yup! my friend ever kena from this JP, he opened the ang pow and told the groom that it is not the correct amount... they top it up
sure, pm me your email address? btw the package is sign on their wedding show so there will be a different in terms of bottles of wine n stuff...
PM-ed!
Wah, so what's the "market rate" for JPs?
Usually how much to give the JP in the angpow?
Majority of my guest drive and definitely cp coupon not enough. Does wedding couple top up and buy more upfront of the coupon and prepare for the case ?
You booked your banquet on a weekday evening? Don't stress..I'm sure those whom you've invited are friends/people who matters, in that case, they will turn up!
But for prudence sake, perhaps need to be mentally prepared that people may have last minute work emergencies (OT) and such..
I attended one of my friend's wedding on a weekday after work.. his was a big one - around 45 tables. 98% attendance. So don't worry!! No stress no stress!
Anyone's wedding fall on a weekday too?
my auspicious date given by my master is on a weekday, had booked my venue but everyday I'm worrying about the turn up rate stress...
Hi babe, don't have to worry.
i used to work in a hotel, and you will be surprised that the drop out rate is actually lower for weekdays than on weekends. Reason being for weekdays, people usually come for your dinner after work, they usually don't have other plans etc, but if wedding on weekend, likelihood that they have been out or have other plans during daytime, and then in turn not tun up for wedding.
Thank you all for making me feel So much better!
Where you girls holding your banquet?
Btw my solemnisation is before my dinner, do I wear the same gown as the first march in one? Or I have to wear a different dress for solemnisation. Pretty lazy to bring 3 gowns to the hotel lol
Hi all
I am new to this forum & a 2015 btb, can anyone share about guo da li? Is that necessary or can i skip this?
When should we have the guo da li and what is the procedure like?
What is required if i were to opt for a more simple one?
Thanks!
i am a 2015 bride...anyone holding at marina mandarin? Was hoping to gather some info on it
Depending on ur preference. Most of my friends wear a different dress for ROM, then change to WG for 1st march-in, then to EG for 2nd, some even change to the 4th dress sending off guest. Machiam fashion show. I prefer to have less change as I wanted more time with my guest.
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Hi all
I am new to this forum & a 2015 btb, can anyone share about guo da li? Is that necessary or can i skip this?
When should we have the guo da li and what is the procedure like?
What is required if i were to opt for a more simple one?
Thanks!
What's ur dialect?
I think it depends if both side parents r okay to do without it or do a simple one. Our job is merely to facilitate.
I'm not doing GDL, luckily both sides r okay with it.
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I'm intending to do away with GDL since neither families are insisting!
Am referring to those little cakes/suckling pig..those kind of stuff by the way.
Is si dian jin part of GDL? :X
Eeeks I kind of hate the guo da li thing too, just a tradition not like it will bring us luck or anything right?
I am a teochew and he is hokkien.
Am trying to do away with it if both parents are agreeable to it, glad to hear you share the same thoughts as i do, coz when i told my friends that i am thinking of doing away with it, they gave me a WHAT?! reply, saying i should do it, its to show the sincerity of the groom blablabla...of coz i do respect others who wish to do it, just that i am trying to make my wedding simpler.
So if my parents wants it i might have to do a simple one though, that's why need to find out what is the simple way out haha..
I have already booked my bridal and make up will be provided, any idea how much would it cost if i were to engage a makeup artist for both the mothers?
How about the rates for rental of car, anyhow here knows? Still undecided if i should borrow a car from relative or rent a car outside.
What is the market rate to bao for car rental if borrowing from friend/relative?
Lol... Understandable. Wedding is something between the couple & the couple's families. Dun have to care abt other ppl's opinion. If u have a lot of 三姑六婆 relatives, then really cham... Coz these r the people who will pressurize the parents that GDL is impt, must have this lah, and that lah, endless trouble. Even if at first, both parents r okay to do without GDL, u must be prepared that suddenly either 1 party will u-turn & say need to have 1.
Many ppl will start asking y no GDL. My reply is "u pay, u arrange, u facilitate, I okay". Keke...
I remember the person at Le Knot told me that if either party is a Teochew, then follow the Teochew style. Otherwise follow the groom's dialect. Apparently, Teochew has more stuff to cover, that's y safer to stick with the more complex one (Teochew).
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I am trying to do away with the gdl too. Even told my htb to ask his mum not yo get me those 4 dian jin cos I won't be wearing it. No need waste such money. If really want give angpao better more practical hehe
Lol... Understandable. Wedding is something between the couple & the couple's families. Dun have to care abt other ppl's opinion. If u have a lot of 三姑六婆 relatives, then really cham... Coz these r the people who will pressurize the parents that GDL is impt, must have this lah, and that lah, endless trouble. Even if at first, both parents r okay to do without GDL, u must be prepared that suddenly either 1 party will u-turn & say need to have 1.
Many ppl will start asking y no GDL. My reply is "u pay, u arrange, u facilitate, I okay". Keke...
I remember the person at Le Knot told me that if either party is a Teochew, then follow the Teochew style. Otherwise follow the groom's dialect. Apparently, Teochew has more stuff to cover, that's y safer to stick with the more complex one (Teochew).
I am a teochew and he is hokkien.
Am trying to do away with it if both parents are agreeable to it, glad to hear you share the same thoughts as i do, coz when i told my friends that i am thinking of doing away with it, they gave me a WHAT?! reply, saying i should do it, its to show the sincerity of the groom blablabla...of coz i do respect others who wish to do it, just that i am trying to make my wedding simpler.
So if my parents wants it i might have to do a simple one though, that's why need to find out what is the simple way out haha..
It'll cost between $75 to slightly over $100. Depending on how many pax u have for the makeup. Usually MUA will charge lesser if u have more than 3pax for makeup. But mostly, it won't include ampoule & fake lashes. See if ur sisters/JMs or fiancé's sisters need to makeup or not, more pax cheaper. Also, since u engage BS & ur MUA is provided for by BS, dun go thru ur BS for makeup for mothers. Coz if BS arrange, it's higher rate. Go straight to go MUA, arrange directly with her & get her contact when she makeup for u during ur prewed PS. Otherwise, find other MUA, there's a lot in the market now.
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Same! I'm also a teochew+hokkien couple Please don't make me wake up in the middle of the night for tea ceremony (Heard teochew auspicious timings often quite early one?)
Sincerity need no be shown through GDL de..... Just like how some people make a big hoo-haa over proposal to "show sincerity" but in the end still break off engagement or divorce very soon #closefriendexperience
Same! I'm also a teochew+hokkien couple Please don't make me wake up in the middle of the night for tea ceremony (Heard teochew auspicious timings often quite early one?)
Sincerity need no be shown through GDL de..... Just like how some people make a big hoo-haa over proposal to "show sincerity" but in the end still break off engagement or divorce very soon #closefriendexperience
Lol... Understandable. Wedding is something between the couple & the couple's families. Dun have to care abt other ppl's opinion. If u have a lot of 三姑六婆 relatives, then really cham... Coz these r the people who will pressurize the parents that GDL is impt, must have this lah, and that lah, endless trouble. Even if at first, both parents r okay to do without GDL, u must be prepared that suddenly either 1 party will u-turn & say need to have 1.
Many ppl will start asking y no GDL. My reply is "u pay, u arrange, u facilitate, I okay". Keke...
I remember the person at Le Knot told me that if either party is a Teochew, then follow the Teochew style. Otherwise follow the groom's dialect. Apparently, Teochew has more stuff to cover, that's y safer to stick with the more complex one (Teochew).
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Middle of night for tea ceremony?!!? No way man.. pls dun scare me, haha
but ya i think i have heard that auspicious timing is quite early for teochew, doh i have not check out the timing yet. Do you know your timing for fetching bride yet?
I guess most important is both the couple are happy with whatever arrangement they want, and i agree that sincerity is not a one off thing like GDL or proposal etc, but rather how couples manage the whole planning process together despite differences and staying true to each other after marriage.
I'm also 10 Oct! But luckily the hotel I booked didn't charge extra even though it was a hot date. You doing ROM on same day?don't mind me asking, what is your auspicious date? My wedding date is 10 October 2015.. I heard from people that it is a good date but when I booked Raffles Hotel, they did not mention that it is a auspicious and popular date...
Don't worry. People can go directly after work. Just maybe start your dinner slightly later to give some allowance for traveling down.yes I booked mine on a weekday, I'm just afraid that the ballroom will look empty
usually gonna wait after the lunar 7th mth is over (this year) then can get dates/timing from temple/master for next year's wedding
I'm also 10 Oct! But luckily the hotel I booked didn't charge extra even though it was a hot date. You doing ROM on same day?
Don't worry. People can go directly after work. Just maybe start your dinner slightly later to give some allowance for traveling down.
It'll cost between $75 to slightly over $100. Depending on how many pax u have for the makeup. Usually MUA will charge lesser if u have more than 3pax for makeup. But mostly, it won't include ampoule & fake lashes. See if ur sisters/JMs or fiancé's sisters need to makeup or not, more pax cheaper. Also, since u engage BS & ur MUA is provided for by BS, dun go thru ur BS for makeup for mothers. Coz if BS arrange, it's higher rate. Go straight to go MUA, arrange directly with her & get her contact when she makeup for u during ur prewed PS. Otherwise, find other MUA, there's a lot in the market now.
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I see, my bridal does not include trial session before the actual day wedding, and my pre wedding is taken overseas so its a different make up artist. will try to source for those freelance MUA. feel free to intro if you have any
Hi c&jhi Sobe,
Yes. I am 2015 bride. I will be holding luncheon at Marina Mandrian
Hi c&j
Glad to find someone who is holding at mm hotel. Did you manage to gather any review on the banquet.? I m holding a dinner banquet
BOWS is happening this weekend!! *totally random*
hahahahhahaa
Yes I have signed up and can't wait to attend! I am gg on Sunday! What about you ladies??
I signed up too!! But dk if I will be going. :x
Me too! Signed up prior to confirming all my wedding services. Now all booked alr dunno still going anot :x
I see, my bridal does not include trial session before the actual day wedding, and my pre wedding is taken overseas so its a different make up artist. will try to source for those freelance MUA. feel free to intro if you have any
I'm also 10 Oct! But luckily the hotel I booked didn't charge extra even though it was a hot date. You doing ROM on same day?
Hi fellow Oct 2015 BTBs.
I didn't know need to sign up and I plan to go tomorrow!Me too! Signed up prior to confirming all my wedding services. Now all booked alr dunno still going anot :x
I've signed up, even though I've settled everything. Go see see look look...am interested in the wedding rings. Wanted to go on Sat, but i'm attending NDP....and HTB is flying off on sun.Yes I have signed up and can't wait to attend! I am gg on Sunday! What about you ladies??