UPDATE! Gable Boxes

Okay. So I finally found a local supplier for gable boxes while simultaneously searching online. It's from PPH, located in Penang. Finding this, I know I can finally save my time, energy and petrol. No need to go all the way to Jln. Pudu or Brickfields for paper printing.

I got an instant quotation from the sales admin. The box is priced at RM0.70/pc. The delivery fee is charged at RM50 (sape-sape balik kampung ke Penang I nak kirim this just to cut cost. Hehehe.. ;p). So the total price for 800pcs of this box including delivery is RM610. Cheap? No. But I think it is relatively reasonable considering the box is quite big and is made of hard paper. For sure it is sturdy and able to hold the weight of an apple.

I did ask them if they are able to custom made the boxes in certain color. It is possible but it must be in large quantity. For 800pcs, no, tak layan. You have to buy their ready-made white boxes jugak. It's ok then. We can play around with ribbons and stickers. Not a problem.

On the other hand, my mom is still undecided on the favors. Since both of our family has agreed to sponsor the favors, and there's a greenlight from the other side, so now I'm just waiting for my mom's. I'm annoyed whenever she suggested on giving out the 'expected' favors. I strictly told her I don't want those regular bekas mengkuang, handkerchief, candle, things that collecting dusts later on, etc. I'm demanding, I know. But it's our wedding, at least let us (mainly ME!) have it our way. Since the other side has decided to give out edible items as wedding favor (which I think is cool considering they won't be such a waste after all), I thought my mom should do the same. But she loathe the bahulu idea. Bleh! I know there's gonna be a HUGE row between me and my mom later on regarding this matter.

Back to the boxes, it's not confirmed yet. I haven't placed my order as I need to discuss further with the others. Budget, it is important!

Gable Boxes for Reception

Uhhhh pening! Pening! Johan told me this evening that his mom and sister wanted to sponsor favors of chocolates and red apples at our reception in Putrajaya. There goes our plan to give custom CDs as wedding favor.

Obviously, I was having my bad-mood-bridezilla moment right there and then!

A few moments later, I do realize it does us good anyway. Imagine, the favor department has been taken care of. It left us with no worries. Plus, my mom did say something about wanting to contribute something as part of the favor as well. So I guess it's just fair for both sides to give something since we have combined wedding. Deyyy...brape banyak something daaaaa! Huhu..

Then, I was thinking about boxes and bags to put all the stuff together. I loathe paper bags with 'SELAMAT DATANG / TERIMA KASIH' wordings/tags. PERIOD! No offense but I just don't fancy them. Sorry. I like brown lunch bag, but Johan hates it. Too simple and too cikai, maybe? I remembered Sarah's post regarding print shops in Jln. Brunei. Maybe we can custom design our boxes at one of the shops there? I sooooooooo heart gable boxes. Too cute and I think it's large enough to stash everything inside but still look pretty and appealing, right?

Pictures are from Manolo Brides, Coral Creations & Nichole

Okay. Okay. These are just too cute! With ribbons and stickers, they'll be pretty. And I bet they are expensive. Let's just think positive eyy. Hopefully it's within our budget.

Religious Wedding Favors

I still haven't decided on the solemnization favors. Apart from the custom-made bunga telur from Nani, the rest is still pending. The discussion for my bunga telur will start on April 2010, since my wedding is still a long way to go. I have to give way to others whose big days are coming up.

Went to Mydin with Johan today to get the quotation for some stuffs. Originally, we planned to give out Yassin and tasbih as favors to our guests for akad nikah. But I'm sure, people have received Yassin too many times now, it's quite common.

We did browse around the religious books area, and stumbled upon Manzil. I open it up and I like the wordings. They're clear and not too small eventho the size of the book is petite. The cover is great too. It's not the usual hardpaper cover like other books, but it's kinda made of thin plastic so it's doesn't quickly worn-out or torn-up. The price of Manzil at Mydin USJ varies according to the size. The cheapest comes at RM6 per pack. Each pack contains 10pcs of mini Manzil.

Pictures of Manzil books taken from Google Image.


The tasbih has a great variety and wider selection too. Whether it's long or short; small, medium or large size beads in multiple colors, it's all up to you. The one like in the picture below is RM8.40 per pack. Each pack contains 12pcs of green tasbih.


Green long tasbih taken from Google.


And I know this is expensive but I'm still considering giving out mini wooden rehal instead of tasbih as favors. Price, again, varies according to size. From RM3.90 to RM7.90 per piece.


Mini wooden rehal taken from Google.

Takeout Boxes

Been thinking of giving favors in takeout boxes. I googled the ideas on the net, there are sooooooo many inspirations.

Great news is, I found a vendor that provides takeout boxes in our very own country. Yeay! It's just RM1 per box.

Just a quick update...I've sent my dress for fitting. Remember I bought it online? Everything is perfect, I just need to alter the length for another 2-inch shorter than the original length. Other than that, I can say I'm very much satisfied.

I'll be going to Bandung with my family for a holiday trip next month. I still have two siblings in school. So vacation during school holiday is an opportunity. Hehehe. I may not shop much, considering I have everything planned in my head already. I think I'll just buy a nice red kain for my bridesmaids. That's all.

I need to set an appointment with Nurul, the vendor for our pelamin. Need to ask for deco for the hall and table setting as well.

I need to start making invitation cards. But no green light (confirmation) from Johan yet. It's a bit troublesome.

I need to re-plan the bunga pahar ideas with Nani, once I'm done with the colors and design of the pelamin.

I need to start taking good care of my skin and hair. Hahaha.

Thank God I still got 1-year ahead to plan. I know it's tooooooooo early but I'm fussy like that I need to start scouting from now.

Birdnest as Wedding Favor

Modern brides tend to choose doorgifts that are practical and useful for their guests. The same goes with me. Personally, I prefer edible wedding favors for my guests. I don't believe in decorative items as doorgift. Not all of your guests have the same taste as you, and deco items will be collecting dusts if they have no ideas on how to use them and soon they'll be visiting the trash. So it's not practical after all.

At first, I wanted to give a gigantic bahulu (ok, I'm exaggerating here) as doorgift for my guests, with handmade black box and red ribbons but Johan's cousin chose it earlier as doorgifts during her wedding few months back. So, I must resort to another options. Johan's mother insists on having eggs as wedding favor, I can't literally say NO because after all, the moms gotta have the votes and it's her son's wedding too. I can't simply butt in and object, plus egg is the traditional Malay wedding favor and symbolises fertility.

I made frequent research on the beloved Google and I'm thinking of giving birdnest filled with egg(s) for my guests. It's cheap and it has egg(s) in it. Yeay! I scouted and found a local site that sells birdnest. Too bad it's not edible. I wish the nest could be edible, eg; nest made in wajik or cakar ayam. They are traditional and my Johorean side would be delighted. Hehehe. I did ask aound and most of them are expensive. So the answer is NO. I'm on budget.

Pictures are from Google Image
I can fill the nest with telur puyuh, telur ayam, telur masin or even egg-shaped chocolates. The choices are endless and they are cute. Aren't they? I know many brides have made this as their wedding favor but heck, I still want it for my wedding. It's unique and still traditional. Most of all, it suits my future in-law's requirements. Hehehe.

Where Can I Find Brown Paper Bags?

Answering question from Liana, brown paper bags can be found in the local online wedding sites. Examples:

Cheap RotiBoy look-a-like brown lunch bag from MarryMe. Pictures are courtesy from their FP.



Or another option from Ole-Ole Manis. They have brown bags in various sizes and shapes. Custom ribbons can be requested as well.


Pictures are from their blog. Thanks!
Hope this will help. :)

Candy Apple Favor

Edible wedding favors will never go wrong. The guests will never throw them out and for sure, they won't be collecting dusts like other wedding favors. For instance, during our engagement ceremony, I gave baby cupcakes with rose design packed in mini chinese take-out boxes for the adults and for kids, they received custom cookies in the shape of wedding gown for little girls and tuxedo for boys. They were a hit, especially the cookies. Even the adults were asking for more. The engagement favors were prepared by Good Eats. I love their works. Designs are neat and beautiful plus they taste good too.

Pictures of our engagement favors taken from their blog.

In support of edible favors, Johan and I previously ym-ed and discussed our favors. As usual, adults and kids will receive different favors, so as families aka VIPs. We have thought of adults' favors only, and so apples came in as an idea (mainly it came from Johan!). Being me, who's going online most of the time, googled and found ideas regarding apple favor and candy apple popped in. It's actually apples with stick, covered with caramel or melted chocs and decorated with... eg; sprinkles, colourful confetti, peanuts, krisps etc almost anything you can think of! The ideas are endless!


Pretty ideas for your candy apples yo!

Or like this one here. A custom design candy apple. I heart this! Where on earth can I find someone in Malaysia who can make apples look pretty like this? *sigh*