by Ema's cousin. Good job gile.

Dulang girls

Suasana 

Sarung cincin

They are now man and wife

Hantaran

One of the hantaran by Pez. Ema was proposed by this cake a year ago and it's also Ema's fave.

 Lovely

 Ema in her gorgeous emerald green songket

Adibah Noor the emcee for the night!

Ema's lovely family!

Sama cantek sama padan.

Ni ape? Abubakar elah? 

Have fun making babies Ema ;-P

Marchesa Nude Pink Dress

Minus the bulu-bulu and sleeveless, I want something similar to this as my wedding dress.

There's something about nude/ dusty pink that attract me much. Always.

Too much?

A girl can only dream! ;)

Dress:  Marchesa

Four months? Or Three?

Four months. That's it. Make it three because the ceremony will be right after Raya and there's only so much to do during Ramadhan. Psyched but nervous at the same time. I hope I'll be more productive and get things done (and by that time it should be 80%) in May and June. Here's some updates for the things that have been done.. or not.

• Hantaran: Purchased 80% of barang for him. Just chocolate, perfume and gadget which haven't arrived in Malaysia yet; all of these are yet to be bought by June. Sirih junjung will be done by decorator. As for Mr. Z, he has purchased ALL of the barang except for my handbag, which is because I can't make up my mind. LOL
• Gubahan hantaran: Booked. 
• Make up & Hair: I've booked one for my two functions but need another one. Suggestions please. Tiar Zainal? Khir Khalid? Rozlan Nasir? 
• Attire: The designs are still in progress. I kept on changing my frickin mind! Kejap nak the groom pakai suit, so my baju must have the 'western' element la sikit (not sexy! Ahaha). But kejap nak songket plus modern, sebab bila lagi the groom will be hang tuah kan? So, I've decided on the traditional theme instead of western. And the colour has been finalized. 
• Maid of honors: Sister and two best friends. Bought their materials.

• Tray bearers: Bought materials for both tudung and dress. Tudungs have been sent to tailor to jahit tepi. 

• Photographer: Booked. Just need to meet for further discussion.
• Videographer: Further discussion. Can't wait to discuss on montage!
• Hand bouquets: Tak fikir lagi. 
• Shoes: Shoes will be custom made by designers. Just one problem with my Badgley Mischka. Need to find replacement!
• Cake: Hantaran cake belom finalized. Any good delicious cake from any blogs or shop to suggest?
• Sound system : Belom fikir.
• Entertainment: Family insisted on having a karaoke moment  but since I'll be having malam berinai besar in my house,  I might be having it at that time. Entertainment for reception is still pending. But have few ideas in mind.
• Henna: Loved Mel's. Nak yang itu.
• Canopy: Check. Not yet apparently.
• Catering: Check. 
• Emcee: Covered.
• Invitation cards: Designs are ready for both mine and Mr. Z. Will proceed to the next step soon. 
• Guest list: Not yet. 

• Corsages: Have yet to ask Bungaa if they can do mine for all functions ;)
• Legal docs: Not yet!
• Spa: I've been going to Martha Tilaar twice while I was in Jakarta. But will proceed to a spa that my girlfriends recommended while I'm here.
• Favours: This one is Mom's area. But we have finally decided for our majlis Qhatam, nikah and reception. Just need to get the stuff.
• Decorations: Booked decorator but .. I really need to work on my room.

Takkoottttttt!

Favourite Weekends

Last two weekends were hectic but undoubtedly fun. Dedicated for dear girlfriends; Farissa, Ema and Mel.

1) Farissa's Circus babyshower - who is due in May and we (i am more of the participant) threw her a cute circus style baby shower at Penang Village. The games were damn hilarious as well. We were being a good sport as we had to drink 200 ml FULL CREAM milk in a baby bottle and winner is those who managed to finish it first. Obviously I was not the winner. Full cream in one go? Searched for something masam after that. Ema gave offered me her tom yam soup. Boleh la tu. 

2) Ema's Let's Get Wild Safari - Ema is next in line and among us she is number 7 to embark into marriage-hood. Less than 20 days! Anyway, two weekends away, we threw her a karaoke bachelorette party. It was really fun and one of the best I've been to. We sang and played games and we did a duet competition among us girls. 16 of us. The rest of the games? It's for us to know and you to find out. Haha.

The gorgeous yet delish red velvet cake by Aisha by Gateux. 

 Of course one picture with everyone. We missed Tasha as she had to be in Singapore.

3) Mel's reception - She had her solemnization a month ago, and last week was her reception. She was beautiful, and everything about the wedding was beautiful. I was her MOH and was really honoured to be hers for that night. Za and Knurl delivered a beautiful speech too. The food, the live band and Mark who sang that night, and their montage! Everything la! Good job Zul from Luey Motion Lab who did a cute montage about them! Dress by none other than Qudyn and decoration by Theme of Que Rafael. Woottt.

Magical entrance toooo....

 The talented Kak Liza. 

 Never left a function without a group photo.

 My sisters and soon to be BIL.

 They also tak nak kalah.

 One with Miss Fars

 Courtesy of the Kliker. At the pelamin. 

 Courtesy of the Kliker. Lawa gile.

Beautiful isn't she?

It was certainly a good weekend for me. How about you? 

Badgley Mischka Shoes for Sale

Heartbroken.

Bummer. 


I have to sell my first ever Badgley Mischka's shoes because I could not fit in it. This is my first time buying shoes from the US and clearly, I was not aware of their shoe sizes conversion. I didn't have the time to check the conversion chart (yeah, alasannnnn!) and a friend was in Bloomingdales already when she messaged asking for my size while I was in class. Dang. It was not her fault at all as she has been such a sweetheart even to help me buy one. I just wish I did some research first. Lesson learned!

Anyway, this lovely pair of shoes is was meant to be worn during one of my wedding ceremony and it is also one of the hantaran gifts from Mr. Z. The pair is charming. So charming I feel like crying. Ahahaha. Ok jokes and drama aside, here's a picture of it. 

These are clearer pictures from the internet.

Name: Badgley Mishcka- Lacie Pump

Size: US 7/ UK 5/ Europe 37.5

Colour: Pewter (some sort of like metallic silver)

Heel height: 3 inches

Made of: Leather upper, lining and sole

Design: Open peep toe with crystal ornament at toe

Price: RM 700 (bought it at RM 760) - negotiable!

Condition: New from the shop. Just arrived to my hands on 11 February 2012.

Such a divine pair of shoes. I love it so much but I have to let it go because no one in my family can fit in it. We are no Cinderella. Here's a picture of it under my care.

With the box and dust bag. Perfecto.

Any takers? Email me at rashida.rafar@gmail.com 

* This post was written in February 2012

Mel's Big Happy Weekend

Earlier this month, the weekend were blocked just for our dear girlfriend, Melissa Esme, because it was her super special day. It was her solemnization which all of us had been waiting for. She was utterly beyond describable gorgeous in her white lace- sequins - pearly dress that was made by dear Qudyn. 

Heartiest congratulations girlfriend. Wishing you and Haikal a wonderful journey as you build your new life together. Seriously I'm glad to be part of your wedding day and really looking forward to seeing what comes from you two. Ehem. Love you long time. 

 Just had to take this from Mel's FB. Credit to Mohdming. 

 I just love the guys' pic over ours! 

The happiest I've ever seen.