Before i touch on this whole post, i would like to take this little space to thank my halfway bitch and Tiff for helping me out with Jon's birthday party the whole afternoon! Honestly speaking without them, maybe i wouldn't be able to rush out the decorations in only 2 hours, or even get the time to doll up. So thank you girls hehe!
So months ago (which means since last year), i have been setting aside part of my savings and work earnings for this day. When the day was nearing, there was so much to do and plan.
Firstly was the Hotel. His request was a smoking room. While my consideration was the room has to be a suite. Because firstly he is planning to invite more than 40 people (a normal room won't fit), and secondly most of his friends smoke.
After all the late nights squinting my eyes on my iphone screen (and with the help of Tiff), i decided to book the Marvelous Suite at W Hotel Sentosa!
It was supposedly $1080++ for a night, but with the help of Jon's Aunt (an SPG Member), we got it for only $700++ per night! Yes not that cheap still, but considering it's a grand SUITE, and located at Sentosa, think twice, it's worth it.
It was supposedly $1080++ for a night, but with the help of Jon's Aunt (an SPG Member), we got it for only $700++ per night! Yes not that cheap still, but considering it's a grand SUITE, and located at Sentosa, think twice, it's worth it.
So the hotel turn out REALLY pretty, in fact prettier than I've imagined. And i was really overjoyed when i stepped into the suite. This means one worry strike off my worries-list!
^ And look at that view!!! I was in awe!!
By the way, the balcony was awesome because we told all smokers to smoke in the balcony so that non-smoker friends did not have to withstand with the smell in the room. So one thumbs up for smoking balcony!
^ Bathroom was SOOOOO majestic!!!! If only i had the time to soak in the jacuzzi bathtub......
^ The living room had a magnificent view as well, but just not featured in this picture!
Second thing was the food.
To dial up a notable caterer is as easy as a b c. BUT, how do we call a caterer when we have to sneak bags and bags of food into the room without letting the hotel staff know?
This brings me to my next worry, which is transportation.
We needed one person to fetch the food, and sneak it from the carpark to the suite. And i was pleased Jon's mom offered to help because i had other things to fetch!
So with Auntie's help, we called two mini buffet sets (total serving of 20 pax) from Neo Garden!
Their food was better than i've expected and i wouldn't mind patronizing it again!!!
One tip if you're going to plan your own birthday party: Never order your food based on the exact number of guests turning up, because buffet catering service always serves larger portions, and most people don't eat that much. If you notice, birthday parties always have leftover food, so to avoid over-ordering, plan out how much you really need to order.
For Jon's birthday, he only had 30 confirmed pax turning up, so we ordered 20 pax worth of food, and bought more finger food ourselves (fishballs, hotdogs, eclairs)!
Thirdly was the cake.
First to fuss over was what should i get for the cake design?
I made 2 trips down to the bakery store i have already decided on a year ago.
Bakers Brew is located near my place and i chanced upon its opening when i was having dinner with my parents nearby. So i tried their cake, and it was good! In addition, they offered baking classes in their bakery, so my initial plan was baking a cake on my own for Jon.
But nahhh, i didn't carry out that plan because time was really limited.
The bakers suggested i looked up onto the internet, Pinterest, etc to see what kinds of design i may like. Or brainstorm on what the birthday boy really likes.
So i chanced upon this design on Pinterest and it immediately "signalled" me this is it!!!
^ I felt that the combination of black and gold colours give people a sleek and mysterious feeling. And it's exactly how i want his party to feel!! (This was also one of the birthday presents from me for Jon)
PS: My bro fetched me to collect this heavy cake and even sent me to the hotel!
To be honest, i was so surprised how the cake turned out!! I mean yes it's exactly like the picture i sent to the bakers, but it's just so appealing in real life and i'm so satisfied with Bakers Brew!!!
Oh wait, i got earl grey lavender for his top tier cake flavour, and salted caramel chocolate as the bottom tier flavour. But the earl grey lavendar didn't taste that well while the chocolate was pretty yummy!
Last but not least, his room layout.
This was the least pain in the head because every night i would just stare into space before bed, and visualize on how i want to decorate his party, using what kind of decorations, etc. I'm quite at it for imaging things hehe!
So with that, Jon's party turned out really smooth, beautiful, and better than I've thought! :')
^ His friends were making us do alot of things and kept on teasing us, so resulting in these series of shy and candid pictures haha!
^ Truly nothing beats seeing you this happy with your love ones :')
Some of you have asked what makes me fall in love with him?
It got me pondering on this question because i want to know why either. But i realise that every single day there were many little or big reasons that tells me i love him, he loves me.
But i think what really driven me to protect this relationship at all costs is that he is the only one who encourage self love in me.
On certain days i really look at myself in the mirror, and there are hundreds and thousands of things/reasons i dislike about myself. I really ask myself the question all the time "Who the hell wants to love me?", but he really loves me at my pretty and my ugly, my good and my bad.
On certain days i act up like a kid and throw my temper, but he's able to tame me, and snap me back to myself. He didn't mind that i was unreasonable, and he didn't once voiced i was unreasonable.
On certain days, i'm aware of my shortcomings, but he still reminds me i'm the warm-hearted and thoughtful girl he always knew.
On certain days, i'm aware of my shortcomings, but he still reminds me i'm the warm-hearted and thoughtful girl he always knew.
On certain days i really had zero confidence and zero self-esteem, but he uses his actions to tell me how beautiful i am, and how he loves everything about me. He tells me i wouldn't understand what he sees in me.
It's because of him, i start to see myself in a better light. I start to see my own worth, i start to see that i am worthy of anyone's love, and more importantly i should love myself before anyone else can love me. I start to see the capability of bringing this man happiness.
I'm genuinely thankful for everything i have in my life right now. My friends, my family, my cousins, Jon. Thank you for making me a better person each day :')
Happy 21st Birthday already dear. We have been through so much together, and let's continue reaching more milestones in life xx.
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