Waking up on 08.02.14, my only thoughts were:
"Please let today's plan run smoothly and please, let time pass us by fast!"
Why?
'Cos I was a nervous wreck and I was totally exhausted. Same for my family too. We had been up till 2am in the morning to finish cleaning up. And still, it was not completed.
Tip #1: NEVER EVER think that you can clean up the whole house (especially mine) at the last minute. 'Cos that is just a recipe for a DISASTER!
So, anyways, I just helped with what I could, while my family members finished up with whatever that is left. I still had one more dulang to do and alhamdulillah, my besties came over to my rescue! Heh!
Actually, they had come over to help me with the bunga rampai, but most importantly, they helped me to calm down when I know that inside me, I was ready to BURST!
*THANK YOU SYAZ AND FINA!! <3 <3 <3 YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH!*
PS: In the midst of all the cleaning, please remember to also check whether all the fans, lights, air-conditioner, everything is working in tip-top condition!
(Apologies to those who were affected by this.. Really sorry!!)
Tip #2: Always call your caterer and arrange for them to come at least an hour before the event starts.
Why? My caterer came late! They came after the guy's side had arrived. Alhamdulillah, they were able to set up outside the house whilst the event was going on.
Tip #3: Just relax, enjoy, take loads of photos, mingle around with guests! Do all these 'cos the event is only about 3 hours long, so as long as nothing majorly bad happens, do enjoy yourself! Time will fly past and the next thing you know, everyone has left and only your family is there with you to help you clean up.. HEH!
<3 <3 <3
So anyways, to satisfy those who were curious to see the photos of my engagement, below are just some of them! Didn't want to flood this post with all my photos.. Hee!
The Magic Date: 08.02.2014
The Coveted Bling-bling!
With all the gifts arranged beautifully..
With both sides of the family arriving!
(PSST.. that is just one side of Erwin's family..)
Finally, the moment all ladies to be engaged are waiting for!
Erwin's Lady Cousins Only..
And Erwin's Adorable Aunts..
Besties: Syaz & Fina
Poly-Mates: Nazreen
Dearest Confidante: Hana!
Bestest, Oldest Friends EVER: Naq, Anum, Syim & Jann!
My two Oldest Friends, since 5 and 4 years old respectively: Syim & Nad!
Two New Besties!! Inah & Teetee (She is also my MUA!)
Of course, not forgetting my aunt who has been one of the biggest help to me!
She helped me with the planning and the doing of most of the gift trays!
Plus, her cake is OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD!
My dad's side's cousins. Come to think of it, all of them are my step-cousins.. HAHA!
The lady in the middle, my religious class teacher.. Who has been there for me also since I was young.. Pictured here is her sister and her mum!
And yes, my mum just loves being in the photo! ;)
Not forgetting, the one responsible for the gorgeous photos! SUFYYYY!
The talented photographer! =D
And last but not least, a family photo!
And with the ticking of time, may this new journey as an engaged couple brings us more understanding with each other, love, patience and happiness, insha Allah!
