Yes, I have a wedding binder. And yes, it's deserving of its own post. Because it's not like I could use just any old binder...I "upholstered" one with red fabric from one of my sisters old outfits, complete with the "Gota" appliqué. I just felt like its only right that the book which would house… Continue reading My Wedding Binder
Month: May 2013
The Most Perfect Bridal Shower Dress
I'm fortunate enough to live downtown Toronto, where the vintage scene thrives. Toronto Life recently reported that there are "more than 70 boutiques spread across multiple neighbourhoods and prices that make shoppers in New York and London envious." And it was at one of these vintage shops, Cabaret Vintage on Queen West, where I found… Continue reading The Most Perfect Bridal Shower Dress
The Arrival of My Louboutins
Eeeeeeeeee!!!!! They've arrived!!! This was the exact squeal of delight that I let out when my mom texted me at work telling me "you won't believe what I have for you.""My shoes?!?!?!" I replied. So, naturally, I came straight from work (lunch break, people!) to meet them. They say a picture is worth a thousand… Continue reading The Arrival of My Louboutins
"The Chanel Journey"
Ah, journeys. Who doesn't love them? Filled with excitement and wonder, they take you to a whole new world, enrich you with experiences that you never had before... That is exactly what happened to me and my sis-in-law-to-be Sarah when we stumbled into Chanel. (Side note: stumbling into Chanel -always a good idea 🙂 It… Continue reading "The Chanel Journey"
In Pursuit of my Wedding Louboutins
Oh the lengths a girl will go to for a good pair of shoes! And how I did, in pursuit of my wedding Louboutins.... Now, I've outlined my adoration for this French shoe designer in a post about 'My First Pair of Louboutins' on another blog of mine (which I've neglected for far too long… Continue reading In Pursuit of my Wedding Louboutins
Invitations Have Arrived!!!
Yay! Finally! The invitations have arrived!And so yesterday, I picked up the 70 cards that I need for the wedding from my fiance's place, while the remainder (200 cards) remain with them for their anticipated 500 guests on the valima (gulp, lol - there's a reason my blog is called my big FAT Pakistani wedding!) So… Continue reading Invitations Have Arrived!!!
Four Months to Go!
I had this realization the other day. When I first had my baat pakki (a "pre-engagement" sorta thing) in the summer of 2011, a wedding in the autumn of 2013 felt like ages away! Even when my fiance officially put a ring on it (in a manner that was nothing short of a production, by… Continue reading Four Months to Go!
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