freezincbrain: ROM 06th June 2009

Have you been waiting for my post? Or thinking that wat's on FB were probably 'all' there were for my ROM?! HA! Nope! I will save the best juicy parts for you & you who follow my blog la... how can I neglect my FANS?! Afterall, FB network are too wide to even include ppl U're not in close contact with, hence probably wont share MY joy. agree?? Heeee..

1st off - My anticipation

There really wasnt much to do 'last minute' except to buy my hand bouquet. No need to take a off-day to 'finish-off' any matter at all. It not the BIG Actual Day afterall. Just nice, romantic & closey afternoon with my loves.. I had no 'butterflies' anywhere.. not even until the moment when we walked to the Terrace for our Entrance.. I had jus A LITTLE jitters.. just a little.. like "OH... so this is it? IS IT REAL?!??"....

ok ok.. there was some nervousness when I was still touching up on my hair @ 2pm & seems half my guests were in my suite !! Gosh ! WHO's outside?! Will other guests feel neglected that they're on time but not warmly welcomed by the hosts?? The same instance I shouted "Where is Thomas?! Is he outside already to greet them??!?!" Liren - my stylist - had to calm me down "relax, relax.. its ok.." -- twice! ha!

2nd - Blessings

Photographer
Studio called to confirm of our appt & the photographer in-charge. We have paid the the basic package for their in-house photographer @ $380.. So happened that the owner Jaki Ke was free for the weekend & volunteered to take ROM assignment & the kind assistant Jan Phua give us to him! Jaki's fee is min $680 & above!

Background - Jaki Ke is the founder of O Studio. Born in Taiwan, Jaki migrated to Singapore 10 years ago. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Photography and Filming Industry. Over the years, Jaki has done extensive assignments including famous faces, bridal and commercial photography.
Celebrity - Have done extensive assignments for famous faces such as Cindy Crawford, Tom Cruise, Karen Mok, Jacky Cheung, Aaron Kwok and Media Corp Artistes. - O Studio

Bridal Room
Initally when we negotiated, GWP would not promise a bridal room for us but upon sign up we made them give us one & they did. Glad. Cos it will be more convenient for me to dress up, makeup etc etc.. When I checked in, this manager (must be the Service Manager rather than the Catering Manager whom we liaised with) gave me the Pool Side Suite! Well, I dint know what difference it would make but on hearing its a SUITE must be not bad! She kindly explained cos the make-up room 'somewhere' along the washroom area don have nice room number so she changed it to another one for us & the pool side suite happened to be available!!

The Pool Side Suite has a small living room with a 2 seater couch with coffee & dining table, in front of the TV cabinet. The side doors do opens out to the swimming pool & The Terrace! Not forgetting it has a KING size bed! However, we dint get to sleep for the nite.. cos its jus a day-use room for that couple of hours.

Woo hoo!!!

3rd - Hiccups(small ones)

Hand bouquet
In brief; Went to the Bugis florist.. had hardtime choosing types of flowers & arrangement.. decided & realised it cost $88 for 6 stalks roses + some simple pieces + man-fee.. shocked.. reduced to mere 6 stalks of roses but each cost $4.. sorry & goodbye.. went to Cold Storage.. found ready made bouquet @ $18 !!!! Grab & pay!
Conclusion: Florist is a total ripped-off!

MC of the Day
Had the vows in Mandarin so that both our fathers will understand. Hence, any speech will have to be in both Mandarin & English.. This handsome best-frd here read the wrong name.. Our gd pal is named Xiang Ann & my Honey is call Zhi Xiang.. & he annouced 'Pls welcome Xie Xiang Ann & Han Li Fen..".. Honey's name WAS TOTALLY WRONG even to the surname! Honey surname is XIA not Xie !!!
*shake-head* I dint realised this actually until everyone asked me.. o.O