Favor Sketch

Rough dimension for DIY cover for chocolate bar as wedding favor. Actual pretty work is in progress by Bu Didi.



Update, March 28th:
Design is done, what we need are the printings, cuttings, applying glue, and, voila, favors will be done!

Update, April 3rd:
This is what it's gonna look like. Pardon the printing mishap. I accidentally printed it twice on the same side of the page, still wondering how it happened.

List...

Cake Vendor--Done
Hotel--Done
Wedding rings--almost in Bibi's possession
Materials for readers--Done
Wedding website--Done
Flower order--Done
Music for church--halfway, brother has some sheet music for procession and recession
Invitation--Done, except for the one for local folks and people at work
Veil--Done, except for the comb

Need to get:
Bear
Locket
Ribbons for bouquets and boutonnieres
Vases
Flower foams and such except for Leaf Shine
Candles for unity candles
Materials for favors (Hershey's Trader Joe's chocolate bar with DIY cover)
Cake platter, 16"

Need to do:
Favors (design done, need to print, cut, apply glue)
Table ID (IP, Bu Didi, need to print)
Program for church (need to cut)
Guestbook
Seating, almost done
Delegation of things to do on the day, done, need to hold meeting, though.
Drinks ticket
Trivia

Still in the blank In Progress:
Program for reception (Bibi is in charge and is definitely rolling)
Music for reception (also rolling, Bibi is finding rental PA system), MP3 files left CDs and MP3s available.
Final count from RSVP, hoping guests start mailing theirs before April 1st deadline Sending catering guy the list of menu. Catering will follow up this coming Monday, 04/12. We are about to send contract approval back.Sent
Photographer program, this is still the death of me
Enlarging picture for reception

Anybody has suggestion for a church program design? I am trying to think outside the box. What about a combination of accordeon fold one like this from Martha Stewart online embellished/secured with ribbons?

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Wedding website is up. It is kinda confusing, as we are using another blog (wordpress) format for it. In summary, it is a blog containing a blog linking to anotherblog. I am having a headache. LOL.

Enjoy!

Invitations Out

Mailed invitations are out on Saturday. Please be on the look out for it and RSVP ASAP.

Danke and love,

-Getting to be stressed out bride

And as a token of appreciation to my worker bees. Here is a picture of them (designer not included) while working on the invitations. Danke all.

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.

Rio-rio It Is!

Even though O'Brien's ranked high on paper, we decide to go with Rio-Rio. Fiance went to have a lunch during Thanksgiving weekend and he did like the food.

My concern about TexMex being the dinner theme can be alleviated by not choosing the buffet style dining. Instead, we will have a sitdown dinner. We even can offer selection of two entrees for the guests--I am thinking the fillet mignon& chicken combo and the seabass. Although, to keep it budget friendly, our RSVP card will include the option of two entrees for the invitees to choose in advance. Hopefully, everybody will return it in a timely manner to us so we can give Rio-Rio a final head count and entrees.

I am thinking cocktail hours should include stations of cheese and fruit, vegetable dips, and some hor d'ouvres. Suffice it to say, we can recreate what O'Brien's has to offer!

We will have 3.5 hours that comes with no additional charge. If needed, some relatively small amount will be billed for extra half hour or so. Taking everything into account, Rio-rio and O'Brien's are comparable budgetwise.

Although, there is one thing that might be out of reach. The beautiful picture of the Estrella room was partly from the amazing chair covers, table cloths and dinner napkins. We need to rent those linen. The restaurant itself already provides for basic black or white table cloth with color overlay (they have purple available). We will see the quote the linen vendor provided soon.

As far as entertainment, we can probably finding a rental for electric keyboard. We need to rent sound system and microphones anyway. There are some aspired singers and piano players in the party.

I am excited that this is turning into reality. I am officially bridezilling. Fiance thinks I am too happy to be a bridezilla and will fail miserably at it. Amen to that! LOL!

Edited to add:

Quote from linen vendor

10 Plum Satin Floor Length @ $25.00 each

80 Silver Satin Self Tie Chair Covers @ $4.00 each

80 Silver Satin Napkins @ $1.25 each

Installation @ $135.00

Delivery/Pick Up @ $35.00

Sub Total $840.00

Discount $100.00

Tax $ 60.13

Total $800.13

Hmm, should I just got the silver self-tie chair covers and use Rio-rio's white table cloth with purple overlay? I dont know if they have purple napkins. Hmm... Linen vendor can still install and deliver/pick up, hopefully for a reduced amount. That should fit better with budget. Hmm...

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