Coming Down to the Wire

The time is coming close (less than 7 weeks when I write this). And the big stresses are disappearing as we book, confirm and pay for all the services of a wedding.

Booking the Church

Since we are Catholic, we needed approval by the Catholic Church. Which means we need to prove our single status (not previously married), marriage license from the government, proof of Baptism (only Christian or Catholic, no other religion is allowed), and proof of identification. This was difficult in the paperwork being arranged, but since most of the paperwork was needed for the marriage license, it was quite easy (except baptism papers).

Reception Hall

We booked the room and the time months ago to make sure we would get the menu arranged. We did that and paid a 30% deposit on the meal. They will charge more or less depending on how much food was cooked and how much alcohol and drinks were consumed. We spent an hour on the menu to make sure the meal flowed and we did not repeat the food on Friday, Saturday, or Monday. The actual menu and all menus will be posted in a later post.

Photographer

Booking the photographer is much different than what is seen in the west. The bride and the groom do a photoshoot weeks before the wedding for friends and family to see. This service gets you a full day photoshoot with a selection of suits, dresses and makeup and hair for the bride along with a DVD/CD of all the photos. They also provide flowers, make up, suits, and dresses for the bride and groom on the day of the wedding. This takes a great deal of headache out of planning the wedding and much more relaxing once they are chosen.

Fish Tank and the Bike

As part of the house we got a fish tank that is over 1400 liters. It is massive. The problem was that it was poorly maintained and the silicone was falling off and moldy. So we had it cleaned and some elements replaced. Now we have a mini aquarium full of goldfish, knifefish, and a few others I cannot identify. We also have a small pond with tetras and guppies. We still have our old fish tank. We are still contemplated what fish to put into it. We are thinking a solitary beast that feeds on live fish, but we are unsure.


As for the electric bike. I am speaking to a man that refurbishes vintage Vespas, so we are in talks about an eVintage Vespa. But I want numbers and dimensions before I commit, and more than likely I will postpone until later next year well after the wedding. That is my focus point right now. As for the bike I will get. I have decided on a used gray Honda Dylan imported from Japan. I will call it Bob.


On a side note, I am still scratching my head over Australians and their relationships with Asian women.