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My grandmother made all these paper cranes and I glued each one onto a place card (Paper Source) after the calligraphy was done for names/table numbers. I could not work on this until we had all (or most of the) RSVPs back and we were ready to assign tables (i.e. two weeks before the wedding.) But, it was all worth it.

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1. I eat cut-up raw summer tomatoes with a sprinkle of sugar
2. I start speaking Japanese towards the end of the day (That explains why Mr. Orange understands some Japanese — well, my whinings at least)
3. I love Manischewitz Kosher Wine
4. I sing in my car — it’s an oversized karaoke box to me (I try not to dance since they can see you dance at intersections)
5. I am always…

We finalized the menu the first week of February, but I waited till 18 days before the wedding to print the menu with my finicky Epson inkjet printer.

3-4 menus/table x 15 tables = approx. 45. Took 2 hours to print.

The text is in dark brown (which matches the invite and place card) and the fonts are those used in the invite as well (Script:…

I love washing dishes. Don’t know why, but I do. And when I do, I make sure to take off my engagment ring and put it with my “kitty.”

This “kitty,” my FMIL bought for me so that I don’t lose the ring inside the house. She also keeps the ring for the night while I sleep in the other room.

So, where do you keep your…

…because I just finished my very first DIY project! It’s no Martha Stewart - I was terrible in art in school and don’t have a “creative” gene anywhere. But with a low-temp glue gun, two packets of swarovski crystals (clear and pink) and few candles, this unity candle will serve just fine for the Orange wedding.

I only hope this encourages other brides who may not…

Sorry about my hiatus. I had a cold that lasted throughout the last week on top of final meetings with vendors. But, I am okay now with less than three weeks to go!

Last weekend, Mr. Orange and I went for the semi-final meeting with our catering hall. Everything went well until we discussed the timeline. We were told that we cannot arrive at the hall…

(from my sister who also designed the invite; me and Mr. Orange)

We asked our guests to write advice for the newlyweds on the back of the RSVP postcards. My MOH suspected that this may actually delay the arrival of our RSVP’s, and she was very very right. We have not received RSVP’s for 50+ guests as of yesterday, our RSVP deadline.

I have no idea how anyone is going to eat after an hour of cocktail hour. But, here’s what Mr. Orange and I decided on with dinner. We have our semi-final meeting with our caterer this Saturday! As I look back, Papa Orange who does not speak much English saw the menu last year and uttered these words: “Lots of food I like.”

Appetizer
Seasonal Fresh Fruit…

I love Kiehl’s products. They just launched a new line of lip gloss ($13.50), that’s non-sticky, creamy, sheer, with hydration — just what you’d expect from Kiehl’s. It comes in eight beautiful shades (including clear), and would make the perfect addition to you or your bridesmaids’ makeup bags on the day of.

I also love Kiehl’s lip balm (I use it on my lips and…

When I first met Mr. Orange, I sported an easy-to-maintain short hairstyle. When we got engaged, I started thinking about the look I want for at the wedding, so I decided to grow out my hair to wear a chignon. It’s been more than a year since then and tomorrow, I will go to my final “pre-wedding haircut.” I go to Stacy Pitt of Styles…

I haven’t done anything wedding related this week. Or has it been since the first fitting. Until the RSVP’s are all in (next Sat) and the hotel blocking is closed (next Fri), there’s not much to do. Favors, programs and menus will all be done after the RSVP deadline. OOT bags will be done after the last date for the hotel block. Mr. Orange and…

…to try to go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week.” Mrs. Bee’s post on unconventional diet tips and Miss Lemon’s declaration (and nudging from Mr. Orange to lead a healthier lifestyle), has led me to make a 1-year commitment to a gym. I am turning 30 this year and knowing my eating habits (favorite bagel topping: peanut butter and butter), my metabolism…

From the NY Post, January 26, 2007:

Computers take up so much of our time that they threaten to close windows on our most important relationships, a new study says.

Sixty-five percent of people spend more time with a computer than with their spouse or significant other.

So, are you spending more time on a computer than with your significant other?