A here and There update

Hello Readers(kalau ada lah..tapi pasti ada kan? hehe)

i've been down with stress and sadness these few days... but lets not talk about it.
I haven't stopped doing googling..walaupun hati tengah parah..
And i just found these listing...from Akadnikah.com, a Brunei based Wedding Directory, but unfortunately..the blog is no more there sebab Domain tu dah kena removed. cuma entries masih berada in www.
It's somehow a Checklist for both Groom and Bride..... I now think i have ALOT to do...after tgk listing ni hehehe...

PREPARATION LIST FOR
MAJLIS HANTAR BERIAN , NIKAH , MALAM BERBEDAK AND BERSANDING

For the Groom

Upon Confirmation of Dates! Get application form from the Ministry of Religious Affairs
! Dates of Marriage Course classes should be given
! Signature of the Ketua Kampong will be required
Gifts for Hantaran! How many trays are intended
! Purchasing of wedding Ring
! Purchasing of the gifts for your loved one
! Decoration of gifts
Catering! How many invited guests expected for each function
! Rental of Tents for three functions
! Choose Menu accordingly (lunch / hi-tea / dinner)
! Find out payment of catering per head
! Set aside budget for catering
Attire! Choose colour theme of three functions
! Decide on whether you would like to use traditional Songket or Satin for Nikah ceremony
! Attire to be made or rented
! Purchasing of new Shoes & socks
! Traditional Attire to be rented
Photographer! Choose a photographer you feel comfortable with
! Have a look at his portfolio
! Check if he is free for your dates of ceremonies
! Discuss the payment fees
! Deposit
Videographer! Choose a videographer you feel comfortable with
! Have a look at the coverage of weddings he has done
! Check if he is free to cover your ceremonies
! Discuss the payment
Invitation Cards! Choose a theme colour for your invitation card
! Type out 'Wakil Yang Berharap' list
! Draft the Nikah/Berbedak/Bersanding invitations for the Printing company
Souveniers! Budget per souvenier
! Survey more than 2 shops for gifts
! Estimate number of guests for each function
! For customized paper bags, check with your local printing company for prices
Penganun! Ask your parents or relatives who would be best
! Set aside budget for sedekah
Pelamin for Majlis Malam Berbedak! Set aside a budget for rental of pelamin
! Survey Bridal Boutiques for different designs
! Discuss with the pelamin designer and mention the colour theme of your Berbedak outfit
! Get measurements of the space where you intend to put the pelamin (height & width)
For the Malam Berbedak
! Inquire at your local mosque for "Dzikir" people
! Set aside sedekah for Dzikir people
! Bunga Telur for guests


For the Bride

Gifts for Balas Hantaran! Find out how many trays are intended
! Purchasing of wedding Ring for Groom? Engraved?
! Purchasing of the gifts for your loved one
! Decoration of gifts
Catering! How many invited guests expected for each function
! Rental of Tents for three functions
! Choose Menu accordingly (lunch / hi-tea / dinner)
! Find out payment of catering per head
! Set aside budget for catering
Attire (including Jewellery and Shoes)! Decide on the design of your Nikah, Berbedak and Bersanding outfits.
! Attire to be made or rented
! Purchasing of new Shoes each to match the outfits
! Rental of traditional wedding attire for berbedak ceremony
! Rental, purchasing or borrowing of Jewellery
Make-up Artist & Hair stylist! Find a make-up artist you feel comforatble with
! Decide on whether you would like your hair to be done or will be wearing tudong
! Get a quotation of prices of their services
Penganun
! Ask your parents or relatives who would be best
! Set aside budget for sedekah
Photographer! Choose a photographer you feel comfortable with
! Have a look at his portfolio
! Check if he is free for your dates of ceremonies
! Discuss the payment fees
! Deposit
Videographer! Choose a videographer you feel comfortable with
! Have a look at the coverage of weddings he has done
! Check if he is free to cover your ceremonies
! Discuss the payment
Bedroom Renovation/Decoration! Decide on whether you will be renovating or just decorating
! Set aside a budget
! If painting or renovating, make sure its not done too close to the wedding day
! Survey Linen for Bedding to purchase OR rent from Bridal boutiques
Invitation Cards! Choose a theme colour for your invitation card
! Type out 'Wakil Yang Berharap' list
! Draft the Nikah/Berbedak/Bersanding invitations for the Printing company
Souveniers! Budget per souvenier
! Survey more than 2 shops for gifts
! Estimate number of guests for each function
! For customized paper bags, check with your local printing company for prices
Pelamin! Set aside a budget for rental of pelamins
! Decide on whether you want just one pelamin or different ones for each ceremony
! Survey Bridal Boutiques for different designs
! Discuss with the pelamin designer and mention the colour theme of your outfits
! Get measurements of the space where you intend to put the pelamin (height & width)
For the Nikah Day! Rental of the Four Dians(Big candles) and Kasur Namat (cushion) at Bridal Boutiques
! Microphone & Sound system (optional)
! Confirm attendance of your Wali & Witnesses
For the Malam Berbedak
! Inquire at your local mosque for "Dzikir" people
! Set aside sedekah for Dzikir people
! Bunga Telur for guests