All about cakes

This is not any ordinary cakes but cake which symbolize love and eternity...if there's such thing. Ok I made this part up. But isn't a Wedding Cake suppose to be meaningful? I browse thru websites of the bloggers and happen to see lots of real nice wedding cakes. All sorts of design and flavors. I would love to have one of them in my wedding. Imagine the 5-tier cake being display on the table with the sparkling champagne glass fountain. And how everyone will be mesmerized by the beauty of the cake when it's the cake cutting ceremony. Oh....not only that, how the picture will turn out so nice with the amazing cake. I bet you would love them also even when you see them in pictures only.

Eiffel Tower

Whimsical Cake

Brown Ribbon

Flora lover

If you are beauty queen or a party goer, you can have these too...

Pressie Cake

Fairy tale Cake

Lil Miss Sunshine

Castle Cake

Or if you don't like those icing on the cake and prefer them to be simple but nice, you can opt for a cupcake wedding cake. It's simply made of cupcakes arranged on tiers and it look so lovely...

Cupcake Cake

If you are a Mario freak, you can get this provided your partner agrees to it...

Mario Cake

You can also consider your cake topper....even those DIY done by Patch Cake Topper.

Cycling around Love


DIY

However, please don't make this mistake if you ever gonna fax your message to be printed on top of the cake. Read the story here.

All the above illustration I've got them from WeddingBee. This blog has inspired me to write one on my own. So you can see that all those are from overseas. The one below are from a local shop, maybe not as creative as those above but I could say they are pretty and nice too. I'm not specially promoting for her or getting any commission, just a piece of my thought and that was the only information I have on hand now. Feel free to email me your product for my 2 cents worth of comment.

Personally, I'm not going to have any wedding cake for my dinner. We'll just make do with the artificial one provided by the restaurant. First of all, wedding cake is not really good for eating, with all the cream n icing and coloring....Second, when first is said, nothing else is needed. With my budget, I'll rather spend the money on something else rather than the cake.....End case!

How we met - Part 2

Here's the second part of the story, continued from Part 1

After the "first date", nothing special happen. Barely 3days into my internship, I had to apply for leave. My grandma past away died of heart attack while getting up in the middle of the night. Everything seems so sudden, previously there was no sign of sickness or anything. I don't even know how to react. My sis woke us up as usual to get ready for work but that particular day, with extra message. "Wake up" and with half open eye, I went like " Huh, ok!" *sleep back. Then she continued *Grandma died". I immediately spring up on my butt and asked "What!!" Apparently mum who was staying in another state called her to inform us the news. Dad who was in another different state from us and mum, gave mum a call to convey the message. Poor mum, she didn't want to wake us up in the middle of the night with that news, so she sat there crying till morning. She still commanded us to go to work for half day to settle whatever issue left in the office since grandpa was to transport back to somewhere here. Could you imagine having this news early in the morning and still have to go to work? While bathing, I kept telling myself " Grandma died. Grandma died......" I wasn't sure how many times it repeated in my head till tears rolled down my cheek. Went to work and sit there like a stone for the whole morn. I have to informed my boss and HR but everytime I started to open my mouth, my tears just come uninvited. Hubs on the other hand, got the news from my boss and wanted to console me but just as he open his mouth, I couldn't control my emotion, and so my pearly drop came out again. Sigh....guess he must have felt so guilty to make me cry. *Hubs, it's not your fault,k!*

While I'm mourning in the funeral, he did send a sms to me with the message, "Friend, don't be too upset." or something similar. With this kinda sms, do you think I would have realized he has a tiny winy bit of feeling towards me? Pardon me for being naive, but I really don't think of anything else. I forgot to share another thing. Hubs is popular with the ladies in his department. So for him to take me out the other day, it must be just a normal outing. Who would have guess we come till this far? So everything is done and I'm back to work. He still continued on with his life and I, with mine. There are a few guys I somehow sensed their interest in me but nothing much happen. I did went out with the tall guy in his gang a few times (now you should know, one down two to go). I won't mention him much over here. He's the caused that keep hubs away from me for awhile. Hubs thought I'm the play type, so he just gave up. Lucky for me, he likes me too much to give up. After he knew that we didn't go out anymore, then only he made his move.

The "2nd date" was suppose to go for a drink but I was more interested in his dance. So he brought me to his sis house and showed me a few songs. I could say I was impressed. But hey, I was petrified. His sis house? Who would have bring a girl back to his house, never mind it's his sis one. Still alone with him in the house, a bit nervous although I know he'll do me no harm since he still have to work in the same office. He wanted to see mine but Nah! I'm the shy type. He'll never have a chance. Sorry hubs, you'll only see me dancing in pub.

There was another date at a restaurant by the beach side. It was a lovely place but that night, there's no wind or breeze. So we ended up leaving early cause of the hot weather and partly.....the mozzie. I got to know a lil bout his life and share some of my tales. Now coming to the interesting part, finally he confessed. Where? When?How?

On a weekend, he told me he did an amazing thing. Then he went on to say how he just stayed at home watching DVD and didn't go out to find his friend. I was like "What!" You called that amazing? I did that for uncountable time. So am I super amazing or what? But of course I did not tell that straight to his face. Previously I told him I like scary movie and have yet to watch the famous thai scary movie SHUTTER. He said he had that and asked if I'm interested to watch in his sis house. Naive me again, I said OK. And so there I was, watching that scary movie but laughing most of the time.He must have think I'm weird. What he didn't know was that was to cover up my faint heart...hehe...We chatted more on that evening, on relationship he and I had previously. And how I imagine my prince to be.....he just sat there listening. I was the listener most of the time, but this time he got me to talk so much. I lied down on his lap comfortably while he stroked my hair. The feeling was great. I guess by that time, I must have a tiny winny feeling on him to be so comfortable. He just looked at me while I'm sleeping, as if waiting for his princess to wake up...so romantic. When it's about time to go home, I started to stand up but he pull me back, saying there's something to say to me. With that, he told me " I'm interested in you". I must admit I was a lil confuse at that moment. First of all, it was because the way he describe the detail he want in his gf.....totally don't match my character. Was it because of that I was more relaxed cause I knew he'll not have interest in me? Secondly, he's not the guy I detailed to be my bf. Did he screw that part up? Thirdly, how can he be interested in me when we don't even know each other that well? Fourthly, I didn't plan to start a relationship HERE cause I'll be going back to my university in ANOTHER STATE? Will I be able to cope with long distance relationship? GOSH!!! So many questions at one go.....was I a lil confuse? It's more to a whole lot of confusion. I didn't give him an answer to his question.

I thought for such a long time, if I want to begin this new relationship. I've been out of a relationship for almost 2 years since the last one. What if I got hurt again? Am I willing to share my life with this new man I just got to know 2 months ago? But then, am I comfortable to be with him? I hate to say this but I'm comfortable in his arm, with the feeling of being protected while I was sleeping. And I LOVE this feeling. All being said, I decided to give him, give us a try. Heck! I don't even know if it could last till I go back to study. I just know I'm happy now and I don't want to care for anything else.

From there, we begin our story. But wait!! That's not all. This is just the beginning. For that, you'll have to wait for Part 3 to come.

Wedding Favor

Everyone is excited about wedding favor but non can be as excited as the bride & groom. I had my chance of excitement. I'm a DIY addict, so when I saw so many cute stuff online, my head just spins with ideas flowing here and there. A preview of what I had in mind previously.

Card Holder

Heart shape bell

Bride&Groom in Car

Chair candle

Bride&Groom Suit

Favor Box

Traditional Wedding Chair Chinese Take Out Box

Formal BoxBride&Groom Box

Shirts

For Bride

For Bridesmaid

Those favors are only available online and OVERSEAS. So it'll cost a bomb! to ship them back here. I thought of doing the t-shirt for them but it's not that easy finding for the iron-on wording sticker and a plain white shirts that is nice and fitting. Yesterday, Hubs accompanied me to find for the stuff. He's sweet, ain't he? Although he's tired but he want to enjoy the whole process with me. We didn't manage to get what we plan initially but we got something similar. Will post bout this later when I snap some photos of the whole process and the final piece.

How we met - Part 1

They said the beginning of a relationship is the sweetest moment of all. I couldn't agree more with it. When a guy start to court, he'll be extremely gentleman, romantic and a mister yes-dear-to-all (if there's such a word) that a girl will dream of marrying. After securing the girl under his wing, he'll tend to have slightly more temper, a lil bit more ........wooohoo! wait a minute, I was to blog about how me n hubs start, not this. Pardon me for that.

Let me recall. I was attending a internship program for 3 months in a MNC when I met him there. First day start of with me being the only newbie, totally stranger to the whole environment. There I met a bunch of colleagues who were kind enough to invite me to lunch with them in cafeteria. Lucky for me, there was another girl who was doing internship too but she came in earlier than me. We make friend quickly but I can't say that we were that friendly to each other yet. Never mind her. Apart from the intern, there was a girl and another 3 guys there. What can I say about them? The girl was a blur one while the guys, a tall one, a slightly on the plump side one and and average one. Guess which is my hubs. No, I'm not telling you now. You'll have to continue to find out.

Somehow, before I even step my foot into the MNC building, they were well informed of the details in my CV. Gosh! How can HR disclose such a private information to all? It really makes me wonder. So they know I'm a one of the Director in my dance club in University. But what they didn't know was it was due to the amount of committed people in the club and how our students tend to shy away from post in whatever club or society. I have to say I wasn't so proud of that title but I just love to dance. Dance for fun, dance for fitness and even dance to release stress. If you have not been dancing or is doubtful whether you should take up dancing, I'll probably tell you to give it a try. It's so much fun that I promise you won't skip the lessons even if you are force too. There is an equation I learn from a Dr.

Sweat + Happy = Dance

I just couldn't stay focus. There's to many side story coming up but back to this story. Hubs was a dancer himself. Not only that, he did have his own dance studio he shared with his friends ( that was 2years ago). An instructor and a choreographer. Interesting!! I was so excited bout it cause I never dream of meeting someone who has this passion even after working. So there he was, along with his clan teased me bout my title. Imagine being a newbie and got teased....I don't know where to hide my head. But then he suggested a good thing to me. A Japanese instructor is giving a performance in another studio and he asked if I was interested. Well, of course I jumped at the opportunity. What else do I have to wait? The worst part, I have to ask permission from my "guardian" at that time. *faint* Anyway, I got my way and there I was in the studio watching "performance" which happen to be a trial class. Did he know the difference??? I guess not.. But then who cares? I got to see the other side of him that day. He was not in his usual t-shirt n jean with the comb-down hair. He look so nerd with that hair cut but his excuse, " People will think of him as a good employee, not the yea! looking guy". For that outing, he wore a torn at knee jeans, a sleeves shirt and a cap. Totally awesome. Too bad, he still didn't get my attention, all was on the japanese instructor. The dance steps are cooler than him ;p

That was the first unaware "date". No dinner, no drink, NOTHING....just enjoying the idea of having the same interest. But that night, his interest was on me while mine, on the dance step...hehe...I'm just as innocent as can be.

I found this website TheStory , a romantic story of how they get together. I love the part he proposed to her. Spare a lil time and read bout them. Have fun!

22/05/2007: Here's another one I found quite interesting. The guy really put a lot of effort in this proposal. But on the other hand, this is one not to follow

Are you ready for marriage?

I found out this website from one of the member in MB. I was doing it for fun. Then I realise...WOW! I'm a ready bride-to-be. Hubs will be happy to know bout this. But I'm not going to tell him that. Otherwise he'll give his "Of course I'm your perfect choice" look again.

You Are 83% Ready for Marriage

This doesn't mean you should rush out and get married... But if you did tie the knot, it would probably work out great!

Are You Ready for Marriage?

Killer Diamond

I happened to stumble upon a blog and I found it to be interesting. Will my hubs get it for me for protection? How I wish......Anyway,check out this Killer Diamond Ring

"The razor-sharp diamond point is set into the ring so it can't get knocked out when you smash someone's face in, and the edges of the ring are really soft so it won't cut into your skin during the pounding. It's romantic because it means, "Will you marry me?" but it also means, "I can't always be there to protect you so if some jerk won't stop bothering you, puncture him with this." The diamond sharp edge will also cut skin down to the bone (with a minimum 1 karat stone - but the larger the better). Or it may simply be used to tag hard surfaces, like cars and windows for S.O.S. messages or that last will and estimate when pen or paper (or lawyers) aren't conveniently around."

My bedroom

In Chinese culture, we had to have "Installing the Bridal Bed". We went to the "uncle" again last weekend to get the auspicious date. Typical Chinese, I must say, will choose an auspicious date for everything, from wedding to moving house. Some even choose for starting work after Chinese New Year. Coming back to this topic. If you are not familiar with Chinese custom, this the installation ceremony consister of merely moving the bde slightly. In keeping with Chinese tradition, the linens should be accented in red, the color of happiness. All this can be learn from here.

The bedroom I'll be using is a medium size room, perfect to fit a double bed, a two door cabinet and a lil space for study table. The main concern of the whole bedroom is on the color. What color is suitable for him, for me and most important......for good sleep. I made a research on that and found the website for Color Theraphy. It says that bedroom is the first and the last place that we see each day. It is also the place where we spend one third of our life, thus it should revitalise our spirit each time we wake up.

Cool Color

Cool colors such as blues, greens, and lavenders, are perfect for bedrooms. Psychologically, these colors are calming, evoking deep-seated feelings of peace and tranquility.

Warm Color

Although cool colors do tend to be the most satisfying choice for bedrooms, warm colors—when used properly—can also be used to create a peaceful, serene environment

Neutral Color Neutral colors are also an excellent choice for bedrooms. Neutrals are very soothing—quietly elegant, these subtle hues are calm and understated. Using neutral colors also offers a lot of flexibility for décor. Since neutrals go with everything, it's possible to make subtle changes—bedding, artwork, and window coverings, for example—to give the room a new, updated look, without having to repaint the entire room.

You can even create A Touch of Romance. It's the simple things...

Fabrics. Luxurious fabrics, rich with inviting textures, soft, sumptuous pillows, indulgent throws, down-filled comforters and luxurious, high thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets... not only are they romantic, they'll also offer you a heavenly night's rest! Tip: A simple, inexpensive swoop of fine white netting or tulle can create an intimate canopy effect that's easy to put up and take down, whenever you desire. Just fit a small cup hook in the ceiling and attach the netting with a drapery ring.

Lighting. Mood lighting is essential. Switch out that uninspired ceiling light for a shimmering chandelier—as well as providing wonderful illumination, it's also lots more fun to look at.

After learning all those, I decide to experiment the colors on my room. Found this cool website where you can try to mix and match the colors on a virtual room, be it living room, bedroom, dining room, even in toilet. My hubs loves yellow as it is his feng shui color. So here's what I did

Hubs say the brighter yellow should be put at the other side of the wall to make the room looks bigger. Maybe he's right. What do you think? This is only one of the choice for bedroom. If you have time, try it out for fun. It's FREE!

Bride-to-be

Im getting married! I have been waiting all this while to blog about it.....ever since the day my hubs proposed to me. But lazy bum me....I had it delayed till now. I have began to lose most of the memory on the things that I've done at the beginning of preparation. I'll blog about them ,when my memory is kind enough to give me a visit later. Yup, I'm still excited although my hubs proposed a few months back and my wedding is not here till another few months. I have almost 8months to plan for the wedding but mosty the important things are done within 2weeks since the "Meet the Parents" dinner. Efficient I must say. And NO! we didn't just settle for whatever that comes to us, mind you. I did lotsa research and will not settle for anything less than perfect if I already set my eyes on one. Hopefully everything will turn out as expected. A once in a lifetime thing cannot be repeated to undo any mistaken. Keeping my finger cross, at the same time forcing him to cross his too ;p

There are just so many things on my mind, confirm on menu, reno on my suppose-to-be-bridal-bedroom, DIY invitation for my chi muis n heng tais, DIY hand corsage, and the list goes on. Anyone know where to get cheap swarovski rhinestones and how to glue them to t-shirt? Thinking of making a special t-shirt for my best buddies and sisters.