Many people emailed me, telling me that they are clueless of how to choose their wedding gowns.

When I first went to the Bridal Studio with my wife in February last year, we were clueless too.

For guys, it was really easy to choose. I just took 10 to 15 minutes to choose my suit and coat.

For ladies, my wife took 2 whole day to choose her gowns. The assistant who was also our studio coordinator took out at least 10 gowns for her to wear and she liked none of them. Gowns include wedding gown, evening gown plus tea dress and Chinese Kua

Her sister accompanied her on day one and her friends accompanied her on day 2. Her friend, who had some experience of helping her other gal friends to choose, told my wife that she must have this “WOW” when she looked at herself in the mirror.

She must literally fall in love with the gown and like it so much that she doesn’t want to take it down.

There were some occasions that certain gowns look terrific as an art piece but looked otherwise when on some body.

The coordinator was very patient assisting my wife during her trying and gave constructive remarks such as how she can look better or how they can add on some more beads and laces to make the gown look more glamourous, especially during our photoshoot in June 06.

As for husband’s feedback, I think it is also really important. We can honestly thell the ladies they don’t look good in some gowns. If they look fabulous in others, genuinely praise them and tell them that they look superd and gorgeous.

Husbands’ remarks and comments are improtant for wives’ reassurance and encouragement.

Get them to accompany you and the process of gown-fitting can be so much pleasant and enjoyable.

Another useful tip is before gown-fitting, please cut out any pictures or photos of gowns with the prefered designs. Bring them for gown-fitting and show the coordinator and state your requirement. This can make finding the right gown for you so much easier and faster. >.<

I want to share the following email with the response with all fo you so that we can all benefit from the reply I gave o her. I know at this point in time, many readers are submitting thier complaints and frustration through this.

I got this email enquiry from Sheelen

“Hi Jhong Ren,

I am a Dec’07 bride. Am currently looking at banquet venue. Do you have any recommendations?or any forum/blog site which i could view at?

I have recently signed up a bridal package with Feline Bridal during the Her World Bridal Show in Jan 07. I wonder if there is any Feline Brides in your site which could share with me their experiences.

I will be going to the bridal shop next wkend for selection of photographers as well as looking at the gowns… May I know what are the things I should take note of? Am also puzzled on what is the actual/normal payment process to the bridal shop?

Thanks and sorry to prompt you so many questions at once…

Cheers,
Shelen ”

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“Hi Sheelen,

I will do my best to answer your questions.

To look for banquet venue, first you got to ask yourself what kind of ambience do you like? Or have you come across some wedding venues you have been to and you really like?

As for Feline Bridal, I’m not sure. But you can go to singaporebrides.com forum and check under feline bridal .look thru the threads and post your questions and concern.

You can also pop by their shop and ask the current customers how are their service. Something like spot check.

During selection of gown, there must be a “wow” factor when you first see yourself in the mirror. Choose one that fit your personality and preference; not the other way round.

For payment, normally is four times, one deposit when sign the package, choosing of gowns, photoshoot and collection of gowns.

Let me know if there is any more query.

Cheers.
Jhong Ren”

To my readers, if you have any info that you think can benefit Sheelen or other brides with simlar concerns, please feel free to add them as comments below.

In the past, someone enquire about bridal studios and Teochew wedding custom. Maybe this is helpful for you too.

Answer to Mel:

You are a wonderful sister….Your sister is very lucky to have you to help.

Depend on your budget.

Go to Tanjong pagar road to go in and ask…

Tell them “the wedding is in 2 years’ time”. Cos the sales staff are very persuasive and pushy.

Window shop around and have a feel what the packages cover.

I’m sure there will be more wedding shows coming. Keep a look out from newspapers, websites and bridal magazines.

Go here for more info http://www.romance-fire.com/2006/10/21/at-tanjong-pagar-road/

and http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/1.html

Cheers,
JR
My Wedding Blog
www.romance-fire.com

Email from Mel:

hi, I am actually assisting my sis who will be having her wedding in Nov this year. We are in the midst of searching for a bridal studio. Do you know of any good ones that you can recommend?

Thanks v much.

Cheers
Mel

We were very excited especially this week as we will be able to collect our wedding photos. Normally, the wedding photos are ready for collection 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding day.

What we have in the package:
1. 1 15″ Album of 28 photos
2. 1 CD of the softcopies of all the photos that are developed
3. 1 “3photos in 1″ Frame (which is to be hung on the wall)
4. 1 10″ X 12″ Table-top
5. 48 pieces of 4R photos with 8 poses
6. 2 5R album of 28 photos

I have mentioned in earlier posts that we have to meet up with the staff incharge of designing and editing the wedding photos at least two times before we were completely satisfied with the results. It really takes a lot of organising, compromising of our busy schedule to squeeze out the necessary amount of time to complete various tasks.
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Let me bring you for a wedding tour to Tanjong Pagar Road. When people talk about this place, people are immediately reminded of the nurmerous wedding studios that sprawn the area.

You can view the map here at streetdirectory.com (For Bridal studios’ web sites, go here.)

It was my first time there and I’m stunned by the numerous wedding studios along the road. There are two lanes. Finish walking along one lane, cross over to the other. There are plenty of wedding studios to shop around and hunt for the best deal for your wedding day.

There the more popular wedding studios like Santiago and Frederick Bridal. There are other smaller studios, some of them with names unheard of.

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This week, my aunty Lee Sah had helped me printed the wedding inserts. She told me to buy the special gold marker pen that can write on translucent plastic paper. She even offered to help me get the ribbon which will be used to secure the inserts to the cards. I’m thankful that I was charged at a special rate for the printing. This “special price” is to be kept as a secret….shuuuu….sh….:p  Continue Reading »