I am so happy. We paid deposit to Goodwood Park Hotel yesterday. :) All done!!! And... the wedding planner was so nice. She gave us a lot of good terms. I am so looking forward to my wedding now. :) Counting down...
Today is One Year and 2 days to my wedding.
Oh yes!!!! Blessed Christmas!
Today is such an important day! More important than my wedding.
It is the birth of our Lord Jesus!!! He, who is the true and living God saved us from sins with his sacrifice so we, who believe in him could have eternal life!
Rejoice and let us all adore him!
Hallelujah!
And of course, on this day and on the eve of Christmas, my Baby and I spread the joy by spending these two evenings with our beloved family. And we went for Christmas service today.
Blessed Christmas, once again.
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Monday, 22 December 2008
Goodwood Park Hotel, it shall be
Finally... the first phase is almost over... but not yet.
In the end, we looked through all the packages and decided to take Goodwood Park Hotel as THE venue to hold our wedding, for several reasons. Most importantly, it's because I like the place. And my beloved darling so loves me, he wants me to take this venue. :)
Although we have told Goodwood Park Hotel that we are holding our wedding there. But, there's a lot to negotiate. So... it's not considered done. Nevertheless, we are going down on Wednesday to discuss the package further, and finally pay the deposit.
I am getting really excited about our wedding. :) I always wanted a Princess-style wedding. Looks like it's slowly taking form! I really never dreamt that I would be having my wedding at Goodwood Park Hotel - a hotel that before the proposal, I have never been inside before! You won't believe it right? Ha...
Back before I had dinner at Gordon Grill, I always liked the way it looks. It not only looks colonial but also ancient - like a castle! It even has a red-carpet effect in the old main entrance. Okay, this is my guess that the entrance I saw was the old main entrance.
Although the hotel added a new wing, and it now looks like a cross between a castle and a glass-walled parliament, I still like the old English flavour of the hotel. :)
Now... I just hope for the best deal and we will be closing this chapter of phase one. There's still another thing to worry... and definitely more, in time to come. But, at least, we got the date and venue fixed. :)
I am so excited!!! And so looking forward to the day I walk down the aisle.
In the end, we looked through all the packages and decided to take Goodwood Park Hotel as THE venue to hold our wedding, for several reasons. Most importantly, it's because I like the place. And my beloved darling so loves me, he wants me to take this venue. :)
Although we have told Goodwood Park Hotel that we are holding our wedding there. But, there's a lot to negotiate. So... it's not considered done. Nevertheless, we are going down on Wednesday to discuss the package further, and finally pay the deposit.
I am getting really excited about our wedding. :) I always wanted a Princess-style wedding. Looks like it's slowly taking form! I really never dreamt that I would be having my wedding at Goodwood Park Hotel - a hotel that before the proposal, I have never been inside before! You won't believe it right? Ha...
Back before I had dinner at Gordon Grill, I always liked the way it looks. It not only looks colonial but also ancient - like a castle! It even has a red-carpet effect in the old main entrance. Okay, this is my guess that the entrance I saw was the old main entrance.
Although the hotel added a new wing, and it now looks like a cross between a castle and a glass-walled parliament, I still like the old English flavour of the hotel. :)
Now... I just hope for the best deal and we will be closing this chapter of phase one. There's still another thing to worry... and definitely more, in time to come. But, at least, we got the date and venue fixed. :)
I am so excited!!! And so looking forward to the day I walk down the aisle.
Saturday, 20 December 2008
2nd Venue
I went to Merchant Court yesterday. And now... I am torn. Ha...
About a few weeks ago, I went to the Pool Side restaurant at Merchant Court and the hotel seemed really messy, cluttered and old when I walked past the lobby that day. In fact, I even felt that the lift was old. I didn't feel good about the hotel.
But yesterday, it looked different! The ballroom is spacious and it has a huge, private cocktail area. However... there's only one screen in the ballroom, on the left side. On top of that, they only have three selection of wedding flavours. Plus.. they only give a night stay in the bridal suite... Geez... too short a stay!
However, overall... the package is good. The venue feels all right.
The difference between Goodwood Park and Merchant Court is... Both are colonial style hotels but Goodwood Park exudes a lot more charm and grandeur. It also gives a lot more feel of exclusivity.
About a few weeks ago, I went to the Pool Side restaurant at Merchant Court and the hotel seemed really messy, cluttered and old when I walked past the lobby that day. In fact, I even felt that the lift was old. I didn't feel good about the hotel.
But yesterday, it looked different! The ballroom is spacious and it has a huge, private cocktail area. However... there's only one screen in the ballroom, on the left side. On top of that, they only have three selection of wedding flavours. Plus.. they only give a night stay in the bridal suite... Geez... too short a stay!
However, overall... the package is good. The venue feels all right.
The difference between Goodwood Park and Merchant Court is... Both are colonial style hotels but Goodwood Park exudes a lot more charm and grandeur. It also gives a lot more feel of exclusivity.
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Venue Search
We started aggressively searching for a venue now. Since the day before, I have been receiving calls from hotels where I made tentative bookings that other couples would like the rooms.
So, now... panick mode... we are seriously exploring the venues. :)
Goodwood Park Hotel is very nice - colonial flavour, reputable (five-starts hotel), good service from the event manager and most of all, meaningful. Afterall, he proposed there at Gordon Grill. Even the waiter remembered me!!!
The package offered was decent. The wedding flavours are unique and the wedding set-up was not too bad too.
Overall, I was very happy with what I saw. The hotel also exudes romance and grandeur at the same time. It is the old English flavour I like.
However, I'd like to see if we can spend lesser moola on venues. So, I would like to explore other options as well. However... I think there's a high chance I would take this venue. :)
We'll see.... Getting all excited!! By the way, due to a wedding tonight, a couple was rehearsing at Goodwood Park Hotel. Oh my.... You can't imagine how elated I felt. I couldn't wait for the day I walk down that aisle myself. Haha.... Geez....
All righty... stay tune for more.
Cheers!
So, now... panick mode... we are seriously exploring the venues. :)
Goodwood Park Hotel is very nice - colonial flavour, reputable (five-starts hotel), good service from the event manager and most of all, meaningful. Afterall, he proposed there at Gordon Grill. Even the waiter remembered me!!!
The package offered was decent. The wedding flavours are unique and the wedding set-up was not too bad too.
Overall, I was very happy with what I saw. The hotel also exudes romance and grandeur at the same time. It is the old English flavour I like.
However, I'd like to see if we can spend lesser moola on venues. So, I would like to explore other options as well. However... I think there's a high chance I would take this venue. :)
We'll see.... Getting all excited!! By the way, due to a wedding tonight, a couple was rehearsing at Goodwood Park Hotel. Oh my.... You can't imagine how elated I felt. I couldn't wait for the day I walk down that aisle myself. Haha.... Geez....
All righty... stay tune for more.
Cheers!
Monday, 15 December 2008
27 December 2009
The date has been fixed!!! Finally ~~~
Haha... the next thing we have to do is... book the pastor and venue.
We have narrowed down the venues to 9, which we would look in details in the packages and view them to finalise the place.
We also need to go down to church and ask a whole host of questions regarding Holy Matrimony and its procedures etc.
Thank God for the understanding of our parents. My mum is supportive of a simplified wedding. My dad would probably let us be too.
Phew ~
But at least... the date has been fixed. :)
I'll be anticipating this day.
Haha... the next thing we have to do is... book the pastor and venue.
We have narrowed down the venues to 9, which we would look in details in the packages and view them to finalise the place.
We also need to go down to church and ask a whole host of questions regarding Holy Matrimony and its procedures etc.
Thank God for the understanding of our parents. My mum is supportive of a simplified wedding. My dad would probably let us be too.
Phew ~
But at least... the date has been fixed. :)
I'll be anticipating this day.
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Planning Nightmare
Geez.... Wedding is sure a nightmare to plan.
DD and I selected six dates and checked up the hotels. When I told my dad and checked with him, he suddenly changed our dates around because he couldn't be around on weekdays. So, we selected a Sunday and he insisted on giving us a date, which he did. That date didn't have any availability at all due to some APEC 2009.
Eventually, I came home and discussed with him again. And guess what?! It reverted to the original Sunday we selected.
Ha... I am sure this is just the beginning... Hopefully Dad would be more cooperative and let us run our own planning.
Anyway, DD is in his second day of work. He ended very late today. So, I am waiting for him. My poor darling. I miss him so...
DD and I selected six dates and checked up the hotels. When I told my dad and checked with him, he suddenly changed our dates around because he couldn't be around on weekdays. So, we selected a Sunday and he insisted on giving us a date, which he did. That date didn't have any availability at all due to some APEC 2009.
Eventually, I came home and discussed with him again. And guess what?! It reverted to the original Sunday we selected.
Ha... I am sure this is just the beginning... Hopefully Dad would be more cooperative and let us run our own planning.
Anyway, DD is in his second day of work. He ended very late today. So, I am waiting for him. My poor darling. I miss him so...
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
DD's new phase in life
My DD started his new phase in life today! He starts his new job in the corporate world today as a Sales and Marketing Executive.
I am nervous, excited and happy for him all at the same time.
The job sounds prospective. He is visionary and often right about his gut feel. So, I know that he will be certain about the job.
I only pray that ABBA will guide and lead him in his career.
Meanwhile, I'll let him settle in and then I'll think about my own career.
Keep praying...
I am nervous, excited and happy for him all at the same time.
The job sounds prospective. He is visionary and often right about his gut feel. So, I know that he will be certain about the job.
I only pray that ABBA will guide and lead him in his career.
Meanwhile, I'll let him settle in and then I'll think about my own career.
Keep praying...
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