Flowers

I had 5 florists on my list to check out around Hurzy and only 2 were open - d'oh!! 3 of them were closed during the Christmas and New Year shutdown.

I visited the florist in the Arcade, and one in the Westfield. I'm pretty happy, my budget is $500 for flowers and I think we can definitely keep it under the $500 mark! YAY! I mean flowers die anyway, they're only for the photos!! I really like the orange pink coloured roses (bottom bunch in pic above) bouquet tied with white ribbon and I was thinking white gerberas with red ribbon would contrast well against the bridemaid's red dresses...the groom will have an orange pink rose buttonhole and the groomsmen will have white roses buttonholes. The flower girls, Olivia and Clarissa will each have petals in a basket.

I was also thinking of scrapping the idea of having flowers on the bridal table...I love what this couple has done to their bridal table - its contemporary and chic!! I will probably go with Red letters with a red sheet going under the tea lights. Image from Polka Dot Bride.

I wanted to go to Bexley tomorrow to check out invites and the bridal shops but it seems everyone is (cept Westfield) is shut down for the Christmas and New Years break - oh well.

Short vs Long?

We have decided to go with RED as the colour theme of our wedding! I'm so excited cos red is a beautiful and bold colour and will contrast very nicely with my white dress. Also for the bouquets I would probably go for a simple white arrangement, the bridesmaids with normal bouquets and me with a teardrop shaped one :)

So now the big question, should the bridesmaids dress be long or short?? There are two dresses on asos that are red and one is a long maxi dress and the other a shorter one shouldered dress, both of which I love! So i'm not sure which one I would prefer...

I'm also on the hunt for a photographer...so many ones out there with awesome portfolios but are so exxy :(

I cant believe there are only 10 months til the wedding! gahhhhh

I have also decided on the bridal party but am thinking of when to announce it...

CHANGE OF WEDDING DATE!!

Our wedding date has been pushed forward to 3rd October 2010. A decision based on the lunar calendar lucky vs unlucky days. We have confirmed this date with the church and the reception venue :) Plus on top of that, it is a Sunday of Labour Day long weekend, hence our guests will not have to take any leave from work :)

Speaking of work, there is only 3 more working days til xmas break and I simply cant wait. I have decided to make Stir fry udon with prawns for xmas eve to eat with the family and lasagne and triple chocolate brownie for xmas lunch with all my relos!

I found this awesome filipino food blog called Panlasang Pinoy when i was looking for an arroz caldo recipe - which i am gonna try to cook this wednesday night, albeit the forecasted 29 degree day! I love the videos of this blog!!