The 2nd step..

One of my favourite pic from Fatini's site.
Can't wait for the rest of the pics.

Anyways, now I have a quiet time to talk about the day of my engagement day.
Suprisingly, I wasn't as nervous as during the 'merisik' time.

The weekend before the 9th was rather hectic.
On Saturday, my mom & I managed to accomplish several errands.
Medicure, pedicure, decos, sirihs, flowers, etc.
On Sunday was even busier..
The tents, the pelamin, the rearranging of furniture & carpets, my relatives & some friends came over, decorate my room, rearranging the flowers.
When the pelamin was in progress, that was when the feeling sunk in.
I was like "Oh my goshhh.. am getting engaged tomorrow~!!"
I was also busy 'praticing' my 'down-the-stairs-and-to-the-pelamin' walk. hehe..
To be honest, that night, I was flat out.
Shades stayed for the night, we both slept at 12.30am.

On the actual day, I was wide awake at 6.20am.
I couldn't sit still. Took an early bath. Ironed my tudung. Walked around the house. Practice on the pelamin.
Farah msged "Don't worry meen..do some yoga!" Haha.. That cheered me up.
I even watched the Drama Melayu "Wali" on TV. Sempat lagi.
Then suddenly.. the dark clouds starting to come. And it rained.
I was a little panicky.. "Oh no..hujan!"
"Don't worry..biar hujan pagi.. petang nanti tak hujan la Insyallah.." my mom said assuredly.
I just hang on to her words.

Although I was 'up & about', but I wasn't feeling the intense of nervous-ness that I anticipated.
I was..rather "calm".
Even when I did my prayers.. I didn't cry..not as much, at least.

After helping out in the kitchen, the next thing I know, my cupcakes have arrived.
After that, time was ticking away.
My cake arrived. (Thanx Irnee) Then my make-up artist. (Thanx Munie) Then my photographer. (Thanx Tini)
I kinna lost track of time by then.

The next thing I know, I was ready. And it was almost 3pm.
Time sure flies!
The rain has stopped. Sun was up. Weather was cooling.
I think, due to my busy-ness, that was why I didn't have time to ponder & think, or to feel nervous.
Plus, I have my closest friends & cousins with me in my room to give me support.
So that felt nice..

At around 3.15pm, the rombongan lelaki has arrived.
I sitted at the tv area, trying to listen to the 'discussion' downstairs.
But I know my mind wasn't there.
At that time..I felt it. Dup dap dup dap dup dap...
Shades held my hand. I think she was more nervous than I was!

My ladies brought down the hantrans downstairs. I wish there was a video downstairs so that I can see the live telecast.
After getting signal from Kak Long.. I took the long walk down.

All eyes were on me.
All I could do is..smile..and pray that I won't trip over.
I quietly walked to the pelamin, and sat there.

At that time, I could see Mr Bert coming in.
The men were saying "Inilah kumbangnya!"
He looks so handsome.. *melts*

Okay, back to me.
His mom sat next to me, looked at me and asked
" Betul ke nih Helena Ezmeen?"
Haha.. sempat make a joke at times like this!
She took the ring, she took my hand..
and with sekali lafaz "Bismillahirahmanirahim...", she place the ring on my finger.
And with that,
I am officially booked! (^_^)

When I salam her, she whispered to my ears
"Semua dah okay, kan?"
I just nodded, smiling happily.
Syukur Alhamdulillah..

After the doa, Mr Bert came sat next to me for photo sessions.
"Kena jauh2 skits ye.."
We were so matched up.. in purple.
During the photo sessions, he was quite cheeky.
I can tell, he was happy..and relief too.

There was one part, Boboy wanted to take a photo of us looking at each other.
I looked at Mr Bert, and he looked at me for 2 seconds, and his eyes were wandering away.
"Dia, I am here okay!"
He was so malu to look into my eyes..hehe.. so chomel..

Everything was fast pace after that.
At about 5pm, only a handful of people were still around.
I didn't get to see some of the relatives, as they were all sitted outside, and I was busy taking photos inside.
I didn't get to 'hang out' with my friends, as I was busy layan-ing the guests.
But, everything ended well... again, Alhamdulillah.

Some things I wish I have done during the ceremony.
1) I forgot to wear my perfume! Everything was so rushed, it totally slipped off my mind! Lucky thing the bunga rampai & bunga melur was 'wangi' enough.
2) I wish I had gone outside & just hang around with some guest, especially my relatives from kampung.
3) I wish I had taken more single shots with the ring. Now I don't remember whether I took any or not.. hmm..
4) I forgot to bring the bowl of petals for group pic taking.. Must NOT forget for wedding day!
5) I wish I was able to send my future in-laws to their cars when they were leaving. They left without saying goodbye, cause I was busy taking photos!
6) I wish I had a group photo with my aunties & uncles.. only 1 or 2 approach, the others left soon after makan.
7) I wish I had a gambar lompat..haha..wedding time mesti! kena ader zaf!

But regardless, the ceremony went well & smoothly.
I am thankful for everything.

Thank you to my beloved parents, especially my mom, who has organized this beautiful ceremony. Love you ma!
Thank you to my future in-laws for being accomodating to everything. I wish I can spend more time with you both.
Thank you to my maid of honor, Shades, for lighting up the candles, arranging the hantarans (who carries what downstairs), for being there through thick & thin! You're da best babe!!
Thank you to all cousins & friends for your support, your gifts (hehe), your wishes and your presense. I truly appreciate it.

and lastly..to my FIANCE..my Mr Bert.. Thank you my dia, for without you, this whole thing wouldn't have happen. I look forward to our future together. (^_^)