My pre-wedding photoshoots!

Boey, my bridal consultant called on Thursday to remind us on our photoshoots. I told her, it is impossible to forget such an event, haha. We were told to be there by 10am. Gan and I reached the bridal studio 15 mins earlier. There was another couple, like us, would be having their photoshoots too.

This is the main lounge cum waiting lounge, haha. We waited for a good 10 mins before our makeup artist, May, arrived. I followed her upstairs where she started her artistic job on my head. It took her almost 2 hours to complete: from applying foundation to eyelashes extension and from curling to tying hair. Then it was Gan's turn.

Whilst waiting, I took photo of the many bridal gowns available in-store. I'm not sure about other bridal studios, but I can say Vogue really owns arrays of bridal gowns that suits both skinny and chubby. As for my package, my photoshoots alone consists of 2 wedding gowns, 2 evening gowns and 1 traditional costume, which I picked kimono.

Wing, our photographer is an easygoing lad who hails from Johor Bharu. He is really professional and taught us how we should place our hands and tilt our heads, etc. He made it as we were kids having fun by the pool, heh. We spent an hour taking photo in the garden wearing evening gown and 30 minutes by the windowpane wearing kimono.

This is where I tried on my gowns months ago. The lightings on the flooring made it really impressive. It somehow brightens up everyone that is standing on the platform. As I was taking this photo, we were about to leave for further shootings.

First stop was at Bangi Equatorial Hotel. Evonne, a sales executive from Equatorial Hotel, was kind enough to spare a small function room for our usage. We took photos by the pool, bar, pond, staircase and even on green pastures! I must say we really made heads turned, haha. Many people came to congratulate us. We spent about 3 hours in Equatorial Hotel.

After that, we headed to Putrajaya! I was quite worried as it is overflowed with you-know-what. Furthermore, I was wearing gown, it will surely attract you-know-what attentions. Indeed it did! We were almost reaching this lake when we saw NS trainees. I was embarrassed when little girls waved and smiled at me. Then the boys started hollering to one another, "Wah! Pengantin la!" "Wah! A Bride!" and took pictures! You can tell how embarrassed I was that time, bleh. Luckily, we only spent about an hour in Putrajaya before heading back to the studio.

By the time we reached, it was 8pm. Now all we gotta do is wait for the day where we choose our photographs to be processed. Thank you to May for the lovely makeup and 5 different hairdos. It was really gratifying looking at myself in those styles. And to Wing, who made everything oh-so-easy. Also, you made our jaws cramped from smiling too much :p

My pre-wedding photoshoots was both fun and tiring!

Eating out: Catherine's Kitchen

After a hectic day of photo shooting, Gan and I finally had our dinner at 8.30pm! We considered it very late since our usual dinner hour is as early as 6pm. Initially, he suggested that to go to New Paris, which is also in SS2 itself (albeit nearer from bridal studio). At 8.30pm, New Paris is usually full that hour, hence I suggested Catherine's Kitchen in Paramount that will be quieter than having dinner in SS2.

Complimentary soup of the day

Which proof that I was right! Only 3 tables were occupied when we got in. We ordered a claypot curry chicken, spicy butter fish fillet and green vege. We waited for 10 minutes for the food.

Claypot curry chicken, priced at RM13

There was so many pieces of chicken that we could not finish. It was quite watery compared to the one I had previously. It will be much better if there were more potato chunks and less chicken :P

Spicy butter fish fillet, priced at RM13

This is spicy butter fish fillet. There were 8 pieces of deep-fried dory fillet. The spicy butter sauce was creamy but honestly, rather bland. If I'd known earlier, I should have ordered the Plum sauce fish fillet.

We paid RM40 for those mentioned dishes, 2 plates of rice, an iced tea and a herbal drink. You hardly can get that price when dining in PJ or KL area. But of course an exception in certain restaurants, kopitiams or hawker centers.

My French manicure

Prior to my pre-wedding photoshoot, I was advised to have a manicure. So I did. I made an appointment at a nail parlor in Midvalley to get my nails done. I told my manicurist I wanted French manicure. It costs RM45, which is RM4.50/finger nail! Not so bad, considering it only a one-time investment.

This is how my nails looked like before manicure. Long, sleek and ... nude. I have never been to a nail parlor. So my finger nails are virgin nails :p

This is after shots, where my nails are short, still sleek and no longer naked. It has been coated with layers of polish. My nails are now ready for photoshoots!

Eating out: Madam Kwan's

You guessed it! I went to Midvalley again with the women (mom, aunt and grandma)! Today is my third time this week going there. By now, I can even walk blindfolded, ha! After a pathetic meal at Gurney Drive yesterday, we had to have something better to make it up. So, we headed to Madam Kwan's!

Yam Milkshake, priced at RM9.90

Yam Milkshake has gotta be my favorite drink. It is so rich in yam flavor till I feel the yam wants to burst out from the glass! Haha, ok, that was exaggerating :p But yeah, they uses a lot of yam ice-cream and milk to make this wonderful drink.

Char Kuey Teow, priced at RM14.70

I ordered Char Kuey Teow (stir-fry flat noodle). It has been awhile since I dined in Madam Kwan's. It used to serve generous portion. Now, it seemed there was lesser noodles, but the price remains. It is still as good as ever. However, this is not Penang Char Kuey Teow, thus, you won't find any cockles in this plate.

Nasi Bojari, priced at RM20.50

The women ordered Nasi Bojari. The portion is still the same as ever, with a huge fried drumstick, sambal prawn and beef rendang (you can opt for chicken curry or sambal prawn if you don't take beef). Can you belief the women finished everything that is in the plate? Fuh! Honestly, I have only ordered Nasi Bojari once for as long as I could remember.

Everyone enjoyed the meal this time. Thank goodness! :D

Eating out: Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive is rather a new eatery in Gardens, Midvalley. It is located on the 3rd floor. Again, I was there with mom, aunt and grandma. These women just can't have enough of Midvalley *pfft*

The restaurant is nicely furnished and with cozy ambience. We sat down and took our time to go through the menu. I must say I was intimidated just by looking at the price! A glass of ambra juice is RM7!!!!

I didn't take photos of the food because every bowl of food we ordered was served with pork! Again I was intimidated by the amount of pork in a bowl of noodle. I ordered Lam Mee, in it were shredded eggs, shrimps and siu yuk (roasted pork). What happened to shredded chicken?! I didn't know that this Gurney Drive is a non-halal restaurant. Otherwise, I would have gone directly to Little Penang.

This is what we paid at the end. A whopping RM79.10 for Penang food that is not so Penang after all. I'd say Little Penang serves better and tastier food than Gurney Drive.

Bridal shoes

Although my wedding is still months away, but I have bought my shoes already! Well, it's is never too early/late to get shoes imho. If you like it, then get them. That's the principle I live on :D

Lewre couture, priced at RM160

I bought this pair of Lewre from Parkson, KLCC. I think I bought it somewhere in March/April. It was rather much to early to get one then and to keep until November. But I get a pair anyway, haha. Not that this pair of shoes is irresistible, but I was rather buying on impulse. Most of the time, I'm an impulsive shopper. So yeah... I'm glad anyhow, it's a beauty! Then I got home and was nagged by mom.

Priced at RM69

This is my loot for the day, I mean yesterday. I bought this pair in Parkson, Alamanda. This pair is much trendier than the pair I bought earlier. Isn't this lovely? Hehe. Well, most people think bridal shoes should be in white. As for me, I love it in silver. Thought of beating the norm ya know, hehe.

I love both and will definitely be wearing these two pairs for my photoshoots this Friday! :)