90 days to the wedding

And the story continues in pictures

Last minute glitches and good laughs:

1. Waited and waited for 45 min for someone to pick me up from the hairdressers. Outside Coffee Day. The Mother eventually turned up at 5:15pm. Casually dressed. Meet the parents happens at 6:30m. She has forgotten about it. Panic attack

2. 6:10: Strut out of my house in my finery, only to realize that we are one driver short. End up driving myself to the venue. At least I got the good car

3. Father Augustino, was the same priest who baptised me when I was 17 days old. So he is a bit ancient. Mike, Bible, ring, kept threating to fall at the ceremony. Was nervously watching his hands through out...

4. Neighbour Barney made plans a week ahead not to bring his car, as he would'nt be able to drive back- as 'there are drinks!' :-)

5. Drove into West end and waved to Kurian (who was welcoming guests), who quicky averted his unbelieving gaze. Priceless.

6. We did'nt have a tray to rest the ring on. We forgot. Ended blessing it ackwardly in K's palm.

7. K's mom caught my, ahem, rather large grandmother, chomping on a chicken drumstick, when she went over to say hi.

8. K was introduced to by sweet, forgetful grandmother for the 500th. time, and she still asked him why he was of such advanced years and unmarried. She did'nt have a clue.

9. Spent most of the evening on one foot, as my shoe heel buckled under pressure.

10. Was told by 5 seperate people on 5 seperate occassions, that we looked like a pair of angles. heehehe...if only.

All in all- I loved every minute of it. And everyone who made it so secial for us. Friends, family... they were the best.

The pre-hitch ring switch happened!

On the Prince of Wales lawns, Lady Dee got engaged to Prince Kuri. After a few wise words and blessings from the Priest, the champagne and wishes flowed, and the quiet minstering of a piano, not to mention the barman,left everyone feeling quite merry. Congratulations to the lovely couple!

Some more styles for Dee

Check this website for some very pretty bridal hairstyles.

hair style help

I need help with the hair. I like my curls - so would like to keep it as natural as can be, without the friz. And certainly not up in a bun/ cross bun/ low bun or anything- though I dont think theres any getting away from it.

Hair accessories are OK. Flowers or something.

Put up some pictures of what I'd like the hair to look like.

I have 2 choices of hair & make up people- This lady called Zarine, who I've heard is pretty good. Though when I met her yesterday, she insisted on a 'Petal Hair bun' or straight hair. Humprhh. The other choice is K's cousin. Hairstylist trained in Singapore, who is young and hip. But what If i dont like her style? Its going to be a little odd- telling her.

Dress Rehersal

Wedding trouseau

I've done it!! I've bought the wedding trousseau!!

It started out as a casual lunch time jaunt where I took Kavi to Priya Simrans to check out the only decent saree I found over the weekend. A pure silk saree in white and gold that would be suitable to wear for the church wedding.

I thought I had picked up something nice...that it until I saw the look on Kavis face. Of course being so ladylike, there was the tinest little frown between the eyes, and the lips pursed up just a tad bit disapprovingly. Then in a very quiet voice, she told me that I would look like a coat hanger wrapped in silk and how I needed something where my arms and figure could be seen though.

Sounded good to me and I surrendered into her very capable judgement. So we went to this place on Comm St. where I found the most gorgeous sarees and gaghras (yup- I'm going to fulfill the life long desire to wear a gaghra- 2 infact). 3 hours later, I had summoned The Mother, did a full dress rehersal and paid the bill and left...soooo happy.

Saree shopping with Kavi is the best!! Every saree that was draped was analysed for colour- If it makes one glow, fashion - Is it the 'in' colour, detailing- bride like- not gaudy. Pictures were duly taken at every stage for anayisis and final dicision making. Pictures will be put up on this blog shortly.

So- Those of you who thought that I would turn up in a pair of jeans- be rest assured I wont.