Advise needed: on how long in advance to sign-up bridal?
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jess jazz
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Hi cubby
Remember me?? Ur buangkok's neighbour.
Should be abt 8-10 months b4 ur weddings.
Remember me?? Ur buangkok's neighbour.
Should be abt 8-10 months b4 ur weddings.
girlfriend
New Member
cubby,
My wedding in Jun 04 too. I have signed for my bridal already.
If you are thinking to made to measure your gown, you muz signed up at least 9 months before your wedding i.e. Sept 03.
If not, 6 months before your wedding.
My wedding in Jun 04 too. I have signed for my bridal already.
If you are thinking to made to measure your gown, you muz signed up at least 9 months before your wedding i.e. Sept 03.
If not, 6 months before your wedding.
cubby
4 mtm gowns, u can sign up 9 mths b4 ur intended weddin daz...
as 4 otr gowns, u can sign up 6 mths b4 ur intended weddin daz...
ps will b abt 3mths b4 ur intended weddin date ( 4 some bridal ) or even earlier 4 others...
do check ard b4 commitin on ur ideal bridal shop...
hv a feel of their gowns...
happi searchin...
4 mtm gowns, u can sign up 9 mths b4 ur intended weddin daz...
as 4 otr gowns, u can sign up 6 mths b4 ur intended weddin daz...
ps will b abt 3mths b4 ur intended weddin date ( 4 some bridal ) or even earlier 4 others...
do check ard b4 commitin on ur ideal bridal shop...
hv a feel of their gowns...
happi searchin...
J
jess jazz
Guest
Hi cubby
ya lor!! think all are busy wif their reno.
ya lor!! think all are busy wif their reno.
J
jess jazz
Guest
Hi Puzzled
It will be a bit rush for you unless you choose OTR gown. MTM gown is impossible liao.
You need to take ur PS by Oct & get everything ready by Nov. Not sure the bridal shop wan to rush for you coz alot ppl weddings fall in Dec.
It will be a bit rush for you unless you choose OTR gown. MTM gown is impossible liao.
You need to take ur PS by Oct & get everything ready by Nov. Not sure the bridal shop wan to rush for you coz alot ppl weddings fall in Dec.
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mt
Guest
Hmm... most BS take a long time because of waiting queue system. You can hunt around for one more free/ willing to rush yours- 1.5 mth from start to final fitting is very possible, or even less than 1 mth if not picky and changing mind. Or let a "freelancer" tailor to do your gown (engage separate photography etc).
Photography can be rushed out from photoshoot, devt, choosing pics to enlargement/ touch-up and binding in under 1 mth- again subject to their "availability"/ schedule.
Photography can be rushed out from photoshoot, devt, choosing pics to enlargement/ touch-up and binding in under 1 mth- again subject to their "availability"/ schedule.
Dear Jess and MT,
Thank You! Actually, all I need is a gown and make up plus hairdo I suppose. Not having wedding dinner so that took a LOT of work off.
As for photoshoot, maybe we will just take up one that allows us to do slowly ha ha even after the wedding itself hee hee.
Thank You! Actually, all I need is a gown and make up plus hairdo I suppose. Not having wedding dinner so that took a LOT of work off.
As for photoshoot, maybe we will just take up one that allows us to do slowly ha ha even after the wedding itself hee hee.
Hi,
I had mine done within 6 months. It all boils down to whether ur BS can do it for u or not and also whether ur wedding is on a popular month.
Think year-end is a good month, so u shld confirm ur BS latest 6 mths in advance. Coz, ur gowns must be ready before the photoshoot, which needs abt 2-3 mths to be ready.
I had mine done within 6 months. It all boils down to whether ur BS can do it for u or not and also whether ur wedding is on a popular month.
Think year-end is a good month, so u shld confirm ur BS latest 6 mths in advance. Coz, ur gowns must be ready before the photoshoot, which needs abt 2-3 mths to be ready.
happybride
New Member
hi
my wedding is in Oct04, i found my BS sep 03. Since u r hving solemnization in Jul04, get the BS that u will be signing up with to thrown in ROM package FOC.
my wedding is in Oct04, i found my BS sep 03. Since u r hving solemnization in Jul04, get the BS that u will be signing up with to thrown in ROM package FOC.
kelvinrina
New Member
Hi snoozy,
OTR: Off the rack
BS: bridal studio
MTM: make to measure
hope this helps.
OTR: Off the rack
BS: bridal studio
MTM: make to measure
hope this helps.
My ROM is in 2004. AD is in 2006 Jun. Just signed up a package on end of Nov 05 (consider to be Dec05 la) so its just like 6mths before the AD. My ROM i buy my own clothings from Allure. I am glad I didnt sign up with a BS especially those taiwanese or all-under-one roof BS where they give u free rental of ROM dress and trial makeup is to be used on that day. I saw plenty of brides (at ROM registry) with rather worn-out clothings........ so sometimes before u signed with BS better look at their gowns first. I've friends who signed up before 6mths at this bridal shop, then? She even get to see her designer later than my appt. And her designer is like saying it need so long to do the evening gown only to get first fitting in MID Feb, whereas mine is able to let me have the gowns (3 of them!) in mid Jan for first fitting. Somemore our appt only differ by a wk or 2.
My advice is dont hurry to sign the package. Look through and see how the designer works, coordinator works etc then decide if u wana sign up with them. U will be surprise that some BS really provide lousy svc.
My advice is dont hurry to sign the package. Look through and see how the designer works, coordinator works etc then decide if u wana sign up with them. U will be surprise that some BS really provide lousy svc.
Hi Crabtree, may i know if you know which BS are like that - provides really lousy service?
Please email me @[email protected] if it is inconvenient to mention here. Really scared of all these BS...
Thanx!
Please email me @[email protected] if it is inconvenient to mention here. Really scared of all these BS...
Thanx!
Hi all, need some advices here...
I'm having my customary wedding in 2008, ROM will be next April, but my photographer is going to be based in LA from Dec, so we had to take the wedding photos in Oct, so my bf and I now are searching for wedding packages now. Just asking whether is it too early for us to sign the wedding package now??
I'm having my customary wedding in 2008, ROM will be next April, but my photographer is going to be based in LA from Dec, so we had to take the wedding photos in Oct, so my bf and I now are searching for wedding packages now. Just asking whether is it too early for us to sign the wedding package now??
graysgerald79
New Member
hi stephy, is ur wedding in early 2008? I guess may be u can start looking around, but can take ur time to commit to a BS... u got the luxury of time to play with =)
There is NO NO NO need to sign up that early! For what? I always feel that they are over to sign that early. maybe because they want to get hold of the ROM deal. But that isnt the best option for the couple. Let me put this clearly.
CONS
-u get a not that fanastic and not that new gown for yr ROM
-u have a trial makeup which u utilise. What if the MUA is no longer with them during yr wedding?
-what if her sense of makeup style changes, which are not to yr liking?
-What if the wedding gowns u have seen 2yrs back are no longer designed by the same designer?
-What if the shop is no longer around?
-What if coordinator who signed u up, quit and u have so many sweet things discussed and given to u, none on paper or not clear enough
-Photographer quit?
-Pricing is much more competitive 2 years down the road?
-What if the BS ceases operation?
Lastly, even if u signed up 2yrs before yr AD, do u think they will call u 1yr before to discuss abt yr gown etc? No. Unless u are goig for designer style and pay designer price. Then maybe u get to spend so much time. Otherwise, they will still call u months before yr wedding while they spend their time on potential customers. So, whats the point of signing up so early? I signed up only around 6mths before my AD. and i used 1mth++ to visit some BS. and I'm all MTM gowns, EG and tea dress.
CONS
-u get a not that fanastic and not that new gown for yr ROM
-u have a trial makeup which u utilise. What if the MUA is no longer with them during yr wedding?
-what if her sense of makeup style changes, which are not to yr liking?
-What if the wedding gowns u have seen 2yrs back are no longer designed by the same designer?
-What if the shop is no longer around?
-What if coordinator who signed u up, quit and u have so many sweet things discussed and given to u, none on paper or not clear enough
-Photographer quit?
-Pricing is much more competitive 2 years down the road?
-What if the BS ceases operation?
Lastly, even if u signed up 2yrs before yr AD, do u think they will call u 1yr before to discuss abt yr gown etc? No. Unless u are goig for designer style and pay designer price. Then maybe u get to spend so much time. Otherwise, they will still call u months before yr wedding while they spend their time on potential customers. So, whats the point of signing up so early? I signed up only around 6mths before my AD. and i used 1mth++ to visit some BS. and I'm all MTM gowns, EG and tea dress.
bluestar21
New Member
hii brabtree, is it possible to share with me which BS u had signed up with as well as their overall services? and can see that u r getting all MTM gowns, EG and tea dress, is the price competitive? thanks in advance...
bluestar21
New Member
sorry abt the wrong typo to your nick - Crabtree...
acneery_gal
New Member
Hi Crabtree,
Like what you mentioned, I have the urge to sign up package now as ROM next yr Feb but AD nt confirm but most likely 2 yrs later. Thus would like to make use of the ROM items that BS can throw in for free so that I no need to search around for the things esp dress.
But think think then seeing your concerns are also my concerns, decided nt to sign up so early.
Option now is to source for items or to get a ROM package that cost abt $300 plus... which do you think its better?
Anyway which BS did you sign up with? Can share? My email is [email protected].
Like what you mentioned, I have the urge to sign up package now as ROM next yr Feb but AD nt confirm but most likely 2 yrs later. Thus would like to make use of the ROM items that BS can throw in for free so that I no need to search around for the things esp dress.
But think think then seeing your concerns are also my concerns, decided nt to sign up so early.
Option now is to source for items or to get a ROM package that cost abt $300 plus... which do you think its better?
Anyway which BS did you sign up with? Can share? My email is [email protected].
Hi Crabtree, I'm new in this thread but aft reading your thread seem like I'm in the same plight as u. MY AD is in Jul 07 but to date now I have not sign up any BS yet. Which BS did u go to? Are their service good? Can u email me the BS and the package u took? It will be great if u could provide me some fotos that they took for u. Thanks
My email is [email protected]
My email is [email protected]
hi chamomile... urs is jul??? walk along the BS along tanjong pagar... theres a lot of BS for u to choose... depends on wad ur budget.. n wad r u looking for... if u r searching for MTM gowns, think u better start searching for now s u need about 3 mths for the MTM gown....
i bought my package from La Bella Couture... like their service n photography... look under la bella... u would c 2 of my photos....
i bought my package from La Bella Couture... like their service n photography... look under la bella... u would c 2 of my photos....
Hi chuinyok.
Is your offer still available? May I know which BS is it? Thanks. My email is [email protected]
Is your offer still available? May I know which BS is it? Thanks. My email is [email protected]
I sign up with my BS more than 1 yr b4 my AD. My bro-in-law more kiasu, he sign up even b4 they talk abt getting married. Cos the BS say the package is open date, can be used any time. But my advice is dun sign without doing yr hmwork. My bro-in-law didn't get a gd deal and got pushed into signing with the BS
Found an article on bargaining for BS package, shuld be useful for those still looking
http://www.myshopping.sg/shopping_tips_details.asp?id=25
Found an article on bargaining for BS package, shuld be useful for those still looking
http://www.myshopping.sg/shopping_tips_details.asp?id=25
These days getting a venue for hosting the wedding banquet is more time priority as venue tend to be booked earlier, and as inflation goes, the dinner costs more than a bridal package, probably 6-8 times as much. When you got a date for the wedding banquet, everything pretty much falls into place to work towards that date.
Same goes for the bridal packages, they can pace when you need to do the trial makeup, fittings, pre-wedding photography, car deco, actual day photography etc, because it actually revolves around that date.
Similarly the deadlines that need to be met like getting a home ready if you buying a property, especially when you are buying open market and need renov.
For the bridal packages, trends & styles change, and materials change. Even BS can close down within a year or get bought out. I realise that most people just go for cheap prices, or head straight into looking at dresses and photos without questioning how the history of the BS, the people doing the coordination, gowns, photography, makeup and deco. The wedding is not immediate, and kinda of should know where the BS is going to stick around to your big day. If you need to MTM, 9 months is a good minimal limit.
I read posts about people just giving up on finding the BS that feels right for time. Seriously I don't like doing that myself too, gets very confusing. At least make a choice that you know you can live with, even if there are hiccups, but you know the people you get for your wedding are capable of solving. I'm going to have my AD in 6 month's time. Got my venue, and a BS package with BS that's got the style of dresses that I want (OTR for me since I can fit in most dresses). Just counting down the days.
Same goes for the bridal packages, they can pace when you need to do the trial makeup, fittings, pre-wedding photography, car deco, actual day photography etc, because it actually revolves around that date.
Similarly the deadlines that need to be met like getting a home ready if you buying a property, especially when you are buying open market and need renov.
For the bridal packages, trends & styles change, and materials change. Even BS can close down within a year or get bought out. I realise that most people just go for cheap prices, or head straight into looking at dresses and photos without questioning how the history of the BS, the people doing the coordination, gowns, photography, makeup and deco. The wedding is not immediate, and kinda of should know where the BS is going to stick around to your big day. If you need to MTM, 9 months is a good minimal limit.
I read posts about people just giving up on finding the BS that feels right for time. Seriously I don't like doing that myself too, gets very confusing. At least make a choice that you know you can live with, even if there are hiccups, but you know the people you get for your wedding are capable of solving. I'm going to have my AD in 6 month's time. Got my venue, and a BS package with BS that's got the style of dresses that I want (OTR for me since I can fit in most dresses). Just counting down the days.
Dear All,
I am letting go my bridal package from Bliss Bridal Creations (Marina Square).
We manage to get a bargain. My package is $2988. Paid 1500 already.. now letting go at $1300 only.
It's open date for 10 years.
Details are as below.
Actual Day
1)Wedding Gown: 1pc new OTR rental (head-piece, gloves and accessories included)
2)Evening Gown: 1pc new OTR rental + Kwa/Tea-dress rental
3)Gent�s Suit: 2pc rental + 1pc pants MTM keep
4)Bridal Bouquet: Open choice (fresh flowers + 6 corsages)
5)Car Decoration: Open choice of netting
6)Usage of Mercedes W210 on Wedding Day Includes Chauffeur + Petrol (from 7am)
*If don�t want car, can deduct $200 from package
7)Wedding Day Make-up + Hairdo.
Photography
1)Album with 15R photos 30 poses (Indoor + Outdoor) with Digital Design (Including 2 pc metallic)
2)10� x 8� (8R) tabletop with frame: 1pc
3)Portrait 20� x 24�: 1pc with frame or 3-in-1
4)4R photos: 60pcs (max 5 poses) (repeated photos)
5)1pc 5R mini album FOC (repeated photos)
6)Free use of traditional costumes for photo taking (6 outfits)
7)Make-up + Hairdo (6 Style)
8)3 locatios include night scene with tranport
Additional FOC items
1)Selected original photos returned on 1pc CD
2)Father�s jacket 2pc FOC rental
4)Bridesmaid�s dress 1pc FOC rental
Additional charges(if needed)
1)Ampoules $25
2)Eyelashes $15
Please contact me at [email protected] if you're keen on the package.
Appreciated and thank you in advance!
I am letting go my bridal package from Bliss Bridal Creations (Marina Square).
We manage to get a bargain. My package is $2988. Paid 1500 already.. now letting go at $1300 only.
It's open date for 10 years.
Details are as below.
Actual Day
1)Wedding Gown: 1pc new OTR rental (head-piece, gloves and accessories included)
2)Evening Gown: 1pc new OTR rental + Kwa/Tea-dress rental
3)Gent�s Suit: 2pc rental + 1pc pants MTM keep
4)Bridal Bouquet: Open choice (fresh flowers + 6 corsages)
5)Car Decoration: Open choice of netting
6)Usage of Mercedes W210 on Wedding Day Includes Chauffeur + Petrol (from 7am)
*If don�t want car, can deduct $200 from package
7)Wedding Day Make-up + Hairdo.
Photography
1)Album with 15R photos 30 poses (Indoor + Outdoor) with Digital Design (Including 2 pc metallic)
2)10� x 8� (8R) tabletop with frame: 1pc
3)Portrait 20� x 24�: 1pc with frame or 3-in-1
4)4R photos: 60pcs (max 5 poses) (repeated photos)
5)1pc 5R mini album FOC (repeated photos)
6)Free use of traditional costumes for photo taking (6 outfits)
7)Make-up + Hairdo (6 Style)
8)3 locatios include night scene with tranport
Additional FOC items
1)Selected original photos returned on 1pc CD
2)Father�s jacket 2pc FOC rental
4)Bridesmaid�s dress 1pc FOC rental
Additional charges(if needed)
1)Ampoules $25
2)Eyelashes $15
Please contact me at [email protected] if you're keen on the package.
Appreciated and thank you in advance!
candycandy001
Active Member
I signed BS package 3 mths b4 PS. PS is recommended to be done at least 4 mth b4 the AD (allow more time for amendment, *cross finger*).
Anyone interested in buying my pre-wedding photoshoot package with NAZA bridal?
My package as below:
Royal Precious-Collection in 18" 30 poses @ S$2XXX
1) 18" x 30" with 30 poses photo album (additional mini album x 1)
2) 2 White Gowns
3) 3 Evening Gowns (additional white or evening Gown x 1)
4) 5 Styles (additional Style x1)
5) 20" x 24" or 24" x 30" carved frame with Canvas Photograph
6) 100pcs thank you cards (additional x 200pcs)
7) 10" Crystal Picture Frame (additional Ferris Wheel frame x 1)
8) 1pc CD-Room of all selected photo
9) Studio shooting and out-door scene shooting for a whole day
10) Bridal veil and hair ornaments provided
11) Groom's tuxedo and formal suits x 2 sets
12) Waist cummerbund, shirt and boutonniere for groom.
13) Guest Book x 1
14) FOC 3 nights stay at their selected hotel
Selling at S$2000
Please kindly drop an email to me if interested to buy and enquiry: [email protected]
Thank you
Best Regard,
Fiona
My package as below:
Royal Precious-Collection in 18" 30 poses @ S$2XXX
1) 18" x 30" with 30 poses photo album (additional mini album x 1)
2) 2 White Gowns
3) 3 Evening Gowns (additional white or evening Gown x 1)
4) 5 Styles (additional Style x1)
5) 20" x 24" or 24" x 30" carved frame with Canvas Photograph
6) 100pcs thank you cards (additional x 200pcs)
7) 10" Crystal Picture Frame (additional Ferris Wheel frame x 1)
8) 1pc CD-Room of all selected photo
9) Studio shooting and out-door scene shooting for a whole day
10) Bridal veil and hair ornaments provided
11) Groom's tuxedo and formal suits x 2 sets
12) Waist cummerbund, shirt and boutonniere for groom.
13) Guest Book x 1
14) FOC 3 nights stay at their selected hotel
Selling at S$2000
Please kindly drop an email to me if interested to buy and enquiry: [email protected]
Thank you
Best Regard,
Fiona