Haven't posted for so long. So, I got the idea to write this post while I'm on my medical leave. I just can't leave without the internet. Heh.
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I only get engaged for four months and thats the only period of time I have to prepare for my wedding. It's very very limited of time since these days you even need at least one year to book a venue!.
No. 1 :
FIX THE DATE.
Yup, once you know you're getting married, do immediately fix the date and confirm with both parties/ families.
No. 2 :
DOCUMENTS.
A wedding without going through the documentation hassle is not a real wedding. Hehe. Well, all different religion in Malaysia required both future bride and groom to submit few documents. I will go in detail for this one, since I'm married at different district as well as my husband. (Honestly, I put trust to my dad to do most of it. HEHE.)
Don't forget to book your kadi as well. They always have pack schedule too!!
No. 3 :
DO SOME RESEARCH.
Well this is where the fun time begin. Before you start to make any decision although you already have one in mind, please have sometime to do research on other venue/designer/company/etc. Don't just fix to one. Have more than one options. Firstly, you will save a lot of time when your date already blocked. Secondly, you will have wider range of different idea.
There're few easy ways to do research. Browse for reviews from blogs, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest and websites. You can start sending emails to inquiry their dates and book appointments.
No. 4 :
VENUE.
This is very time consuming decision. Well, because it requires you to go to the venue and check it out. Other way to not waste your time, always email and inquiry first. From there, you can check the rates,availability dates and even menus/packages.
When you're at the venue don't just look and stare. Start to take photos for you to prepare your dream pelamin/meja makan beradap/etc.
No. 5 :
THEME COLOR.
Must be weird for not making the "Dream Pelamin" by now. Be prepared for one of the crucial imagination required item. The theme color. Honestly, to me this is one portion that is as important as anything. Don't pick it last minute cause obviously you want a very nice wedding photo of you and your future husband plus the whole family and new family in it.
Tip : Don't pick same color with your pelamin. Pick a different contra color between you and the pelamin, and between you and the family members. Don't pick same color to all above!
No. 6:
THE DREAM PELAMIN.
Any little girl dream. Yup, after all the hassle above, you're finally ready to go and plan your dream pelamin. There're many-many to choose these days. Lower range, medium range, or even higher range. Depends on you budget. From you research earlier, you always show it to them samples of your own choice. Don't worry much, put trust on them to put everything into pieces.
Always stress out what you want and what you need. And not to forget to ask what the things they don't provide.
No. 7:
THE WEDDING DRESS.
At stage No.3, you should already sending emails and inquire their availability dates and pricing range. You can start working from there if you plan to meet designers. They always-always occupied, so don't forget to make appointment first to avoid disappointment.
If you wish to just rent, make sure you try their dress and check if they have all the gears needed. Make sure you have them altered to your size from top to toe. you don't want to look like borrowing someone else's dress on your big day!
No.8 :
HANTARAN.
For Malay weddings, we have this traditions to give each other hantarans/gifts. They will exchange odd numbers of gifts and the bride gives more than the groom. So plan this with your mom as some of the gifts will be more to traditions such as Sirih Junjung.
If you plan to let other people to do for you, always make them know your theme color. But if you're hand on this, start buying all the ribbons and glue!
Get ideas at the stage No.3 when you're doing research. You can find a lot from Pinterest too!
No.9 :
DOOR GIFT & WEDDING CAKE.
Well some hotel packages provide this for you. So you can cross this from the list. But if you're not you can start booking and designing you dream wedding cake.
For door gift, well buy something worth buying. This always depends on your own budget. You can always go for lower range, medium range and higher range. Be generous.
No. 10 :
THE WEDDING ROOM
I believe people starts to forget to prepare this one. To me this is very-very essential. A very nice bed will be something a newly bride and groom need because they're really-really TIRED already all day long!!! They still need their beauty sleep and nice comfortable place to rest. Hehe.
I think thats all for now. 10 Tips to plan your wedding Malaysia way.
Happy Planning!
"When love for the sake of ALLAH SWT, then it doesn't die"
Lots of love
nfs
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