Updates!

Hi All!

It's been a while since i last wrote. I do log in everyday but for some reason, didnt have the mood to write.

There is a lot that i would like to update all of you.

Sister
My sister - the one born after me, is officially engaged during the first week of April 2010.
Her bf's family came and made the official proposal for her  hand in marriage.
She got:
* 2 rings - one is called the "cincin tanda tanya" - which signify to ask if she is an unmarried, unattached virgin :P while the other is called the "cincin tunang" - which signify that she is now officially pre-booked for her husband to be.

* a basket of fruits - which we later give away

* an engagement pink cake - which we share out too

* a set of cloth

* & also a roll up notes amounting to $100 which signify the "wang hantaran" which means after the akad nikah her husband will give her $10K as the wang hantaran - Alhamdulillah.

The event was presided by my parents, my dad's eldest sister and her husband and dad's youngest sister.

I was busy in the kitchen :P

Thank God they didnt raise the issue of "langkah Bendul" - according to some who still practise it, this is actually a gift given to the elder sibling who is still single. As my sister is marrying first before me, her husband to be, according to this Tradition, must give me something.

I m happy they didnt  bring this up..as i dont see the significant of it.

Secondly, after a few weeks of lamenting and thinking and checking (i assume - well i did checked too)my sister set a date for her wedding to be 1st October 2011 - this is very significant too ( i shall explain later on that day itself)

I checked the various popular Mak Andam Bridal Houses and found out that majority are booked on that day!

It was definitely a situation...however, i am pleased to share that my sister has appointed my uncle as her designer and i am the make up artist. however I will bring in 2 more make up artist to help me on that blissful day.

Alhamdulillah.

Over some of the weekends, we had went aroudn the various malls and shopping centres looking for the suitable wedding beds (yah..we are anxious about it..but no harm looking around and calculating)

The last weekend, i was with my uncle to look around for materials..there are some that attract our eyes but not within the budget (the particular sister set a budget of $2K for 5 sets...i manage for 3 sets with $1.5K - tailoring inclusive)

Well, truth hurts but it's cheaper than the bridal houses :P

And to have me managing it, i am sure my parents are proud of me.. :)

that's all for now...i m looking forward to feedback for accessories and how to wear good nice flawless tudung.. update me on that..if anyone has info, feel free to message me :)

Hugs

Edz