Wednesday 4 April 2012

Photo booth

after browsing of all the wedding blogs, i wanted the photo booth so much.. so i checked with the hotel whether they provide the photobooth. And the answer is ----  they do have the board but we need to decorate ourselves. Initially , we wanted to engage someone to do it, it costs rm800. Em... RM800... then i decided i can DIY!

Below are some of the links i found useful for DIY photobooth:
http://files.diy.weddingbee.com/1870.Lisa-Welge-mustachio-template.pdf
http://www.tiffanykelley.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mustaches-template.jpg
http://www.4shared.com/document/fdviZali/Disquise_Yourself_-_with_a_sta.html
http://poptasticbride.com/2012/01/free-diy-printable-photo-booth-props/#.T3hVWvFhiSM
http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_diy_diy-photobooth-prop-templates
http://www.theprettyblog.com/2010/11/funky-photobooth-props/
http://ohhappyday.com/2011/05/photobooth-props-diy-and-free-printable-2/

Photos from Google :


Register of Marriage Outside of JPN office

We have been thinking where to have our ROM. He suggested that we did it at Hotel rather than at JPN offices or temple or associations. Reasons being:

1) all your friends and relatives can comfortably witness in the Hotel
2) do it before or during your wedding dinner, so your guests no need to spare another day for your ROM
3) Hotel settings are nice and comfy. (Park Royal did the settings for me for 50pax Free! )
4) No need to prepare lunch or dinner after ROM as they can have their refreshment during the wedding dinner!
5) No need to incur extra costs for your ROM attire, photographer, make up artist.

There are CONS too.. there are more procedures to apply ROM outside JPN office , you must make sure they are JPN officer willing to do it on their rest days and you pay extra (RM500 ++ instead of RM30) for your ROM. But with the pros i listed out above, is worth to pay the extra RM500++.

To apply for Registration of Marriage Outside of JPN office, what we have done:
Official link by JPN for marriage outside JPN office:  http://www.jpn.gov.my/en/servicesmarriageordivorce

1) As both of our IC address are Seremban, so we need to go to JPN Seremban to submit JPN.KC02form. (refer to link above for supporting documents to bring) and told them we want to have the registration in KL. Then wait for 21 days, we went back to JPN Seremban to collect the form with a letter to JPN KL.  If you plan to register at KL, you must go to KL JPN and not PJ or Shah Alam JPN. We collect the JPN.KC01E form from JPN Seremban also.

2) With the approved JPN.KC02 form and completed JPN.KC01E form , we need to have commissioner of oaths for both form. You need to find a Pesuruhjaya Sumpah to do that. We paid RM15 for the oaths. Supporting documents for JPN.KC01E form includes bride and groom ICs + passport photo + 2 witness's ICs + JPN.KC02 form + Letter from JPN Seremban.

3) We then call up one of the KL JPN officer which we got the contact from our friend, is an officer JPN dutamas (call the general line 03-6205 7600 ) to check whether he can do our ROM on his rest day. PM me if you need to know who is him.

4) We then submit all the documents to him to process.

Wedding Invitation Card

Wedding invitation card is very important, it gives the 1st impression to your guests. I found this wedding stationery shop which provide quality and presentable wedding invitation card that fit my budget (<RM2.50) ~ , http://www.redcard.com.my/ .

It is like and envelope. You can fold it and let it stand.



Vendors - Make up Artist and Photographer

Choosing vendors are difficult... below are some of the vendors list:

Makeup artist:

Gene: http://genelim.com/hairstylinggallery.html
Angie: http://www.angiemakeup.com/index.php/about/
Carmen: http://weddingislegallery.blogspot.com/search/label/Carmen%20Meng%20~%20Senior%20make%20up%20artist - RM1100~RM2300
Remy: http://www.facebook.com/pages/mimi-make-up/104427091356 - RM1200 (2 sessions in same day)
Mae Liew: 012- 2681 879

Engaged Make Up Artist - Remy



Actual Day Photographer (price based on 2011/2012) (you can go to their website to look at their work):

1) JasStudio Photography - RM1888 jason@jasstudio.com

2) Edwin Tan - RM4380 edwin@edwintcg.com

3) Leonard Hon - full day videography RM6500 (leonardhon@hotmail.com )

4) William G. fotomalaysia@gmail.com , http://www.mwpstudio.com/ RM1980- RM2880

5) Derek Chai enquiry@g2xphotograp​hy.com RM2988

Engaged Photographer - Derek






Tuesday 3 April 2012

Pre-wedding photos

We dont want to spend more than 10k on the wedding photos. Our budget is within 5k. We went to ss2 PJ to scout for all the bridal shops with our experience friends. Our friends will look for the loop holes for all the hidden costs like the gowns are categorised, additional photos at different price and etc.

In the end, we choose Keep Gallery cos the package is withink our budget! is less than RM4k + all the softcopy are given in 5R size.

you can check the link for their service : http://www.keepgallery.com/

Wedding Dinner Venue

Don't be surprise when you go to those popular venues, there are advance booking made 1.5 years in advance. In KL, you have to book your venue at least 1 year in advance. If not all the popular venue will be booked.

We have done few research and below are the comparison ( it could be outdated , this was done at 2011 and every year hotel will increase 10% as inflation, yes 10%!!)


VenuePrice DrinksCorkage chargesRoom PAFood tastingCakeGifts for guestsadditonal
Avilion1100++
crowneplazakl1388++Y- 4hours1 hard + 2 wines1+1YYYYanniversary free room
Concorde868++Free flow tea, soft drinkFree flow2YYYYanniversary free room
Equotorial-KL               1,007 .
Free-flow of Chinese Tea+
Special free flow of aerated soft drinks package at RM15++ per person
Beer Corkage at RM500++ per opened barrel
Draft Beer price at RM1,500.00++ (30 litre barrel)
1 hard + 2 wines,Subsequent opened bottles are chargeable at RM60++ per bottle 1YYYY
Sunway Resort988++Free flow chinese teaEach barrel of beer for a special rate of RM 950++1YYYY
Parkroyal1288++ to 1588++Free flow tea, soft drinkFree for hard liquor + wine but got charges for beer1+1YYYYFree band
Cyberview1388++Free flow tea, soft drinkYYYY
Spring garden- tropicana638,738,838,998Free flow tea, soft drinkfreenoYYYY
Hotel Maya938++Free flow tea, soft drinkfree for 1 hard1YYYY
Renaisance1388++
Equotorial-Bangi               1,114 Free flow of local bottled water and apple or orange juice1Y


After due consideration, we have choosed Park Royal. We are happy for their service, the person in charge for the hotel, Amy is super nice. Some photos of the wedding settings:








PM me if you need the details of the package for all the listed venues above.

Questions to ask when choosing the wedding venues:

corkage for liqour, wine , beer
free flow of drinks + finger food?
floral arrangement
wedding invitation card?
special rate for hotel room + carpark for guests
backdrop arrangement
wedding reception tables arrangement
PA system
Lighting
Projector
Food tasting
ratio of waiter to table
bridal suite
music band
table settings
ratio of
free carpark for how many cars?
tea ceremony settings
MC
wedding cake
gifts for guests
payment methods
min and max tables
allowance for 1 open table

Wedding Budget

If you are rich and no limits on your wedding expenses, then a budget is not required. But if you are like me who want to keep the expenses in certain limit, then a budget is very vital. List down every expenses that you foresee and update the actual vs budget.

List down below are some of the expenses that are budgeted:


Wedding dinner venues
Alcohol
Bridal shop package
ROM ceremony + Registration fees
Wedding attire
Wedding ring
Wedding invitation cards + stationery
Guo tai lai
Catering for lunches
Photographer
Floral arrangement - corsage
Music Band
Make up artist
Pedicure, manicure + facial + massage




Angpau! Dont think this is a small expense. Angpau can come to thousands. Some of the angpaus that you need to budget:

made of honour + helper ,Driver ,Those who open  car door, Kids that jump bed, bros+sis, chi muis, Hengtais, Kids for groom's and bride's side

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Planning and budget are very important. 

download a checklist + timeline from any source and amend according to your wedding.

Below is the checklist i have used:


Wedding Planning - Timeline 
   
ItemsDoneRemarks
Twelve Months  
Set the date  
Decide on your Budget  
Develop a theme or style for the occasion  
Choose Bridal Party  
Decide on the size of the Guest List  
Research Reception & Ceremony venues - get quotes  
Shop for Dream Gown  
Research Photography/Videography - get quotes  
Discuss honeymoon options and packages  
Select Bridal Transport  
Six to Nine Months
Book Church/Ceremony Venue & Dinner Venue  
Confirm Officiating Celebrant  
Book Reception Catering  
Book Photographer / Videographer  
Start the Couture Process -  to buy or to rent  
Select attire for Groom & Groomsmen  
Shop with Bridesmaids for dresses & accessories  
Research Florist and obtain quotes  
Research musicians & entertainment service - quotes  
Research cake options/designs - obtain quotes  
Draw up Guests' List  
Research Invitation/stationery services - get quotes  
Decide on Bridal Transport  
Book Honeymoon flight/accommodation  
Three to Six Months
Finalise menu and all details with reception caterer  
Order Wedding Rings  
Finalise rent/purchase of attire for Groom/Groomsmen  
Order invitations, wedding stationery  
Book Florist  
Book Wedding Car  
Selection of helpers per Helpers' List  
Select the MC  
Book hair and beauty stylists - arrange trials  
Pre-wedding pictures  
Order wine for dinner  
Check on AV for morning and night  
Two Months
Order Wedding Cake  
Complete ROM and other admin/legal matters  
Send Invitations  
Arrange wedding accessories  
Book Bachelor night catering  
Collect Wedding Rings  
Organise moving if necessary  
Do program book for morning ceremony  
One Month
Get registered with official registrar  
"Koh Tai Lai"  
Have final fittings for all bridal party  
Ensure all accessories are in order  
Buy gifts for attendants and special helpers  
Record all RSVP   
Give final number to Reception / Dinner Venues  
Pay the final balance on your honeymoon bookings  
Make rehearsal plans  
Have a facial and book your manicure & pedicure  
Organise CDs music for ceremony & dinner venues  
Draw up Day & Night Schedules  
Attend Bridal Shower or Hen;s Night / Buck's Night  
Confirm on flowers and theme  
Do up a draft seating plan  
Two Weeks
Collect the Bride gowns  
Confirm all bookings and run through the details  
Re-confirm final reception & dinner numbers and revise seating plan  
Attend to finishing touches such as door gifts, etc  
Printing of wedding program book  
Create photo session list  
One Week
Hold rehearsal  
Conduct a Helpers' Briefing  
Check a Checklist  
Pack for Honeymoon  
Have a manicure & pedicure the day before wedding  
Relax and get plenty of sleep