I can't believe it is THE DAY.
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| Looking pretty in the morning |
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| Thanks to my MUA and bridesmaid Karen |
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| She even made my back "flawless" |
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| Bedtime |
Time to rest after all that celebrations. More photos to come soon!
Showing posts with label By Justina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label By Justina. Show all posts
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Wedding Day - Bride Version
[By Justina]
I can't believe it is THE DAY.
Time to rest after all that celebrations. More photos to come soon!
I can't believe it is THE DAY.
Time to rest after all that celebrations. More photos to come soon!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Bridesmaids Meet + Hen's (High-Tea) Party
[By Justina]
We are left with too little time to have a proper Hen's Party.
To save time, it was best to have a 2-in-1 gathering:
Bridesmaids Meet + Hen's (High-Tea) Party
We met up at Fosters English Rose Cafe for a light tea session.
Brought the little Bridesmaid Kit which I prepared for the girls
It was heart-warming to gather all my favourite girls together and watch them click so easily.
I was also very excited to watch the girls react to the bridesmaid dress I chose for them.
Counting down 3 weeks to see my girls in my favourite PURPLE!
We are left with too little time to have a proper Hen's Party.
To save time, it was best to have a 2-in-1 gathering:
Bridesmaids Meet + Hen's (High-Tea) Party
We met up at Fosters English Rose Cafe for a light tea session.
Brought the little Bridesmaid Kit which I prepared for the girls
It was heart-warming to gather all my favourite girls together and watch them click so easily.
I was also very excited to watch the girls react to the bridesmaid dress I chose for them.
Counting down 3 weeks to see my girls in my favourite PURPLE!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
[DIY] Bridesmaid Kit
[By Justina]
It's the Bridesmaids Meeting this weekend as we gather to hatch evil plans to torture the Groomsmen.
Decided at the last minute to pack a little Bridesmaid Kit for the lovely girls to thank them in advance for their help.
Added some beauty mask as I want the girls to remain pretty on the day. And there's also my favourite size of plasters: EXTRA huge. It is the best type for heels as it covers the ankles properly. Not to forget some of my favourite milk chocolate to get them sugar-high for the day.
Everything was packed in my favourite purple bag from SKP.
Share with me what you prepared for your Bridesmaids (if any), I can't wait to hear about it.
It's the Bridesmaids Meeting this weekend as we gather to hatch evil plans to torture the Groomsmen.
Decided at the last minute to pack a little Bridesmaid Kit for the lovely girls to thank them in advance for their help.
Added some beauty mask as I want the girls to remain pretty on the day. And there's also my favourite size of plasters: EXTRA huge. It is the best type for heels as it covers the ankles properly. Not to forget some of my favourite milk chocolate to get them sugar-high for the day.
Everything was packed in my favourite purple bag from SKP.
Share with me what you prepared for your Bridesmaids (if any), I can't wait to hear about it.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Gorgeous MOH
[By Justina]
The dresses for the bridesmaids have arrived from China.
At S$25 each, the quality is excellent for the price paid: every stitch was well hidden, there was bra padding and allowance for alteration!
And before I give them to the other girls, I need to make sure that my Maid-Of-Honour (MOH) gives her approval.
Looking at the photo, it's certain that the dress is comfy and fits well.
Now I shall wait till 1 month before the wedding to pass the rest their dresses!
The dresses for the bridesmaids have arrived from China.
At S$25 each, the quality is excellent for the price paid: every stitch was well hidden, there was bra padding and allowance for alteration!
And before I give them to the other girls, I need to make sure that my Maid-Of-Honour (MOH) gives her approval.
Looking at the photo, it's certain that the dress is comfy and fits well.
Now I shall wait till 1 month before the wedding to pass the rest their dresses!
Saturday, October 12, 2013
More Short Gowns!
[By Justina]
Ever since I wore that short gown for the photoshoot at Sepang International Circuit, I've been obsessed with such gowns.
And the main reason for looking for more of such gowns is that after the gatecrash on our wedding day, a puffy gown will not fit into Shawn's car.
Decided to search for another gown of such for the morning, and here are some that inspires me.
But, I really haven't decided on which gown to wear for which time of the day. It is still to early to decide anyway.
Ever since I wore that short gown for the photoshoot at Sepang International Circuit, I've been obsessed with such gowns.
And the main reason for looking for more of such gowns is that after the gatecrash on our wedding day, a puffy gown will not fit into Shawn's car.
Decided to search for another gown of such for the morning, and here are some that inspires me.
But, I really haven't decided on which gown to wear for which time of the day. It is still to early to decide anyway.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Justina: the potential Bridezilla
[by Justina]
Ever since the bitch fit I threw during my ROM wedding that led to my mother reminding me of it every time I talk about the banquet wedding these days, I've been taking precaution to not let it happen again.
Don't every girl wish to have a wedding of their dreams?
I have to admit that I am a perfectionist who wants my wedding to go the way I envision it to be, right down to the tiniest details of what colored shoes are my bridesmaids wearing. Yes, I am a control freak. Yes, I am a bridezilla waiting to be unleashed.
It helps to have a BFF to calm me down way before the wedding by volunteering to take charge on the actual day. But most importantly, I have to overcome this myself.
A good (short) article I've chanced upon while searching for videographer was the personal experience of Bride Lee Amizadai from The Wedding Paparazzi
Her "5 ways to prevent wedding stress and bridezilla moments" is one that I found rather useful:
(Extracts from the article)
1. PRIORITISE.
First off, decide what you want to prioritise on at your wedding. Do you want it to be first and foremost highly meaningful, awesomely pretty, an occasion to honour family and friends, or simply have fun? Having a priority in mind will help you decide what to keep and what to drop when it comes down to the time crunch on your big day.
2. STRESS *BEFORE* THE WEDDING.
Do all your running around, decision making, contingency planning and assigning of responsibilities before your big day. Any details that cannot be attended to before your wedding, either forget about it, or delegate to other people who can handle it for you. Which brings us to the next point -
3. DELEGATE.
On the day, you are untouchable. Put all your energy into being the happiest, nicest bride ever. Foist everything off on a good friend. Most importantly, empower her with decision-making, some money, and your word that you trust her decisions intrinsically. Of course, if you have a wedding planner, all the better!
4. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG and they will, remember that there’s no such thing as a perfect wedding. Accept that things WILL screw up somewhere and instead of freaking out or taking your attention from enjoying yourself, find a way to make the best of it and make it into an interesting story. It’s often the wedding hiccups that make the best post-wedding stories. But only if you deal with the issues with humour, grace and restraint. And if nothing can be done to fix a problem, shrug your shoulders, close one eye and trust that everyone will be happy for you despite the tear in the dress, the fact that the flowers are not as fresh as they should be or that the makeup artist was a bit overenthusiastic with the blue eye shadow. I know one groom who forgot to bring the bridal bouquet when he went to fetch the bride. In the end he took the entire floral arrangement off the back of his bridal car and presented it to his bride! : ) It was big and bulky, was probably full of highway exhaust, but it did the job and I bet they’re still laughing about it to this day.
5. DO NOT BECOME BRIDEZILLA.
Keep topmost in your mind the fact that your wedding is a celebration of love, family and friendship. Don’t get so caught up on the small details that you forget about the overarching reasons for the celebration. The wedding is a big deal, but you’re shortchanging yourself if you lose friends after the event because you threw a hissy fit, you turn out looking stressed and unhappy in the photos, and half the time you are muttering angrily under your breath in the wedding video!
Looking at the above list, I dare say that I can overcome myself and not get so caught up on the small details during the actual day with proper planning.
But looking back on our ROM wedding, I guess what I really need is to avoid that irritating family member or friend that can bring out that bridezilla in me.
Ever since the bitch fit I threw during my ROM wedding that led to my mother reminding me of it every time I talk about the banquet wedding these days, I've been taking precaution to not let it happen again.
Don't every girl wish to have a wedding of their dreams?
I have to admit that I am a perfectionist who wants my wedding to go the way I envision it to be, right down to the tiniest details of what colored shoes are my bridesmaids wearing. Yes, I am a control freak. Yes, I am a bridezilla waiting to be unleashed.
It helps to have a BFF to calm me down way before the wedding by volunteering to take charge on the actual day. But most importantly, I have to overcome this myself.
A good (short) article I've chanced upon while searching for videographer was the personal experience of Bride Lee Amizadai from The Wedding Paparazzi
Her "5 ways to prevent wedding stress and bridezilla moments" is one that I found rather useful:
(Extracts from the article)
1. PRIORITISE.
First off, decide what you want to prioritise on at your wedding. Do you want it to be first and foremost highly meaningful, awesomely pretty, an occasion to honour family and friends, or simply have fun? Having a priority in mind will help you decide what to keep and what to drop when it comes down to the time crunch on your big day.
2. STRESS *BEFORE* THE WEDDING.
Do all your running around, decision making, contingency planning and assigning of responsibilities before your big day. Any details that cannot be attended to before your wedding, either forget about it, or delegate to other people who can handle it for you. Which brings us to the next point -
3. DELEGATE.
On the day, you are untouchable. Put all your energy into being the happiest, nicest bride ever. Foist everything off on a good friend. Most importantly, empower her with decision-making, some money, and your word that you trust her decisions intrinsically. Of course, if you have a wedding planner, all the better!
4. WHEN THINGS GO WRONG and they will, remember that there’s no such thing as a perfect wedding. Accept that things WILL screw up somewhere and instead of freaking out or taking your attention from enjoying yourself, find a way to make the best of it and make it into an interesting story. It’s often the wedding hiccups that make the best post-wedding stories. But only if you deal with the issues with humour, grace and restraint. And if nothing can be done to fix a problem, shrug your shoulders, close one eye and trust that everyone will be happy for you despite the tear in the dress, the fact that the flowers are not as fresh as they should be or that the makeup artist was a bit overenthusiastic with the blue eye shadow. I know one groom who forgot to bring the bridal bouquet when he went to fetch the bride. In the end he took the entire floral arrangement off the back of his bridal car and presented it to his bride! : ) It was big and bulky, was probably full of highway exhaust, but it did the job and I bet they’re still laughing about it to this day.
5. DO NOT BECOME BRIDEZILLA.
Keep topmost in your mind the fact that your wedding is a celebration of love, family and friendship. Don’t get so caught up on the small details that you forget about the overarching reasons for the celebration. The wedding is a big deal, but you’re shortchanging yourself if you lose friends after the event because you threw a hissy fit, you turn out looking stressed and unhappy in the photos, and half the time you are muttering angrily under your breath in the wedding video!
Looking at the above list, I dare say that I can overcome myself and not get so caught up on the small details during the actual day with proper planning.
But looking back on our ROM wedding, I guess what I really need is to avoid that irritating family member or friend that can bring out that bridezilla in me.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
We started with macarons
[By Justina]
Looking at the e-card reminds us of our story.
Though we met at a regular car meet-up, our love blossom due to macarons.
If Shawn didn't thoughtfully surprise me with some macarons to cheer me up after a horrible day at work, our story won't have started off .
Since macarons played a rather important part of our story, we were wondering if we should have macarons as our wedding favors.
Yet another dilemma to add to the list of wedding preparations!
Though we met at a regular car meet-up, our love blossom due to macarons.
If Shawn didn't thoughtfully surprise me with some macarons to cheer me up after a horrible day at work, our story won't have started off .
Since macarons played a rather important part of our story, we were wondering if we should have macarons as our wedding favors.
Yet another dilemma to add to the list of wedding preparations!
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