(2008) Brides of year 2008
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hungribunni
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Hi all, my fiance and I are getting married on 23/2/08. We have not booked any restaurants or my gown yet. And becoz we work in the media industry most of our friends are offering to help us with photography and videography. =)
Just feeling stressed out lately so decided to find out like-minded sisters who are getting hitched at around the same time. =)
I am 27 and work as a Scriptwriter
Just feeling stressed out lately so decided to find out like-minded sisters who are getting hitched at around the same time. =)
I am 27 and work as a Scriptwriter
netfinity25
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Hi Geraldine,
Don't be so stress out....
U mus know what is your budget for hotel?? Then can try to walk around 1st...
But if u oredi decided on Feb mus book the venue fast cos not much time left...
Worse, if it's an auspicious date...
Don't be so stress out....
U mus know what is your budget for hotel?? Then can try to walk around 1st...
But if u oredi decided on Feb mus book the venue fast cos not much time left...
Worse, if it's an auspicious date...
hungribunni
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I dunno we are Christians so we didnt bother about that =) it is the sixteenth day of the Chinese Lunar new Year haha... grins cheekily.
Our parents havent met to talk about the tables and dowry, etc yet... =p
Primarily due to my fiance and I working in a job that , as my mum calls it, "has no night no day". =)
Our parents havent met to talk about the tables and dowry, etc yet... =p
Primarily due to my fiance and I working in a job that , as my mum calls it, "has no night no day". =)
netfinity25
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any budget??
any venue & BS u have in mind
any venue & BS u have in mind
hungribunni
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Itz hard coz my Mum wants to have a say in everything. We wanted simple but to respect and honour our parents, have to go along with the whole shebang. =)
Any recommendations? Which places have U guys checked out ie BS?
Any recommendations? Which places have U guys checked out ie BS?
netfinity25
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i have signed up with MBR....
I tink there is a few out there like VC, SN, BC, La Vie.....
But would suggest u go and have alook...
Importantly mus find something u r comfortable with
I tink there is a few out there like VC, SN, BC, La Vie.....
But would suggest u go and have alook...
Importantly mus find something u r comfortable with
hungribunni
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Thanks netfinity. Yea I know. Been looking at the pics in the magz first but intending to head out to have a look this coming week.
princessnono
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hello
I am also having my big day on Jan 08
ROM & AD : 27th Jan 08
Luncheon : Rasa
BS: Sattine
=D
I am also having my big day on Jan 08
ROM & AD : 27th Jan 08
Luncheon : Rasa
BS: Sattine
=D
Hi bb & Hi Geraldine .. welcome to the thread.
I went to D'sire today it's at 97 Amoy St, made an appointment. Heard from my friend if no appointment, they wont'let u try the gowns.
Anyway, my verdict ... VERY NICE gowns!!! *drool* Pricing goes from S$688 and up n up ha ha ha. I tried like 4-5 gowns .. and found 2 that really suits me ... (nice design and make me look slimmer ha ha). Will be deciding in a few days time.
I went to D'sire today it's at 97 Amoy St, made an appointment. Heard from my friend if no appointment, they wont'let u try the gowns.
Anyway, my verdict ... VERY NICE gowns!!! *drool* Pricing goes from S$688 and up n up ha ha ha. I tried like 4-5 gowns .. and found 2 that really suits me ... (nice design and make me look slimmer ha ha). Will be deciding in a few days time.
netfinity25
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hi IPZ,
Try to look around more...
My bf sis also sign with D'sire and regretted cos the package is not v attractive..
Try to look around more...
My bf sis also sign with D'sire and regretted cos the package is not v attractive..
pekkleduck
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Hey nec, korice and me went to BC show today.
wow, so many ppl getting married on the 19th Jan? Me too! But i didn't have much choices though, the FS master say I've got to get married before CNY next yr..
ROM & AD: 19 Jan 08
Lunch Banquet: Merchant Court
BS: Sattine
AD photography: Deciding between Live Studios and Destiny Star
ROM & AD: 19 Jan 08
Lunch Banquet: Merchant Court
BS: Sattine
AD photography: Deciding between Live Studios and Destiny Star
prisbaby86
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haha hows the BC show... me and nec went oriental and pan pac today haha
twinkle_stars
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Yo gals
Do ur hv any idea where can I get candle wax or plain soap bar from? I need this stuff to make my own wedding favour...
Do ur hv any idea where can I get candle wax or plain soap bar from? I need this stuff to make my own wedding favour...
prisbaby86
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mosburger u went!! aiya!!! haha haha oriental ar... hehe hehe i am a huge fan of oriental.... my hubby is the bqt executive, and if u realise when u go to the atrium ball room, the one smal size wearing yellow and black tie, thats my hubby
prisbaby86
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plus.. panpac theme are not as nice as oriental, ask nec and u will know... pan pac themes are simply too dead and nothin interesting...
hungribunni
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Hmmm it is tough hunting for that perfect gown =p
I juz wanna let u gals know that i am also a single mum. My son is 5 this May. I gave birth to him on Mother's Day 2002... total and lovely serependity. =D
He has been asking me to get one with fairy wings coz then I will lovely and nice in it. And spent at least half an hour scouring through my bridal mags for something. He couldn't find any so he drew me one... hahaha. Very cute and sweet.
My son and my fiance are really close and my fiance loves him very much as does his family. My son calls him Papa Bear and we are the Bear family =)
I juz wanna let u gals know that i am also a single mum. My son is 5 this May. I gave birth to him on Mother's Day 2002... total and lovely serependity. =D
He has been asking me to get one with fairy wings coz then I will lovely and nice in it. And spent at least half an hour scouring through my bridal mags for something. He couldn't find any so he drew me one... hahaha. Very cute and sweet.
My son and my fiance are really close and my fiance loves him very much as does his family. My son calls him Papa Bear and we are the Bear family =)
Dear Girls,
I need help! Torn between heart and brain.... There is a pretty 3 room HDB terrance flat. Asking price is $465k plus a cash payment of $20k. But at this price, can easily get a 5-room or EA flat. Should I be more rational or follow my heart? My FH is keen in getting the 3-room terrance, he said that it is more important to find a place we both like and work hard for it. But I think it is not practical and am very worried. We are both now very vexed...
I need help! Torn between heart and brain.... There is a pretty 3 room HDB terrance flat. Asking price is $465k plus a cash payment of $20k. But at this price, can easily get a 5-room or EA flat. Should I be more rational or follow my heart? My FH is keen in getting the 3-room terrance, he said that it is more important to find a place we both like and work hard for it. But I think it is not practical and am very worried. We are both now very vexed...
prisbaby86
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morning ladies!!!!
beachgirlz
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morning gals..
hope everyone had a great wkend. i had a great one
went for ave 8 workshop on sat, it was quite fun.
nec.. so how was the garden suite and oriental themes? heard from pris its veri nice.. so now u stucked on oriental o not? keke.
korice/joanne.. how was the bc show which i missed? got any pics to share?
hope everyone had a great wkend. i had a great one
nec.. so how was the garden suite and oriental themes? heard from pris its veri nice.. so now u stucked on oriental o not? keke.
korice/joanne.. how was the bc show which i missed? got any pics to share?
hi all...
val,
i was too busy to go for the ave 8 one even tho it was free.
did you get the makeover etc?
i went to herworld show and oriental.
wah seh, pan pac themes looks so cheap and cheena and so few flowers..
they have 1 theme with blue round cloth things with white flowers....look like funeral wreaths....and i LIKE blue.
as for the herworld, got a clarins makeover (to go to one of their branches and do there), got to see wedding gowns and evening gowns from various BS.
overall, VERY BORING.
i tot wedding shows are fun events.
i can't imagine how xian the guys are.
saw quite a few nodding off during the fashion show part....
went over to oriental since the herworld one was so boring.
let's just say oriental is a cut above pan pac.
the themes are very lovely.
VERY VERY lovely.
not exaggerating.
the fan shape ballroom has such lovely chandeliers!!! and all the themes are sooooo nice. doesnt matter which you choose!!!!
my fav is the oriental (red roses) and dream (sliver/black table cloth)
the VIP table flowers were not stingy (like pan pac)
the stage/aisle flowers/deco din look cheap or dated (like pan pac)
prices are very high!!!
pris, i went to garden suite, din see any guy there leh.
i went atrium also...also din see any guy.
this girl, justina, brought us around.
apart from the price, oriental suite is a little small...
they do have a bathroom for guests in the living room area, so bedroom's bathroom is exclusive for bride.groom. but not very impressive suite.
atrium is not so nice. no chandelier, looks like function room but well decorated.
garden suite is L shape. Has daylight, very suitable for ROM + reception. very charming place. good for semi-formal.
saw conrad's ballroom.
very nice too!!! lighting, walls, everything was pretty good. unfortunately, no set up so cant see the themes. but the ballroom itself passes.
saw ritz ballroom, chuchilly (or soemthing) and meeting rooms.
ballroom is HUGE.
foyer is HUGE too. like a ballroom of other hotels.
dont like the lights. their stage is a REAL stage.
like a theatre.
meeting rooms: ceiling low. not nice.
chuchilly (whatever) : nicer, have high ceiling. lighting good. suitable for small grps, like 9 -10 tables.
cosy.
marina mandarin:
vanda ballroom
sort of semi circular shape. quite small. maybe 25 tables max.
no chandelier.
main ballroom (level 1): chandelier.
nice chandeliers.
foyer also have nice chandeliers.
foyer is nice, exclusive cos gotta go thru glass doors to get to foyer....very private.
can't see whole ballroom. saw one section (they divided for meetings) nice grand chandeliers, walls good.
can hold up to 60 tables (they said). din see themes. they have a show coming up.
that's my report.
val,
i was too busy to go for the ave 8 one even tho it was free.
did you get the makeover etc?
i went to herworld show and oriental.
wah seh, pan pac themes looks so cheap and cheena and so few flowers..
they have 1 theme with blue round cloth things with white flowers....look like funeral wreaths....and i LIKE blue.
as for the herworld, got a clarins makeover (to go to one of their branches and do there), got to see wedding gowns and evening gowns from various BS.
overall, VERY BORING.
i tot wedding shows are fun events.
i can't imagine how xian the guys are.
saw quite a few nodding off during the fashion show part....
went over to oriental since the herworld one was so boring.
let's just say oriental is a cut above pan pac.
the themes are very lovely.
VERY VERY lovely.
not exaggerating.
the fan shape ballroom has such lovely chandeliers!!! and all the themes are sooooo nice. doesnt matter which you choose!!!!
my fav is the oriental (red roses) and dream (sliver/black table cloth)
the VIP table flowers were not stingy (like pan pac)
the stage/aisle flowers/deco din look cheap or dated (like pan pac)
prices are very high!!!
pris, i went to garden suite, din see any guy there leh.
i went atrium also...also din see any guy.
this girl, justina, brought us around.
apart from the price, oriental suite is a little small...
they do have a bathroom for guests in the living room area, so bedroom's bathroom is exclusive for bride.groom. but not very impressive suite.
atrium is not so nice. no chandelier, looks like function room but well decorated.
garden suite is L shape. Has daylight, very suitable for ROM + reception. very charming place. good for semi-formal.
saw conrad's ballroom.
very nice too!!! lighting, walls, everything was pretty good. unfortunately, no set up so cant see the themes. but the ballroom itself passes.
saw ritz ballroom, chuchilly (or soemthing) and meeting rooms.
ballroom is HUGE.
foyer is HUGE too. like a ballroom of other hotels.
dont like the lights. their stage is a REAL stage.
like a theatre.
meeting rooms: ceiling low. not nice.
chuchilly (whatever) : nicer, have high ceiling. lighting good. suitable for small grps, like 9 -10 tables.
cosy.
marina mandarin:
vanda ballroom
sort of semi circular shape. quite small. maybe 25 tables max.
no chandelier.
main ballroom (level 1): chandelier.
nice chandeliers.
foyer also have nice chandeliers.
foyer is nice, exclusive cos gotta go thru glass doors to get to foyer....very private.
can't see whole ballroom. saw one section (they divided for meetings) nice grand chandeliers, walls good.
can hold up to 60 tables (they said). din see themes. they have a show coming up.
that's my report.
prisbaby86
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HAHA NEC i was sitting behind talking with them when u came to atrium haha ahha.. i was all along chatting with them and getting the wedding favours haha ahha
Hi all, i went to Oriental too. FH and i liked it lots, but we find the fan-shaped layout of the ballroom a bit odd. So far, we've seen The Regent and Oriental only. We went to Pan Pac to take a look, tho we didn't reg for the Her World Show. Popped by in the evening when eveyone was packing up. So we didn't see the interior of ballroom. Heard it's quite long, and there'd be many tables far from stage area. Personally, the Pan Pac lobby and foyer pales in comparison to Regent n Oriental.
hi hi.. can i join u gers in the chat?
I've seen quite a few hotels and have narrowed down to Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Swissotel Stamford and maybe Merchant Court.
Have any of you confirm any hotels and your AD dates?
I'm abit lost by all your conversation.. heh.. very long archives to read through..
I've seen quite a few hotels and have narrowed down to Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Swissotel Stamford and maybe Merchant Court.
Have any of you confirm any hotels and your AD dates?
I'm abit lost by all your conversation.. heh.. very long archives to read through..
Racherly,
Comparing Oriental and Pan Pac, I find Oriental ballroom nicer..
Pan Pac level 1 - Pacific ballroom has a very long march in. Let's say u got 40 tables.. the length of your ballroom will be abt 20 tables long.. my bf and me decided to give up coz it's too longish..
Comparing Oriental and Pan Pac, I find Oriental ballroom nicer..
Pan Pac level 1 - Pacific ballroom has a very long march in. Let's say u got 40 tables.. the length of your ballroom will be abt 20 tables long.. my bf and me decided to give up coz it's too longish..
beachgirlz
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wa nec ur post is sooo long! but its gd. more updates. tks for the trouble to post so much
yup i did get the makeover and i did a porepack from one of the beautician.. really removed loads of blackheads! really veri gd product but its ex.. $98 for a tube of abt 10cm. u got multiply not.. i show u the pics keke.
wa suddenly so many chandeliers from those places ar.. tempt me leh!! keke. but i've given them all up.. haiz. no choice smtimes. so wad's ur verdict? which will u choose or which is on the top of ur list now?
ya pan pac's look lik funeral.. i tink merchant court one also look like with the cloth draping deco on the stage. ya oriental is veri nice.. price also veri high.. tats why i gave up mar.. haha. pris is a veri lucky gal.. can hold her wedding there at such gd prices. i shd get a hubby who owns the raffes hotel or smting? there got v nice ballrooms with lovely chandeliers whahaha.
yup i did get the makeover and i did a porepack from one of the beautician.. really removed loads of blackheads! really veri gd product but its ex.. $98 for a tube of abt 10cm. u got multiply not.. i show u the pics keke.
wa suddenly so many chandeliers from those places ar.. tempt me leh!! keke. but i've given them all up.. haiz. no choice smtimes. so wad's ur verdict? which will u choose or which is on the top of ur list now?
ya pan pac's look lik funeral.. i tink merchant court one also look like with the cloth draping deco on the stage. ya oriental is veri nice.. price also veri high.. tats why i gave up mar.. haha. pris is a veri lucky gal.. can hold her wedding there at such gd prices. i shd get a hubby who owns the raffes hotel or smting? there got v nice ballrooms with lovely chandeliers whahaha.
beachgirlz
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hi shice
welcome. when's ur AD? mine may 08. i've chosen NCQ
hi racherly
u got ur dates le ma?
welcome. when's ur AD? mine may 08. i've chosen NCQ
hi racherly
u got ur dates le ma?
blur_queenie
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Hi Viv,
Think both of you got to work out the sums together if it's feasible to get the flat. Have you factor in your loan repayment and period, interest rate, inflation in the coming years, financial planning for family, career plans (are you going to be a SAHM in future, will your FH able to finance the loan by himself , etc).
I share the same worries as you when my FH say if we can't find a flat that we want, we will settle for a 2rm condo. In my opinion, it's not advisable as the property market in the pte apartments are really crazy now with the speculations going around. It has even affect the Singapore public housing too. Most properly will wait for the property bubble to burst and invest in one. My take is , live within your means, no point straddle in debt.
Think you can read abit about this thread (if i got the title right) " Debt Trap.." in the forum. My 2cents opinion
Think both of you got to work out the sums together if it's feasible to get the flat. Have you factor in your loan repayment and period, interest rate, inflation in the coming years, financial planning for family, career plans (are you going to be a SAHM in future, will your FH able to finance the loan by himself , etc).
I share the same worries as you when my FH say if we can't find a flat that we want, we will settle for a 2rm condo. In my opinion, it's not advisable as the property market in the pte apartments are really crazy now with the speculations going around. It has even affect the Singapore public housing too. Most properly will wait for the property bubble to burst and invest in one. My take is , live within your means, no point straddle in debt.
Think you can read abit about this thread (if i got the title right) " Debt Trap.." in the forum. My 2cents opinion
prisbaby86
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hey rac when is ur AD ahha ahha ahha i was there as well... visiting my hubby and showing some support... i can say the service and themes are really nice and beatuiful.... cant wait for next yr theme
beachgirlz
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ya ncq is not bad.. i've chosen it ma.. of cos i say not bad haha. let me summarise for u the gd n bad points for ncq. gd points: ballroom (phoenix ballroom (for 30-50 tables) is high ceiling and pillarless.. newly renovated juz last yr. toilets are near and new too. exclusive and spacious foyer with sofas for elderly to sit n wait. deco is not bad, either flower theme or crystal theme. they got intelligent light and sound system and do not charge us for it. suite is lovely with nice view and jacuzzi bathtub. ncq ppl put in effort to deco the suite really nicely. most impt, price is gd for budget brides. only down point is hotel is above a shopping centre (liang court- but not its supposedly undergoing reno soon, hopefully it will be done by our weddings keke) and the exterior is ugly-orange coloured building which doesn look the least grand or like a hotel. so gotta compare the pros and cons and see wad u want
if u take 7th june right, ncq no space le for 2008
if u take 7th june right, ncq no space le for 2008
beachgirlz
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yup 7th june is a hot date. so better book fast for the hotel u want
prisbaby86
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ya..... my hubby working there hehe hehe... but seriously speaking, oriental is real gd this yr.... not that i bias or what, but its really magical... hehe hehe
beachgirlz
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Ya heard regent themes veri nice. food also not bad cos its sister co of four seasons.
nec not i say until its veri nice.. its facts ma. of cos not as nice as oriental i tink but no choice.. i cant afford oriental so its diff league. haven tell me so wad's ur verdict now.. which u choosing?
nec not i say until its veri nice.. its facts ma. of cos not as nice as oriental i tink but no choice.. i cant afford oriental so its diff league. haven tell me so wad's ur verdict now.. which u choosing?