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... is Emerald!! Okay, I cannot not agree with this colour choice because I am soooo into this colour right now. Haha, I'd like to think that I'm a trendsetter. Here's a snapshot of the colour from Pantone's website. In on of the weddings that I attended just last weekend, the bride's family all wore emerald green. And it was beautiful. The colour didn't overshadow the bride and groom's classic all white outfits but rather complements it beautifully. I think it also works as a wedding outfit, possibly for the more adventurous brides. Imagine an emerald green songket as your wedding attire, that would be breathtaking, no? Since I have been married for almost 3 years now, I'll settle for an emerald green hari raya outfit only lah. Haha. So, brides out there, try out this colour to bring out the chic-ness in you! :p

Remember I said I'm going to highlight worthy vendors from my cousin's wedding? I'm back with the final vendor recommendation. And that is Que Arrifin! When I arrived at my aunt's place, I was mesmerized! Really, Que did an excellent job transforming my aunt's living room & porch into something sooo beautiful. Well, of course you won't just take my words for it kan? So, I'm showing you pictures. Unfortunately, these are the only ones available on his fb page. I didn't have my camera with me cos I was busy being a makcik :p When my cousin told me about Que, I really had no idea who this dude was. Until when researching for this post, that I realised I have actually met him! You know where? The B2B Gathering that I attended last year. I even took his name card, cos even then I thought his designs were gorgeous! Tapi, dah takde jodoh nak bekerja dengan Que, rezeki dengan Arma :) Looking at Que's portfolio on his facebook page I ...

I love candles! They are so great to create a soft and romantic ambience. They turn the room from bleh to beautiful! I have candles in my home. Some in the living room - great for those movie-night-in - and some in the bathrooms - a great de-stressing tool, just fill in your tub with your most expensive shower gel, and ahhhh, relaxxxx! I use mine so often that the candles are now half way down. And I need to get some new ones pronto. I want to get those really big fat ones. Just like this. or this one. I think they would be great for the living room and bedroom *wink* I also love the round ones in all sizes and colours. And the square ones too. Oh, and tealights as well! *haha, you get the idea, I love EVERYTHING candles!* They are also great to incorporate in weddings. And I think they can be quite a cheap-ish decor alternative. When I was planning for my wedding, before I even thought of having a decorator, I wanted to use a lot of candles in my wedding decor. I googled for bulk can...

They are one of my Mom's favourites! And she used to buy them whenever she visited my in the UK, scattering them everywhere in the house. Haha, obviously, I wasn't too bothered then. But, now that I'm *ehem* more mature, I finally share her interest in flowers! And as it happens, flowers are perfect compliment to weddings, one of my passions! Hydrangeas come in all sorts of beautiful colours. The most common that we see is the blue ones, but they can also be found in pretty pink and purples, pearly whites and gorgeous greens! I wanted to put some pictures here, but after going through the thousands of pictures on Google Image, I couldn't decide on a few. I love all of them! All are eye-catching, I can't possible save everything and upload it here! So, just google "hydrangeas" and click image, and you'll be drown in a sea of colourful hydrangeas! And while I was researching, I stumbled upon this! Ya Allah, cantiknya MasyaAllah! And it...

I was going through my old wedding inspirations folder, and I found this! Yeap, that's Tuanku Zara Salim Davidson, wife to the dashing Raja Nazrin. I saved that picture (and a few others) because I loved the detailing on her dress. The style itself wasn't really my thing - it was a long jubah-like dress, which she pulled off stunningly (since she's tall and slim and pretty)! I, on the hand, short and petite, would have drown in a dress like that! But, more than that, I saved her picture because she's just so gorgeous! Seriously, she and her royal husband makes one good-looking couple! Here's a few more shots of her, looking like a princess! *girl-crush* But, here's something that I actually used for my own akad nikah inspiration. Her pelamin! It was so simple, but sweet. I loved her pelamin, and still do! But, in the end, I didn't really have any decor for my akad because of the whole "there's-11-couples-getting-married-on-the-same-day-at-Masjid-Wil...

This is my first physical mood board that I made for someone! It's an inspiration for a bilik pengantin, for a friend's SIL. I never set foot in her room, just saw pictures that my friend emailed to me. You see, making this board was accidental. My friend never asked me to do a mood board. She merely asked for ideas and tips. But I, got over excited and volunteered to make a board. Haha. Here's the mood board; It's not perfect. Far from it, I have to say. There's too much empty spaces, and I think my arrangement is a bit out. In my excitement, I wanted to find exact materials and real flowers to put on the board. But, that didn't materialise because I was too lazy to scout around for materials and I couldn't find real bunga melur. Actually, I could but I didn't try hard enough :p So, in the end, I had to make do with pictures printed off Google. Pfft. All in all, I had fun doing the board. Would definitely do it again, and hopefully my boards will get be...

It's Honeysuckle Pink! In case you're not too sure of the exact shade, here's a sample! I think this is a beautiful colour! I definitely would incorporate it somewhere in my wedding. That is, if I'm still planning for it la *grins* For you lucky ladies who are *still* planning, here's some Honeysuckle Pink inspiration boards. I think this swatch is most fitting for a nikah or engagement do'. Such a sweet combination, pink & white This is my favourite - pink & gold. It gives that antique vibe which I'm so into at the moment! *Pictures courtesy of Google Image* And of course, for those who are married (like myself), you can always incorporate Honeysuckle Pink in your home. LOVE! Since I am positively sure that my Husband wouldn't agree to pink dining chairs, I'm starting small with the guest bathroom. Will update that lil' project in another post! Oh, and if you really want to take the colour of the year a lil' bit further, get this ...

Their work has definitely caught my attention! Their "Flying in the Seventh Skies High" just takes your breath away. Here, have a look. This wedding was held at the same Dewan where I had mine, and I love how Arjuna Cipta transforms the not-so-lush Dewan into something so breathtakingly beautiful! And here's another one. It's called the "Cendrillon dans le Jardin". (I love how they name all their different pelamins!) Isn't it just sweet and fairy-like? *swoon* Oh, they also do outdoor wedding decor. Jap, I letak, you all tengok. Oh wow, so so gorgeous! Arjuna Cipta has a portfolio of beautiful work. If I was still preparing for my wedding, I would definitely give them a call! Hehe. Go check them out on FB and their website ! NOW!! *All pictures taken from Arjuna Cipta's FB page and website*

I'm back in my wedding mode all because one of my close cousins is getting married! So, today we were talking about COLOURS! I gave her some ideas - Royal Blue with Silver/Gray for a more rich, lush look and Champagne/Nude for a more subtly sweet look. And it got me thinking what other colours would look great for a wedding, and this is what I got after a few hours! Heee. This blog gives you the colour trends for 2011. And they even gave inspiration boards for you to draw...erm inspiration from. *grins* I especially love these ones. So, to all you brides-to-be out there, have you decided on your colour(s) yet?

I was going through my FB and saw this! Pelamin by Arma Couture. Photo taken from Arma Couture's FB page. How gorgeous is this?! Arma nailed it again, with a simple yet unique pelamin set-up. I truly believe this is one decorator that is on the way UP and UP! Pssst, in case you all forgot, Arma was also my decorator! Haha. Nak jugaaaaak! :p