The Origami Of My Dream Wedding

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.

Wedding Pictures

Wedding pictures are one of the most important things in any wedding and it’s no different from what I want for mine.  Not only are they lasting memories for myself, but for my grandchildren as well. Surely this grandmother wants to look beautiful for them.

I hear that a professional photographer does make a lot of difference when it comes to producing good pictures.  For me, I would have to look at my budget of course, but the Hilton Head wedding photographers are not as expensive as I thought they would be. So I asked myself, will an award winning Pro Photographer like Stephen B. Dey take on my small wedding job? After all, he is a Master Photographer!  I’m pleased to report back that he does handle just about any kind of job from pre-schools to sport games and of course weddings too.

I’m interested in the Legacy Collection at $895 (this is what i can afford, you can choose other packages if you like).  For that you get the undivided attention of one photographer, unlimited images taken, final images provided in a bound magazine style booklet with leather cover, and final images produced on CD. Ordering can be done online for friends and family.  Super awesome, right? They take this task off your hands immediately.  No need for wondering who wants which pictures for keepsakes.  I’ts a service every bride and groom should consider.

Wedding Decor

More wedding decor found at our local bridal store .. just opposite our business.  Kit and Kaboodle Bridal .. they do all sorts of bridal decor .. and wedding dresses.  You would do well .. talking to the owners.. for they are really friendly .. and insightful.

What Does A Wedding Means?

Is it the end..?? or the beginning..?? is it for yourself.. or for others..?? is it for being legal..?? or just a dream you want to act out..??  What does a wedding really mean to anyone..??  Are you having the wedding for yourself..?? or for him..?? or for the parents..?? or like me.. who has a kid..  for the kid..?? so that she wouldn’t be called names .. when she is older.. or am i afraid.. to teach my kid.. that it is not right.. not to have a wedding. Afterall, every mother wants their kid to get marry in a “proper” way right..??  So what is your ulterior motive of having a wedding..??  what do you hope to get outta your wedding celebration..??  Is it really important.. someone asked me.. to show the whole world.. that you are in a wedding dress.. and so forth .. and so forth..??  and getting presents.. that you probably wouldn’t use.  What is your reason for getting married..??  Are you doing the whole circus show for yourself..?? or for others..??

More Wedding Dresses

Kit & Kaboodle Bridal Place was where I found this for another choice for wedding clothes. Priced at $500 a piece.. i think it is really a steal.  But the difference between here and home.. is you have to buy it.. and you are not able to rent it.  So what do one do after wearing something like this once for your wedding..??

The also do wedding decorations and its accessories .. but no catering .. the owner said… “thank you very much”  I guess it is tough to do the dresses .. the decor.. and plus the catering eh.  Donch blame them at all.

Very pretty indeed for a young bride.

More decor for your dream wedding.

Unique Wedding Dress

Tell me this is not the most exquisite and unique wedding evening gown..!! I so love it..!!  I really think this must be customed made.. and not something one can get off the rack.  I’m kinda worried.. if i try and get this here.. i wonder how much it is gonna cost.  But wait i min.. !! i wanted a beach wedding.. so simplicity is the key .. eh.  But one can always admire others and what they are wearing for their wedding right..?  No harm in that eh.

Maid Of Honor

So how does one choose the maid of honor..?? your best friend..?? your sister-in-law (the future one) ..??  or your man’s best gal pal..??  Actually .. i’m asking these questions.. only because i don’t know what is the right thing to do.  I’ve got a few choices.. but i also don’t want to offend anyone and plus i really wanna make sure my maid of honor.. really wants to do it.. instead of doing it .. outta obligation.  Any suggests..?? afterall, the maid of honor’s duty is not easy eh.  Read my previous post about it.

A Wedding Timeline

My wedding timeline is gonna be very simple.. but no matter how simple it is.. you and I know.. that we have to have one.. because the guests.. and everyone else involved in your wedding needs one too.  For those coming from out of town.. well.. you know that, it is most important.. so that they can schedule a time.

So here is my sample of the wedding time line:

Name of the Bride & Name of the Groom’s Wedding

Rehearsal: Day/Time
Location: The Beach
Dinner: Venue of  Restaurant/Time /Phone #
Day Before Wedding : Date /Day

1:30 PM          Groom and his friend Pool Party

2:00 PM          Bride & Bride maid’s Spa & Luncheon @  Beauty Bar

Catering Delivery by Deli

12-5 PM          Table Linens delivered to be delivered and taken care of by mom

4:30 PM          Pick-up bridal car

6:00 PM          Dinner

8:00 PM          Drinks in local pub

11 PM             Early to Bed!

Wedding Day: Day/Date

Ceremony: The Beach
Reception: The Beach
Contact: Brother of the Groom @ (123) 456-789

In the event of an emergency/crisis/need directions/are lost or late please call our wedding co-ordinator, Maid of Honor first @ (012) 345-678, before calling the Bride & Groom.

9:00 AM          Wake-Up Call

9.30 AM         Breakfast and shower

11:00 AM        Bride Maid and entourage arrives for make up and changing of wedding gown

12.30 PM        The Groom and Best Man leaves for the beach and check on stuff

1.30 PM          The Bride and her gang leaves for the wedding

2.00 PM           Photography time before wedding

2.30 PM           Wedding begins

3.30 PM           Reception starts/BBQ/Roasted Pig

5.30 PM           The wedding dance and music all night