Heels, heels, heels & heels!!!!!!!!

Friends who know me well will probably tell you Cornelia simply can't live without heels!

So here are my heels picks for my big day

1. Jimmy Choo Luna, red patent leather platform peep toe pumps, to go with my Chinese kwa adding a further touch of modernity

2. Giuseppe Zanotti satin peep toe pumps. The vintage brooch sparkles with old world glamour, best representation of something old when I walked down the aisle

3. To pair with the black sash on my Eliza gown at night, I changed to a pair of Christian Louboutin Atrapala white crepe satin pumps. The floral part on top is of exactly the same texture as the sash

4. Finishing off the day with Jimmy Choo India mirrored gold leather sandals. They look perfect with both my evening dress and qipao!

Vote for your favourite!

One dress, Two Styles

Don't be mistaken that I encourage extravagance by having a fashion show on wedding day. In fact I wore my Eliza gown both day and night but in very different ways!

2 magical wands to cast this little spell
#1 the BELT- white silk belt embellished with crystals and glass beads vs plain black ribbon sash, contrasting not only in colors, but in textures, moods and characters

#2 jewellery pairing- simple Mikimoto pearls against crystals & pearls floral set. Both sets balance off and complement the belt

Which one do you like more?

How many dresses should I wear for Chinese banquet?- Qipao

Most guests weren't able to see my Chinese kwa for the morning tea ceremony, so I'd love them to see me in traditional Chinese at night and qipao will be an indefinite choice.

By now, you should know me. I embrace traditions with nouveau interpretations. Qipao is no exception. Conventional cutting, lovebirds pattern go with 3D floral decorations and Swarovski crystals, BOTH front and back. The organza adds a final sexy touch to this lovely piece. Thanks Olivia for her magical work!

 

Having a headache on wedding theme? (II)

Every bride is greedy when it comes to realizing her wedding fantasy. I WAS! Fortunate to have the support from my sweet hubby, the afternoon ceremony was a merry diversion from the dinner banquet commanding an edgy air of black-and-white.

Abundant blooming floral revolving around palette of pastels, fluttering butterfly flavors in exuberant celebration of the season. Yes this is my spring garden wedding!

Tip #1 Celebrating the season after all is a classy and easy theme to start with

Tip #2 You can then speak the season with colors, say pastels/green for spring, colors of harvest when getting hitched in fall, white with red accents to invoke warmth in winter...

Mood board presented to our vendors

Snapshots of my spring garden wedding

Having a headache on wedding theme? (I)

The easiest way to start with is picking a color. Inspired by the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn, Patrick and I chose black and white. Quite a daring one in Chinese families, yet we believe that it's classical and stylish. With that in mind, we then came up with a mood board to illustrate visually the direction of style we were pursuing to our various vendors/

Tip #1 Mood board is for overall look and feel, no need to be 100% exact

Tip #2 The format doesn't matter. It can be objects, music, anything. Just that doing it digitally is convenient

Tip #3 (Patrick and I are grateful for the freedom granted by both families) Again, be sure to check with your families, as many of them are unexpectedly very passionate planners.

Mood board presented to our vendors



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snapshots of my wedding

 

A few thoughts about Pre-wedding Photography (I)

#1 It's NOT a must. This is your wedding, just follow your heart

#2 We are just ordinary couples, so it's perfectly OK that we're not used to cameras/ flashes and can't pose like professional models. No worry, the photographers are there to HELP!

#3 If you can afford, do take 2 sets. Make use of the 1st chance to practice and increase your photo genes. Keep the pricier photographer later in your queue to be more cost effective.

Will write more about how to choose photography style.

The Sensory Pleasures

Don't be mistaken this entry is referring to spa experience in hotel, but sensory indulgence for our guests.

Very few weddings will stimulate all your senses, in particular the sense of smell, the one that people are least likely to forget. At our reception, however, we've encapsulated the sweet scent of roses and blackcurrant leaves with the fragranted candles "Baies". 

Many were amazed by this little detail, in fact, got lots of enquiries from our guests about the fragrance upon bidding farewell or even till now. I should have asked Diptyque for commission :P