Once In a Lifetime Party

After wedding ceremony ended, we headed to Bumi Samami, our wedding reception's venue. It is located at Jl. Terusan Cigadung 15, Tubagus Ismail Dago, Bandung. It took us about fifteen minutes to reach there. Inside the car, we watched videos made by me. The videos were the compilation of our photos from time to time. We had our own video. We watched them while holding hand. It was like magic. We just didn't believe that we married to each other. But above all, we felt so great.

Finally, we were almost there. Our wedding car took left-turn and had downhill road. Just taking another left-turn, Bumi Samami was in front of us. I saw many people had already been there. We also spotted "janur" stood by the stone wall. Our name were written on stereo-foam hang to the "janur". Our car was parked in front of make-up room.

We entered the room and Mbak Ambar and her team greeted  and congratulated us. Our family was also there, sitting on a sofa. The "tengil" Farrell seemed to act differently. He walked here and there with his signature walk style. Very cute and adorable. Before a touch-up, I begged permission to pee. Something unusual happened. I was accompanied by Teh Ai, Mbak Ambar's assistant, to the bathroom. How strange it felt. She helped me hold the gown and gave me the tissue. Most amazingly, she was next to me when I peed. It was just epic.

Afterwards, my husband and I had a touch-up. It took a little time for Mbak Ambar to remake-up my husband since she only applied very sheer face powder onto him. As for me, she changed my hijab do helped by Dea, refined my make-up and handed me a bouquet of white rose. Our big family had the same treatment. They took refinement make-up done by her team. After everything was done, we were ready for the reception.

We got into the car and took only three minutes to get the entrance of venue. We're planned to ride a wedding vehicle from the entrance to the bridal dais. The vehicle was designed and made by him. He called the vehicle hybrid bike. Soon we got the entrance, the bike was already there. It was so cute. Daf Decoration Team decorated the bike with big ribbons and flowers attached to the front and rear bike. I was so happy I could cry.

Hybrid bike by M.S. Syahied Fauzy

To my amazement, along the way, two lines of beautiful ladies and handsome gents were ready to welcome us. The cuties you saw in the picture were assigned to fly the balloons and blow the bubbles when we passed the way. They were so adorable. Bumi Samami turned into wonderful land with those little angels. 

Beautiful peeps

 

We're (not really) ready to ride.

Soon after the MC finished reading the philosophy of hybrid bike. We were guided to have some preparation. Honestly, nervousness hit us when we were about to ride the bike. It was because we didn't have rehearsal at all. He wasn't even sure whether this was gonna end nicely or otherwise. But everything must be faced. We rode slowly while "Cintaku" song was being played melodiously by Alto Music.

Okay,...we're riding.

The cuties did their job awesomely. The balloons flew.

Oh it was superb.

Praise be to Allah SWT, everything ran smoothly. Now, our next agenda was entering the core venue. But before that, my husband cut the ribbon as the symbol of entering new house, new life. We cheered up for it.

Cutting the ribbon symbolizing entering new life

Yeaaaaay :)

Now, we were walking down the dock-like path heading to the bridal dais. Behind us, were our big family and guests.

Wave to the camera

On our bridal dais

Sitting on the bridal dais was the most amazing once in a lifetime experience. We're treated as a King and Queen. We were flooded by congratulation words, regards coming from friends, family and guests. We were so super duper excited.

On our  wedding day, we also took a courage to sing. Even though we didn't proclaim we had golden voice, we tried to entertain all guests. We sang "Tetaplah di Hatiku" by Bunga Citra Lestari featuring Christian Bautista.

"Tetaplaaaaaa...h"

"Di haatikuuuuu...."

Afterwards, we mingled with the guests and gave chocolates to them. It was so interesting moment. We had a chance to approach them, said thank for coming and gave them a little gift.

Here it is, cuty...

Take it Mas Alif, ...

Finally, the wedding reception was over. The guests and some of the family went home. The catering team had already neaten all the tables and vendors. Mas Yanto, a tent guy,  had been ready to take off the tents. As for us, we still had our last photo session with Empat Pijar's team. During the session, rain poured heavily. Everyone took a shelter but us since we had photo shot under the VIP tent.

After finishing the last capture, we got confused how to get to the villa. Our core family had left us. We had no umbrella. But Empat Pijar's guy were so resourceful and creative . He pulled out the super big umbrella from the round table in the middle of venue. They offered us to take us to the villa. Aaaahhh...what a funny ending. :D

Big thanks to you guys :D

The biggest umbrella we've ever had

And eventually, my husband and I go the most sincerest and profound thanks to all of you who contribute to our wedding ceremony and reception. We know we never be able to pay you back. But we're pretty sure Allah SWT has prepared the best reward for you all.