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?

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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?

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