Got a call from my father in law. He said that Kimberly, David's half sister is getting married in February 2006. GREAT…finally…a jewish wedding!!!
My husband, David, is of jewish descent (every drop of his blood is jewish). Apparently, his family's jewish tradition has been so saturated that I hardly see jewish traditions happening in their family except for Rosh Hashanah (jewish new year).
When I last visited my in laws in Florida last year, Kimberly was already living with her boyfriend, Kevin. It was known that Kevin is the one somewhat practices judaism. Kimberly then decided that she will re-live her tradition be being a born again jewish.
"So David, the wedding's going to be on February 6th 2006. That’s a Saturday and its going to be a grand wedding at the synagogue, in Miami Beach." that’s my dad in law talking to David.
Now, as much as I love Florida so much, when he mentioned Miami Beach, I was ready to fly!!! How much I love Miami Beach…yaaaaaaaayyyy!
"You guys are going to stay at the hotel for 2 nights there. And remember, it’s a black tie wedding. Start making reservations for the flights and don’t forget to dress your best. Also don't forget to bring the kids," says dad.
OK ok, the hotels I can take, but…*gulp*, black tie? Now I am in trouble. To me, black tie ker, white tie, I still wear my baju kurung. Tak reti betul aku nak pakai gown/dress/whatever on my body when the occasion says black tie. Even at dinner parties, I wear baju kurung. Kata baju budaya kan? And I am so proud of my tradition. My daughter is also insisting that she wears baju kurung too (but since she has the teenage body, wearing a dress looks good on her!).
So the journey begins…Ely is looking for a 'dress' to wear. Baju kurung? Kebaya? Dress?
Look out for Part II which might be sooner than you will expect!
15 comments:
Wow ..a Jewish wedding so cool!Yeah wear the baju kurung... it's so very versatile and you can wear it anywhere.. wedding at the void deck, garden party even to a Jewish wedding I think. Can you get David to shoot every single moments of the wedding?:)
I'd definitely go in a kurung or kebaya. Must look a bit different maah!
Sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great time!
lilac and anedra : thats what i am thinking, baju kurung for me. maybe i should go tempah a new baju kurung fm my mom eh? baju glamor dan anggun *winks*
lilac, will take pics of the wedding.
Ely
Kebaya sexy lol
black tie tuh aper? *blur* anyway, yah...kebaya, baju kurong is cantek for any occasion :)
shesays, black tie means very the formal.
ms pearl, i wam thinking of kebaya with kain wiron...amacam?
hehehe...ok ok..won't keep you in suspense lahh.....i'm sure you know who lives in a pineapple under the sea???? hehehehee
ely, enjoy the occassion and i am sure david will have loads of pix - er...pls check yr YM.
haa, nak kebaya kota bharu with kain wiron pinjam from busana miss kebaya kakteh. i am sure she has nice kasa rubiah and batik betawi to give away.
Ely, sounds like one of those heartwarming romantic telly films in true American style. Miami Beach feels a bit like Palm Springs or Acapulco! Isn't it lovely that God throws so many lovely surprises every now and then at our feet? *love*
ely, i vote for baju kurung - the glamour version.
yes yes ask your mum to make one of those with sequins or silk, with the top made of organza and embroidered on the sleeves' ends. You can also wear another style - how abt this - a tube top merge with the kain made of songket, and a nice, plain kebaya top (without lining! oohh sexy!) over it in organza.
eh sibuk pulak aku nie! hehehe..
shesays, dah dont even play suspense with me, i dunno who lives in the pineapple under the sea. dont pray pray, tell me who u r pls!!!
kak teh : i had no chance to check my YM, will do that when i get home fm work ok!
nazrah : i am thinking of my MOM! she has a closet full of baju. the only trick is that, she might have to alter kasi kecik as per my size. dunno how shes gonna do it but i'll talk ot her on the phone this weekend and see what she can do.
susan : miami beach a different character from Palm Springs. Cos palm springs banyak orang putih and hispanics from southern US, miami beach is more like Acapulco! bahamians and cubans, the sea, the breeze, the sand oooohhh. the last time we went there, tak puas nak jalan too far. West Palm Beach is lovely! thats where david's mom is :)
uja: thats what i am thinking of too. baju kurung with nice material and the beads and all. the kasut jgn lupa beb!
i havent gotten anywhere with this yet. at least some ideas fm u all...thanks!!!
ely, its re: Alleycats CD - let me know if you have received it and we will take it from there. dont want you to post money to me. will give another address, ok? so check pm
I too vote for baju kebaya modern! *LOL* Nak gambar tak? I have some pix from magazines for you to choose from if you want to make new ones. *hehehe*
I'm sure whatever you choose to wear, you'll look great at the wedding! :) And don't forget to have fun :)
u know what? the nyonya kebaya looks fine kan? camnih kena diet mcm nazrah hahaha.
will let u guys know the outcome of it!
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