D-4!

Oh, my.

D-4. At this point I am just...giving up. Seriously, this morning while still in bed, I tried to rehearse what things I need to do Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and the big day, but my mind refused to think.

Changes so far:

• There will be no live singing at reception, although the program says so. Reason is that brother couldn't bring his electric keyboard. NY is having half heart of singing and playing the keyboard live anyway. I am too tired to look for last minute instrument place. Given all the above, we are counting on CDs for music during reception, and if people want to sing, we will make use of the karaoke machine. Real use.

• ....I am sure there will something coming up. I am embracing myself for it (them).

NY is organizing a "tea-party" with the girls Friday lunch time. There are about 10 of us. I am not trying to envision a high-tea ambiance of an English nature. This is Texas, dowtown Riverwalk. LoL.


I am leaving tomorrow on a 6 AM flight and have yet to find a place for steaming.

2010!

It's been a while since I updated this blog. Honestly, I've had cold feet on preparing for this wedding. It is not about the groom and me, thankfully, but about leg works (and actual works) left. I am chanting the word "simple" for about a thousand times in an attempt to make myself feel better.

Bottom line is no matter how simple this wedding is gonna be, it still needs preparation, correct? Delegate and organize are my two best operating words these days. Also, magabu (makan gaji buta) every chance I can or when inspiration strikes. Notice the two don't necessarily coincide.

I would like to thank my resident muse and Ibu Bunga (aka Chief Decorator) in advance for their constant attentions and ideas on this crazy cross-country planning. Also to my mother. We went to the alteration place to have the bustle sown and to shorten the off shoulder neckline on Sunday. She also picked the same style of the bridal bouquet I had in mind. And to Oni for her idea for a simple chocolate bar favor.

So, in summary, flower is rolling. Favors have been decided and team assembled. We almost have a photographer chosen. Muse and I are working on invitation for a middle February print and March 1 send out. I am printing those myself. We also have a couple of ideas about making a fun reception.

The most important thing is that Bibi and I are almost there sacramental wise. We finished Enganged Encounter, had second meeting with the Father in December--we have rehearsal time by the way-- and last but not least, got two meetings with Sponsor Couple done also in December. The last meeting with Sponsor Couple will be over details on ceremony. I am thinking to go on the weekend before President's day.

Big item to do list:
Cake (I am thinking just to have cake instead of cupcakes. Rio-rio is charging reasonable fee for set up)
Music for ceremony and reception
Program
Transportation
Make up
Other decoration
Finalizing menu

I am quite energized.

Bridesmaid Dresses

My beautiful Team Bridesmaid will wear this dress from Target party line. I ordered them today and hopefully they will arrive first thing next week so I can bring them to the pretty ladies when I visit Texas for graduations.



We love the Jackie-O feeling, or is it Audrey H, this dress brings? And the color is also beautiful. I am not trying to limit the shades of purple theme. Everything works.

To make things even prettier, I also have commissioned Bridesmaid Didi to make personalized fascinator hairpieces for the three of them. Check out her work here.

Can't wait to see you girls walk the aisle. :D

Team Bridesmaid:
Maid of Honor -- NY
Bridesmaid -- Mrs. Benyamin Setiawan
Bridesmaid -- Didi

Color Swatch

Shades of purple and silver (gray) as color theme.


Leaning towards either of these two, thistle (f) or plum (e).


PS: Bought my dress. :) Thank you Rentje for accompanying me to the store. I was beyond clueless without you.

Dress Run-Off

Budget friendly dresses the followings are. The first two being south of four hundred dollars make me want to seal the deal immediately. The thing is that there is no way to try them on. They are to be ordered online. The last dress is the most reasonably priced wedding dress from a typical bridal stores.

I still need to find some sort of a bolero or jacket for ceremony if I end up getting either of the first two. I don't feel like baring too much skin.

Fiance, what do you think?

Silk Tricotine Robin Long Dress, J Crew






Calvin Klein Empire Satin Dress, Nordstorm




Style 1148 Tafetta Hug the Shoulder, Alfred Angelo