Funny Memories

Its funny when memories spring back... A conversation I had with a Greek cabbie. The conversation turned to nationality, and I answered that my fianacee was a Gwai Loh...

"Bah! you need to find yourself a nice European!"

Which popped a lid on an old memory. Of a time when I was first going out with Steph, Dad's good friend Taki had popped by and was chatting with Dad, when the topic of my dating came up. Taki said to me "Go to Greece, you will meet a nice Greek Boy"

I remember frowning and thinking "What am I going to do with one of those????"

Well Taki I'm glad to say I've found my boy - there's not a spot of Greek in him, but he's lovely and very "nice". He looks after me, laughs with me, and shares with me.

And I love him as he is.

Bridal Bling

I picked up these earrings at the Treasury Room in Sky Garden. According to the owner, these are very Marie Antionette! They were on sale (ie less that the cost of the wedding dress) @ $150.00

The brooch came from a side shop in Wynard Tunnel, a lovely korean lady served me and gave me a discount too! Bonus!

This is going on my dress. there's a sash that goes under my bodice, and the mishap sparklies that have been stitched on.

The brooch will hide all of that and be something lovely to remember the wedding by much later on!

And I have enough so i wont have to bother with a necklace!

Its time to decide...

Which Earrings?

Both are made with Swakovski crystals and freshwater pearls.

Ornate or simple drops?

We're having Pig tonight!

We have decided (cos we like pork) that Stephs parents will have to buy Eva's Parents a suckling roast pig. The deal here, is Stephs parents are getting a new daughter, and to compensate my Parents get a pig...

A poor trade off i reckon. but them the traditions.

We'll get to munch on the pork the following day. :)

I'm not sure how this will fit in. Normally its brought over to the brides house after the tea ceremony at the grooms house. But we're having the tea ceremony all at the brides house, i guess it can come over with the door games.

Tea Ceremony

This is a great article about why Tea is an important part of a chinese Wedding Ceremony.

This bit was taken from this article which gives more intricate detail...

Man on the left and Woman on the right, RIGHT?

The bride will stand to the right of the groom. The male elder being served will sit facing the bride. The female elder will sit facing the groom. The bride and groom will bow to the elders and greet them by their formal title in the family while serving them tea.

(putting it here so i remember for later!)

Pak Shu ( Pak Tree ) WTF???

Those who are chinese....

Do you know what a "Pak Shu" looks like?

A while ago, I dreamed up centerpieces for each of the tables. and the for the greenery I planned on using was bamboo... Asian theme, pretty green yada yada...

Dad has since informed me that Bamboo is for Funerals!!! OMG! that was a sudden stop. So now I'm looking for an alternative route....

He told me that Pak Shu is what chinese people use in weddings. Cool! Dad, What does a pak shu look like? Well it has leaves you can pull off and put back on. WTF? Is this a real tree?

And there you have it. I am now looking for this Pak Shu and the english name for it, I cant rock up to an nursery and ask for a Pak Shu now can i????

DIY Wedding Cake Topper

Drew this up while Mum was having a Estee Lauder Facial in Myers Sydney....

Another project for me to play with

The Race is on!

Mum and Dad came up to finally have a look at wedding venues.

We've settled on 3 possible locatioins
Sky Pheonix, Rhodes
Kam Fook, Chatswood
Marigold Restaurant, Chinatown


Of the three SP is the leading favourite. But I have been given a list of question by Wise Lulu to ask each restaurant. I thought I would post them here, for future chinese brides.

Questions to ask your potential wedding reception venue

• Parking - Free? for BP (Bridal Party) for Guests? Level Access? Undercover Access?
• Floorplan proposed:
• Stage
• MC Speech
• Cake Table
• Dance Floor
• BP Table
• What comes complimentary?
• Tablecloth - colours
• Napkin - Colours
• AV Equipment
  
• Bridal Room - Lockable? Rack for Clothes? Mirror and seats for makeup
  
• Lighting
  
• Corkage (Try to aim for Free here)
• Additional Fees
• Service Charge
  
• Manager
• Earliest Access - On the Day? Days Prior?
  
• Delivery Access
• Storage Facilities
• Private Entrance
• Privacy Screens
• Arrivals Table

Wedding Shoes

hey bought the shoes!

Found some pretty pointys with low heel, they look good on. and they were only $25 bucks!

Will take photo later... They are white leather, with cross straps top, and an enclosed heel

Now I have the shoes I can organise the length of the dress!