Pakistan Wedding

Ok let's talk about something cheerful...

TODAY IS OUR 4TH MONTHLIVERSARY!!!

hahah prolly readers are whispering "Ok quit the lovey dovey thingy majigy already" Sorry i can't help it. Some to those people who can't help retelling how they splurge on expensive unnecessary items that costs 4 . I can't take that but i took it so u gotta take it from me also.

The other day i was talking to Zubair's girl student who is now my friend about weddings in Pakistan. What do i need to prepare and the estimated cost of each. Cos i cldnt get anything out of him. So she told me i'd need:

1. Henna artiste: 200Rps (S$5) both hands front and back .. but i dont think its bridal rate.

2. Make Up artiste: about 2000Rps (S$50) Hair and face. They can do henna also. But their style is the bride GOES over to the beauty parlour for make up and not the other way around

3. Lighting: Fairly Cheap, prolly 200Rps also. But my first reaction was, er... Lighting?? what is it for? She said its to make wonderful effects on my make up and so that my make up dont look cakey.

4. Catering: Dinner is between 150 - 200Rps per pax. but even then, we can consider the option of doing Tea which is probably half the price? NICE!

5. DJ: Zubair has a lot of contacts who can be DJ so not to worry.

6. Banquet Hall: Normally pple do their weddings in the banquet hall but pple do at home also sometimes.. i was thinking of choosing the latter..

7. Cards: it's again very cheap. and no need to post, just hand deliver. but i told her in Singapore i just made e-Cards and call. She said its a tradition to have cards i replied yeah it is a tradition here too but i defy all traditions to have a very simple wedding.

She didnt mention about decoration though... Hmmm *thinking*

When i relate this story to Zubair, his comments were:

1. We're going to do at Banquet Hall. And they will provide lighting and catering
2. Just get my friend to be DJ
3. All my relatives can do hennah for you.
4. 200 pple is more than enough.
5. Need to ask his friend about Banquet Hall and catering rates.

He'd better do it before end of July cos i dont like last minute preparations!

I can't wait to do BRIDAL henna again! i told him can i wear this bridal henna every anniversary? heheh of cos he's more than happy if i'd want to but it's a bit ridiculous, no? If i live in society who dont mind, i'd LOVE to.

BTW, i checked ZUJI and found out that SQ tickets to Lahore w min 4 to travel is only $650 (before tax of about $230) That's a good deal considering i checked on SQ website its $1,200 incl Tax. For two pple to travel is $750 excl tax per person. and Thai Airways about $850 if im not wrong after tax. Like... of cos we'd choose SQ over Thai Airways BUT BUT BUT BUT... Thai Airways we get to transit in Bangkok and i can get to eat my long lost Pulut Mangga!!! (Mango w Glutinous rice) But unfortunately, i wont be travelling to and BACK with the rest of the family. ie i'd probably stay longer maybe... 3 weeks?

Target date to travel is 15th Dec 07. But i need to figure some monetary arrangements to be able to confirm that... cos mainly im not sure when my bonus will be banked in. As of last year it fell on 15th Dec... prolly i should chat w my HR.. And if i buy from Zuji i'd hafta pay upfront ie when i book the tickets as opposed to if i buy from travel agent. Pening pening (headache headache)

PLUS!! I need to shape up!! Otherwise, i can barely breathe in my wedding lehnga!! haha I have been going to the gym... like twice a week but there's no effect on my weight nor shape. Oklah positively, at least i dont get any heavier.. (i think? actually i dont dare to weigh myself! hahahah) i still have a few Lustre Slim but its too few i dont think its worth taking. haha merepeQ (nonsense)

Conclusion: Spend less, save more, eat less, exercise more. HAHAHA