Malam Berinai

I didn’t have the malam berinai like some people do where they change clothes, berarak etc. mine was just malam pakai inai on my fingers and feet, and it was worn the traditional ways (no henna drawn etc). My close families came to the house with food, cakes and mom made hot drinks etc. it was a fun night, a great get together with close families. Finished up the necessaries and got ready for nikah the next day. Had a little fight with the groom to be as he refused to have inai on 3 of his fingers, siap compare his friend tak pakai etc….. I malas nak argue, so I kept quiet and thus merajuk =p

My grandma insisted on putting inai on my finger tho her visions are not so clear. Satu jari je

Tapak kaki kering.. This was at the end, ngada2 je :p

Twas one of the best nights before the big day.

The Finale

Wedding reception at Ampang side was the final ceremony in my wedding saga. Alhamdulilah, everything were smooth and beautiful ;-)

To all bride-to-be, I was never a die-hard-bridezilla. 

When Things Are Going To Be Completely Different

22 January 2011 - 22.01.2011
Dewan Nikah Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
11 am

Alhamdulilah, we are now husband and wife  ;)

2 Days to Go

Can u actually believe it? I'm speechless actually.

I've collected all the outfits yesterday (was supposed to collect on Monday-then Tuesday tapi ada a few little things tak settle lagi-finally yesterday baru everything siap). The personnel whom I dealt with was very nice so I didn't put pressure on her. I must say that, I love all the outfits (to my preference it is). Nothing exaggerate, just the way I want it to be :-)

Basically the colour for all three outfits:
1. Nikah - White + touch of silver + detailing of pearls, sequin and beads
2. My reception - Bila dah jadi baju, more to silverish grey + touch of pink (detailing)
3. Bertandang - Tiffany Blue + white

Well, do not expect something like Jovian's, Lynda Rahim's or who ever else's wedding dresses la. Hehe. Everything is simple but to me it's more than enough (went a bit off from budget though) *pening kepala*

Today: Am going to send pictures to be printed, go to the bank, beli bal lampu!! buy fruits for hantaran, meeting with the DJ and collect the cake for hantaran

Tomorrow: Will have to send chocs, fruits and cake for hantaran to the hantaran maker in Ampang, petang go threading and collect all hantaran bawak balik rumah, then malam pakai inai. My inai will be the traditional ones, no henna drawn will be drawn.... Get ready for Saturday.

I've yet to vacuum and mop the room, rearrange some items in the room. But I've changed the curtain and the bedsheet, got rid of a few things from the room supaya tak semak! Put the picture frames and the vases at the places I wanted. Oh, and the room has been painted in white. Bilik pengantin pun simple je, I want it to look descent, no frills no whatever langsir etc. Just bed, a nice bedsheet, approriate curtain, wardrobes, side table, table lamp and mirror. Most of the things are from Ikea, thanks Ikea (except the bedsheet which my aunty bought from the States).

Shall continue later.

Perempuan yang jahat untuk lelaki yang jahat dan lelaki yang jahat untuk perempuan yang jahat, perempuan yang baik untuk lelaki yang baik dan lelaki yang baik untuk perempuan yang baik.” (Surah an-Nur':26)

Can You Believe It?

4 days left, can u believe it?

I have mixed feelings, excited + worried + scared and what not. I'm getting pretty excited because Jun agreed to be my MC!! Thanks Jun!! Tanya dia if she's interested, and she said she's been dreaming to be an MC but didn't know where to start. Hehe. She's so energetic and awesome. My bestman - Dilla pun awesome and very helpful. I love u too! I have awesome friends. Can't thank enough to Hani and Aimi for coming back from Brunei and Ireland respectively. Oh and Aida too, whom will be back from Pahang. Hehe. These are the friends that u can call "FRIENDS" :D

I'll be on leave from Wednesday 19 Jan and will be back at work on Monday 7 Feb. Thanks to the public holidays and weekend, if not cuti beberapa hari je :D

I'm picking up my nikah & reception outfits today, selendang nikah and custom made reception shoes. Going to decorate and clean my room tomorrow, and threading too. Thursday will be occupied with a few other things including picking up the hantaran cake and beli buah for hantaran. Friday will be so bz as I need to send chocs, cake and fruits for hantaran to the hantaran maker in Ampang, and amek hantaran once siap, and pakai inai after maghrib and be READY for saturday morning.

Still haven't finalized on how to wear the tudung.

Wish me luck!

Regards,
Nurshaela

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It's Coming Real Soon

4 days left, can u believe it?

I have mixed feelings, excited + worried + scared and what not. I'm getting pretty excited because Jun agreed to be my MC!! Thanks Jun!! Tanya dia if she's interested, and she said she's been dreaming to be an MC but didn't know where to start. Hehe. She's so energetic and awesome. My bestman - Dilla pun awesome and very helpful. I love u too! I have awesome friends. Can't thank enough to Hani and Aimi for coming back from Brunei and Ireland respectively. Oh and Aida too, whom will be back from Pahang. Hehe. These are the friends that u can call "FRIENDS" :D

I'll be on leave from Wednesday 19 Jan and will be back at work on Monday 7 Feb. Thanks to the public holidays and weekend, if not cuti beberapa hari je :D

I'm picking up my nikah & reception outfits today, selendang nikah and custom made reception shoes. Going to decorate and clean my room tomorrow, and threading too. Thursday will be occupied with a few other things including picking up the hantaran cake and beli buah for hantaran. Friday will be so bz as I need to send chocs, cake and fruits for hantaran to the hantaran maker in Ampang, and amek hantaran once siap, and pakai inai after maghrib and be READY for saturday morning.

Wish me luck!

Regards,
Nurshaela

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Grateful

I was on my way to Jab's place using STAR LRT. Took the wrong train, the one to Sri Petaling instead of Ampang. Saw this kid Q-ing but not in line (which I don't like) so I didn't give way. When we were in the train already, I saw him talking to the other boy he called "abang" then later when he had to change train at Show Lin station (me too) and he departed from the "abang" n told him "jumpa di asrama". Means he's from a boarding school somewhere.

He looks naïve, innocent and hardworking. I don't know why I felt pity (maybe because of the innocent and naïve face). Started a conversation with him while waiting for "Ampang" train. He's a form 4 student at a Vocational boarding school in Slim River (Perak), 1st from 7 siblings, his mother is a housewife and father is a government driver. He's home is somewhere in Tmn Maluri (Cheras). He's back for the weekend, carried 3 heavy bags and a bagpack, one of carried bag is spoiled. Continued chit chatting even after we got into Ampang train. And before he said goodbye since he'll stop at Maluri station, I put a RM 10 note in his school's shirt pocket with an advice "belajar rajin-rajin". Did give some advices about real life when I was chit chatting.

Now I'm thinking that, I should have given him more than RM 10. But somehow I felt relieved and very grateful to Allah SWT for everything I have. The least I could "help" tho it was just a red colour note, just for him to use it for his expenses, takde la banyak mana pun. Tapi I could see his "thank you" face though he looked very tired, he did say thank you :) budak yg sangat beradab.

Told Jab, and I didn't like his response to my story.

Told my mom the story, and how Jab responded and she said, "men are different". To me sedeqah doesn't mean to anak yatim sahaja, it could be to anybody that you want to give. I just hope this kid has a good future, insha Allah.

Not that I want to tell the whole world about my good deed ke ape ke, tapi... This is what I feel. And for other people to think that there are people who are less fortunate than we are, trying to fit into the expensive materialistic world.


Regards,
Nurshaela

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Mixed Feelings

16 days to go.

Some of you might think, "apela nak count down and what nots". Now I how it feels, the clock is ticking yet so many things to be settled. But I still take things easy. Hee hee. Just that, I can't really concentrate at work =p Bare with me these few weeks/days because I'll be writing a LOT of wedding stuff.




Hanya sekadar hiasan :) Source: Google.com


I have collected my wedding ring and I'M SO LOVING IT!! It's simple, but something he could afford with his own earned penny :) When the sales person informed me that the ring is ready for collection, I straight away went to the boutique and collected with a lot of excitement. He he (Tho actually I've settled down at home after work and all) but the excitement made me so eager to collect it that moment jugak. Tak kesah lah the place is quite distance ke ape ke. I'm just so happy right now, alhamdulilah :)

Things are relatively moving according to plans, most of the important things have been either deposited to confirmed or on its way to compare (kompang etc) Yes, I want to hire orang main kompang, like real kompang, bukan bunyi radio. One of my course mate will be the MC, just in time when the bride and groom walk through the isle-intro a bit and what not, a DJ to play my desired songs, cleaners to clean the dewan after everything ends and security guards to take care of the traffic on that reception day. Cars with "pink/fuschia" card boards will only be allowed to park their cars at the designated parkings inside the premise. Sape nak, angkat tangan!! Hee hee

Will be collecting my nikah and reception outfit, selendang nikah, selendang for bertandang, custom made reception shoes and reception veil this Friday, Insha Allah.

All in all, everything is simple, nothing exaggerate. I want it to be simple yet beautiful in my eyes. Both families are quite laid back, so I'll just keep things nothing exaggerate. Coz we will still have to invest for the after-wedding-lives.
All weddings are beautiful, but some exaggerate wedding events are very very beautiful - beyond words can say. A girl may always dream ;-) If you ask me, what is my dream wedding outfits designer (may it be for nikah, reception) is Radzuan Radzwill. I love traditional things (maybe with a bit of modern touch) but I've always love what he has done to every baju pengantin yang dia reka. That's my dream designer.
My dream wedding would be, dekat tempat yg luas sebab I want the transparent tents with lampu lip-lap tu, all things white............................. Ok, enough. Cause nothing in the above mentioned dreams are being implemented =p

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01.01.2011

The first day of the first month of the two thousand and eleven. Happy New Year!! Hope 2010 was a great year for you and a better year for 2011.

As for me, 2010 was FULL of dramas. Seriously. Been changing jobs, lose friends, got new friends, got engaged, dramas after engaged, getting married and what nots. Hope 2011 will be stable and better. Annnd, life will be a weeee bit different. More responsibilities #gulp. Insha Allah.

Today marks 22 days to go to 22.01.2011. Scared? Hell yeahhhhhh!!


Regards,
Nurshaela

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Almost There

Salam
Life has been pretty good so far. Alhamdulilah. People come and go, good friends come and go. But there are few that will be with you until forever and I'm very grateful for that. Syukur :)
3 weeks 2 days to go. Preparations aren't that bad either.
1. Invitation cards - posted and received. Even the one sent to Brunei :D
2. Masjid Wilayah as solemnization venue - confirmed and paid
3. Tok Kadi and 2 saksi at Masjid Wilayah- confirmed
4. Catering for Masjid - deposit paid
5. Dewan Guthrie for reception - confirmed and paid
6. Catering for reception - confirmed and paid
7. Theme colour for dewan - confirmed
8. Pelamin - confirmed, meeting on 2 Jan 2011
9. Make up for all three nikah, my reception and bertandang - confirmed
10. Hand bouquet for all three events - confirmed
11. His hantaran - completed
12. Her hantaran - completed, finally!! :D
13. Nikah outfit - still pending for beadings. Estimate siap on the 6 Jan 2011
14. Her reception outfit - fitting done, estimate siap on the 6 Jan 2011
15. Kasut nikah - done. Peeped toe with perfect height and design :) will be used for his side reception too
16. Kasut reception - custom made, estimate siap on the 6 Jan 2011
17. Her accessories - will be renting from the boutique
18. His accessories - considering between the boutique's or the org pelamin. Proly the org pelamin
19. Veil, selendang nikah and selendang for his side reception - estimate siap on the 6 Jan 2011
20. Baju ahli keluarga - sudah ok
21. Plan and schedule - belum construct
22. Dayang2 hantaran - baru 4 org confirmed. Mana yang lain? Dilla and Aida, awk boleh jadi dayang hantaran tak?
23. Kompang - dah jumpa but tak confirm lagi
24. Lagu2 - entah. Ape nak buat utk tajuk ni eh?


What else?
The little place we're going to stay in after married is also slowly being furnished.
1. Living area - everything else is done except for TV
2. Kitchen - cabinet ada, fridge ada, stove ada.... Tinggal nak masak aje heh heh
3. Dining area - tak beli soon kot, nanti2
4. Room 1 - bed, mattress whatnot and chest drawer bought
5. Room 2 - sesape nak tido, pakai toto. Heh heh
6. Getting a wardrobe soon
7. Electric stuff - air cond, lampu and kipas dah ok. Except TV.
Before it's too late, congrats Harimau Malaya for winning the AFF cup over Indonesia!! Watched with Dilla, Jun and Sab at Syed KJ, buat 'seating' first class sendiri bwh pokok, in between bushes, kurang pencahayaan. Mkn burger, cheered aggressively, had our drinks and awesome crowd. Great night!!! Dah kawen pun wa nak tgk bola kt mamak weyh!!! :P


Regards,
Nurshaela

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Huda's BIG Day

My Unimate, Huda is now a wife. The solemnization & reception were held at her house in Bandar Kinrara Puchong on Friday & Saturday respectively. All dolled up in white for her solemnization, and grey for her reception, the bride looked so beautiful. I can't make it at her solemnization from start, I only went to her nikah after work (work ends at 445pm on Fridays-alhamdulilah) at least I got to see her on the day she was officially a WIFE to a man ;)

The reception was beautiful. 16 arabian canopies with scallops, white+grey+pink theme (hahah familiar kan), great food (seriously as there were nasi, 6-7 lauk, air sejuk, 2 air panas, a few kuih muih, satay, cendol, jambu Pak Cu, ice cream and agar2 nira kelapa) awesome!!!!!!! Beautiful bride, great ambience, great company -- twas indeed a good Saturday :)

#all pictures from Blackberry hence the low resolution

Went to Ikea after Huda's reception. OMG, banyak gilak org yg menyusahkan kat Ikea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Btw, bought katil, dresser for the little room at the little condo. Heh heh

"A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." - Lois Wyse

The entourage : Dilla Karim aida Jun and Sabariah
Venue : The Ascott KL
Date : 11-12 December 2010

Twas my 2nd "bridal shower" in my entire life, before I got hitched to a man.

It has always been my wildest dream to have a "birthday" or "bachelorette" party in a unit of apartment, hotel or what nots. And so Alhamdulilah it was granted ;)

My lovely girls from highschool + June whom I met at Matrics UIA organized my second (and proly the last) bridal shower at The Ascott KL. The unit was so beautiful, the food was great and the best thing was the awesome company.

Fad BBMed me ajak go air terjun, but few days later she said that "I'm booking you on this date from this time to that time" and I said ok. I didn't know what was she up to. I didn't know the others' involvment either. On that Friday night, I inquire from Fad, is there any specified colour, do I have to bring anything or whatnots, and the informed me the necessaries.

On Saturday afternoon, she fetched me at my house with Sab and June, and all the stuff they wanted to bring to the place. I was still clueless, but I knew the place already since June made an invitation picture at FB, mentioning the venue time date and whatnots. I've heard of The Ascott, but surely I have never been there.

Once we arrived at The Ascott, we went into the unit which was gorgeous, and they started doing the necessaries including making a banner which says "Shael Bride To Be", susun the food, buat air and whatnots. We then went to KLCC to see Aida, whilst Fad went to get helium ballons with Sarat.

After so many things were done, we then went back to the unit and everything was nicely decorated with banner, balloons, gift bags, games etc. Oh, did I mention that Fad got all tshirts printed with "Bride" and "Bridesmaid"..? Mine of course the "Bride" in pink colour tshirt, and the rest in teal written "Bridesmaid".

And so the night was really a good night with the theme song by BEP "Tonight's Gonna Be A Goodnight". I enjoyed their company and didn't really know how to say thank you. All I can say until today is "THANK YOU FOR SUCH A MEMORABLE WEEKEND!"

Oh, it didn't end there :) The next morning, after breakfast (of last night's left over yang still sgt sedap) we went up to the level where the swimming pool is located. Brought along some danish, water to drink, balloons for prop, the cake, camera and ourselves. After a few shots (or rather many shots) were taken on top, after the cake cutting session, we had a somehow "more emotional" session where the girls gave their speech and what nots. And that part made me went all teared up, ESPECIALLY when Fad had hers (am still terharu when I'm writing this post)

I still remember the night I burst into tears after we had a karaoke session and after party at Murni's SS2 KJ (there were Sab, Fad and June). I still remember that time because personally I don't cry in front of my friends (except Mai who was my roomate in Gombak, and because I could not hide from her obviously). I still remember when  I was so down due to a really heartbreaking news and I had no one to talk to (because I didn't want to tell my mother/parents) but I had Fad to console me. And the rest of the girls, everytime. I hope this is a right decision ever made for my entire life insha Allah.

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.

Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.

Just walk beside me and be my friend.

-- Albert Camus

To:

Aida : Yes, we just got closed since just recently and I've never been more grateful to have u in my awesome girlfriends circle. You're so nice that one day you'll find a nice partner specially created for you, insha Allah :)

Sab : She doesn't know the existence of this blog, but she has been a nice friend since I knew her in high school. She's the most vain friend as she never had any candid shots (not in my storage it is), she is always a camera ready. She's getting hitched soon, and all the best in your preparations!

June : We met in Matrics, then Gombak until present. You're one of the most supportive friend, very positive too. Glad our friendship went this far, and I hope it'll be forever #hugs

Fadilla Karim : The longest girlfriend ever. I knew her since before I knew my future husband. I went through a lot of happy and sad things with her after my mother. I can share so many things with her that may not be shared either with my mother, or my future husband. There were ups and downs in our friendship and I am sorry if I've ever done anything wrong to you that were visible or non-visible. I have known you since forever and I wish I could still have you as a special friend until we become old. I could not stop my tears when I'm writing this, which indicates that I am so grateful to have you as my bestest friend ever. Some people might go, but I hope we don't. Thank you for everything, thank you for all the efforts and thank you for your time when I needed you. Can't wait until you become my bestman on my big day. Lastly, THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT FRIEND IN AND OUT. I WUV YOUUUUUU

The Entourage