Nini & Zen's intimate wedding : Part 2

Continuation from Part 1.... more on the intimate wedding of Nini and her Prince Charming.

After a round of must haves group photo session at Fitzroy Gardens, Mr. C and I proceeded to Fenix  (the wedding luncheon venue) ahead of everyone else to put any needed final touches to the guest book table and ensure deco is set out right.

 

 

All in all, was really pleased with how it looked; all sweet and cutesie ish, a true representation of the bride which she came up with, most of the stuff and ideas whilst I assisted in the set up and where to put what.

We sectioned the 3 meter long table into 3 areas.

Middle is where we put the guest book with some pens and photo frames. On the right side was all the sweets and lollies on display with personalised couple's initial 'H & Z' goodie bags to be filled up

 

 

Pastel pens to fit the pastel wedding theme

 
On the left side, was individually wrapped and baked by me chocolate chip cookies sitting atop a cake stang and a picture of a bicycle for guests to leave their thumb prints on. Unfortunately, some guests didn't get the concept where their thumb prints represents the balloons attached to the bicycle. LOLs.

Hence, some thumb prints at the bottom of the picture!

A little bit about the venue, Fenix. It has a simple layout and often than naught, less can be more. The luncheon area had an area with glass windows and a view overlooking the Yarra River and lots of trees lending a picturesque feel.

Check out HC Mak's site for photos captured through his eyes and lens.

Back to Fenix, Fenix is not just another restaurant but is known as one of the two restaurants opened by Gary Mehigan.

Now, you must be wondering who he is for me to mention his name as if he is well known, as if recognition should be shown just by hearing his name.

Well, if you follow Master Chef, you'll know that Gary Mehigan is one of the Master Chef judges! And with that, expectations are raised. It is reputed to serve tasty morsels despite garnering a mere 66% 'like' from over 650 votes on Urbanspoon.

All in all, the food was alright. 

 

Handmade by the bride

Left is the to-die-for salted caramel ice cream

I don't think fine dining is Mr. C and my palate. It would seem that we have common people's taste buds. Lols. Having said that, I would say I enjoyed my dessert immensely. The salted caramel was beautiful; just the right amount of sweet mixed with salty taste. The chocolate cake (I think) is crisp on the top but below it, it melts in your mouth!

I would go back there for the dessert!!

 

 

 

All in all, what made this wedding special was the personalised guest book table, the cutesie bride and groom's speech follower by their impromptu 'Gangnam style' dance. What more to say, the adorable bird cake topper made by the father-in-law till the wee hours of the wedding morning was quite an attraction sitting atop a simple cake tiered by delectable cupcakes from Cupcake Central.

 

Simple white pic frame beautified by DIY pearl stickers and polka dot mint ribbon

The bride's favourite 'flower' pose

And 'Oppa Gangnam Style' pose

 

Scribbled guestbook with instant pictures of guests and heartfelt congratulations

XOXO

Calling all single ladies!!

"Get ready to catch ya..."

oopsie... hit the ceiling!

Attempt #2

Success and one happy camper!

The beauty of old school making a comeback instant films!!

T & D

Where there are kids, you'll find Mr. C 

Wrapped chocolate chip cookies

Simple yet sweet hairdo

Chalkboard name signs handmade by the bride!!