We're off to Vietnam!

Anth and I are off to Ho Chi Minh city tomorrow night! We'll be visiting his relatives and formally inviting them to our wedding now that we've got our wedding cards all printed.

Some might say we're doing this too early but really, if you can get things done earlier, just do so. You never know what other things are left undone and realise it too near the wedding day.

Besides, it's a great opportunity to get away for a little while. Vietnam is awesome, I absolutely love the food so much! I'm really looking forward to Pho Bo, Banh Mi, Bun Rieu and many more dishes!

The Duck in his Tux

Anth has finally picked up his tuxedo, which was customised and made from scratch according to his choice of material, design and measurements. It took the tailor (Dezenno Uomo Tailoring) about 2.5 weeks to get this done in time for our wedding shoot happening on Monday, 5 July.

We're not putting up pictures of this one! Well, no real ones at least.

Drea

Thanks Drea for agreeing to help with writing out the birthday cards. I know it's part of your duty but I still wanna thank you beforehand! I guess you haven't seen the entire list yet :P

Don't forget we can't do any wedding preparation during AUGUST. Chinese believe that no wedding preparations/ weddings should happen during the 7th month in the Chinese calendar. Here's a list of other beliefs, for fun's sake!

Wedding invitations will be sent out to Vietnam, LA, Melbourne & Perth friends and relatives in July. Local invitations will be sent out in September.

Hungry Ghost Festival Superstition & Myths 

1. Do not wear anything black so that ghost will not come close to you.
2. Do not wear anything that has a bell on it. Example, bracelet or charms with bells. Bells attract ghost.
3. Do not hang out your clothes at night. New ghost that are being blown onto your clothes will not be able to come out. Wearing these clothes will not be good for you.
4. All clothing should be kept inside the house before 5pm.
5. Umbrellas should be kept close and outside the house. No umbrellas should be kept inside the house.
6. Do not go out at night.
7. No swimming during the 7th month. The water ghosts will pull you into the water.
8. Do not go to the beach on the 7th month.
9. Do not let anyone pat on your shoulder. If someone does that to you, do not turn and look.
10. You should not whistle, sing or scream during the 7th month. You will attract ghost.
11. No wedding/engagement preparation during the 7th month. Of course, no wedding and engagement to be held on the 7th month.
12. Do not buy any property, do any renovations, or move your house during the 7th month.
13. Do not turn and look when someone calls your name at night.
14. Do not step or cross over ashes and offerings for the ghost.
15. Do not comment/complain/feedback on the smell or burnt incense paper flying all over the place.
16. Do not travel overseas during the 7th month.

My Nam

Nam sure knows how to make a bride happy, and this is not even his own bride. Although we're countries apart, he's always there online/ on email/ on facebook somehow or rather, to hear my endless thoughts about the wedding plans.

It comes down to the hen's party, the weight of my wedding gown, flowers by whichever florists.

Wedding cake
At this present moment, Anth and I are in the midst of finding a bakery that'll bake us a gorgeous red velvet cake with mascarpone cheese frosting. I'd ideally like 3 layers (good number and not too many layers), with roses flowing downwards, or filling up the layers between. I want a real cake, not those fake ones that just look tall and taste like white-out on cardboard. Maybe Nam can show me some pictures, since he's the one who works in hospitality and in the most GORGEOUS wedding reception in Melbourne. Right Nam? ;) Maybe you can be my man-bridesmaid.

Totally looking forward to his coming to Singapore in November, I can bet he'll bring me the tastiest red wine ever. I'm not being ambitious here, he really will.