I did! I did
Actually was the first dress I liked..
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Countdown
123 more days!
I believe I had to create a login to access some pages on theknot.com, and now they send me a newsletter with a wedding date countdown. Apparently, today is 123 days till..
Happy 123 days until we're married, boyfriend!! I mean, fiancé!
I believe I had to create a login to access some pages on theknot.com, and now they send me a newsletter with a wedding date countdown. Apparently, today is 123 days till..
Happy 123 days until we're married, boyfriend!! I mean, fiancé!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The date is set
& now what??
I'm thinking..
- book & secure the reception, no more holds
- florist
- photographer
- videographer
- DJ
- MC, preferably bilingual
- coordinator
- hair, makeup
- bakery for wedding cake and possibly dessert table
- lighting, or does the DJ provide this?
- ooh the dress!!
- tux rental for the boys
- hanbok for moms
- paper goods.. Save the dates, invites, thank yous..
Ooh my!
I'm thinking..
- book & secure the reception, no more holds
- florist
- photographer
- videographer
- DJ
- MC, preferably bilingual
- coordinator
- hair, makeup
- bakery for wedding cake and possibly dessert table
- lighting, or does the DJ provide this?
- ooh the dress!!
- tux rental for the boys
- hanbok for moms
- paper goods.. Save the dates, invites, thank yous..
Ooh my!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
I believe
"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles" -Audrey Hepburn
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Budgeting a Wedding
Before I even start, here's a bit of background.
"On average, US couples spend $26,542 for their wedding. However, the majority of couples spend between $19,907 and $33,178. This does not include cost for a honeymoon or engagement ring." per Costofwedding
That's a lot of money.. For one day. Important enough, and once in a lifetime.. But still!! Am I the only person numbed with sticker shock?
I gotta say, we make much above the national average in regards to salary. However, we are far from spending above this national average in wedding cost. Of course, there will be aspects of this wedding where we will splurge (I'm thinking food, and the venue) but I'll have to keep this average in mind and give myself restrictions. I have too many friends that went on a spending frenzy as a bride.
So.. Fiancé made a great plan. Any money saved up to our engagement date will not be touched. That's for our future.. Downpayment for the house, furniture, trips. Whatever we can manage to save from now on will be the defining factor for our wedding. Let's see if we can do this:)
"On average, US couples spend $26,542 for their wedding. However, the majority of couples spend between $19,907 and $33,178. This does not include cost for a honeymoon or engagement ring." per Costofwedding
That's a lot of money.. For one day. Important enough, and once in a lifetime.. But still!! Am I the only person numbed with sticker shock?
I gotta say, we make much above the national average in regards to salary. However, we are far from spending above this national average in wedding cost. Of course, there will be aspects of this wedding where we will splurge (I'm thinking food, and the venue) but I'll have to keep this average in mind and give myself restrictions. I have too many friends that went on a spending frenzy as a bride.
So.. Fiancé made a great plan. Any money saved up to our engagement date will not be touched. That's for our future.. Downpayment for the house, furniture, trips. Whatever we can manage to save from now on will be the defining factor for our wedding. Let's see if we can do this:)
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Meet & greet
Korean tradition dictates that a formal engagement party be celebrated to introduce the two families together. Often held at fancy hotel banquet halls, white gloved courses are served, and the kicker.. multiple gifts are presented to each family member. $1000 cash for each sibling to purchase clothes for the wedding, more cash for the parents and grandparents, rolex for the groom, clothes and jewelry for the bride.. Final cost ranges from $30,000 to $100,000!!
Of course, we are not partaking in this tradition. But, wondering if we should do something on a lower scale. Just a simple dinner, so everyone can put a face to the name. Especially since none of our family members have met eachother (Minus one occasion where my brother met fiancé's brother). I mean, we've met each others family. But having both families get together.. Thinking the upcoming holidays will be a good opportunity to host such a gathering.
Of course, we are not partaking in this tradition. But, wondering if we should do something on a lower scale. Just a simple dinner, so everyone can put a face to the name. Especially since none of our family members have met eachother (Minus one occasion where my brother met fiancé's brother). I mean, we've met each others family. But having both families get together.. Thinking the upcoming holidays will be a good opportunity to host such a gathering.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Embracing religion
A wedding truly is a testament to which religious belief you affiliate with. At the start of this wedding planning process, I didn't realize how Catholic I am. Even considering venues, I was focusing on a site that allowed for a convenient combination of ceremony and reception. Who was to marry us, if there were any pre-marriage education to be done, if it would be recognized by the Catholic church, if Mass must be involved.. all of those questions really did not maturate. It really wasn't until I saw a space I thought a ceremony set up would interrupt the reception, then realizing the mother church of all Catholic churches in LA was right at its front door.. The gears starting to turn.
Just a week later, we are pretty firm on having a religious ceremony at a Catholic space. If the Cathedral can not accomodate our date, we will find another church. It's just one day, but it is a meaninful day. He and I will become one. The ultra convenience of one space servicing both purposes has been put aside to cultivate our shared interest in becoming married under God, with Jesus.
Just a week later, we are pretty firm on having a religious ceremony at a Catholic space. If the Cathedral can not accomodate our date, we will find another church. It's just one day, but it is a meaninful day. He and I will become one. The ultra convenience of one space servicing both purposes has been put aside to cultivate our shared interest in becoming married under God, with Jesus.
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