The Perfect Flower Girl Dress

Blogged at Thursday, 10 December 2009 @ 5.20pm

I now have two sets of two flower girls. Two older ones who are around 12 and 13 years old. And two smaller ones who are around 6 and 8 years old. I've been to some weddings where the flower girls are all wearing outfits they clearly don't look happy in. Hell, I've been a flower girl and I didn't have a say in my dress. Although, I was lucky that my dress was nice, it would have been nice to have had some sort of input in the look and design.

Two of my flower girls are my nieces - one is 12 and the other 8. I've asked each to go and research or tell me what sort of dress they want. They can show me five options and we'll work from there. I've also asked them to choose something different from the other. This is frankly because the older girl would want to wear something different from what her younger sister might prefer.

Yesterday, they each briefed me on what they'd like. The 12-year-old wants a kebaya that would look similar to my own dress. Cool. And the younger one wants a sleeveless dress. No problem. But they don't know where to find pictures from. So, as I always do, I've googled and this is what I've gotten so far:

This is precious. So simple, but ties in with my dress in terms of the bow. But because both girls are relatively small, I'd probably have the skirt slightly higher around the ankles.

This is so adorable. And it's so sweet. But I'm not sure whether my niece would think it's too "young" for her.

Also sweet. But might be slightly too sexy? Hmm...must ask the mothers and see.

Also very sweet. But maybe a tad too simple?

Wow. Looks kind of like a wedding dress. Maybe not huh cute? But maybe we can copy some sort of design element? Unless you like it?

This is so cute and so sweet. And it's perfect. There's a bow going down the back, while I'll have a bow going down my front. What do you think cutie?

Very normal and standard baju kebaya. But we can make the inside a one-piece dress like you requested.

I like that the sleeves end at her elbows. What do you think? Shall we make yours end at the elbow too? And I was thinking, instead of having the skirt this way, let's flare it a little, like mine will be.

So what say you girls?

Countdown to engagement: 21 days (!!)
Countdown to akad nikah: 204 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 205 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 212 days

The Perfect Wedding Dress with Tudung

Blogged on Tuesday, 8 December 2009 @ 6.48pm

I've pretty much sorted out the dresses for the akad nikah and reception for KL. But I can't neglect the groom's side now can I? Having been a couple for nearly two years now, we've come to know each other families quite well. And thankfully, his family seem to have accepted me as much as mine have accepted him :)

With his side of the family, I've learnt that I have to be careful with a couple of details to maintain that level of respect for them and their values. Which is why I will be wearing a tudung during the reception at Teluk Intan.

I'll be honest. I don't have a clue about about wearing a tudung. Before I met Eddie, I used to only wear a selendang during special ocassions. Since then, I've had his sister and aunty help me with how to wear one.

Below are some of the wedding dresses I've found to wear for our big day.

Ok. So this dress is not really appropriate with the tudung. But! I love the sleeves. It's just an idea. However, if I do choose this one, then there'll definitely be a layer of fabric below the lace.
Ignore the lady. Focus on the dress. I like the design. But where the skirt comes from under the jacket - I'd rather keep that plain instead of have more designs.

Very nice and simple. But may be a little hot and heavy. Hmmm...

I don't think I'd want my veil to be too long. Actually, I already bought the veil. Don't need to worry about that :) Generally, I like it, but nothing to shout about.

I will NOT be wearing a tiara on any of my wedding days. Let's focus on the dress. Can't see too much. But the top looks a bit like my baju tunang. Hmm..maybe not.

This is much more along the lines that I had in my head. A lot of fabric, but very simple detailing. I like. But not love. ARGH! So hard to choose!

I don't like the colour. I do like the design though. But might look to much like what his sister wore on her wedding day.

Something similar to the one above, but this has three layers. Nanti nampak macam cake pulak...

I like. I really, really like. Could this be it?

Countdown to engagement: 23 days (!!)
Countdown to akad nikah: 206 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 207 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 214 days

The Perfect Celebrity-Style Inspired Wedding (And A Guide of What NOT To Do At Your Wedding)

Blogged at 12.03pm on Thursday, 26 November 2009

"The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman's heart." - Josiah G. Holland

Celebrities are meant to be watched - whether local or international. We look to them for examples of the good and bad. And we follow what we think look good. I need something for my AKAD NIKAH!

I researched celebrities and the types of gowns they wore because I need a wider perspective. I don't know many people who have married. And those who have, I'll silently steal their ideas ;p

International House of Brides

Princess Mary of Denmark. Oh so simple, oh so elegant. It's not clustered with too many designs or layers of fabrics (remember Princess Diana's dress? SORRY! I DON'T like it!) This dress is a simple statement into her becoming a princess to the man she loves.

Stacy Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie from Black Eyed Peas. I love the flower detailing at her rear, although not a very good idea when you want to sit down.

Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. A big NO! Are you kidding? Who in their right mind would wear a white bikini on their wedding day? But then again, to each their own. This is already an indicator of a NOT-so-happy fairytale ending.

Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. Or maybe I'm biased because I'm a HUGE fan. Hmm...it probably clouded my judgment. But I was actually surprised in her choice when I first saw her wedding pictures. She still looked beautiful anyway... :)

The character Charlotte from Sex and the City. I like! I like! I like! Definitely something I would want to wear during my akad nikah. Hmm... should I?

Grace Kelly. I love! I'm a sucker for the olden English-inspired dresses. And this is simply lovely. Hmm.. or should this be what I should wear for my akad nikah?

No celebrity. This just popped up when I was googling celebrity weddings. I kinda like the belt motif. Maybe a desgin that I can incorporate for my sanding ceremony in Teluk Intan?

Another non-celebrity. I just love the detailing against the white. Decisions, decisions, decisions...

Local Beauties

Datuk Siti Nurhaliza. This is just one of her many outfit changes during her wedding. But the one most pleasing to my eyes. Although, I have to admit, there's still too many things going on. Maybe a little less bead work and would have been even more pleasing to my eyes :)

Emelda. Sangat suci. This sort of dress would be perfect if you were to be getting solemnised in a mosque. But my akad nikah is going to be at home. Maybe do away with the tudung and just a selendang to modify this for me? Hmm...

Emelda again. Very bold colour. But too much! If I wanted red to be my theme colour, the base of the dress would be something light, with red being the accentuating pattern. That would have made it stand out even nicer. And it's something that I'm considering for my sanding ceremony in Teluk Intan.

Sasha something. I like it. It's very sweet. Also a contender for my akad nikah.

Linda Jasmine. Not too bad. There's a slight element of the olden English bride, with a hint of moderness to it. Something to consider, but not too high on the list.

I love the dress on the left. That was actually the first idea I had for my akad nikah. Looks good right? Add on a gold bow around my waist with the tail going down the back of my legs. And a gold-beaded selendang. Nice right?

I dunno her name. Darling something? I like the lace and design, but it's not something that's too outstanding. I want something a little more special. But I love her selendang though.

Thoughts people? Help please! :)

Countdown to engagement: 35 days (!)
Countdown to akad nikah: 218 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 219 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 225 days

The Perfect Hairstyle

Blogged at 7.04pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2009

I'd always imagined that I'd have fresh flowers in my hair for both my wedding and my engagement. I'm not the sort of bride to wear a tiara. I like things that look simple and classy. Today I've been so focused on my wedding that I forgot I still need to confirm my hairstyle with my chosen hairstylist for my engagement!

This is the sort of hairstyle I want. It's exactly the sort of style that I like and exactly what I pictured for a special occasion like my engagement and wedding.
It's similar to the first hairstyle. But not really so. It's looser and more wavy. BUT! I have shoulder length hair at the moment, so it won't have the same effect.

This is quite a safe (a.k.a. boring) option. Something that has been tried and tested over many, many years. While very nice to look at and goes with almost all styles, it's a bit too dated for me. But...it's always good to have a safe option right?

Love it. A simple updo that allows your scalp to breathe. Some other hairstyles pull at your scalp and head. I wanna be comfortable during one of the most memorable moments of my life.


I'm not sure which one to like. All are just options. But nothing really stand out to me.


If you haven't already guessed, I'm a bit fan of the loose, wavy half updo look. Add in a couple of flowers and we're good to go!

I don't really like the super curly ringlets. But I kinda like the idea of this hairstyle. Definitely one of the options to keep for my engagement.

I love the bottom right hairstyle. Especially with the red flowers. It never occured to me to use such a bold colour. I always imagined white flowers.

To help the decision making process, I'll upload a picture of my engagement dress so it'll be easier to decide which hairstyle suits best.

Countdown to engagement: 36 days (!)
Countdown to akad nikah: 219 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 220 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 226 days

The Perfect Wedding Cake

Blogged at 4.04pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2009

The perfect wedding cake came to me as a surprise. Azar kept saying that he'll provide me with a catalogue to show me what kind of cakes or cupcakes I can choose to make.

Two mornings ago, I got into the office and saw that Azar uploaded this onto his website with a note saying, "Anna, macam ni boleh tak?":

This cake is perfect. It is EXACTLY like how I imagined it. It's as though Azar climbed into my head and saw the image in my mind. I showed Eddie and he immediately loved it. Simple, classic and clean.

We love it, Azar!

But still waiting for engagement cupcakes though. Hmm...

Countdown to akad nikah: 219 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 220 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 226 days

The Perfect Dress

Blogged at 2.06pm on Wednesday, 25 November 2009

"Men always want to be a woman's first love. Women have a more subtle instinct: What they like is to be a man's last romance." - Oscar Wilde

I found him. I knew it after I'd spent time with his family. He said he knew when he found me :)

We can finally start planning now. It feels real now. We've gotten one headache out of the way yesterday. But there's still so much that has to be done!

One of the most important things for me is the wedding dress. And I need to have at least four. One for my akad nikah ceremony, one for sanding for the bride's side, and two for the sanding at the groom's side. I've got colours picked out for the akad nikah and sanding in KL. Now I just have to pick a style for the dress! And trust me... it's not that easy!
Do I wear something demure and feminine that is the traditional virginal white with fine lace detailing? Hmm...maybe for the akad nikah. But we need to add sleeves to that!

Very nice. But also very boring. This is the kind of thing you see everyday. At the office on Fridays. At night for special ocassion dinners. And most definitely when it's during bulan Ramadhan and Syawal.

What I like about this dress is the simplicity of it and the black detailing. It looks classic and elegant. But if it weren't for the flared skirt, it looks like something I'd wear to a party - with sleeves of some sort!

I like this too. But it sort of looks like something a pregnant bride would wear (and I'm no pregnant bride!). Or for a garden wedding. Too mat salleh.

I LOVE this dress. This is exactly the type of thing I LOVE to wear. But this is my wedding. It happens once in a lifetime (and yes, I still believe only ONCE. Call me a hopeless romantic or whatever you want. I don't care). I still WANT this dress. I'll probably end up asking my tailor to make it for office wear instead :)


This is so simple. It has just the right amount of lace, bow and detailing without my wanting to vomit. Most other wedding gowns put SO MUCH lace and add on bling and this and that (think Siti Nurhaliza when she got married). I like simple and classic. It defines me.

This dress stood out because of the bow detailing at the back. Whatever I decide, I'm definitely going to incorporate this at the back of my dress :)

This is gorgeous. I love it. From the moment I saw it, I loved it. It has a modern edge to it while not forgetting that a bride should feel like a princess for a day.

Well what do you think? I need you help and feedback!

Countdown to akad nikah: 219 days
Countdown to sanding (KL): 220 days
Countdown to sanding (Teluk Intan): 226 days