The Origami Of My Dream Wedding

Saving Before The Wedding

Many ppl wonder how do one come up with all the money for the wedding.  In Asia.. you will have no problem recovering all the upfront money that you had spent .. because money gifts are the “in” thing.  Now if you are planning a wedding in the West.. it’s quite different altogether.

Gifts from friends and family.. are the most likely things you are going to get, although we still prefer to give cash to the new couple .. to help them out .. on their wedding expenses.  So what do one do.. ??  well, you start saving immediately.. and plan for your wedding a year in the future.. that way it gives you plenty of time.. to put aside some money.. without you and the man living on bread and water alone.

1)  Put away a portion of your pay .. into this wedding fund.  Both of you gotta put in the same amt of money.. so that there will be no resentment in the future.

2)  Some ppl recommend a personal loan.  I don’t really recommend it for those who cannot stay on top of the game… and cannot control your expenditures.

3)  Although, i know i told you in the beginning that money is not really practice here for gifts.. you can still make this request for cash .,. from close friends and relatives.  If they are anything like me.. i would definitely prefer to give money.. donch have to waste time.. and effort buying something the couple need and want.

Marriage & Weddings

Many women think that the wedding night is the most important night to wear sexy lingerie, but for someone who has had been with the same man for the last 9 years physically and long distance for 6 yrs before because we met online, I tell you for a fact that sexy lingerie is a must to spice up any relationship at any time. You want a healthy relationship, then you have to keep your man interested and work at it.  If the man of yours has roving eyes then make him rove no more by making sure that his eyes are only on you.

Flirting with your man by wearing sexy lingerie is what makes the man know that you care enough to dress up just for him in the privacy of your own bedroom.  Sexy lingerie can also bring the man home earlier and keep him away from those buddies of his.  But you and I know that sometimes we get too busy with work, family and other commitments and some like myself are shy to walk into a lingerie store to try on some hotties.

So online shopping can be a wonderful experience with Flirty lingerie for they carry just about anything and everything you need for that special night or special occasion or even just because.  Plus they even have panty shapers, definitely something I’d need to go under my wedding dress.  They also provide expedited shipping in case you were too busy and forgotten about that special planned night.  Also they are very reasonable with their return policy, a 25% restocking fee is a must to be fair to them of course.  Pay quick and easy by credit card and don’t forget they even have gift certificates, just in case the man don’t know what to get for you on your birthday, anniversary or just because he wants some loving.

Better Health

I am constantly reminding myself that having a wedding is not the end of a big project, it is a beginning of a much bigger plan for our future.  As a wife and a mother I have to think of being healthy, getting healthy and staying healthy; not only for myself but for my “new” family and our life together.

As far as I begin to understand things, my mother and my grandmother had taught me that natural healing or herbal healing is the best way to go.  Unlike the western medications, the Chinese believe that natural healing or natural supplements work best and do well for the body without harming the body or removing the good stuff that the body needs.

For one who is into improving their health permanently, check out www.medicine-plants.com.  Here you can learn all about the highest quality herbs and their uses at affordable prices.  Please also know that they have been helping people get healthy since 1993 and buying these herbal supplements is made easy because you can purchase them online.   If you know of someone who is menopausal or having hot flashes or even a hormonal imbalance, do get them to check this site out.

Natural Skin Care For Beautiful Brides

When one is younger they don’t notice how smooth and taut their skin is, but when they are getting older, like I am, well lets just say I wish I could have done more for my skin.  Of course some people choose certain specific brands but for myself after many years of trying different things, I prefer the au natural ingredients.

It is pretty simple why I choose au natural moisturizing body lotions or soaps and it’s because they use the finest ingredients with practically no side effects that I have ever encountered. Simple Scents is for every bride who wants to look radiant with skin they can be proud of.  After all, your bridal gown is going to be showing some skin and you definitely don’t want hydrated or rough looking skin.

For someone who lives with wicked winter and humid summer, i need a body lotion that not only moisturizes but really hydrate my skin.  You will understand what I mean, if you ever see my knees - they are so rough without good body lotion, that touching it may even cut your skin.  Smelling good is what all brides/women wantm but looking absolutely smooth and silky in your wedding gown is also a must.  Don’t deprive your skin of this wonderful and luxurious body lotion that comes in many scents for you to choose from. Whether you want to smell like the Ocean Beach or lavender or just want to smell fresh and sweet, check out Australia’s Simple Scents - they are not expensive either.

Prom Night, Prom Dresses

While I’m busy preparing for our wedding, our babysitter is busy with her Prom night preparations.  I know how important it is to her and all her friends graduating Grade 12 this year because most of them are moving away and pursuing their studies in different parts of Canada.  While my wedding is important, I know it is only right to help my babysitter who has been working for us for the last 4 yrs to not only get the perfect dress but be able to choose from a wide variety of prom dresses at affordable prices.

Yes, we do have a bridal store in town that does prom dresses as well, but I don’t blame the babysitter for having second thoughts because every dress she picked would cost her a hefty sum.  Sure it is an important night with all sorts of excuses to spend close to $600 on a dress, but if one had other choices and had seen those lovely creations of prom dresses Jovani, I bet she would drop the other prom dress without a second thought. Prices with this label are competitive with the local store here but the flare of the design on these prom dresses is extraordinary.  The colors of the fabrics used are glamorous and bold, it shouts to the world “LOOK AT ME HERE!”  and isn’t that the aim of any girls attending their graduation prom?

Having said that, one can get their prom dresses online and save at least 50% of what they would pay back home.  Ordering them online isn’t that difficult, nor needs Einstein to help.  Of course, I can understand you are worried about the right fitting but even if you buy them in a shop, you don’t get the right fitting all the time.  Any local tailor can help you fit it if there is any flaw and with the money saved you can easily afford that.

It’s awesome to look at so many prom dresses and prom advice can be found on Promgirl.net, any questions that you might have concerns about, you can check out their FAQ section or speak to a live customer service rep.  Wondering why you don’t have to pay so much? Afraid the quality may not be so good? Well rest assured that because of their unique set up online and low overhead unlike a retail store, they are able to pass along the savings to you.  Shipping is quick and you get to track your prom dress till it reaches your door.  Pretty neat in my opinion and yes, you can pay by all major credit cards and there’s where you rope in your moms and dads to come see what you found.  Well, I’ve shared my findings with you so Happy graduation and Happy Prom Night!

This dress is at $49 and can be worn even after one’s prom.  You can’t go wrong with a $49 blow out sale dress.  What are you waiting for?

Looking Your Best

Not only brides want to look their best, every single woman friend I know or am acquainted to also wants to look good and feel confident.  Of course it is easier said than done, been there and done that - not only must the body be willing the brain has got to be cooperative as well.  There is no short cut to “really” looking good or being healthy and that’s what the Best Life Diet is all about.

Bob Greene, a guru in healthy living, teaches and encourages long term results and gives you the tools to help you stay healthy and live an enriched life and lifestyle. The Best Life is a wellness program that has proven to be successful even with Oprah Winfrey, the queen of yo-yo weight loss.  Bob Greene believes in dieting but not starving, he believes in eating well and choosing the right foods.  Bob Greene believes in exercises in your healthy lifestyle and all these at the affordable rate of $5 a week (less than a cup of coffee a day).

Want to lose weight and maintain that weight without being deprived of your favorite foods? Check out Bob Greene’s Best Life plan and fitness program.  Bob Greene teaches you how you can kick those bad habits and food choices, and feel good about yourself overall; everyday.  No medication, no surgery, just some common sense and reinforcement.

New Home For The Newly-Weds

Most newly-weds also have a new home but like anyone who is getting married, the planning of the wedding is already a huge deal.  If one is not careful about the planning, the wedding may not happen, nor the new home.  Therefore we decided that the getting the new home ready is a job for the man and the wedding planning and putting it together would be mostly myself and my girlfriends.

I’m also sure all of you know how paranoid I get when I am home alone or when we are away from the home for at least 12 hrs a day because of work.  We also have a young child at home whom we leave with our babysitter a few nights a week, therefore the man suggested a fingerprint lock that way we don’t have to give the babysitter or the outlaws a set of keys.  Nor do we have to worry about them losing it and someone else picking it up and using it to break into our home.

Besides safety reasons, with such horrid weather during winter the locks are always frozen where the keyhole is, so with this fingerprint lock, you never have to worry about de-icing the keyhole, nor do one have to stand in the cold trying to open the lock.  The fingerpint lock has other features that are useful for those who have a cleaning maid during certain days or times of the week to allow them temporary access on your specific time, and one never needs to worry about losing their keys ever again.  If you are thinking that these locks must be too expensive and not within your budget, well you are wrong because they start as low as $179 with free shipping.  Don’t matter if you have a new home or an old one, check it out.

Looking Your Best On Your Wedding Day

Who doesn’t want to look their best on their wedding day?  After all, you only have 1 wedding in your lifetime (that is what we all hope).  I’m no different from any other woman in the world and even though I’m having my wedding after having a child, it is still one of the most important days in my life.  Besides the photography and the wedding ceremony and the reception that must turn out perfect, the bride (yours truly) must also look vibrant and confident.

What could be better than to check out a Los Angeles non surgical face lifts, right?  I know, I know, the man is gonna say I love you just the way you are, but you have to take charge this moment because this is YOUR day after all.  No one looks at the groom, everyone’s eyes are on the bride. So as a bride-to-be you can imagine the stress I am facing and to be able to deliver, why not choose an affordable and absolutely painless (in my humble opinion) procedure to boost that already worn and stressed out brides confidence. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles and makes you look absolutely radiant for your big day and all those wonderful photos you will want to hand down for the rest of your life.  Take charge of your life, take charge of that special day.

More Bridal Gowns

Look what i found..??  more gowns to choose from..! awesome..!! more choices.. before i finally decide what i want to wear.  Prices are really cool too.  At $500 .. i don’t think anywhere is cheaper than this.  Actually, i find it amazing.. that i have so many choices… back home.. the bridal shops get upset with you .. if you so much as decide to rent instead of buying.  I’m gonna check out Tan Yoong from back home, and compare prices for you to see .. in my next stop.  In the meantime, I also found these awesome wigs for my bachelorette party.

Can you imagine everyone wearing a wig like that for your bachelorette party.. ?? how fun is that..??

Something New, Something Old, Something Borrowed & Something Blue

So they say.. you need something new.. something old .. something borrowed.. and something blue.. for your wedding..??  I’ve heard about this.. for a long, long time.. even before my sister got married. So here i’m wondering.. why did this good old tradition mean..??  When I asked the man.. about it.. he answered..  “how would I know..??  yer the woman..!! “   MEN..!!!

Anyway.. this tradition is actually meant.. to bring the bride some good luck.  With each of the required things.. they are meant to represent something different.. for the bride .. and for the years to come.  It should be easily incorporated into the wedding gown.  Even though this tradition is old.. they are something that brides of today… still do.. during their wedding.. as far as I know.

So how do one find all the above..?? And what i chose .. to use for my own wedding.

Something old : I choose to use a necklace that was given to me by my mom to be worn.. during my wedding ceremony.

Something new : I will have a new piece of pearl bracelet to go with my necklace.. during the wedding ceremony.. because it symbolizes a new start of our life together.

Something borrowed : A pearl earring borrowed from a girlfriend.. who had a very successful marriage for the last 40 yrs.

Something Blue :  A light blue garter was what i was told to get.. and that must be the easiest.