Love by Keyshia Cole...a sweet love song...

I used to think that I wasn't fine enough
And I used to think that I wasn't wild enough
But I won't waste my time tryin' to figure out
Why you playing games, whats this all about
And I can't believe,
You hurting me
I met your girl, what a difference
What you see in her
You ain't see in me
But I guess it was all just make-believe

Oh, Love
never knew what I was missing
but I knew once we started kissin'
I found......
Love
never knew what I was missin'
but I knew once we start kissin'
I found.....

Now you're gone, what am I gonna do
I'm so empty
my heart, my soul can't go on
Go on baby without you....
My rainy days fade away when you,
Come around please tell me baby
Why you go so far away
Why you go...

Love......
never knew what I was missing
but I knew once we started kissin'
I found......
Love
never knew what I was missin'
but I knew once we start kissin'
I found.....

I found you
yeaaahhhh
oooooo

Now you're gone, what am I gonna do
I'm so oo empty
my heart, my soul can't go on
Go on baby without you....
Rainy days fade away
when you come around
say your here to stay
With me boy
I don't want you to leave me
I need you.........

Wedding Reception Design...

Store (Wedding) Directory...

SIN YIN SDN. BHD., Tingkat B1, Semua House, Jalan Bunus 6, Off Jalan Masjid India 50100 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2693 8863

SAYANG YOU, Tingkat U5, Semua House. 03-2692 1111. www.sayangyou.com

NILAI 3 ZC SDN. BHD., No. 267 – 271 PT 18596, Taman Nilai 3, Mukim Sentul, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. 06-799 3909

LOVELY PALACE, 6G, Jalan Wawasan Ampang 4/5, Bandar Baru Ampang, 68000 Ampang Selangor. 03-4270 7859

FAH LEAN FLORAL TRADING SDN. BHD., No 2 & 2A, Jalan 1/3, Taman Industri Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong, Selangor. 03-8962 3670/8961 4660

KLIM CRAFT SDN. BHD., No. 106 Ground Floor, Jalan Bunus, Off Jalan Masjid India, 50100 Kuala Lumpur. 03-2693 0386

DIOS FLOWERS & HANDICRAFT SDN. BHD., A-02-13 & A-02-14, Block A, Pusat Perdagangan Puchong Prima, Jalan Prima 5/5, Taman Puchong Prima, 47100 Puchong, Selangor. 03-8061 9565

KK HOME DECO, 6, Lot 48/68 Jalan MRR2, Batu 4, 68000 Ampang. 03-4260 2308

OLI COLLECTION SDN. BHD., 157-3, Jalan Terap 6, Taman Sri Terap, Kg. Tengah, 84000 Muar, Johor. 06-953 8843/ 953 8845

BRIGHT SAIL, Lot 1.26, Tingkat 1, Plaza City One, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
03-2694 9786

SILVER STAR WEDDING GALLERY, Lot No: G 12, Ground Floor Plaza City One, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 03-2692 7986/27212349

FAMISTA TRADING, 17, Jalan Tengku Diaudin, Klang. 03-3372 8701/012-254 3135 (Abbas)

SUNFLOWER PAPER PASSION & THINGS SDN. BHD., LG, 45 Lower Ground Floor, Ikano Power Centre, No. 2 Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7710 4622.

THS INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD., 107 Jalan Bakariah, 84000 Muar, Johor. 06-951 1898/952 2162

Photography Checklist...

POTRAITS
 Bride
 Groom
 Bride and groom
 Bride and groom with either parents
 Bride and groom with both sets of parents
 Bride and groom with either sets of families
 Bride and groom with both sets of families
 Groom and his party
 Bride and her party
 Bride and groom with entire bridal party
 Bride and groom with friends
 Bride with friends
 Groom with friends

PRE-WEDDING
 Bride getting ready
 Bride’s parents putting on veil
 Groom getting ready
 Groom’s parents pinning on the boutonniere
 Groom leaving for ceremony
 Bride and attendants/friends
 Groom and attendants/friends
 Groom ragging (if any)
 Bride leaving for ceremony

WEDDING CEREMONY
 Ceremony site and décor
 Guests’ arrival
 Parents’ and family members arrival
 Groom and best man
 Bridal party’s entrance
 Bride’s entrance
 Ceremonial rites
 Exchange of rings
 Wedding kiss
 Signing of marriage certificate
 Bride and groom leaving the site
 Tea ceremony (if any

RECEPTION
 Reception site and décor
 Guest portraits
 Parents, bride and groom greeting guest
 Bride and groom’s entrance
 Cake cutting ceremony
 Champagne pouring
 Toasts and speeches
 Table-to-table toasting
 Bride and groom’s interaction with guest

Budget Planning...

ATTIRE


Wedding gown (s)--- Evening gown (s)--- Headpiece and veil --- Ceremonial outfit (s)--- Morning suit --- Evening suit --- Bridesmaids’ dresses --- Page boys and flower girls’ outfits --- Lingerie --- Bride’s accessories --- Groom’s accessories --- Wedding bands --- Hair and make-up --- Alterations and dry cleaning

CEREMONY


Location rental --- Rentals (canopy, tables, chairs, etc.) --- Catering

RECEPTION

Location rental --- Food and beverage --- Alcohol --- Corkage --- Cake

ENTERTAINMENT


Professional fees --- Equipment rental --- CDs

EXTRAS


Thank you gifts --- Wedding favours --- Ring pillow --- Officiant’s fee/offering --- Marriage licence

FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS


Bouquet --- Bridesmaids’ bouquet --- Flower girls’ bouquet --- Boutonnieres --- Corsages --- Decoration for ceremony site --- Decoration for dinner sit --- Bridal car

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY


Pre-wedding photography --- Event day photography --- Event day videography --- Album --- Video --- Additional prints/copies --- Additional albums/videos

STATIONERY


Invitations and envelopes --- Programmes --- Menu cards --- Thank you notes --- Guest registration book --- Postage

The Wedding Planner Countdown Checklist...

TWELVE MONTHS OR MORE TO THE WEDDING…
 Meet the folks and family.
 Pick a theme.
 Decide on the type of wedding you want. Formal or informal.
 Set a date. Select backup dates in case the site or church you want is already booked.
 Agree on the budget and how to split cost.
 Compile guest list.
 Shop for ceremony, reception and dinner venue.
 Meet with suppliers such as photographers, florist, gown designers and so on, or start looking for a wedding planner who will take care of all these details.
 Start flipping through magazines for ideas.
 Assemble bridal party.


SIX MONTHS OR MORE BEFORE THE WEDDING…
 Reserve venues and pay deposits.
 Book caterers for reception.
 Confirm suppliers for the wedding and pay the required deposits. This would include wedding planner, photographer, florist, wedding cake, entertainers or sound system rental, among others.
 Order bride’s gowns and dresses, groom’s suites, shoes and others accessories. If you are not getting them custom made, then make reservations for the rental pieces you want and start window shopping for accessories.
 Organise attire for bridal party (especially if you want a specific design or colour theme) and important family members such as the mothers of the bride and groom.
 Design and order invitations but do not print them too early in case there are any last minute changes.
 Shop for wedding bands.
 Plan honeymoon.
 Start a beauty regimen.
 Get registered or inform your place of worship that you would like to hold your religious ceremony and register your marriage on that day.


THREE MONTHS OR MORE TO THE WEDDING…
 Decide on favours.
 Finalise wedding invitation details.
 Finalise guest list.
 Choose gifts for wedding party.
 Book make-up artist and hairstylist.
 Book a room for wedding night if it does not already come with your wedding package.
 Make travel and accommodation plans for out of town guest, if necessary.
 Sample dinner menu at hotel or restaurant, and confirm reception menu with caterers.
 Buy accessories, lingerie and other items you will need.
 Have your first gown fitting.
 Start a draft seating plan.
 Pick out ceremony, reception, dinner and dance music. Start compiling into CDs.
 Plan the days programme.
 Draw up a duties chart if you are getting friends to coordinate your wedding. If you have a wedding planner, get him or her to outline the duties and help needed for that day.


TWO MONTHS TO THE WEDDING…
 Approach friends for help. You will need ushers, emcees, guest registrars, decoration crew, clean-up crew and so on including people responsible for minor details like handing out corsages.
 Mail invitations.
 Order other wedding stationery such as programme, menu card, guest book and so on.
 Run through your seating plan with the folks.
 Start work on any special presentations like home videos and slide shows. Let friends and family know if you would like them to make speeches and toast.


ONE MONTH TO THE WEDDING…
 Call guest for RSVP.
 Have a second gown fitting.
 Meet with officiant (e.g. your priest) to run through the details of the ceremony.
 Schedule a briefing meeting for attendants and helpers.
 Run through your checklist and make sure all the details have been taken care of.
 Start drafting your vows.
 Find a bridal car.
 Meet with photographer and florist to finalise the details of what you would like for that day.


TWO WEEKS TO THE WEDDING…
 Inform caterers and hotel/restaurant of the final guest count.
 Have a final dress fitting with accessories and lingerie.
 Break in wedding and dinner reception shoes at home.
 Run through the reception programme with your emcee.
 Introduce your wedding coordinator to the venue organiser. If you are using a wedding planner, you can do this even earlier.
 Buy any items needed for religious or cultural ceremonies.


ONE WEEK TO THE WEDDING…
 Collect bride’s gown and groom’s suits.
 Finalise guest list and seating plan.
 Schedule a rehearsal with all relevant parties.
 Prepare red packets, payments and money gifts for those involved in the ceremony. Start gift wrapping thank you presents.
 Prepare a detailed programme, duties list and contact list.
 Finalise your honeymoon travel arrangements, and pack for honeymoon.
 Call suppliers to reconfirm details of the wedding.


ONE DAY TO THE WEDDING…
 Have a manicure and pedicure.
 Decorate bridal car.
 Relax!

The Aghast...

I was so devastated after I checked my final exam's result today. I waited since 16 Dec to get...THIS?! WHY!

I used to get higher grades and better than...THIS! 3.11 GPA! Argggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! What have I done wrong?

I was so upset and weak. I've work so hard to maintain my grades. It's my 4th semester grade. And what I get now is way too far from my expectations. My dream to get the Vice Chancellor Award is crushed now. I feel guilty to my family, especially to my parents.

Suddenly I came up with this idea--maybe I've done something wrong in my life that I get this punishment. Allah knows that my study is my priority, and I can't accept any failure regarding that. So, HE gave me this test to remind me about something that I forgot or I'm careless about.

Alhamdulillah anyway...