Paper Butterflies and Flowers

Coming up with our Wedding Theme was quite a challenge at the beginning of our wedding planning, because I was stuck in an indecisive phase while my now Hubby wanted to do everything he lays his eyes on! But after much debate and hours of pinterest overdose, we have decided on our favorite colors and a Butterfly theme.

Ninja Ryan : Babe! Let's have paper butterflies! Oh Oh Oh how about paper flowers or pom pom! Maybe those light bulb vases you did for your friend? DIY Queen yo~ Do your thing! How hard can it be?
Me : Time...dude....time....I'm more worried about the time needed to make those DIY rather than the difficulty.
Ninja Ryan : I can help? Just cut cut and glue? Easy right? Right? *big smile*
Me : ...........

And then its down to preparing the decorations DIY style to save cost. We main invested on a large butterfly puncher for our Guest Book, and large quantities of coloured papers. I also grab a lot of origami paper, because I decided to make my own origami bouquet (inspired by pinterest posts) for the pre-wedding photoshoot. Making it was fun and so satisfying because it turned out better than I hoped it would. So we decided that we would make more origami flowers to spread on the dinner tables for our Wedding Ceremony in Passion Road.

We couldn't find the right shade of origami paper to match the table cloths and paper butterflies, so we bought coloured A4 paper instead to cut up into the right size which Ninja Ryan promised he would help. It was straight down to major crafting business when we got home, and he was happy then he cut like 300 pieces of paper thinking he was done for the evening. But after I calculated, i told him we need like another 1000 pieces. Ninja Ryan said it was time we called reinforcements, time we call the bridal party in for help. Although some of the crew couldn't make it, whoever that was available was all hands on deck!

I know that it was going to be a challenge for Kel Li who doesn't do complicated cutting often and Jenn who tends to clumsily cut herself a lot when using sharp tools, so I was worried they may hurt themselves. But Kel Li was champion at folding the origami flower petals, Ninja Ryan was helping out with the folding too. Nora, Jenn and the now sis-in-law Hanna got busy cutting the paper butterflies. We all did all we could till our hands got tired and called it a night. Really grateful for everyone's help. The rest is up to me now to finish up!

All the late nights of cutting, folding and gluing sure trained me to multi-task in watching series while keeping my hands busy sure paid off. Everything turned out so perfect after the bridal party set everything up just before the Wedding Ceremony.

Here are some photos of the process and finished product :)

 The work in progress.

Being a bridesmaid

I was asked to be one of the bridesmaids for my schoolmate's wedding which was in the middle of January 2013. It was fun where I got to witness all the Chinese traditions and steps needed to go through to get married. Waking up before the sun to prepare for the Door Blocking games, while my responsibility was actually the decorations. So I was outside, at 6am, hanging up flower pom poms and lightbulb vases with the mosquitoes as my companions :p

One of the hanging lightbulb vase I made

Lookie I'm one of the bridesmaids, hiding in the back.

Honest to God, I was actually really clueless about being a bridesmaid. But my duties were pretty minor aside from the decorations for the front yard of the Bride's house. I just had to observe the games, run around and update the Bride on the progress of the games, and safe guard the angpows the Groom gave us. Teehee.

This framed guestbook with colourful bookmark-like tags tied on strings was made by the Groom! Love the idea!

After the long fun and tiring day of waking up before the sun and only going home at almost midnight, I'm actually not shy to say, Thank God I have decided not to have any Door Blocking games! Ninja Ryan can just cruise over with his car and pick me up. :)

Happy Ever After Up In The Sky

It has finally happened! Just 3 weeks ago Kel Li and Nigel have finally tied the knot! After months of first anticipating Kel Li's Hen Night which was great, and now The Day has arrived!

The plan was for the bridal party to arrive at about 10.30am to start on the deco, but I was late, no idea what caused the ridiculous jam going through Pudu on that day, but I made in almost in time to help out. The whole Sky Lounge was filled with Tiffany Blue flower pom poms and laughter, as I hop right in to find out what needed an extra pair of hands. But when Kel Li asked if I could climb up the ladder, I froze. Being a little unsteady on high places, am really thankful that Nora came to save the day!

Once the deco was all set up, and rehearsals, it was time for the bride to get ready. A bunch of us scattered off to KLCC to hang out a bit to pass the time before getting ready for the wedding ceremony.

The wedding ceremony begun right on time, which is really rare with Malaysian timing. As the beautiful bride walked down the aisle with her proud father, I couldn't help but wear a silly grin on my face. Everything was so beautiful and intimate, truly holding strong to the symbolizing the holy matrimony of two individuals in love coming together as one united heart.

Out of the many relative and friend weddings I have attended, I have to say that this is my favourite of all. It was not over grant, but sophisticated enough and filled with heart warming speeches form loved ones. It was truly a night to remember for the happy couple and the guests. Also Maya Hotel has the best buffet! Everything was delicious! Kind of makes me crave for more lamb and sashimi.

This way please

Opening the flower pom poms

I accidentally ripped a few :(

Beautifying the grand entrance.

Helping the bride with rehearsal

Adorable Wedding Favours

Guestbook/Wishes Tree filled with beautiful messages from the guests

Delicious food with one of it's kind Tiffany Blue White Chocolate Fountain.

The bridal party.

Group photo!

Ryan and I with the newly weds.

We crack each other up.

One does not simply mess with these two.

Chilling while enjoying the view.

The view.

I do not take any credit for the beautiful photos :)

Angelic Kellster is tying the knot!

Firstly I want to start of this post by stating the few reasons why I love the internet and social networks. If it weren't for the internet, blogger, msn or twitter. I would not have met the many new friends I have grown to love and loving being accepted to their crazy gang. I'm so grateful.

When Angelic Kellster revealed to me that she got engaged to her ultra talented Shutterbug Nigel, I was so excited! A dear friend of mine is getting married! Yay! And as the dates draw closer to THE DAY, is was time to receive The Invitation.

Knowing how Angelic Kellster is crazy over Disney Princesses, Fairytales and the color blue, it was not a surprise that either her wedding or her invitation will carry that theme. I love how the design on her invitation card came together, with little images that represents some of the Disney Princesses and the paper being aqua blue, also with a short lovely tale of the two love birds.

If you look closely you can spot little pictures that represents some of the Disney Princesses.