Colours, ribbons and beads

I had lunch with mum around the neighbourhood yesterday and we visited Elsie Dept. Store, the haberdashery shop. The shop has been in business for a good three decades and things are as cheap and good as they can get. Although Spotlight has more selections of everything, I will be sure to get whatever I can from Elsie's before heading to Spotlight.

A new roll of ribbon costs as little as SGD$1.20 (0.5cm wide) and SGD$1.60 (2cm wide). For every adhoc purchase of the ribbons, 1 metre is free from every 5 metres purchased. I am very sure that I can get it at even cheaper prices in Canton or other parts of China, but after throwing air ticket and accommodation into the equation, it simply does not make economical sense.

After doing some comparison, I conclude that most of their items are cheaper than Chinatown. The downside is, it is a rather small shop and certain items might not be available. If interested, Elsie Dept Store is located at:

Blk 709 Ang Mo Kio Town Centre Avenue 8 #01-2607 (Tel: (+65) 6451 5519

Here's my steal from yesterday:

All from Elsie's! I have big plans for all these! From bridesmaids' corsages to brooches, shoes embellishments, to invitation cards!

The colour theme of the wedding had been a real head scratcher because everyone has a different opinions of what colour reflects me best. The polls are as follow:

- Himself: deep, royal purple 

- my little sis: turquoise and gold

- my batch girls: bright yellow

- Merv: lavender (I think it is a very sweet and beautiful colour, but it is a little too sleepy for me)

Although I may seem like a very bubbly person who is positive and gregarious, I think that deep inside at the very core, I am a quiet, sensitive and pensive person. After giving it some thought, I felt that somehow, the warm, soft tones of pink resonate more with me. I love bright colours for my accessories and clothes, but not for my wedding day.

Another consideration while deciding on the colour theme was my bridesmaids. Although I am not particular about what my bridesmaids might end up wearing, I would love to have a colour that would compliment everyone. Peachy pink was my best choice - it will bring out the glow on tanned skin as well as the subtle radiance on fair skin. As long as none of them have sallow skin, it will work just great. The second colour of choice would probably be purple in the shades of bluebell flowers or jacaranda flowers.

With my mind somewhat made up on the colour theme, I bought those rolls of ribbons in different widths. The shade of the green ribbons (in small amount) will compliment the peach pink ribbons beautifully. The ivory ribbons are there to make the overall look, well, more wedding-ish. I will choose ivory over white any time; certain shades of white can come across as very harsh and sterile.

I was at the supermarket with Himself when I picked up a bunch of fake roses and asked him if this colour is for me. I personally love it very much though. <3

Although yellow is a very happy colour, Merv who is a freelance photographer for weddings, explained that in a garden wedding setting, yellow will simply blend right in with the greenery. Good point, thank you Merv!

Everything is still somewhat tentative till we confirm a venue. Meanwhile, I am enjoying the exploration process and I am extremely grateful that I have the luxury of time to plan and be creative.