(2015) 2015 brides??

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diminiblue

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applejillz said:
Hihi, I initally was considering louvre bridal too, but I went down to their shop and had a pretty sour experience.. Not trying to smear their name or anything, but just to share with you, so that you can arm yourself with more information before making your decision.

I went down by myself to enquire abt their package last wk on a monday afternoon when there was only 1 other couple there. There were 3 staff in the shop and one was attending to the couple, so 2 free staff to serve me.. I had made an appointment with them but when I turned up they looked a bit confused to see me. Initally they ask me sit down and look thru their pre wedding photos and gown pictures, but after that they just left me there by myself for over 30mins while they chatted amongst themselves at their table. Even when they finish chatting and walked past me, they didn't stop to ask if I was done or needed help even though I tried to catch their attention.

After sitting there for a long time, one of the staff finally approached me. I asked her to share more about their packages and she asked me where my partner was.. He wasn't with me as he was having in camp reservist and I came down to the shop myself, and I told her as so.. She then told me "oh we can't tell u anything about our pricing and package if your partner is not around, both of you have to be here before we can share any information with you".. On top of that she asked me when was my actual day and "tsk the tsk" me when I told her it's in Oct.. She then proceed to give me a lecture on how I was very late already and should be worried about my wedding planning, and even told me not to bother to go down to other bridal shops if my partner was not able to accompany me.

I was pretty upset to say the least, because we are both working adults in demanding jobs. I don't get much time off so I'm saving it for the wedding as is my partner and because of conflicting schedules we can't always accompany each other everywhere.

And yes although I do admit that I am probably planning a lot later then maybe most brides, but I still have at least a good 7 months which I believe is sufficient especially when I'm planning a simple wedding.

I feel that when you select a bridal studio, you should have a rapport with them and they should be supporting you through your journey. Because ultimately their service is what they are selling to you - not just their gowns and photographer and MUA, but they are selling their services to you to ensure that you have a more stress free planning process so that you can focus on other things that are important to you.

So I was rather appalled at their condescending attitude, especially to someone who was a potential customer. In the end I wasted an hour of my time there, being ignored for the first half and lectured for the second half.

They may not have this type of attitude to every customer and I guess I was just an unfortunate one but still I wanted to share my experience with you all.
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Wow, what total bullshit about partner not around don't bother going down to other bridal shops. I went with a galfren and without my HTB to quite a few shops along tanjong pagar and not one shop told me this crazy "rule". In fact there were some who said it's very common nowadays, and 2 of them even told me got package with discount for those who come-and-sign-without-partner
 


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diminiblue

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isabellewang said:
I am considering white link/ louvre bridal/ beautiful love. While reading through the many forums, I think most bridals got good and bad feed backs. Some said white link after service is poor, but gowns and photos are recommended. some said louvre bridal provide good planning service. I think I will be open to all the feed backs and visit them to experience for myself. I just made an appointment and also received their email inform indicating wedding planning will be conducted when both partners attending. I am curious about this point? and will ask them about it when i am there.

sweetish12: may i know which package you signed up?
I had a friend who took their package and I roughly know their package price. But don't know if their package is still the same now.
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Whitelink's "promises" must die die see on black/white. Friend signed up with them, promised van to change gown, end up don't have because "another couple came earlier and took the van". All the bridesmaid's dresses had to sent back because they altered 2-3 sizes smaller than measured. But after coming back, some of us still had to remove the stitches ourselves. But this was couple of years back, so hopefully maybe they will have improved
 
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judylohh

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I am a WhiteLink bride. I agree that their sales man very good in promises beforehand and bring disappointment later on after we signed up. I am very blur in the beginning when I signed up, that's why ended up paid extra amount here and there. They keep saying "this is not in the agreement."

Previously, I went to shopp for my bridals alone too, becoz my husband was posted to overseas for sailing. I visited few bridals along TP and was appalled.. It was a contradict to applejillz's scenario. The sales people keep talking to me for hours and I was compelled to sign up immediately. Like what was said, they gave discount to make me decide on the spot. U know, I can't decide without my other half day around and I need to discuss with him. The sales people are not understanding at all. They cared for their sales only.

My case is much worse than applejillz's! Although I would feel annoyed if it is a wasted trip, but at least not being forced and hard sell like what they did to me. I felt so helpless throughout with the few sales people keep talking non-stop. Can you imagine? Almost wanted to cry out at that time.

Eventually wedding matters both the bride and groom. Because I experienced it, I also feel that bridal shopping should be done with our other half.

I managed to escape from 3 bridals and ended by with WhiteLink. I must agree that the sales man who served me is so much more understanding and patient, therefore I thought I made the right choice.
Although lots of hidden cost and messy coordination, but have to say their gowns are nice and not the whole team is poor. I think they are still not the worst, and I won't wish to mention those bridals shop names that compelled me.
It's unkind to spell their names since I didn't pick up their service. Maybe other couples are happy with them.


diminiblue said:
Whitelink's "promises" must die die see on black/white. Friend signed up with them, promised van to change gown, end up don't have because "another couple came earlier and took the van". All the bridesmaid's dresses had to sent back because they altered 2-3 sizes smaller than measured. But after coming back, some of us still had to remove the stitches ourselves. But this was couple of years back, so hopefully maybe they will have improved
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diminiblue

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judylohh said:
I am a WhiteLink bride. I agree that their sales man very good in promises beforehand and bring disappointment later on after we signed up. I am very blur in the beginning when I signed up, that's why ended up paid extra amount here and there. They keep saying "this is not in the agreement."

Previously, I went to shopp for my bridals alone too, becoz my husband was posted to overseas for sailing. I visited few bridals along TP and was appalled.. It was a contradict to applejillz's scenario. The sales people keep talking to me for hours and I was compelled to sign up immediately. Like what was said, they gave discount to make me decide on the spot. U know, I can't decide without my other half day around and I need to discuss with him. The sales people are not understanding at all. They cared for their sales only.

My case is much worse than applejillz's! Although I would feel annoyed if it is a wasted trip, but at least not being forced and hard sell like what they did to me. I felt so helpless throughout with the few sales people keep talking non-stop. Can you imagine? Almost wanted to cry out at that time.

Eventually wedding matters both the bride and groom. Because I experienced it, I also feel that bridal shopping should be done with our other half.

I managed to escape from 3 bridals and ended by with WhiteLink. I must agree that the sales man who served me is so much more understanding and patient, therefore I thought I made the right choice.
Although lots of hidden cost and messy coordination, but have to say their gowns are nice and not the whole team is poor. I think they are still not the worst, and I won't wish to mention those bridals shop names that compelled me.
It's unkind to spell their names since I didn't pick up their service. Maybe other couples are happy with them.
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Haha, maybe I'm much more firm. No means no, my HTB not with me I cannot decide. No matter how much discounts they tempt me with, I also said no =D But eventually I still managed to get the "deal" when I went back to decide and confirm. So actually, don't have to fall for their "no more discount after today" tactics
 
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Jehvy

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Hi there, I'm looking for a tailor that does qipao/cheongsum for tea ceremony. Budget around $250-$300. Does anyone have a tailor to recommend?
 
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isabellewang

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Yesterday I made the trip to Louvre Bridal. At first quite skeptical about them, so we didn't make much speaking and we hear them out first for us to monitor. The female attendant is quite pleasant and friendly and started drawing on the paper to plan our wedding stages and timeline. She is quite detailed and prompt a number of questions and busy showing us their photos and gowns. After about 40 minutes or so, we felt relax with them subconsciously.

Out of curiosity, we did checked with them why consultation could only be done when both partners around. Our question didn't stunned her. She explained to us that previously they didn't have this advice. Actually they have foundation in wedding planning for past 10 years. It was told to me that they had a case of the bride came signing up alone. When they asked her if it is ok without her partner around, she said yes because she believe the partner will leave every decision to her. But then after a week, she came back crying to them saying her partner refuses to respect her decision and they quarreled over the package. Although they did help to be a peace -maker between both of them, the pair still didn't agree with each other's opinion and expectations. Both their requests are diversified and in the end, their marriage preparation couldn't went on when the bride felt hurt without getting her partner's respect. They felt very bad about this incident and decided to give this advice, so that they can hear out both sides for mutual respect to make a common decision.

I agree on their intention which they meant well for us. Nevertheless, wedding is about both of us in union. In fact, I was quite astonished by a few of my dear's answers yesterday, when the female attendant prompt her questions to us. Indeed, it helps us to understand each other better in such a open discussion, although he and me did chatted about our wedding matters before. There might be misinterpretation of their kind intention by applejillz, I guess, after hearing both sides. They don't seem the type that will lecture or hard sell to me.

Having said these, we didn't make any decision yesterday, because we are the type to take things slowly. Although the feedback about Louvre Bridal is positive from my friend who took their service, we still want to visit the rest of the 2 bridals we shortlisted first. Wedding preparation should not be in a rush, I guess.
 
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eiko

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isabellewang said:
Yesterday I made the trip to Louvre Bridal. At first quite skeptical about them, so we didn't make much speaking and we hear them out first for us to monitor. The female attendant is quite pleasant and friendly and started drawing on the paper to plan our wedding stages and timeline. She is quite detailed and prompt a number of questions and busy showing us their photos and gowns. After about 40 minutes or so, we felt relax with them subconsciously.

Out of curiosity, we did checked with them why consultation could only be done when both partners around. Our question didn't stunned her. She explained to us that previously they didn't have this advice. Actually they have foundation in wedding planning for past 10 years. It was told to me that they had a case of the bride came signing up alone. When they asked her if it is ok without her partner around, she said yes because she believe the partner will leave every decision to her. But then after a week, she came back crying to them saying her partner refuses to respect her decision and they quarreled over the package. Although they did help to be a peace -maker between both of them, the pair still didn't agree with each other's opinion and expectations. Both their requests are diversified and in the end, their marriage preparation couldn't went on when the bride felt hurt without getting her partner's respect. They felt very bad about this incident and decided to give this advice, so that they can hear out both sides for mutual respect to make a common decision.

I agree on their intention which they meant well for us. Nevertheless, wedding is about both of us in union. In fact, I was quite astonished by a few of my dear's answers yesterday, when the female attendant prompt her questions to us. Indeed, it helps us to understand each other better in such a open discussion, although he and me did chatted about our wedding matters before. There might be misinterpretation of their kind intention by applejillz, I guess, after hearing both sides. They don't seem the type that will lecture or hard sell to me.

Having said these, we didn't make any decision yesterday, because we are the type to take things slowly. Although the feedback about Louvre Bridal is positive from my friend who took their service, we still want to visit the rest of the 2 bridals we shortlisted first. Wedding preparation should not be in a rush, I guess.
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I am happy for you that they didn't hard sell you. For mine, let's just put it this way, the gowns and photos are nice but I didn't like the hardsell.
 
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isabellewang

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We are quite similar in a way, eiko, because most of us dread on hardsell, commonly from bridals. I am getting puzzled over the contrary reviews here saying them not selling and caused annoyance in wasted trip and there saying they hardselling.
Luckily for me, our experience is quite a pleasant one. They did try to make us stay by asking our feels and trying to give a tempting offer. I am acceptable as long as when we are firm to go, they didn't pull any long faces, but still very welcoming to us.
Maybe there are different attendants that served us and maybe each of our acceptance levels vary. When I was there, I witnessed my next table signing up on the spot. They seem very happy, because we can hear laughter coming throughout from the table.

I must agree that their photos and gowns come in quality, so we are keeping them in mind, before making our final selection.
If I am selecting them, I can always check with my friend, who took Louvre Bridal service for his most accurate feedback. So far so good from him. No Worry! Heading for my swim.
 
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kshir

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that's why i prefer the smaller bridal boutiques like The Gown Warehouse, or the home based ones. no hardsell at all. tell me to don't worry, no need decide gown so early, go back in June will have new gowns, then decide. (my wedding in dec). i can try as many as i want and totally no obligations.
 
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sunshinepixels

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i'm abt 2.5 mths away from my wedding and my solemenizer decided to reject my appt despite agreeing to officiate my wedding when i booked him in feb. anyone has any solemnizers to recommend? i dont need popular ones cos most of them would have already been booked anyway. ARGH!!!
 
Sher1234

Sher1234

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Beijixin said:
Hi sher, have u found AD MUA, photographs and videographers?
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Hi Beijixin,
I have shortlisted a few VG and PG already. I am in the midst of discussion with them about the style that I want etc... I should be confirming with them soon. :) How about you? If you need any help, I can give you their contacts. It's important to look at their work first and see if you like them or not. :) My MUA is with my bridal studio. I heard a lot of great comments about her. Which bridal studio are you with? Can I know when is your AD?


Using SingaporeBrides app
 
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Beijixin

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Sher1234 said:
Hi Beijixin,
I have shortlisted a few VG and PG already. I am in the midst of discussion with them about the style that I want etc... I should be confirming with them soon. :) How about you? If you need any help, I can give you their contacts. It's important to look at their work first and see if you like them or not. :) My MUA is with my bridal studio. I heard a lot of great comments about her. Which bridal studio are you with? Can I know when is your AD?


Using SingaporeBrides app
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I will be taking my pre wedding shoot at Malaysia. So need to get a MUA. Still at a mist of looking. So you have any good MUA to recommend?
 
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aiaiai48

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Hi there,
I have a marriage prep course under Eagles Mediation and Counselling Centre to let go as I have attended a marriage prep course which is held by my church instead
http://emcc.org.sg/marriage-journey/marriage-preparation-programme/

The cost of the course is $370 (2 group sessions) (price negotiable)
Letting go at $250

per the MSF website, there is a $70 rebate on completion of the course from MSF as well (this information is accurate on the 10 Mar 2015)
http://app.msf.gov.sg/Policies/Marriages/Preparing-for-Marriage

for more info email [email protected]
Thanks
 
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eiko

Member
isabellewang said:
We are quite similar in a way, eiko, because most of us dread on hardsell, commonly from bridals. I am getting puzzled over the contrary reviews here saying them not selling and caused annoyance in wasted trip and there saying they hardselling.
Luckily for me, our experience is quite a pleasant one. They did try to make us stay by asking our feels and trying to give a tempting offer. I am acceptable as long as when we are firm to go, they didn't pull any long faces, but still very welcoming to us.
Maybe there are different attendants that served us and maybe each of our acceptance levels vary. When I was there, I witnessed my next table signing up on the spot. They seem very happy, because we can hear laughter coming throughout from the table.

I must agree that their photos and gowns come in quality, so we are keeping them in mind, before making our final selection.
If I am selecting them, I can always check with my friend, who took Louvre Bridal service for his most accurate feedback. So far so good from him. No Worry! Heading for my swim.
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I think it wasn't considered hardsell but it was tough to wriggle out esp when I told them my objective is just to take a look at wat they can offer and not to sign on the spot.
 
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caren_c

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xueyu said:
i'm actually a very kiasu bride. i asked the packages frm quite a number of hotels:

Fairmont Hotel
Orchard Hotel
Grand Corpthorne
Crowne Plaza
Parkroyal on Pickering
Riverview Hotel
Swissotel Merchant Court
Sheraton Hotel
Traders Hotel
Carlton Hotel
Hilton Hotel
M Hotel
Hotel Intercontinental
Amara Hotel

Anyone who wants to know any of these packages can let me know. do let me know if u just want the packages or food or both. :)
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hi xueyu! not sure if this msg comes a little too late, but could you share with me the packages for the below hotels?
Fairmonth
Amara
Crowne Plaza
ParkRoyal at Pickering

So far my shortlisted hotels are Crowne Plaza, ParkRoyal at Pickering and ParkRoyal on Beach Road! :D
But I'm more keen on the second hotel cos it was also where my fiance proposed to me ^^ hehe and the service there is totally awesome!

Anyone has anything to add regarding the service/food/banquet at these hotels? :)
 
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naiyoucreamy

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caren_c said:
hi xueyu! not sure if this msg comes a little too late, but could you share with me the packages for the below hotels?
Fairmonth
Amara
Crowne Plaza
ParkRoyal at Pickering

So far my shortlisted hotels are Crowne Plaza, ParkRoyal at Pickering and ParkRoyal on Beach Road! :D
But I'm more keen on the second hotel cos it was also where my fiance proposed to me ^^ hehe and the service there is totally awesome!

Anyone has anything to add regarding the service/food/banquet at these hotels? :)
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I am having my wedding at amara this oct! Haha.. but i have been to a wedding at parkroyal at pickering. The service is pretty good.. the food is quite good also. :D.
 
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caren_c

Member
naiyoucreamy said:
I am having my wedding at amara this oct! Haha.. but i have been to a wedding at parkroyal at pickering. The service is pretty good.. the food is quite good also. :D.
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hi naiyoucreamy! :D
omg, first, congrats!! :D :D
Any feedback about Amara hotel? i read mixed reviews about this, so im pretty uncertain.
Now, my htb and I are sourcing for other hotels cos PR@Pickering has a cap of 30 tables, and we probably need >30. :(
 
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naiyoucreamy

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Went for the show in apr.. disappointed wif the bridal room thou.. hahahaa. So far only paid twice and did nth else.. so cannoy comment much..
 
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snowflake87

New Member
Hi,

Anyone know where to get bridal veils from, looking for a cathedral length one?
Can't seem to find any shop in Singapore that just does veils

Thanks in advance!
 
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DingOOPS

Member
Sher1234 said:
Hi Beijixin,
I have shortlisted a few VG and PG already. I am in the midst of discussion with them about the style that I want etc... I should be confirming with them soon. :) How about you? If you need any help, I can give you their contacts. It's important to look at their work first and see if you like them or not. :) My MUA is with my bridal studio. I heard a lot of great comments about her. Which bridal studio are you with? Can I know when is your AD?


Using SingaporeBrides app
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me too! intercon :D
 
monatomic

monatomic

Member
lynnngs said:
Yours is 15r? For 15r got one got like diamonate kind. Nice! But not for 18r. I've yet shoot ! Coming mon! Who's your pg
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I'm not sure about all these album thing. Heh. I only know the size and I've 20 pages for 32 poses in the package.

Jeff. But I read from a bride's post on budget bride's Facebook page that he has resigned but still taking photos. Odd.
 


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