Dream the day

Here is where our love story originated and where our exciting future unravels. Join us in this journey through the story of our lives!

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A small pack filled with... little moments, little happiness, little laughters. We don't have the super magic power to freeze time so this is good reminder to all the great things done in life! -24

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A small pack filled with... little moments, little happiness, little laughters. We don't have the super magic power to freeze time so this is good reminder to all the great things done in life! -24

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Have you ever wonder why do we have a wedding ring? There's no other best chance but now! I went to ask one of my best friend; mr google. (It's awesome to be born in this century, right?!) The circle was the symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end. The hole in the center of the ring also had significance. It wasn’t just considered a space, but rather a gateway, or door; leading to things and events both known and unknown. To give a woman a ring signifies never-ending and immortal love. So the idea of ring does have a concept! Why do we wear a wedding ring on our fourth ringer? In ancient times, they believed that a vein ran straight from that finger to the heart, so it became traditional to wear the ring on that finger. The heart is just to the left of your body, so the fourth finger on your left hand is considered the closest to your heart. Weekdays are passing by faster than I expected. Suddenly I want to freeze the moment. -25

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I never knew weekends are this precious! The month of August is about seizing our weekends to cover as many things as we can and connecting important people for our actual day. This phase almost felt like final project submission back during school days. I still have a few more to go. Everyday counts. -27 days

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It's officially 30 days to D-day! A well presented album by Z. We like how our memories are being captured in a simple chic way. Another one off the checklist!

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Amist all the preparation... This is the one place I really look forward; the mini retreat! Now that we got the big items checked (I think). It's time to work on all the smaller ones! August will be a busy month, but we can do it. If u ever see me, please remind me not to be a bridezilla. (: -thebridesays

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Nothing beats the power of 2!

Okay well…the first paper origami bouquet was produce from 1 as it was meant to be a surprise. I’m sure version 2.0 took a shorter time to do as each origami rose is bigger this time.

Very satisfied with how it version 2.0 turn out, I will be making a pot stand for this after the big day so they can continue to shine beamingly.

From Groom, the rose maker. Bride, the rose ‘stylist’.

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It’s time to get fun everyone! Who can do it the "breaking" of this stixs the fastest? Enjoy slurping the sweetness away.

You deem it!

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The JP

Yesterday, we met our JP and I think she’s really brilliant in her own ways! Before that, we went through a short period of panic-attack as no JP seemed to be able to officiate our wedding on the 6th September. (Suddenly we felt we have ‘competitors’ island wide! haha) So after twists and turns, we finally got Mrs Chia.

Our meet up with Mrs Chia was a fulfilling one. She shared with us about how marriage is not easy, how problems will occur during the way, how problems should be resolved and how family bonding is important. 

A very dynamic speaker, we enjoyed her session and am even more impressed that she initiated a rehearsal so we have an idea on what’s going to happen on that day; we practiced - I do & I will! 

She also ‘warned’ us that she’s staying very close to us on our actual day so if we forget anything, she will drop us a hint. (: 

We left her place on a good note, ready to e-file next.  

-thebridesays 

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Have you gotten your heart today?

If you are new to this little space of ours and managed your way through here, harlow our dear guest! (: 

Dispatch services island-wide activated. 

-thebridesays

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I say any love story is best when both parties create it.

-thebridesays

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The card factory production

Things you need to make your very own wedding card.

#1 Boyfriend’s gift (to make me work harder) - a Wacom Tablet

#2 Learning how to use illustrator for the first time

#3 Find a good printer service provider

#4 Sort out the printed cards and bundle them up with craft paper

#5 Fold yellow origami hearts (hopefully this heart can act like a mini bookmark)

#6 Handwritten names, so I know even the boyfriend’s guest under my fingertips (*hahaha) 

#7 Punch a little corner circular hole for hemp string to by pass.

# Complete with a little ribbon knot. 

…and Viola! There you have our very limited edition wedding invitation card. Sealed with love...haha

See you there!  ♥:)

-thebridesays

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The Parent Session

A little awkward, a little strange in the beginning.

But we're glad it turn out really well. Another box checked (: 

-thebridesays

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Project wedding cards

Heart-felt wedding cards that we can’t help but to work on it for weeks! It may not necessary be the most important thing, many a times forgotten but anyone who receives this card is important to us and truly worth every single effort from conceptualizing to printing to packing. 

Let me get to the work right now! 

-thebridesays

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The Husband & Wife

We had a game plan - after all that we've heard from friends, this seemed a necessity.

Choosing photos from your pre-wedding shoot was going to be a pocket burning, emotionally-charged exercise - or so we were told.

Arriving at the studio with poker faces, we were glad that we were put at ease in a relative short time. The photos were great. There was no hard-selling. We were rational. The photo selection process was straight forward and the consultant was experienced and helpful. It was a breeze. 

We managed to have minimal top-ups yet retaining the gist of what we wanted. We left the studio calm and happy. 

Another item off the checklist. We held our hands together and walked into the serene evening...ready for the next one.

- thegroomsays

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A day to remember.

We gazed into each others’ eyes for the longest time ever in 8 years. The events today have left us with a warm fuzzy feeling in our hearts - yes, it was eventful (;

Being skeptical about owning a set of pre-wedding photos before, we were inclined to forgo the shoot. But not knowing what exactly went through our minds that day, we signed.

Making the best out of it, we decided to run the extra mile and walked down memory lane.

Our memory lane-

We revisited the place where we grew up, where we went through the scariest exams in our lives and where we shared laughter and tears with our friends who are still dear to us today. 

We also covered an impromptu location that is meaningful to daddy. He shared with me that he often walked pass this area to his school. That makes this place a little special. 

Our Photographer and Allen both have the same can-do spirit and we risked for a background that I have been wanting. Against all odds, we made it. I’m so glad we tried and got the result that we wanted! 

To conclude the session, we went to the sand and the sea, where an important decision was made in our life, and a decision that we will still pursue… to love, to hold, to embrace.  

I’m so glad today ended so beautifully. And this man who I see my reflection in his eyes will be… my husband.'

-thebridesays

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Wedding card or not?

A little preview of our card-to-be. After some research, we set on the idea of illustrating our own wedding cards as we wanted something simple and relatively clear. Our printing experience was a breeze as the service is top notch. He made special effort to deliver samples right to my doorstep and is still very patient during the time when I was uncertain. Good recommendation, Candy & Edwin. (: 

We also hope that our guests will take time out and enjoy reading this one-off card.

-thebridesays