Wedding Receptions

Wedding receptions are synonymous with school holidays. No weekend passes by without a single kenduri being held. Last weekend, we attended one in Taman Tenaga (previous neighbour and the colour theme was green). Today, there's one in Bandar Baru Bangi (ex-colleague's daughter got married). Next Sunday, a neighbour's son will end his bachelorhood. Come Dec, there are already three receptions in line. Putrajaya, Kuala Kangsar and Kajang. God willing, we'll be there.

Today, we got boiled eggs as the parting/thank you gift from the bride's family. Haven't gotten one for quite sometime since family nowadays are proned to have other type of gifts to be given away eg cakes or other mementos. It's interesting too, to find out that some of our friends are also the friends of the host. It's a small world after all.

With all these weddings taking place and me being invited, it just shows one thing.. Yours truly is getting older...Hmm...

4.10.2008 - The Wedding - Part 3

A picture tells a thousand words!! The bride, bridegroom, ayah and mak after the akad nikah. Congratulations and BarakaAllah.

"Selamat Pengantin Baru"

4.10.2008 - The Wedding - Pt 2

Tiket tol selamat di genggaman, maka meluncurlah kenderaan yang dipandu di lebuhraya PLUS. Melewati sempadan negeri, Selangor dan N Sembilan, jam di kereta menunjukkan masa memihak kepada kami. Masih punya waktu untuk sampai ke Sg Buluh sebelum acara dimulakan. Takut tersekat di jalan, maka kami memilih untuk mengguna Kerinchi Link, walaupun lebih belanja tol!

Tepat 10.50pg, kami tiba di Masjid Sg Buloh. Ehh...mana rombongan pengantin ni? Betulke masjid ni? 'Telefon opah, tanya masjid mana?'. 'Betul, opah kata masjid kat Econsave!' balas anak gadis. Selesai Tahiyatul masjid dan Dhuha, masih juga rombongan belum muncul... Hp berdering. Nombor pengantin di skrin telefon. 'Kak dah sampai ke?' 'Dah lama dah. Awat lambat ni?' 'Ada tukar duit tak? Kami on the way ni.' Dari jauh kelihatan kereta pengantin.... Tekan minyak nampaknya...nasib tak terlepas lorong ke masjid.

Hai, Tuan Kadi sudah sampai. Ahli rombongan lain belum sampai.. Selang beberapa minit, yang lain pun tiba. Alhamdulillah.

Dayang Yah membawa dulang cincin sementara Dayang Akak bertugas mengambil gambar. Dayang Mak pulak bawa fail. Kami pun memasuki ruang solat masjid untuk acara yang dinanti-nanti.

Bersambung.....

Oct 4,2008 - The Wedding - Pt 1

After a few weeks of preparation, the day finally arrived!
The night before (Fri) we held a small keduri doa selamat attended by some mosque congregation, after Isyak prayers. In doing so, we prayed and hoped that the next day's event will run smoothly. We tried our best and the rest will be left to HIM.

The food (above) was cooked by us except for the pulut kuning which was prepared by a makcik of Saujana Utama. There were kari telur (Zuridah's specialty- my SIL), sayur buncis + carrot (by my bro, the man chef that nite), ayam masak merah and sambal udang (yours truly...).

The small gift on the plate was acquired by the bride. Consists of dates, got them from Shah Alam.

Not forgetting the rest of the team... Amir, my other bro prepared tea and watermelon. My daughters with other details... Mak helped to prepare door gifts, ayah as the host. Last but not least, of course, dear hubby who sweat it out to make things smooth as possible.

Thank you!!!!

Nilai 3 - part of wedding preparation

We went twice to Nilai 3 in a space of 24 hours last weekend! It's not only a haven for Raya shoppers but also for the brides and bridegrooms-to-be + the planners. I'd like to mention 2 shops that we visited.
First, the Baryali Carpet. Layers and layers of carpets were stacked from the front till the end of the shop which comprised of two shop units I think. Some were hung on the wall. Sizes vary too --plus the the range of prices-- with the low-end to the high-end. When asked of the origin of the carpets the answers were, 'Ini dari China', 'Belgium' or 'Turki'. I left the shop after my sister bought two carpets and after two bouts of sneezing!!
For the second shop...KK Home Decor. This must be the shop for English decor lovers! You have flowers, mugs, plates, drawers, vases... you just name it! And the prices were I think just right. Some items are cheaper than the other shops too. So to those planning to visit Nilai 3, a word of advice, go early or you'll have to drive around to find a parking space.
Just one more thing to add. The road to Nilai 3 is considered ok except for the fact that the white lines (painted on the road) are not visible anymore. Feel that something should be done by the authority just like what had been done on the road at Arab Malaysian Industrial area and in Taman Semarak.

Part of a Wedding Plan

Planning for a wedding is not for the faint hearted. Lots are to be done in making things go smoothly on the big day. Preparations start as early as possible making sure even the smallest details are covered.

We are involved in preparing a wedding kenduri for our sister which is to take place at our home. Hubby started searching for a caterer once the date is set. The one he contacted declined since his workers will be on leave (the date falls on the 4th of Syawal) but fortunately he suggested another caterer. Alhamdulillah, this caterer agrees! Impressive, with 3 sets of menu to choose from, 'set makan pengantin', tables and chairs (which one? plastic or the banquet chairs...with or without the chair covers? but of course the price varies), tents.... There'll try to get the best things for you. As a matter of fact, the word is if you've the money, the more lavish you can have your wedding kenduri. But isn't the word moderate the 'in' word now. Yes, my sister and ayah will need to work within the budget set and we'll confirm with the caterer next week.