Everyday, we took a bit of our time to discuss something related to the wedding no matter how tired we are. We delegated the tasks and encouraged each other to move on.
For example, it is not easy to find the bridal studio, hotel or photographer we like. For me, I did research on more than 15 hotels, visited about 3 and went back home to discuss for about a week. It is not just convincing each other but ALSO convincing each other’s families.
Different person has different concerns and opinions. It is like telling others why our decision is the best. It is not easy.
I had a friend who quarrelled everyday with his fiancee over financial matter. The other even thought of calling off their wedding. Some asked me if they can’t even handle a simple couple-project, how can they handle the rest of the journey after marriage. Some fear marriages inside because of the committment and the loss of “freedom”. Marriage is totally different from courtship period.<.div>?
There will be many thoughts, anxiety, worry, anticipation and concerns. Some even married due to some hidden agendas.
Marriage is not just related to individual. It affects everybody once the two families interlock each other and in the future, when the couples have their children. Don’t understand why nowadays people look for divorce as an easy way out. But this will be discussed in future postings.
So now, we move on. Hope we will settle the issue on the photographer/ videographer soon!!! By next week, I hope!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on Friday, August 18th, 2006 | 1 Comment
Today, my fiancee had made an appointment with the photographer. What we were looking for for the first meet-up is the “clique” and “chemistry”.
This photographer is very humble and has not much of experience. He is more on the quiet side. We would want to have someone who is a joker and got good PR skill because he will be the one making everybody feel comfortable around him and then, his photos will be nice. Can you imagine our guests and us feeling uptight to have our photos taken?
Eileen and Steven when they had their ROM last year (2005) in Sept
As for me, having been an amaeteur photographer for the past 2o years, I am more demanding when it comes to photography.
My photographer needs to be proactive to capture moments. It could be a smile on someone’s face or a crowd laughing at a corner of the house. Each photo must be able to tell a story. It is not easy to reach that kind of level as the photographer must always be moving around and have “sixth sense” to be prepared for the right moment and click the camera.
Meanwhile, I think we will have to carry on our search for our photographer. Gambatte!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, August 17th, 2006 | No Comments
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Freelance photographers charge alot for their one day wedding photo-taking at least S$1000, not inclusive of video-taking and the montage. It will take up to another S$1000. Total: $2,000!!!
Oh my gosh!!!
Recently, a friend asks me how much do I have to actually spent for my wedding. She asked me is S$10, 000 enough?
My eyes almost popped out. I think another S$5,000 could just suffice for a simple wedding.
Now, let’s go through the expenditure (all these are estimations for easy calculations): S$4,000 for bridal package (some couples topped up to $10,000 just to print for photos for their albums), $5000 for bedroom renovation, $15,000 for house renovation, $2,000 for photo/video graphers, $3,000 deposit for hotels, (for 25 tables) $20,000 at $800 per table, $2,000 for wedding band, $4,000 for honey moon and another $5,000 standby for other important things which I’m not sure how much is it yet.
Would you want to take out your calculator and add up the sum? “Submit your answer”:p
Today, my fiancee will be meeting up with some freelance photographers recommended by her friends. One advice told to us is we must feel really comfortable working with him because he will be taking our photos. No chemistry equals to no good pictures!!! So…lets hope that we will get a good one soon!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, August 17th, 2006 | 1 Comment
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Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, August 17th, 2006 | 4 Comments
Just to let you take a peep of how outdoor shoot is like. There are divided into 2 categories: formal and casual. This is a casual shot and the couples can bring their casual wear.
You can discuss with your photographer which are the places you want to take photos. You may suggest some palces where you …say..first fell in love..first went on a date…met each other…
If you have no idea of where to go, then the photographer will sugest to you the places where there is nice scenery. So work closely with your photographer. Most likely, he will be the driver too and his assistant may tag along to hold on to the Flash equipment.
Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, August 16th, 2006 | No Comments
