(2011/11) Nov 2011 BTB


smilem

New Member
completed my wedding.. would like to
1) Wedding sticker (for doors / walls)
2) Wedding pocket mirror
3) Wedding red umbrella
4) Wedding bears (for car / deco table)
4) Wedding ring pillow
5) Shang Tou basket (put needles/ scissor and etc)
5) Red packet x 8 pkt (for jie mei / brothers) 7) Thank you cards
8) alpha sticker (for deco)
9) 6 pair brand new Wedding mini bears (for wedding pen / deco theAPBox)
10) 1 set of mirror + 1 comb (unique)
If keen, email me at [email protected]
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Hey! :D
does anyone know where to get those plastic animal masks?
I've seen a few brides use it in their gatecrashing. Can't find them though
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gabz

New Member
Hi all Nov BTBs, will like to share this experience I am now facing with Mandarin Orchard. My wedding is coming up in a month and just last week I went down with my friends to the ballroom to show them the ballroom and discuss with them on my decor plans for the reception.
To my utmost horrors, I realised the carpet has been changed. From a light blue hue to a horrifying array of colours that I can find no words to describe. One of my main concerns when I choose the ballroom was the carpet colour and for sure I wouldn't have take the ballroom if I knew that they are intending to revamp (which again they did not communicate to us when we signed on the dotted line)
Now.. all my decor stuff that I bought clashes with the colour of the carpet now.
But I think the worst of all is that the change has not been communicated to me by the hotel at all and I only got to know by a shocking chance. We called to speak to the director and he said he's sincere to make things work for us and to try to tone down the carpet colour. But the more I see the carpet, the more I question what can be done.
Well, have uploaded both the before and after of the carpet... Wondering what's your take if you were in my shoes? Cos I am absolutely distressed over the matter.
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ellevonny

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Hi Gabby,

think you should work with the director and see what they can offer. List your demands and see what they can give in on. Try to push your agenda regardless of situation, because they will think that you are being petty.
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Gabby, oh dear!
that changes a lot of things! D:! How is the director toning down teh color? If possible htey should cover it up with a neutral carpet!
Charge on babe, you can handle it.
Been having a whole lot of nonsense on my plate too. I MTM a dress from australia and I just got it last week - only to open it and it looks nothing like what I ordered. The silly thing is that I spent $600 on that dress. sigh.

hey Cheri_evo and blackangel 55! I'm 26th Nov too!
 

gabz

New Member
Thanks Elle and R.Tan... Yes will fight on cos I just feel tt I'm paying something tt I hate so much
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yes R.Tan charge on! Hopefully yr dress problem can be settled. And guess what!! We share the same wedding date
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rhyoxene

New Member
Jia you ok!
Sigh, feeling the same lor. The dress maker doesn't want to contact us anymore. Super sad.

OH MY GOODNESS! that is just so cool!!! :D are you doing any DIY?
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! What deco do you have? Maybe I can help you. ;)
Email me lah.
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gabz

New Member
R.Tan - Cheer up! You still got time to either do some alteration or look out for something else
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A friend is helping me with most of the decor stuff. The headache we face now its that all the decor stuffs that we bought and made clashes badly with the carpet. :/ Instead of oriental chic, it looks like a circus now. pfffttt...
How about you? You do alot of DIY stuffs? Hmmm... I don't have your email :p
 

rhyoxene

New Member
That's the thing.
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I brought my dress to a few alterations place for quotes to make it more like the original... And it came up to $300 at least! And I'm on a pretty tight budget. This dress is literally the most expensive item I have.
Mmmm! Oriental chick huh. Could I have a look see? There might be a way to tweak it.
Hahaha, my whole wedding is a DIY adventure! :D
Ill pm you ya. ;)
 

ellevonny

New Member
R.Tan: U want to try clancy boutique at far east plaza? I always alter my clothes there. U can try and see how much they quote? Say you are on a tight budget, what is the best they can do for you?

Gabby: Ya, don't pay for something that you don't like. I bet it's not cheap either, maybe at the same time you can start looking for other venue as a backup. Then if negotiations with the director fall through, u can just tell him that the least he can do is to return your deposit. Cause what the hotel did is considered a breach in contract?
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Hey Elle, I had a look at far east, and most of them quoted $300 plus cause they'll have to pretty much unpick the whole dress. And that was the best they could do. My fiancee just called the original place we ordered the dress from and they're being (*@#&!RY!(*N! and refusing a refund. Sigh. I think it's a nice dress, but doesn't suit me.
anyone know a good seamstress that can work fast? I'm super desperate.

and Gabby dear, what Elle say is true. Do you have a backup place? and how many people in your guestlist? I might have a place for you.
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but then. have you sent your invites already? D:
 

gabz

New Member
At this time, abit late to find a backup place and I have 500 guest so not all ballroom can hold such qty. Which makes me really angry cos if I have known earlier I can make the call to look for another venue but now I'm so close its almost impossible and yes... some of my invites are out :/ I have checked through the contract, no clause saying that the hotel have the rights to make any changes to the ballroom at their discretion. So I have some room for negotiation. Have wrote to top mgmt, hope they will be able to give me a favorable reply by tomorrow!
R.Tan - I know of a good seamstress, she does all my dance costumes and she does dresses too. Let me drop you an email :D
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Elle: ya lor. Sigh. cause it's double layers heavy duchess polyester whatever material. then it's closed in stitch. so what ever you want to alter have to pretty much unpick that seams. and cause the skirt is a screw up... which is half the dress... and the fact that it floats on my shoulders and NOT fit me at all, they'll have to unpick pretty much the whole dress. Bought from weddingdressexpress.com.au
Lousy service and has NO PRIDE in their work and communications. WHICH SUCKS. My fiancee called them today and had a massive phone fight. Sigh.
In teh end I'm still without a dress. So scouring for one now. Help me ok! :/

Gabby: 500?! woah. that's a lot... D: then you'll just have to make do with what you have.
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Tell me if I can help with your DIY ya! like ideas and stuff. Then try to get the hotel to hire a carpet layer or something.
and thanks for the email! hahahaha, I read that first before this bit in here. Hurrrr, so forgive my blurness. Heh
 

happylilone

New Member
Hey babe, I'm just wondering if buying a new gown will be cheaper den unpicking and sewing all tog again.. And that may in fact alter the shape and look of the dress. I was contemplating a while a ago to buy a WG.. saw some really nice ones between 300-500.. And since u deal with the middleman (who is in Singapore), it puts u at ease..

The place I checked out was www.elasdress.com.. Some of the WGs are worth considering. Budget may be a constraint, but at least get the problem out of the way and pursue the matter again when u're not so tied up in all the preps...
 

ellevonny

New Member
R.T: I've went down to see Elas dress. It looks very nice on pictures but when u try it it's not very nice. No shape. And all the designs u can find it on taobao.com for a much cheaper price and t
o your measurement cause most of the designs are corset style to just pull in real tight. So if u really want to just get a new gown can go to this place allure Charix. I got my gown from there. And got the recommendation from my ballet teacher. I'm also on a tight budget but manage to get a really pretty dress there. I chose a pong pong gown. So abit more ex. Bug if u are not looking at that then can look for others.
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Thanks babes for the elasdress.com comments
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Anyway. We called the lady today and she is being a thorough pain in the butt, so oh wells. Anyone knows good and fast tailors???
I might have to redo the whole dress.
but I only have one month.
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Or anyone knows good and nice gowns for rent?
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rhyoxene

New Member
Hey! Yeah, looking into rentals now... arghhhh!
I would love to have the original design dress, but too much of a hassle. SIGH.
 

ellevonny

New Member
Hey R.T: But you have already invested $600 plus on the dress, u rent also need to top up another $200 hundred. U want to reconsider?
 

weddingbe

New Member
Hi new here and a nov bride...

just wondering if anyone is considering doing renewal/reaffirmation of vows ??

i actually wanted to solemnize during the AD but i can't and ended up rom-ed earlier this year.

However, i still like to have the solemnisation/renew vows during the banquet..

has anyone done this before??
do i have to find a JP just like when i ROM?
 

rhyoxene

New Member
HEY RACHEL! AWESOME! :D where are you having your wedding? :D:D:D
we should meet up or something.

Hey blackangel55 - Prep for my centerpieces are going really really good! I'm half way there now, and really happy with what I've done
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only thing that I need is a silly dress. Pfffft.
how's your prep? so excitinggggg

Oh, who's doing the FB thing?
hey weddingbe! I don't have a clue sorry
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I think your AD you can just do renewing your vows? I doubt you need a JP cause you're already married in the eyes of the law. Are you having a church wedding?
 

shejoker

New Member
the fb thingy u can look for Jun (junio).

one more month or even less to the AD! I'm sure everyone is excited abt it...including myself...haaa
 

rhyoxene

New Member
Hey black angel! Hahaha I just sent my invites too. I have a lot of overseas people. Expensive say.
I'm at raffles town club. You?
 

smilem

New Member
would like to let go :
1) Wedding sticker (for doors / walls)
2) Wedding pocket mirror
3) Wedding red umbrella
4) Wedding bears (for car / deco table)
4) Wedding ring pillow
5) Shang Tou basket (put needles/ scissor and etc)
5) Red packet x 8 pkt (for jie mei / brothers) 7) Thank you cards
8) alpha sticker (for deco)
9) 6 pair brand new Wedding mini bears (for wedding pen / deco theAPBox)
10) 1 set of mirror + 1 comb (unique)
If keen, email me at [email protected]
 

rach2yan

New Member
Hey Jun!
Received your request and added you to my friends list.

Hey blackangel55!
I'm super dying as the house reno just ended and the contractor did a terrible job. We are now cleaning the house.
On top of that, there's still the wedding invite cards which can be collected today and then the nightmare of writing the invitation cards.

Hey R.Tan!
I'm holding my wedding at OCC!

Totally enjoying this wedding prep, minus the invitation part as the hubbie's list is not really there yet. And he might be thinking i'm so naggy!
 

rhyoxene

New Member
hey Jun! you won't be able to find me, so maybe it's easier if I find you? email me lah, [email protected]
Orchid country club? hahahaha, that was one of my options! :D are you having it in the open area or the ballroom?

LOLS. Rachel, sounds like you're a lucky girl!

Mmmmmm. Just an update - I'm still looking for a gown to rent
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one girl messaged me today for a vera wang dress but she's so skinny I can't wear it!
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cutelove

New Member
Hello everyone,

I am new here and am also a Nov bride. This month is our month finally!

Wishing everyone blissful marriage. :)
 

ellevonny

New Member
I'm super pissed right now. My florist at the beginning say everything can. Now sms him my specifics and say everything cannot. The wedding is on Friday, anyone got florist to recommend that have pedestals to rent?

Urgently need help.
 

rikko

New Member
Hi all

I wish to warn all BTBs here not to sign up with this BS - Taiwan Asia Pacific Exquisite (Ya Tai)
Where can I post this so that not only Nov BTBs but also all BTBs here in this forum knows about this?
 

rikko

New Member
Elle

My wedding went rather smoothly although we almost had heart attack when husband could not find our marriage cert just mins before the solemnization! lol Am also very satisfied with my AD make up and hairstyle, much better than my pre-wedding Taiwan BS which is a cheater! Posted my comments about them on the topic of Bridal Boutique. Realised that actualy there are also many Msian brides who condemned about this BS on Malaysia forum.
 

cherinet

Member
Finally wedding is over, although there are some bad experiences and issues still settling with hotel. But overall still good. My guests also loves the entertainment that my both emcee frens have planned for them.. They loves their singing as well.. Cos it is a live band..
 

guessloo

New Member
Hey Gabby - How did your wedding at mandarin Orchard turn out? I am holding my wedding there this Sept 2012.

Thanks in advance for sharing!
 

gabz

New Member
Hi guessloo,
Well... apart from the unhappiness before the wedding which you might see in my previous post...mainly due to the terrible way that the Sales Director handle matters.
We were very happy with the rest of the team from Mandarin Orchard. Everything went smoothly, they are attentive to our needs and our guests raved about the food that was served (which I am glad that they enjoyed every bit of it). Many of my guest told me they just had to stay on till the last dish was served! :p
We got alot of help from their official florist too and they worked really well with my own decor team. So the entire ballroom & reception was amazingly beautiful and it was a nice surprise for me when I went down to welcome my guest.

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Congrats to you in advance and I hope they will create the same great memories I had!
 

veronica00

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I have a pair of sparkly shoes to sell for $50. Original price $180. I couldn't wear 5 inches heels after trying it once. Pls PM me for more details.
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