Thursday, September 27, 2012

About Wedding ~ Survive Planning A Hen Party

While the groom and his brothers are usually off celebrating their last night of singlehood before the big day, it’s only fair for the bride and her sisters to have a similar girls’ night. It’s not a must to have one, but it’s the best opportunity to treat the bride to a memorable night where she can take a much-needed break from her intense wedding plans.
The bachelorette (or hen) party can be notoriously daunting even for bridesmaids with professional events experience. Some haven’t a clue on where to start or what to do. Fret not - here are some tips to help you along the way:

Stay Organized
 
Put all your ideas together into one space where you can review everything from a big picture perspective. Three main areas you can focus on are logistics, the itinerary, and budget (the “Hard Numbers”). In a single meeting, consider drafting the first copy of your activity plan (the “FUN!”) to get in as many creative ideas as you can, and then slowly cut it down and adjust according to your limitations from the Hard Numbers document. When you keep things systematic, it’s simpler to keep tabs on what you’re lacking or spending too much time on, so you can refocus on the more important task at hand – making your bride happy.

Ask Her What She Wants 
You can keep the details of your party a surprise and still ask the bride about what her boundaries are. Ideally, you want to avoid organizing the event based on guesswork. You can still fish for the information you may need to ensure that what you’re planning will be memorable and not humiliating. You can never be too sure about whether you're crossing the line. Sit down with your bride and ask what tone of party she prefers.

Enjoy the process!
Your celebrations don't have to revolve around the club scene. It doesn't have to be limited to a single night either. Your best bet is to arrange something that your bride and the others will be comfortable with. Don't be too stressed over the details. Chances are, the bride won't even care if you got her edible underwear or a tube of tooth whitening paste. What probably matters the most is that you showed up to have a good time together and laugh freely.
 
Think positive, and have fun!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Yes, I do.

I Promise to Love You
Honour You
Comfort You
Keep You in Sickness
and in Health
and be Faithfull to You
So Long As We Both Shall Live

Monday, September 17, 2012

童年篇 - 当年的红蜻蜓,你忘了吗?


红蜻蜓歇息在枝干上,惊觉光阴飞逝,童年不再。当年的纯真稚气竟被岁月磨灭的一干二净。
看着它潇洒地拍动着翅膀,当年的朗朗上口有如昨日。。

飞呀飞呀  看那红色蜻蜓飞在蓝色天空  游戏在风中不断追逐他的梦

天空是永恒的家  大地就是他的王国  飞翔是生活
 
我们的童年也像追逐成长吹来的风  轻轻地吹着梦想慢慢地升空

红色的蜻蜓是我小时侯的小小英雄  多希望有一天能和它一起飞

当烦恼愈来愈多  玻璃弹珠愈来愈少  我知道我已慢慢地长大了

红色的蜻蜓曾几何时  也在我岁月慢慢不见了

我们都已经长大  好多梦正在飞

就像童年看到的  红色的蜻蜓
 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

About Weddings – Why the trouble?

Wedding traditions are basically a bunch of time-wasting rituals.

Who hasn’t thought of that at some point? I was frustrated with the rituals too when I was planning my own wedding. Most of us are busy enough and simply want to get from A to B as quickly and painlessly as possible. That’s why we have fast food. But there usually is a philosophy behind tradition. I guess it can’t hurt to know a bit more. It may even help us decide which ritual to edit for our weddings. And I’m sure some of us appreciate being able to please the elders and still get from A to B quickly and painlessly.

While a wedding is supposed to be a couple’s private intent to share their lives, here in the East the family is a pretty big thing. So the families celebrate the couple’s intent (if they agree), and also their having raised their kids well. That effectively leads to the carefully designed rituals with specific symbolic meanings showcasing respect, celebrating the job well done, and blessing their kids for life. These series of actions come in 4 general parts, with each action usually carried out at blessed dates and times. Believe it or not, that’s it!

 



Sunday, September 9, 2012

喜喜篇 - 谈婚论嫁

继上回分享了几个婚宴的好地点后,这次想来“谈婚事”了,那就就由华人传统婚礼开始吧!不要一看到传统就准备要打瞌睡哦,其实大家会慢慢发现有好多大大小小的的婚礼传统习俗还真的蛮有趣的(想当年。。) 
在华人的传统里,婚姻代表着两个家庭的结合。所以当一对新人决定结婚,两家都会积极参与,除了一对开心的主角,还有比主角还雀跃的长辈们呢!自古以来,华人的婚礼传统多样与复杂,要一一牢记且遵守可不容易啊!然而随着时代的变迁,在速食年代“入侵”的情况下,时下的新人们都秉持着“省时省钱省麻烦”的观念, 于是传统的程序也越见简化了。 
但简化归简化,婚嫁的基本四大礼仪是省不了的。要知道婚嫁的每一事,物,都具有它独特的意义,还能为一般人认为繁琐的嫁娶过程增添不少乐趣呢!说到所谓的四大礼仪呢,那就包括过大礼、添置嫁妆、安床以及上头。当然,所谓的礼仪与习俗将因籍贯而异。所以呢,婚嫁过程请参阅插图=p



 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

About Place ~ Mind your manners



The eastern locale facilitates a conducive environment for social gatherings indoors and outdoors with a gazebo for a mix of both, where guests of Table Manners will enjoy great value for a selection of European fare prepared with thoughtful culinary skills.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

About Place ~ Feast ur senses

Elegantly poised amidst the city-fringe in the heart of Chinatown, guests will be treated to a mixture of dining options in the relaxing dining courtyard, the cozy main dining hall, the intimate private dining room with a classic long table, and the welcoming Senso bar to wash it all down.