T.E.D

Nope, this is not about TED the movie

Actually, I haven't watched that movie.

But Caesar had watched it with his best friend.

T.E.D. is about The Engagement Day.

Yes, we were engaged on 20th October 2012. :D

We would like to say thank you to all our family and friends who attend our engagement party.

Sevy's family: Bapak, Mama, Avro+Dora+Piet, Dez, Liz, Om Her, Tante Ani+Om Nanang+ Nina+Bayu, Mbah Solo, Mbah Bantul, Bu dhe Mien, Bu dhe Wati, Bu dhe Sum, Om Kelik+Tante Anast, Om Harto+Tante Endang+Galih

Caesar's family: Bapak, Ibu, Mbak Prim+Mas Aya+Ryu+Rainer+Mbak Yama, Om Hari, Om Tyo, Pak Dhe Kelud, Bu lik Ningsih, Tante Arum+Om Tito

Our friends : Phie, Victor, Dani, Khafi, Pipiet, Indah+Arie

Thank you for your attendance.

Hopefully I didn't miss anybody's name. :)

• Flower decoration: My Mom :D
• Catering: 
• Arrangement: My Family
• Documentation: Phie and Victor
• Angsul angsul: Bawean, Prima Rasa, and Panda Cookies (my SIL's cookies)
• Engagement (Wedding Ring): Kaliem (Melawai, Jakarta)
• Make-up and Hair-do: Nurita Salon
• Accomodation for Caesar's family: De Riau Bandung
• Transportation: Tante Arum+Om Tito

The Perfect Quote

Both of us are coming from mixed religion marriage.
So it's important to have something general. Our plan is that the only religious part go to the holy matrimony, or some prayer.
Of course when it comes to choosing the right word to be printed in the invitation, it could be tricky.
In Indonesia, it is common to quote something from the Bible or a verse from the Al Quran to be included in the first page of the invitation. We don't want to do that.
So the alternative is to quote a philosopher's quote.
Automatically, I search for Anthony de Mello's quote.
Why? I like his writing since the first time I read that during high school. (Do you know that a Sagittarius is The Philosopher in all the zodiac sign?)
Back to the quote, this is my short list:

Happiness is not something you acquire; love is not something you produce; love is not something you have; love is something that has you - The Land of Love

Before creation Love was. After creation love is made. When love is consummated, creation will cease to be, and Love will be forever -One Minute of Nonsense

But... Caesar didn't like those two. So I search another quotes.
There were two quotes that caught my eyes:

When there is love, there is live - Mahatma Gandhi

Il n'y a qu'un bonheur dans la vie, c'est d'aimer et d'être aimé. - George Sands

(There is only one happiness in life -- to love and to be loved.)

I like Gandhi's quote, but Caesar said that it is a little pessimistic.
But he really likes the second one.

So, you've already known what is our choice.

Once Upon A Time (yes... this is a fairy tale)

Once upon a time,
you stumbled at your friend's wedding invitation. You saw the name of the bride and the groom.
Suddenly you realize that you've only known a little about their story.
Seems familiar? Yes of course, but we don't want it to be like that.
We want you to know about us, not coming only to shake our hands and say

"Congratulation!" 

and leave us on the stand while you are thinking

"I'm hungry, let's grab the food"... LOL *just kidding*  

"Let's take a funny picture together (a lot one) later during the photo session"

We want you to be relax and feel familiar with us. So it would be a great honor if you could spare just a little time to read this.