~Ryes, not sure abt birkenstock sandals. but CAMPERS shoes r cheap there...my hubby bought one at d factory outlet in d outskirt of Madrid. I checked the price in sg when i rtn...i almost pengz...so heartache cos i din manage to get one for myself..no sizes avail. The price in sg n in spain is too much diff...hubby's pair cost abt 60Euros but in sg its selling @ $300+.
 
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hey moonlight, i wil drop u an email abt d dishes.

regardin the hens nite..i found a gd place. its in holland drive. something like a home but converted to a cozy cafe. can arrange mani/pedi session...play board games etc. they oso provide some refreshments. 

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pp also stole my $1.99 hawaii flower slippers too leh, so sad. Didnt keep then next morning gone liao....

hey gin, wow, really so much diff? Wah, then if I go I must get myself too!

But hor, i still cannot decide spain or e.europe and now hubby say mauritius + south africa which the pkg will be launched only during natas. pengz............. 

Gintonic, share with me more details can for your suggested places for hens night..

Ryes, hahah me got the same question as you. I saw so many raves abt birkenstock, I went to see and it's so ex and personally find it nothing special..

got PS photos to share anyone?? so eager to look at all your phtoos.

Diana, maybe we can meet up one of the friday's evening. What's your opinion? 
 
Hey blur,

how ex is ex? I didnt pop by wheelocks to look see...

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hee hee, me also tinking of friday evening....mmmm...how abt the 1st friday in April? 7th April?
 

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Ryes, about 100 plus a pair.. think average abt 150 if i m not wrong.

I should be fine on that day, what do the rest of the gals think?

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I'm okie too! Will set aside dat day for u gals!! 

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hee...moonlight, dunno lei, i thk ppl always find other couple's PS photos nicer maybe...
i went to a few weddings and i kept telling mi hb that why their PS photos look so much nicer. hehe....

gin, yup i heard that fr mi frenz too that Campers cheaper there, as wellas zara and mango lor.. so if u are fans of these brands can shop till u are contented.

ryes, birki's ard $100 a pair, depending on which model u looking at. some are much more ex..now i thk itz much more ex coz of the Euro's conversion rates, i rem i used to buy average $90 a pair only.

diana, im ok with 7 april evening time.

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hey girls,

you girls go ahead to meet up okay.
Yday went to book my honeymoon with Chan liao. Am heading to spain & portugal in May..

Moonlight, come join me lah..

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thks pierced for the list...me onz too

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gin, when u go spain that time for your honeymoon?

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hehe...ryes..if i got the budget, i sure join u one!! But $$ constraint...dont tink mi hb gng to agree leh...
So mi eyeing this resort at Phuket rite now ...sighz...but when i email this resort some queries, they nvr reply leh..

Haiz...got a feeling they might be fully booked oredi =( That's wat happened when i emailed another resort at Hua Hin

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Ryes, me went for honeymoon end Aug last yr.
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Diana, u wanna d contact of d london taxi?? champage gold color okay for u? or u wanna pink color? 

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Hi Gin,

oh, okay. was trying to figure out how's the weather like in Spain.

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It was summer when i was there....scorching sun in Madrid. Temp in Barcelona was cooler...abt 25deg & 34deg in Madrid. My hubby got tanned when we were in Madrid. haha... 

so u confirm flying off on wich dates??

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o ya....gin, forget to tell u...my hubby dun wan...coz he find it waste of $$ since we can borrow his frenz car for free =-(

thks anyway...

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Diana, its ok. nvr mind. must save $$ on wadever is possible. One of my uncles is paying for d taxi as a wedding gift for us else we wont to get it too. like wad ur hubby said...waste $$. haha!! 

so issit confirm d 5 of us r meeting on 7th April? me knock off @ 6pm...my office is in Tuas so most likely i can only rch town at abt 7pm.
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Yeah, if it's confirmed we will dept on 10th may 950pm....

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no prob diana, so only the 5 of us den? u asking some of ur other thread brides along too?

gin, thk 7pm is fine for mi.

moonlight, the resort u eyeing at huahin is it the aleenta one? that's a very nice resort. if u want phuket resorts can send u the place mi fren stayed at. a bit exp but very nice and gd for HM. 

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Hey pierced!!
Yalor...aleenta's the one!!
which resort in phuket did ur fren stayed in? & how much did she spend? hees...can email mi at

thnx to ryes, now i'm oso considering mauritus!!! haha..duno whether worth it anot leh? It'll come up to abt $2K per pax for 6N >.<

Can't make up mi mind! aiyozzz!!

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yuppers...another bride that i know went there for HM...very nice!!!!
she showed mi her pics...thk itz quite packed. maybe u can try emailing them again. i forward u the TA she book thru as well.
the phuket one too.

oh ya, mauritius, but very ex lei... act i thk the huahin and phuket ones will do quite nicely. very gd service and place already. haha...
u can decide slowly on which one u like best.

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gals, me so upset wif hubby over our invitation cards. just had quarrel wif him. dunno y he is so stubborn over it. 

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gin, wat happen? dun angry....vent ur frustration here lah....

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hey gin,

what happened? it's just the cards only....I had lots of qurrels with hubby too...

wanna share abt it?

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aiyah...all b cos of our names lor. he insisted using our dialect names but i'm known to many frens, colleagues & relatives as GINNY. felt quite akward using my dialect although i did agreed in d 1st place. thus when we rec'd d template fr Jasvy today, i decided to chg using my christian name instead. End up fight lor...quarrel over it. haiz....anyway we r OK liao. he came over just now n we went for makan. heee...so d conclusion is i used my christian name n he used his dialect name!! 
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Gintonic,hahaha..at least u win in the end... i can forsee i will have some hipcupps with my hubby few months down the road.

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Hey pierced...thnx 4 ur email!!
Wah..the resort ur fren went oso not cheap leh!! ayee....everythin oso $$ haha

gin..so happie ending liaoz...hees...gd gd 
 
Hi gers, long time din log in n wow such a long thread. Hws everyone? =)

Me busy with work and looking for other job at the same time haiizzzz

Who is the next one having customary?

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blur, yah..at least he finally c d pt y i wanna use my christian name. haha!!

hihi RJ, long time no hear fr u. How's ur preparations?? think i'm next for customary after deardear, pierced n ryes. btw, we r arranging a mit up on 7th April. u wanna join us?

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yaya, do join us gals

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wah..gin, luckily u have solved the prob already. when prep for wedding, sure bound to have some hiccups and quarrels. even over some small lil issue.

moonlight, no prob...ya lor...the resort quite ex too, but act i would prefer to go to the aleenta one coz hua hin is much quieter and secluded so better for HM. 

Hi RJ, nice to have u here. so whens ur customary?? yup, join us for the gathering.

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ask u gals, issit expensive for a massage + body scrub @ $68 per session??

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gin, i tink it is consider cheap liao....coz normally 1 session is abt 100+ without taking the package....but then hv to see which spa also lah
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hey pierced...so sad..
juz realise May is the start of the rainy season in Phuket & Mauritius...sobz >.< Gona tink of new places to go again...
As long as this honeymoon is not settle yet, feel like nothin much to look 4ward too leh...

gin...tink $68 sounds like a pretty gd deal ^.^
I've packages for juz massages (w/o body scrub)..per session oredi abt $60 leh...
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Diana, i was offered a pkg from Body Contour. 20 sessions @ $68 each + F.O.C 20 sessions of Mud Mask or Facial. U think worth anot??
 
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gin, i tink the deal sound gd...however, it will only be gd if u r a person who njoy all this stuff...but wat i noe is tat body contour do hv offer for one time voucher (usually during their roadshow) for abt $38...so u hv to tink and see liao....for me lah...personally i feel tat if i can buy their voucher for $38 for one time, then the package nt so attactive lor....mayb u wan to find out other spa?

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Hi gers, my customary ah? not cfm leh most prob next yr depends on our financial....

gals, above thread is on buying of wedding shoe...some gals managed to buy from city plaza even for 4" heel...wow...cheap somemore....

rj, hv nt decide the venue yet....

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moonlight, oh ya hor...i forgot the monsoon season...
what abt gg Bali? huahin thk not affected by the monsoon.
pangkor laut is oso one nice place to go but very ex

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Hey Diana, i already bought my heels for EG. Now hv to get a white pair of heels for WG. saw one pair at DMK yday...Only $49.90, its cheaper than d pair i bought from Walking Culture for EG.But i stil wanna look ard for nicer designs. Might pop by Metro or OG 2ml.

Hey
I will be ROM on 2007. Ready to plan loh.. Esp $$.. Any advise on when and what to prepare.. So scare..     

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hi, ivy, guess u hv to be mentally and financially prepared first lor. then discuss wat type of ROM both of u wan, held in the ROM centre or outside. any budget? simple one wif relative and few close frenz? etc.... the most impt is tat both of u hv to discuss and agreed on wat theme/type of ROM both of u want....hope this help  

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anyone plan to solemnise at intercontinental hotel??
or any good place to recommend??    

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hihi!
i am oso getting ROM on 2007.. hehe.. gd that someone started this thread... share share ideas here ah... :D

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ya,agree with ivy,actually discuss with your FH what you both one first lor..discuss..it's your big day together and first project!hehee...give you some advice what i do for my ROM coming in sept.i only start preparing in Jan lor..i believe you girls have ample time to prepare..hehe 
1)Choose a date.
2)Determine whether you want it At ROM or Outside Soleminsation
3)Set Budget
4) Plan guest List
5)If Outside, look for resturant and JP
6)If do at ROM, Note you have to Efile 3 months before your ROM date.If its a popular date, it's best you choose outside soleminsation, if not you must be really fast at 12am to do your efile! hehe
7) Look for ROm grown and shoe and accessories.
8) Confirm Guest and Confirm resturant.
9) Sent invitation..check with resturant coordinator and make sure everything in order
10)Confirm with JP.
11) Wait for Big Day!

Did i miss out any details...other girls can add on.
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Hey, any idea how many ppls can go inside ROM?
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I only started planning in Oct for our January 05 ROM but ours was a small affair, 30plus guests at Amara Hotel for dinner.

You may wan to decide if you want a professional photographer or not  And rem to look for your FH's suit, shirt and tie as well.

And look for Wedding Bands!! :

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Hi All,
I've a funny question. Will the guest give ang pow when they attend the solemnisation ? As I'm doing my ROM budget now, and I'm planning to have a buffet lunch or dinner, so want to know if I can cover the ROM cost from the ang pow or not? Thanks...

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I don't think there is a definite way....My hubby and I didn't expect any except maybe from family members. But most of my friends either gave an ang pow and a present or gift vouchers. However, think better not rely on it to cover your ROM cost.

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Thanks Jan ...

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You are most welcome. Good luck in your planning and most importantly, have fun and enjoy your BIG day!! 

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Hi i'm also new here, also planning to ROM in 2007...But is it too early to plan now? hehe

but we did go & visit some showflats recently

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Hehe nope lah.. Go around see see look look.
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I'm planning for my ROM in Sept 2006. Don't know where to start  So lost.
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Recently i went for my friend ROm at My sercet garden at middle rd near the chinese temple there. the place is very cosy and nice ... can try to look out for ROM place.

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Anyone has any good resturants to recommand for ROM? i also intend to ROM in 2007.. abit early to plan but doing my budget calculations already becoz my AD and lovenest may be coming the following yr.

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naruto, my secret garden is a very nice place!! I didn't know that they do ROM. That's nice. 

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Help!! I have tons of questions & need advice on ROM. Can anyone leave down ur msn or any other contacts so that I can ask you directly.

Thanks a million!

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We can also share information ttooo....

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Hi BlurBB

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I'll be having my solemnization + buffet lunch recep at Carlton Hotel on 8 Jan 2006. Solemnization will be at the courtyard near to the pool (nice place), and lunch recep will be at a function room near to the courtyard.

Jason is the hotel coordinator, service is good so far. Quite a flexible guy. Hope that everything will turn out well on that day.

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Maybe some of u may wanna consider having ur ROM at Carlton Hotel???       

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Hi Lim ShiQi Kelly (naruto_blade), do you have photos on your friend's ROM at MySecretgarden? I've been to the place and love the restaurant.

Wondering if its ok to share photos with me? Please send to

my ROM date is in June 2006...

FH has been very nice..he's been planning for our ROM, AD (2007) everything. My dear even has the table plan out! Half at least, haha.. so he's a very secure hubby. Lucky me... cause i've been slacking... until now then kan cheong. haha, cause nxt year ROM so not starting to look for gowns. but me big bride... size 14-16, so haf to start looking ard.

a few forumers have recommended Allure to me. will check it out...

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Maybe u can consider peony jade restuarant at clark quay. alot of good comment on the restaurant. i have just place my deposit. Love the place alot.  as ivy, Faith, Pink_Piglet and shermine, we are planning to ROM in 2007. In fact, we are planning for 1st Jan 2007.

Really at a loss as to what to plan or discuss. But thanks to you all (esp jme), her list is kind of a guidance for me 

Seen through some other topics, what these short form means? i gather FH means for future husband and what about AD then?

Secret Garden sounds nice, never been there before. But I think might not suit us, as we going to have more relatives than friends. Secret Garden sounds more like a resturant for friends or couples.

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new too and planning to ROM n AD in 2007.
Just need some opinion, my FH n I planning to ROM on Aug 2 Cause it our birthday. Then our AD on Xmas Day, the day he proposed.

Do you ladies think it abit far apart for both ROM and AD?
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AD stands for Actual

Any idea if i want to have AD and ROM together, what will be the things to plan?? i just wanna a simple affair, prefer outdoor buffet style dinner. those with moon and stars kind...     

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Thanks selsel.

I am also looking for some ideas through this forum..

Hope you found one that you love to have. 

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think your dates are not too far apart, cos think some ppl have their AD 2years after ROM...

Mine shld be ROM on 7th July 2007, cos my FH wants the special date. & AD a week later 14th July which is our Ani date also  
Glad to know that u gals are planning for 2007 ROM already. initially thot I may be too early. planning sep2006 but haven start anything yet. anyone can advise for ROM need to go check for those auspicious dates or not?    

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I am new in this forum. me and my FH also planning to have ROM and AD together in yr2007. Anyony know wat is the "procedure" like? Quite confuse abt the timing n things to do. pls advise. Thank you 
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too. Planning to ROM on 13/1/07 (our 10th anniversary) and AD will be on 2008. Glad that has this forum to get some ideas, as I thought I'm the only 1 who plan the wedding so early.

Congratulation to Astrogirl! Hope you have a wonderful Solemnization!

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So have you ladies thought of where to hold your ROM? Any suggestions? Plan to have about 100 gues

you can try Goodwood Park Hotel's poolside terrace. That's where I had my ROM on 31st Dec 05. It's good because it's sheltered, yet it's not in a ballroom. The international buffet high tea selection is pretty good, too.

However, max, they can only hold 80 guests. I had 8 tables of 10 persons. You may want to give it a thought. I can pass you the contact person's email address, too am a new comer too. I am planning to have ROM and AD together in May 07.

hehe... glad to know so many ppl are on the same boat!

A friend told me from now on, we have to show our ROM cert before we can book a banquet. Is it true?
Any idea? I hope this is not true.

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Hi, Need to show ROM cert?
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Hi Allie,

What are the charges like for Goodwood? Care to share? As i am planning for mine in Apr. Is it by the pool?   
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Hi Everyone,
I'm planning to have ROM on Dec'07 and not gonna have any Wedding customary after ROM. From the search, most BS only offer ROM package that consist of Tea dress, make-up, hair-do and hand bouquet. Is there any BS that offer custom make package for ROM that will have wedding gowns, tea-dress, groom-suit, make-up, hair-do, hand bouquet, in&out door photography and videography?

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Hi Allie
Thanks for your suggestion. Sorry haven been coming in lately. Do you mind passing me the contact for Goodwood? Do you mind sharing any photos that you took at Good wood?
What the prices like?
 
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hi all the experience at peony jade? evthg went smoothly? was the ROM held indoor our out?

hi allie

cld u pls pass me the contact for goodwood as well? am also interested to know wat the prices r like     

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My ROM is on the 15th march. shall share with you more details after my ROM. mine is at indoor.
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Hi all, I am planning to hold my solemnisation on March 2007. Just want to check any one of you or have friends who hold their solemnisation at Raffles Marina? If yes, can share some info on their services, foods etc?
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...and m starting to panic coz my FH and I are getting ROM in Sept 2006 and we've not plan anything yet...and now...i'm reading a forum planning for 2007. Am i very late to start planning now? We are thinking of getting ROM at Carlton hotel n at the same time have the reception there.

Any feedback or better suggestions(if there's any)? 

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anyone plan to do it at ROM centre? and use Lovethatbinds? if i wanna do at ROM, can i choose the date and time i want? 

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Hi all...  me too having ROM in June 2007. Well, think I'll keep it simple lor... jus invite a some friends and close relatives. All those not so close but still on good terms will invite them on AD in Jan 2008 
Guess that after ROM than go for a simple buffet lunch at some hotel. Cos my wife and me will be sharing the cost. Our parents have no means to sponsor anything.
Thinking of fancyful things but have to see the feasability first. Discussed this with my wife, will be meeting her at ROM. AD then I'll go and fetch her... ha ha ha

so have you got your ring?have you pop out the "question"?btw, congrat to you.
i am having my ROM coming wed-15th march.

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so surprised to see guys come in this forum and actually do the planning. Guess u must be those very "XI XIN" type.

I am holding mine at March2007 which falls on our 7years anniversary. I had ideas on Peony Jade and Carlton. But still sourcing for better and reasonable venue. So the rest, what are on your minds so far?
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Peony Jade or Carlton ar? Well, issit the ROM or AD?

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Hehe.. Mine will be @ Grand Plaza Park Royal! On 23 Dec 06..

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hi osh gosh,

good luck for your ROM tom! keep us all updated on ur day yah!

hi all,

anybody has the contact for secret gdn & peony jade?
 
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Thank you twinstarz. Finally, everythings is over liao. can have a good rest before planning for my customy.

i had my ROM solem at peony jade. the food is great. no regrets. my relatives and frd enjoy the food. we choose ala carte buffet. at least the guest have more choose.

so have you managed to get any JP? Mine is MR David Loh.He is great. My guests have so much fun and laughter.

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oshgosh,

So is David Loh friendly? How did he approach u or u approach him? As u had not seen before..

As i also book David Loh for mine.. So i wanted to find out more..

Does he use English or Chinese?

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oshgosh,

So is David Loh friendly? How did he approach u or u approach him? As u had not seen before..

As i also book David Loh for mine.. So i wanted to find out more..

Does he use English or Chinese? Also did he stay for the buffet?

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Hihi everyone.. I'm new here!!
My FH and I are also planning for ROM & AD in 2007.. so glad that someone started this thread... thot i too gan jiong... Actually how's the package like for ROM at Goodwood Park? Allie (glamourette) can please send me the details? How's the food and price? Was intending to invite only 50 persons... mainly relatives and close friends....

Just wondering.. how long before must we book the banquet and JP?? if our AD is going to be in NOV 2007.. issit too early to book now? Dun noe when its a good time to start.. hiaz.. so lost...

Anyone of you bought your love nest before your AD? Issit very hard financially? Coz we are thinking of building our love nest by mid june 07 so that the house will be ready by nov 07 for our AD.... but dun noe whether it will be very tight financially.... anyone can share their experience with me??? =)
 
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Anteve, depends on your budget too. The ROM lunch can be held anywhere but to me, I'm holding indoors at ROM itself and thus somewhere near would be good. Won't wan my guest to travel far for lunch. 

oshgosh, you had ROM solem at peony jade? How much was it? Yours is even better after solem stright away eat!!! ha ha ha good idea

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Oh by the way angel, how much you pay for everything? Est?

Conxie, start by booking the JP liao. Get the venue first. After that faster go and get a BS cos fitting and MTM needs time!!! Move it move it... :P

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the vow is in english but when he speak, he will speak in eng then chinese. he has to rush to another place that why didnt stay back for lunch. He is really very good. all my guests have so much fun and laughter.

Roger: i choose ala carte bufft- $28+++ exclud drink, tea. the place is really nice and cosy. the food is good too. as we dun wan to make my guests run two places, we decide to have our solem there.

we spend abt 5k+ on the ROM.(include rings, all the little details). i have a very good photographer. if you wan, i can email you the contact.

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the vow is in english but when he speak, he will speak in eng then chinese. he has to rush to another place that why didnt stay back for lunch. He is really very good. all my guests have so much fun and laughter.

Roger: i choose ala carte bufft- $28+++ exclud drink, tea. the place is really nice and cosy. the food is good too. as we dun wan to make my guests run two places, we decide to have our solem there.

we spend abt 5k+ on the ROM.(include rings, all the little details). i have a very good photographer. if you wan, i can email you the contact.

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Cool... ok than I'll need your contacts. and also, I'll be waiting for yor photos ya.. Hee~ Pm me yor photos k? Thanks  

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Hi Oshosh, can share me your pics at PJ too
also, your photographer contact no. What is his photography package consist of and what are the charges?

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Oshosh mind sharing you rpics?? What does it include and how much is it?? Thanx
 
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hi all. i have not collected my pics. you can go to the website to c his work. jayce photography.
 
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hi osh gosh! glad ur ROM went well. i was considering the pkg deal for peony jade but ur alar carte sounds nt bad too! can't wait to see ur pics, must send to me k? i hvn't even planned on any JP yet n i heard david loh is hot property! haha...sigh....how long in advance must i "book" the JP?

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twinstarz, book as early as possible lor... some ppl do it one year in advance  Size 18 Brides~

vivi, I am a half peranakan bride to be!cat,

then tell me lar.. i try guessing.. keke
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Mine AD not fixed yet. Let FH decide, anyway have not decided to have banquet or not. 
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Adel,

so which BS u sign with leow..??

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As we have not decided to have banquet or not, so we have not signed up with any BS yet.

whether u taking banquet or not, still good to sign a BS now and get it open dated.  having banquet might be tedious but its a once in a lifetime thingy so enjoy.. 
    

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ya! u r right. See how! Heee! Hee! Hee!

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care to share why are u hesitating to hold a banquet?? 

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Nothing special. Just that parents have not discuss anything yet.      

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gals, me also thinking whether to have banquet or not..

well, the reason is coz i'm upset with the event manager.... cos didn't get as good bargain as i hope fore.

Initially, i was quoted standard $78/person, then i bargain cos it's lunch, and got $70. I asked for lower if i exclude the anniversary stay and the wedding cake. Mgr said CANNOT, it's the best price already.

Then, I found out from a good friend how much she got for her package from the same hotel 2 yrs ago, VERY CHEAP! and she got to keep everything in package and hers is dinner.

... soi used her price to bargain for mine... But the event manager responded by asking me what i DONT need, so i naively told her what i don't need (anni stay and cake) and she said, ok, we'll give u the (cheaper) price and will take those things away. AFTER that, i felt 'cheated', even though i got the cheaper price.

Now i need to add $5/person for Muslim guests and that has to be on top of my minimum guest (180 guests, so now 190).

WEll, overall, i think it's a bargain. If not for my friend, i'll be paying $70. I guess i'm just not happy the way they handle the bargaining part (ie, trying to take 'items' off the list) and trying to earn from dietery request.

What do u think gals? I give up and let my FH handle the whole thing hehehe...

i think usually it's parents who wants banquet.

I keep contemplating of having simple ceremony for close friends and family and off to honeymoon.

you don't mind having banquet, right?    

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Hmmm.... There is pro and cons. Mainly couple won't enjoy in the banquet as we'll be so busied that couple of days. Organise, planning, etc.

It is an announcement to those elderly that we are officially married. that's all.
vivi,

you can have :

1. Banquet if both you and FH family are in for it. Of cos, there should not be any $ problem that you may both quarrel over as wedding.

Banquets are really expensive issue to consider.Have to look to to extra $ pump in for projector as some hotels do charge and must leave aside $ for ang bao for emcee or helpers etc.

Maybe check with both sides parents to be 100% sure if they want a banquet at the hotel or just settle at a dine in place for dinner with close friends and relatives/family.

2.If they are ok NOT to have it in the hotel than BEST...can look for a surperb romantic cosy dine in place for dinner, I think it will be just as great.

For bargaining of hotels freebies, dun expect much from major singapore hotels at all.

If you are confirm getting a simple 3-4 star hotel than got to arrange to meet the coordinator and I can tell you what to look for or ask for.

Wedding is for both of you. Do what you think most happy for both of you taking into consideration of both side parents' views as well.

And wedding means "NO MONEY" so I think you need to tell yourself you definetely have to spend on this BIG DAY!

If $ is the issue than you got to lower down your BS pakage price or hold/not to hold banquet? Go for a short honeymoon instead of a long one? All these must do adjustments lor..

Hope it helps! 

You are upset with which manager from hotel or where?

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aside of my dissatisfaction with them, i hv no choice but to go ahead cos: we told most of ours already. And my aunts,cousins n friends from overseas hv responded to say they are coming, so to make all parties happy, just go ahead lah.

My hubby said, it will be hard to find place at other place at this price...and prob that's true. Plus we like the area...it's at Sentosa. So for my relatives and friends overseas who are coming, they'll book hotel and stay there for a few days (more $$ for the hotel)..

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.we told most of our 'friends'

My FH (not hubby yet) hehehe....

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Went to Dang earlier, both FH and I don't like their services (mostly) and don't find anything suitable for me so Dang's out. Now considering whether to go for Dang's wedding show next week....

And to Bridal Wardrobe... lovely gowns.. i love their gowns and evening gowns. Ronn is nice and obliging so it's def in our top3. Price wise, more expensive than Divine and TWP... but nice gowns!!!

 shd give Bridal Wardrobe a try...

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intending to wear a cheong sum in place of a Kua. Does anyone know of a bridal boutique that has nice & elegant cheong sums? I'm rather small size so I'm not sure which places would be able to provide a cheong sum my size. I may end up tailoring one if I cannot find a suitable one... Please share with me your suggestions. Thanks!

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 me and wong..personally had great service at Dang leh...Perhaps you need to give some time for Bing Bing lor..she is one that need time to blend with..than she will be very nice. Anther BRIDE and me had great service from her although she knows our AD is a long way.

I shortlisted Dang too but too bad their location was too outta the way..haaa..

DANG do great CS - they are known for that.
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Hi viv,

Saw your comment on "BS tour" thread liao! Left some comments there, do take a look if you're free. ,
How is your gathering with YY last sat? I din see her at the wedding workshop yesterday. U bully her... Haha! Just kidding.the buffet is a bit ex for me....think the min for rasel is $20 per pax...so i forgo it....in addition, I have my first fitting on the same day so I kinda keep myself in the hse (to look pretty) then go for my 1st trial MU & Fitting.....

Wow my WG & EG by GI is super satisfying.....everything so nicely done...thought not the true where all accessories are put on but I look so pretty yesterday comment and where..dun quite get what u mean leh... 

That comment issue is to viv. She made the same comment abt DANG on SB -> BS Tour thread. I posted my comment there.

As for your msg,
Just like to know how is ur KTV session with YY. Cos I din see her yesterday at the wedding workshop mah! Thot u bully her!!! But see like she realli enjoying her first fitting.
right! Their min is $20 that include decorations, flowers and cockery, etc. except tables and chairs. Not sure if it's worth it. I do like their food and the ART HOUSE environment.

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 was fun..heh heh..my friend B joined us for karaoke also much later, so basically me and wong held our own concert first.

got quite a solid voice, loud and strong although she can't read chinese like me..;p Most songs she sang with much confidence...best of all she sang JY "jian nan"...nice......

2. For me, pitch too high cannot really reach but than those songs that I have the Cd, more or less I can "hun guo qu"..kek kek kek...but too bad some songs cannot read also...so...sounds funny lor..

3. My Friend B she is also good at certain songs which she can sing rather well..and she got upper hand lah..she is good at chinese..no problem of reading them and singing the songs fot the first time. But she got "pee yin" but wong say dun have..ummmm...

We proceeded to Bishan for tea latte and cafe mocha and shared information about Bridal stuff and FH...(think we should have more of these gatherings man) HAA....

Than FH came and picked us up and dropped YY off at Park MAll for her BS class. 

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i dun think is worth leh esp when I am inviting the same ppl to church & banquet....i dun think they will give AB twice....
no photo for my gown leh but my sis took some with her hp my MU & hairdo....BUT i dun know how to upload into the PC leh     

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yah..they won't give AB twice, I have a church wedding buffet for lunch also..and majority I invited are those will be coming for dinner at the hotel also.

They won't give AB twice for sure unless they are invited only for the church.

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my gf whom i'm very close, her AD is nxt month.i was thinking to buy her some gifts or juz a AB will do. becuz the AB will be given to her FIL as he pays for the dinner. so was thinking if i shd give her something memorable.

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if you are sure your friend not gng to pay anything for dinner I think is ok to buy gifts. For me as I am gng to pay for the banquet, I prefer AB and not gifts.

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your gal friend so lucky...got FIL to pay for dinner..heh...

I think you can buy a gift cos the AB is to her FIL and not to her..heh heh

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bought tv, fridge and washing mc for her hse. then hb's bro pay for the reno (abt 3-5k).. kinda envy but then personally i still feel tt its better not to owe others favor loh.? That's fast. Everyone start having your first fitting liao ah? gown oso. ,
If I'm the guest for both church and dinner, I will give AB for dinner and light gift (decoration, voucher) for church.
so AB is still prefer for DINNER, did I ask you Adel?

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FIL moving in to stay with them anot./sounds hard to believe, but seems fishy..anyway..dun envy pple..be happy and contented with what each of us have lor....

anyone took Double Up Bridal? Any comments?

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Just want to check it out and do some survey:
what much did u pay for each additional 15R photo?
is having 6 outfits (including actual day WG and EG) reasonable for a $3300 package?

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i paid $30 per 15R top up in my big ablum.
6 outfits is reasonable for $3300. i hv PS WG, AD WG (MTM), AD EG (MTM), MTM Teadress and rental of KUA for $3000 package. package with 23 15R photos, no mag style.

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hi,

i paid add. of $30 each for the standard 28 pics in my pkge to convert to full digital and another charge of arnd $100 each for add. photos..

yr pgke is very reasonable with 6 outfits.. i had 5 but tink its enuf for me..    

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Wow! Dabee, yours only $30 per 15R additional photo?
And syt's is $100 per photo? such a big difference? is your photo bigger than 15R?

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hi, jazreel bridal charges me $3388 for 26x 15R, 5outfit.additional 10R is $45 & 15R is $55..how is this package?
 

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hi lionel,

it is quite alright but did u chk whether the $55 is referin to digital or normal photo? 
  Posted on Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 10:28 pm:      

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hi, also just with jazreel recently. they quote me $55 for additional photo plus neg, i dun think they do digital photo..shd be normal photo

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Hi tweetie, I went to jazreel too. Spoke to Marcus, the designer, he quoted me $65 for 15R plus negative. Can share what's the package they quoted you? The package he quoted me is $2988 for MTM WG, OTR EG & Groom's suit, 20x15R photos, mini album, portrait, negatives of selected photos returned. If I want to upgrade to album with artwork, he quoted me $2400 for additional 30x15R photos.

I quite like his gown but not so much for the photos and I find their additional photos cost on the high side. 
  

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hi, rc123
your quotation is expensive..i was serve by Lynn, she charge me $2988 for 26x 15R, OTR WG,EG & 2 suit for groom.Mini album, one enlargement, 1x 8R table top, 5 diff look & additional  with neg
 

hi, your quote is a bit pricey..both my EG,WG ore OTR..2 suit for the groom,i was serve by Lynn..she quote me additional 10R @ $45 w neg & 15R @$55 w neg, plus 5 diff look, jkt &pant for father & FIL
 

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Wow wat a great diff. between my quotation and yours... so r u getting the package from them 
      

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$55-$65 per extra pc of 15R is reasonable liao... GHA is charging an exorbitant $80-$85 per pc.... 
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where is GHA ? I have not decide to sign up which one..i heard that Yvonne Creative's Gown is better..still looking..actually i dun quite like the photo @ Jazreel
 

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GHA=Golden Horse Awards 
  Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 4:30 pm:   

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Hi tweetie, I'm also like u... dun really like the photos at Jazreel. I saw my friend's wedding photo from Yvonne. It's quite nice... I'll be going down to take a look one of these days
 

 Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 6:25 pm:      

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Hi....reading the thread here let me noe tt GHA service like not very gd... actually..i quite like their gowns...but scared of getting bad service

Personally, will tk up YC pkg cos their photography n gowns not bad..somemore tt pricing quite reasonable..boss quite easy to talk to.. 
     

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Hi carol, can share what did YC quoted you? 
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hi rc123, why u dun like jazreel? my fren told me YC's gown are nicer..actually, i really have no preference.totally lost..how abt white link? hehee..more BS names coming out of this thread 
 

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Hi Tweetie

It's me again.. Yupz, I must say YC has pretty WGs, and like what Carol mentioned, Yvonne (the boss) is very accommodating. She will try to accede to your requests.
Oh yah, I'm a YC-bride  
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hi mehmeh, can share the quote u got from YC? 
  

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Hey Tweetie

I must say I didn't get alot fr YC, coz i really din need things like bridesmaids gown or best men's suit.
Mine is the most basic OTR package at $2988. But i managed to get both father's suit.
Ex YC-brides have had very gd experiences with YC in terms of make-up, photography and even gowns. There's 1 bride who had a full lace gown and didn't have to pay additional costs. Some BSs will charge u for additional beadings, laces, embroidery etc, otherwise known as hidden costs.

One gd thing tt Yvonne reassured me was tt if i had to modify her OTR gowns, she wld do it at no additional costs! phews!!

Anyway here's an ex YC-bride's AD photos (not YC photographer), so u can now have an idea the make-up & gown YC has: 
  

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I was actually recommended by my aunt...she's alr a mother...eldest daughter is P1 next yr..
so can ya believe how long Yc has been in mkt?

My FH n I had bought a pkg fr another BS due to hard selling but decided to change BS...cos tt previous shop had very poor service.

We went into YC a mth ago...met up wif Yvonne... i told her im keen in her pkg.... then she actually offered 3888 pkg wif e following to me.
- 1 Mtm Wg n OTR EG
- 20 15R pics
- 1 suit on AD for Hubby
- 4 mk-up (trial, PS, n AD)
- Bridal bonquet, Bridal Car Deco

- 5 gowns n styles for PS
- 2 suits for PS

- 1 portrait 20" x 24'
- Table top 8" x 10"
- 4R 3" x 5" 36 pcs
- 5R 5" x 7" 20 pcs

As for wat i quoted above...i believe most Yc Brides haf them.... cos Yvonne doesnt vary wat she give..unlike sm BS..

It's really abt service cos sm bridal shops can give u real cheap affordable prices...wif lotsa stuff included... but at e end of e dae, either they dun give wat they promise or u gotta 'chase' them quite often..

We r not 'promoting' Yc but definitely we can feel tt their service mks us feel comfy loh...like wat Yvonne said on my first visit," i mk sure my customers feel comfy wif me n all working in YC. Cos it's once in a lifetime, i hope u guys will enjoy your time here..." <- tis sentence gave me a boost of confidence wif them loh...    

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btw, i've went to white link, Everbliss, Sophia, seletar, City Bridal, Double Up n U bridal n oso not forgetting YC.

White Link -- the co-ordinator seemed quite dao to me... then one thg to note is tt studio foto tkg not done in their shops..but done in Ubi...
one thg i dint like was their Gowns r rather revealing...as in two pcs... n im not e kind wif fantabulous figure so decided to give White Link a go. they only offer 4 outfits n styles for PS

Sophia - a one stop gd service...but def very costly...cos their pkg contains very basic stuff loh... like transport for Outdr PS is not provided...i liked their gowns but decided to give it a go..cos aft lotsa of topping up here n thr...guess at least will spend up to 5k+ for simple pkg

the rest like EverBliss... thk it's one stop offer BS..then dun expect 'wow!' service cos they haf very segregated duties...like the sales promoter is the one selling the pkg...but aft u sign on..usually the sales person will direct u sm other co-ordinator...thk very 'ma-fan' loh...direct her n thr....

So my choice was finally YC cos their boss is their designer n most thgs can neg wif her direct...

Agn, hope wat is said is helpful though
 

rc123 (rc123)     

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For me, I dun really like jazreel's photo... looks a bit outdated to me. But there's one WG which I like very much... dunno other BS can do the same?

Have you gals heard of Jess Haute Couture? I went there yesterday. It's a newly established shop, dun have much to show case. But they are having a promotion at $2988
MTM WG
MTM EG
MTM Teadress (to keep) or $150 discount with OTR teadress/kua (rental), or 2 15R photo with collage
MTM groom's suit
Make-up & hairdo (4 set)
car deco (without car)
20x15R photo (if take their in-house photographer. Additional photos (magazine style) at 30pcs for $1800)
Additional cost for embroidery $250

The package looks worthwhile but not sure of her design and photos.

Anyway I'm going to YC today to take a look... will update you gals later...
 

tweetie (tweetie76)
New member  

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hi rc123, keep me update of what u think of yc..
hi mehmeh, thk for the photo..yc's gown looks very nice, but $3888 with only 20pcs 15R is a bit exp hor..still need to consider..& i dun think 20pcs is enuff..sure to pay for additional photos..am i correct? 

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hi tweetie... 20pcs of 15R is def not enuff...but isn't tis e mkt practice?? (unless u r tokg of those 'branded BS)
 

mehmeh (mehmeh_lim)
Junior Member    

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Hi Tweetie

Yeah, u are rite. 20 pix usually not enough, unless u are highly disciplined when selecting them. Most wedded couples I know of relegated their album in some lonely corner of their house. Anyway what Carol mentioned is true, 20 pix is the 'market rate' for the number of pix..

YC's additional photos cost $55 & $65 for 10R & 15R respectively. If you add many pix, the cost per photo can be reduced (with some gd negotiation of course) 
  

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whether can get cheaper price definitely depends on bargaining power...n which BS u r wif...so i totally agree wif mehmeh...
 

kRaZy (krazy)    

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hi ladies,
one way you can consider to keep to the quota given. when you are selecting the pictures, rearrange the pictures according to this; front view, side view back view, long distance, short distance. and so on.
when they are grouped accordingly, then you pick the pictures again. choose a variety so that you do not get duplicate and your album will have a nice and even distribution of a variety of poses and shots.
when this is done, even if the shop assistant tells you that this picture is nice, that one is great, you wont be lost and tempted to get extras (and pay through your noses for the extras)
THis was what we did when we chose our pictures from Kim (studio d'fia) and although we didnt have a lot of pages, the pictures were sufficient. 
 

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Hi Krazy

Tt's a great idea to stick to the quota. Thanks for the tip! No way wld I want to pay thru the noses for the photos which will eventually be kept in the cupboard or even storerm!

My sis over-spent by a whole deal. She had both 20x24 & a 3-in-1 8R, 50 over pix for her magazine styled album. Worse of all while each 15R full pg costs $65, it costs $80/85 for magazine styled with some computer effects!!!

Oh btw, you care to share your photos?
 

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Hi all..
till now i still dun know what's OTR. MTM is made to measure.. what else huh?..

also, when which of them we could bring home?

Hi carol,
are ur pics ready? may i see?  
 
 

rc123 (rc123)     

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Hi gals, went to YC last Fri. Like their photos esp. the magazine style, the gowns are also not bad, there's quite a variety. They having a promotion ending this month. The package at $2988 consist of:
WG & EG (either one MTM)
2 Groom's suit
1 Grooms pants (MTM to keep)
Car deco
Makeup & hairdo (trial, PS, Act day & nite)
bouquet (PS & AD)
20x15R
5R mini album
36x3R
1 8R table top
portrait (can't rem. the size)

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mm..thanks rc123.btw, have u decide to sign up with YC? does your package incl AD photography?..$2988 is the std price but i think the 15R pics is too little..did u bargain for more? how is the service at YC? do they 'force' you to sign up? 
  

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hi tweetie, i dun thk they do 'hard-selling'....
it can be tt bad for other BS...
 

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As I went there alone, they understand that I need to consult my HB (that's always a good tactic to ward off hard selling). They didn't insist or 'force' me to sign up. I asked them a lot of questions and there are some rooms for negotiation. Generally, quite comfortable with their service and heard quite good feedback. I might jus sign up with them cos their package looks rather attractive and so far they have quite good reputation. But over these few days need to think thru' what are the things required from the package else no more bargaining power later on. Will visit them again sometime this week with my HB and hopefully he also likes the photos. Can't think of which other BS I can visit as most of them got some negative feedback or their package too ex for me. So I might jus settle with YC.

So tweetie, have u decided yours?
 

hi mehmeh,
you can view my album online at

we didnt have time (although our wedding is already a yr over hehehe) to put up our ad pictures. but we will get to it. hehe
 
 

tweetie (tweetie76)
New member     

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hi rc123,
i havent decide on anythg yet..thot of visiting YC & TWD..btw, do u know whether Thomason Wedding Design (TWD) is good? i still think $3888 package w 20pcs is exp.. 
 

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hi rc123, thk i will b like u too...settle for Yc..cos comfy wif them..not like most BS...
 

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Hi tweetie,
I've not heard of TWD, where is it?

I also think that 20 pic not enough will definitely add more. What type of album u gals like, magazine or normal? I heard that for magazine style, u need to have a min. no. of photos to make up the album, say 50 pic. Do u think that is a lot or is it normal? I'm thinking of negotiating a package sum to include additional photos, at least I know what I'm paying for and set a budget to it....

Anyway jus to share with u some of the package prices that I've received... Other than YC, Jess Haute Couture, Jazreel, I've also been to Santiago, Z-Wedding, In-Wedding, Flamingo, Silverlining.

Flamingo and Silverlining engages external photographer, their package including pic (the size of the photos differ and normally 20 pic or less) is about $4k. The additonal photos cost about $70 and u need to pay more for collage and artwork.

In-Wedding offers the best comprehensive package so far, for $2988 they offer me in addition to what YC offer, they give 25x15R (I believe can nego for more), car rental & free upgrade of portrait with digital layout. Their additonal photos for 15R is also $65 but need to top up $500 for digital artwork.

For Z-Wedding and Santiago, they are from the same boss. But the package they offer totally diff. Can't really rem the details but I rem for Z-Wedding, if u wan to upgrade their normal photos to digital layout, each page add $30 and additional page is $100 (regardless of no. of photos in it, but I'm not sure how true is it).

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hi rc123,

TWD=Thomson Wedding Design. They have 2 outlets, one in Thomson, one in Tg Pagar, next to YC..but i dunno which one is better..hv u decide which BS to sign up?will YC try to do hard sell? 
  

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hi
just like to share my point of view.
for PS,when u r offered more outfits to change, u will tend to choose more pics to develop. so stick to lesser change of outfits if u can.
so for me, i m glad that i have only 4 outfits to change. but i think i will change 3 outfits only. 
 

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Hi tweetie
I think many shops will try to do a bit of hard sell. All shops we have visited so far have tried to ask us to sign on the spot.
Am deciding quite soon between a few BS to sign up for. Maybe we could share some information? My email
Tks 
 

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Hi FBB,
think most of the bridal shops packages are quite similar if u go to tanjong pagar.
U will have to decide if u like their sevices, their gown n their photos...
 
 

Serene (dottyback)
New member

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Hi FBB

Congrats 2 all 4 ur oncoming wedding

Mine has juz passed actually hehe

FBB, i signed up wif my BS mainly coz a fren was working there n my sis engaged their services a yr ago 2 so I din wanna look further n stress over which 1 2 go since I find their package n services ok, plus I could speak frankly what I expect from them since I knew them liao

Mayb its beta 4 u 2 find out from frens who went thru tis process n ask 4 their feedbacks abt BS they went, I guess recommendations thru word of mouth can help 2 narrow down ur choices  
     

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Thanks for the information Serene, we are close to making a decision now  

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Hi,

Anyone has any gd AD photography or/& video to recommend? Tried a few, but seems that my date is taken up... 
 
 
BlueSkies,

When is yr AD? Try my AD photographer, Benjamin Loo lor :P
 

olinda foh (olinda)
hi....zann...can email me th charges cos i interested...thanks 
 

zann (zann)
Intermediate Member
Username: zann

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hi olinda,

sent! 

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Hi Zann

Is Benjamin working for any BS? Apparently, my BS quoted abt $500 for 6-8 rolls of films (not very sure). I do quite like their journalistic style but do not know the market rate for AD photograher. Can you... also...email me the charges too? thks.IMHAPPYBABE (imhappybabe)

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Hi there

Can someone clear my doubts in the additional photo for 15R @ only $30? Which BS offers such cheap price for 15R and is it in mag style album? Also, isn't it too ex to pay $80-$100 for add 15R photos? What exactly is the difference?
 

joyin (joyin) :      

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Hi Zann, can send Benjamin Loo's quotes and details to me too? thanks z

Hi Zann

Thank you very much for your reply here (this forum). However, I did not recieve your email. Did you send to

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yes, i sent to that hotmail a/c of yours.
Have resent! Let me know if you still don't get it. 
 

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You may try to send to my BF at . Thanks again!
 

 Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 1:46 pm:      

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