Wedding preparations (Pre-wedding photo-shoot)

This day has finally arrived and after all the preparations that we have done, it will finally come to use today! The wedding band, props, list of outdoor photo-taking venues, balloons and etc were all prepared and packed on the day before. And our friends who were booked weeks ago were confirmed and activated for our 'weee-o-weee' day. 

Woke up early in the morning, took dad's car and headed to Tanjong Pajar before the peak hour congestion. Reached slightly early and rested a while in the car before getting off to start the busy day!

Some of the props that we are using today includes:

the impromptu purchase of the lovely earrings

(I got them only 1 day before at Compass Point)

 

Movie ticket posters that we've designed

Huge sunflower

It's time to get pretty and handsome :)

While Liang's doing his make-up, it's my self-potrait time! 

Back on table for my hairdo, for the first white bridal gown!

 

2nd hair-do for the black bridal gown...

  Last hair-do to last me for the whole day out for outdoor photo-shoot

Regine's my make-up artist!

 

Then, we are ready to go!

Another venue that requires balloons was the jewel bridge at Punngol Waterway! Thank you Bing Cai and Lijun for collecting the 100 balloons on our behalf and also, getting to the place earlier to decorate the bridge. Although it was raining and most of the balloons can't float, your effort is appreciated! I'm sure you 'gan cheong' for us when the rain came and the sun start to set. 

Thank you Berry for keeping my gown safe

It was raining and the balloons were affected as most were flying in all sorts of direction and some were semi deflated. The balloons didn't float straight as we expected but we still managed to take some nice pictures with it. The last resort was to take all the almost delated balloons together and took photos of it! My gown was drenched and heavy as you can tell from the photo; I can't even jump with it!

We let go of all the balloons just for 1 photo! Expensive!!! 

After a long out, everyone was famished! Went for a feast at Hong Kong cafe after we returned all the gowns and accessories to the bridal shop. 

Thank you Yiting and Francine for taking time out to help me collect the balloons for photo-taking at the railway track! Time would be very tight for us if you wasn't collecting the balloons on our behalf! Also, thanks for learning and applying the 'tie shoelace' method while I changed for the 2nd outdoor gown. I wouldn't be able to change into another gown without your presence!

Thank you girls

Photo-taking wasn't as tiring as many have said. It was a rather fun and eventful day for us as we have experienced the hot sun, rain and night chill. I'm thankful to have the help of our friends, who has made the day and planning easier. Everything went along with what was being planned. Not forgetting the wonderful help of our MUA and photographer! 

Random: 

This is the longest and heaviest fake eyelashes that I have ever wore! 

Sneak peak, this is the only photo that they managed to shoot as they are not allowed to take pictures of us. Sobs.

Photo credit: Francine Low

 

 To my husband-to-be, you have done a great job today!

 I love you, and you are an amazing entrance to my life. 

Wedding preparation (Angbao Box)

One of the most important thing on the list is to confirm now is the red packet box.

Many ideas flow by but never really get into my head. DIY boxes are cool and nice but I know the box will either go wasted or end up as some storage after the wedding. General boxes are too common and it'll look like I didn't make any effort to decorate my angbao box!

ARGH!

Finally on one fine day, I saw this puzzle thing at Compass point where you can do a 3D arrangements to any form that you want (as long as you are creative enough). However, it's too expensive and to do an angbao box, I will need to buy many sets and it's too pricey.

Thought of replacing the idea with Legos and went on a hunting spree for Legos. Little do I know that Legos does not come cheap too and have a few sizes to work on. Small medium, mid-medium and large. In order to ensure that the Legos that I bought, will fit nephew's Lego collection, we used our fingers as a benchmark to measure the Lego size. Did a brief calculations on the number of pieced that we will require and bought a box of Legos home with a base as support.

Tried a few rounds before we get the actual words formed. Too many very of the chinese Shuangxi word and Liang did a few times before it was deemed to be right. 

1st try, word cannot be seen, too messy and the slot for angbao is too small!  

Pretty on the outside, but messy on the inside. Ha-ha!

Final product! Word is much clearer with a bigger angbao slot, kudos to Liang.

And with this, we are done with the ANGBAO box! I'm certainly happy with the end result, once the wedding is over, we can dismantle the Legos and give it to nephews as toys!

On a side note, it's photo shoot day soon and my nails are all ready for it! 

Nothing too fanciful, plain and glittery for a natural touch! They are not the main focus of the photo shoot anyways~

Wedding preparations (Trial make up and gown selection)

Just a few days before the pre-wedding photo-shoot, we have to meet up with the make-up artist (MUA) to communicate our make-up and hairstyle preferences, do a simple trial make up and back to the bridal studio to select my gowns for the indoor and outdoor photoshoot. 

I didn't know that we are not allowed to bring out the main bridal gown for outdoor photo-taking and another gown needs to be selected! I thought everything that was chosen on the first fitting, will be used for both indoor and outdoor photo-taking. 

Well, it might be a good news since I'm allowed to make more gown selections. In fact, I've enjoyed this fitting than the 1st fitting as more choices are available. 

2nd fitting of the main bridal gown

(Indoor)

2nd fitting of the main evening gown 

(Indoor)

Back view 

(I love this gown, easier to wear, light and pretty)

1st try and I'm in love with this gown

(Only for indoor photo-taking as I can't have it the main bridal gown since it's black)

The flowers on the dress are so lovely

After confirming the indoor gowns, I'm needed to choose another 3 for outdoor photo-taking. Tried on a few but didn't really liked it so fiancé asked if they have anything in yellow to fit the color of his shirt. So glad that they have one, and it's nice! Decided on this piece without having 2nd thoughts. 

We need a formal bridal gown and didn't fancy any. Took this upon recommendation and it was the best choice among all the others. Besides, I don't think anyone will notice what kind of gown are you wearing eventually! 

Tried this for fun as I always thought models always looked good with such bridal dresses. However, I have enough gowns and thought that I can just reserve this for tea ceremony etc. 

Once I'm done, it's finally his turn! Don't be surprised by the bored look that he is showing below as there is nothing much that a guy can try on. Besides getting the right size, it's only about choosing colors and the type of suit cutting that fits him best. 

Wearing white to compliment my white bridal gown.

Grey for my blue evening gown perhaps?

And also, a black suit that we have. Brainstorming is needed soon, before the photo-shoot to decide on what suit needs to match which shirt, along with which of my gown! Seems like a difficult task, we tried to do it on the spot but faced some difficulties. Pen and papers please... 

I like Regine's work, she whipped up this make-up on my face within a short span of time!

Looking forward to the make up session on the photo-shoot day!