Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple

Hey ladies

I've just returned from another outing at the expo. This time, I went with my parents ... hehehe. 5 hours there and I still have yet to speak with the people from RH Bridal, Zul Radi and Inai Bridal. Maybe tomorrow morning can go again ... hehehehe.

Marnie, today I not shy to try the cake. It's not bad la - they are willing to customise to your design for the same price. Free delivery and set-up too.

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Hi ladies,

So many posts for me to read. How are all of you and How was the expo? Ive yet to go. I just woke up from thaving come back from my night shift.. *sigh* too many extra duties, hence i havent been logging on..

Any tips on what to lookout for at the expo? I tot of going today.. but the darling is still at work. *sigh*

by the way, speaking of santiago.. im one of those brides who ran away from them into the hands of bridal concept. santiago was very pushy.
 
Let's see. Today I spoke to the people from Decorama, stopped by to try the cake from Sugarly Nice and then went to Istana to check out their packages. Then I went to Anggun Andaman before stopping for lunch (hahahah - need to energy to continue browsing around). Then I spoke with Fatimah Mohsin people and stopped with Padi. All their packages are good la but I really need to compare first.
 
Nur : I think essentially, the packages are always enticing. It's rather difficult though if you can't touch and feel the clothes. So, always best to go to their shops to try and then sign up at the fair for a better deal/package.

There's everything at the fair from decorations to the berkat berkat. So you'll have a lot of walking around to do - best bring paper and pen to write down all that they are offering!

Cuclainne : I thought the Sugarly Nice chocolate cake is not too bad. Though me being a triple layer chocolate kinda gal, I'd want something richer....(You'd wonder how I get my nice "layered" body...!
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You are going to have the "traditional" 1000 pax kinda lunch do too right? If so, then you'd have to wear all that traditional garb, yes? A bit difficult when Ah Boy is not in town to see it with you, eh? Meraj is very particular about what he puts on himself so, he went with me the other time.

And oh.....yeah...5 hours not enough..That's why I went to all 4 days of the fair in March! That was kiasu-ism at its best!
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Marnie, me and my mom thinks the cake at Sugarly are not too bad. My dad has a sweet tooth and thought that it's not chocolatey enough. Thing is, I ate the soft fondant and only gave my dad the cake ... hahaha, so he thought there's not enough sugary taste to it. Lol. It's not that expensive too.

Yes, which is why I told them that I'm not able to confirm anything yet cos I still need to discuss with Ah Boy. I told him that I went to look-see and he mentioned that he would like to have a look too before we decide on anything.

I am going there again today (hehehehe) because there's still a few more bridal ateliers i would like to speak with before I can compare.

Yes yes Nur Hidayu, bring a pen and paper. I wrote the costs of packages and how many clothes/ days of service they provide.

Padi is not bad - they've been in the business for only a few months but their mak andam has been in the business for many years and the one that waited on us, seemed very motherly. And to hear them recount their 'experiences' with wedding couples, are simply quite funny. And my cousin was telling me that Fatimah Mohsin's packages are expensive, but they seemed pretty reasonable to me yesterday and the girl who waited on me was patient, and when she wasn't sure of things, she'd ask her colleagues and they answered my mom's questions. Let's see if they give the same kind of service when me and Ah Boy goes to their store ok.
 
i think Padi came out in the latest malay bridal mag. i put them under considerations. I decided not to think of Fatimah Mohsin at all, cos from what i have heard from my recent blog friends, her standard of service has dropped, and sometimes when she promises to be ur MUA for the day, she'll only come to do you once, then she goes off and someone else replace her. Nonetheless, her clothes are beautiful though.

If any of u are taking room decor, or dais, i think i read here u guys mention kasaisayang. I've seen his work upclose,and the room decor was dreamy. Nice job then.

My mom has already told me not to sign up with the BS first, but make appointmemts at the fair. Then we can view the clothes.

*Tough* u ladies are lucky to work office hours, can get to make appointments after officehours. My other half is, but im working 12-hrs shifts. Not enough time. And im working even on weekends. *Sigh*
 
The lady at the Istana booth mentioned that there will be another wedding fair from 29 Sept - 1 Oct, which will be the last one for the year. So you can still make time for that one la, Nur Hidayu.

It's true what your mom says. Their photos don't showcase their entire collection so you can make appointments to see those first before you make up your mind. But I like it that the ones I spoke with mentioned that there's no difference between exclusive and non-exclusive clothes.
 
Morning Girls.

Another busy day in the office for me but thought I'd pop in to say. How's everyone?

Cuclainne : So how's your Sunday trip to the fair?? Think you have any idea which BS you'll zero in on with your Ah Boy when he's in town?
 
Hmm .. I thought I had answered your post Marnie but it didn't appear ...

Anyways, I didn't attend the fair yesterday cos I had gone out for a late lunch with some girlfriends. We ended up having such a huge lunch that I had to go home to sleep it off ... lol. Never mind, there will be another fair in September so still got chance to see that one before I make up my mind. heheheeh ..

I really like Fatimah Mohsin but I would still like to check out the packages from Zul Radi, Inai Bridal and RH Bridal before I can start comparing.

By the way, my friend Liza (she was with us on Thursday) has signed up with Bridal Concept on Saturday evening.
 
Morning girls...

woo so many postings..Somehow I read thru secret garden somewhere on Friday..kinda coincidence, I had a dinner appt there on Friday too..Marnie, Cuclainne..who knows we may bump with each other on tat day ya?
 
Hi everyone

am very interested wif Santiago Weddings, and they have offer me quite a gd package...but am stuck between Santi and Bridal Concept! How ah??

The the thing is, Santi have offered me quite a gd deal, from the expo, and have agreed to 'hold' the package for us till this coming Sat (then i got time to go down wif bf), and we'll decide, to take or not to take. I'm taking a pause here as I'm just wondering am i too rushing? But really got feelin' for Santi, that's y i need more advice and 'info' on them!

Help....what do ya all think?
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Btw Nur,

i was the vice versa of u! I was verry interested wif BC and had talked to them since the last expo afew mths back, they were pretty gooodz! But when i went the 2nd to them wif Elaine, the lady who spoke to us was quite 'pushy' loh...like keep comparing ours is the best, other vendors no good...u know that kinda thing.

And on the other hand. Santi was pretty profeessionAl. Was the 1st stall me and Elaine dropped by on last Thurs and the lady named Kat was pretty pro and nice. Told us a hell lot more info that ever expect from a 'sales' person...like she din keep asking me to sign up la, sign up now la, u know...and she told me to go back again on other days, which i went again on Sunday, which i went wif my bf. She was pretty convincing and my bf seems to like their style and finds their package quite worth it.

Hehe...just sharing my thoughts here :D

Oh ya, the package they offered, was abt $3900,

Roughly Inclusive of:
- 1 15R Album (22 shots i think)
- 1 small mini album
- 2 table top 8R
- 1 Big framed shot / 3-in-1 framed
- 36 4R shots (4 poses)
- 6 outfits (for both)
- Corsages
- Car deco
- Hand bouquet
- 2 jackets for dads and best man
- Studio / outdoor shots, 2-3 locations, + parents in studio
- actual day MUA (follow ard for whole day)
- actual day 2 gowns / outfits (MTM)
- AD photog 8 rolls of 4R wif albums

Then duno got somemore...dun have the list wif me. Here is a rough list of the deal i would get if i sign up wif Santi. How? Ok or not?
 
A very good morning gals...

Wow.. so many posts to read until eye drop out liow..

Huichin..
So in the end you never sign anything with Santi, tot Kat told us about the promo only valid when we sign with them there ??
Hm... Marnie advise us to go Tanjong Pagar to take a look first before signing up.. my friends told me so.. there are afew nice one at TP.. but must have patient la.. my friends advise : look around first.. if like the gowns, go try till "song song" .. in the end said will bring hubby back .. hahaha... I just cant do that lei.. hehehe.. anyway wanna go TP one of these day ?? anybody ??
 
hello girls,
Been long time since i posted something in this thread.
Huichin,
your package is very very comprehensive. Except one thing missing. They provide car deco, but where is the car? Do they provide car for AD? And what kind of car do they provide? Merc? jaguar?

Where is this secret garden you girls talking about? Never been to that place before.

I've heard of sugarly nice. Read that in BH.
 
Hey IC! haha..got provide car...but hor we din want it...we got lobang oso..lol..cos the car is mercs...and we dun like mercs...heh..dats y minus 200bucks out ..hehe
 
Hi huichin,

Santi's package looks very comprehensive...with tat kind of price..n the time tat u have..look around first..dun juz jump into a package blindly.

IC,

Secret Garden is at Middle road..
 
Hi Girls!

It's been a rather long day for me today...So much work still and since I'm in the committee for the move, had a meeting and found out earlier that our new office does not have too many cupboards - I was like "which law firm doesn't have a lot of cupboards?!" Nearly hyper-ventilated...
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IC : It's a cafe/restaurant at Middle Road. At Sculpture Square. Very dark dim and romantic - away from the maddening crowds of Orchard Road. You can go to www.mysg.com.sg for more info.

Huichin : Yeah lor. I think since you're almost paying $4K, you can shop around.

Elaine : Think you should go to Tanjong Pagar if your budget is tight, you can negotiate. But thankfully, you're now just taking it easy and just concentrating on your AD first. After your AD then can think about your PS. Else sure you headache and stress, yeah? Then stress = pimple then not pretty on your AD.
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*me sound very auntie*

Ally : It'll be a hoot if Cuclainne and I see you there on Friday!
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Cuclainne : I've made reservations for 7.30pm. Shall we meet at 7.00? I think at Bugis? Let me confirm our meeting point on Thursday, k?
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Eh...how come we're not meeting up anymore?? Must meet and cheong leh.....
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Hi Ladies...

Busy lately.. But hows your preparations?

Hui Chin

I actually went to the Santiago shop when i was passing by Bugis Junction. I dunno who was the one who attended to me, but it was a Chinese guy. I think he's the owner. He was quite pushy... The package he offered was more expensive. During one of the expo, i went down to see Bridal Concept. They gave me a good breakdown on the packages..

Package A (S$1388)
(Indoor and Outdoor photography)
- 10'x 12' - 20 copies with album
- 20'x 24' portraits with frame, or 3 in 1 montage
- 24 copies of 4R photos (4 poses, 6 copies each)
- 6 outfits
- Bouquet

Package B (S$2988)
Actual day plus Indoor and Outdoor photography
- 1 outfit for solemnisation (AD)
- 3 outfits for the reception (AD)
- Corsages and Hand bouquets for actual day
- Car decorations (AD)
- 10'x 12' - 20 copies with album
- 20'x 24' portraits with frame, or 3 in 1 montage
- 24 copies of 4R photos (4 poses, 6 copies each)
- 6 outfits
- Bouquet

However for AD photography you need to add $650 for 8 rolls of 4R so it adds up to $3638

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However, when i went to the expo with my FH and my mommy, we were mostly at Anggun Andaman. Rozy attended to me. My mommy and FH had so many questions while i just looked the clothes. They decided to Sign on for the packages since the price has no difference. Took the decorations as well cos i can get it tailor-suited to my whims. And so far, the decor looks gorgeous, especially the resort feel one. With the actual day package, decor and catering, it adds up to about $13K. MY mommy is going to test the food on the 13th, so she can then decide whether to take the catering. Or else, decor and package would only be about $5K? My parents are a bit particular about the food and set up for the day itself. So must be pleasing to them.. Also signed on with Sugarly Nice. Both of them like the cakes. So thats done too. Getting the cakes for my official engagement this Sept.

I am considering Absolut Weddings for my videography. There's another one i like, but due to personal reasons, decided not to take them. Dun want any clash of interest. Anyone knows any other good videographers? Im looking for a journalistic approach.. (Its the journalist in me la... The passion havent die off yet..)

What Marnie says is true.. Take your time choosing. For me, i have narrowed down my choices.. So its lef tto the packages. Plus, i have some frightening experiences from some of my relatives and friends, of changed MUA or overbooking.

Meeting my photographer today.. Wonder how it'll go...
 
Nur : Try Flipside (www.flipside.com.sg) They were there for the bridal fair in March and the videos were fantastic. A combination of a lot of styles.

If you want something light and fun, you can opt for The Wedding Paparazzi (www.weddingpaparazzi.com) The three girls who are The Wedding Paparazzi are tres chic and fun (and they know their stuff!)
 
Hey Marnie, that sounds good. I can meet you either at Bugis or at the place itself. There's a direct bus that goes there from my work place. Hehehe..

Wow Nur Hidayu, you signed up with Anggun Andaman? I liked their decor as well though it's quite pricey but i supposed that for something unique, you should have to pay a higher price for it.
 
Cuclainne : Alrighty then. Since there's a direct bus for you, best if you go there straight then. Singapore can't get lost, right?
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Reservation is under my name for 7.30pm.
 
Hey Elaine, well Kat told me that if we really interested in their pkage she'll 'hold' the list that she jot down on paper for the whole package she offered us, for another week, which i think me and bf will go down and meet her hopefully this Sat. hehe...cos i think i need to 'squeeze' more things outta them loh...not enuf wor...haha

Hi Nur,

whoa really ah? the guy was pushy? Is this breakdown from Bridal COncept? lol......

Anywayy, going down to the shop definitely will be of a different price, caz there's no more promotion. That's y during the expo, the vendors/shops need to advertise and throw in more things so ppl will get the pkages during the promotion period.

haha...yea i think Absolut Weddings are not bad leh..can consider! And, tell us abt ur meeting wif the photographers k!

Thanks Marnie, IC, Ally! ok i'll look ard 1st..hehe...

Marnie: did u sign up any PS? other than the photographer from the Pond photog and izzit they oso help u develop ur albums?


Chin
 
Huichin : No lah. I am the Asian version of Martha Stewart so I am doing the album myself and developing it at the fotolab which they recommended. I think I save at least S$500.00 by doing it myself. Since I die die wanted The Pond for my PS, I have to trade off and do some things myself, which turns out great cos' I love doing all these crafty things and Meraj and I can just spend time together working on it together. More bonding time for us!
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My AD will be covered by Eulee. Love his pictures. He's on digital but his skills won us over the fact that it's not on film.
 
Nur : By the way, you mentioned you wanted to hold your reception at Sentosa. Have you considered the Aloha Chalet? It's up in the East.

Don't be fooled by the "chalet". Cos' it's actually a restored colonial bungalow. They let you have your own caterer (though cannot cook there). You have to use their appointed tentage supplier too. Very romantic though...And rather cheap too. I think the rent is just S$400.00 - correct me if I am wrong there. Go check it out k?
 
Hi Marnie, Cucclaine,

Wah..u gals gg to SG at 7.30..me too!!

Well..juz have to act shocked when I meet u all there ya? For suspense only..hehehehe

Cucclaine,

I sure take my hat off Marnie - she really did her homework well.
 
Marnie

Yup i know about flipside.. The owner's my neighbour.. hurhurhur... I have always loved their style. but due to FH's personal reasons, oh well... Wddding paparazzi.. hmm.. shall take a look at their packages.. thanks for the tip. I kinda looking for flipside style, no?

Huichin

Yup its bridal concept's breakdown.. I got the package when i went to hte expo sometime early this yr.

Cuclainne
Its about 3.5K for decor, comes with bedroom decor thrown it.. Compared to some places i have asked, its reasonable, and its not those 'you-pick-from-pictures-is-what-you-exactly-get' decor..

Marnie,
Oh about the chalet.. yup.. have thought about it.. but FH's guest list is considerably more substantial compared to mine.. and my mom believes the place a bit 'keras' but i havent strike it off yet... Will keep it in mind for alternatives.. *wink*

Oh.. the boy still in meeting.. dunno can make it for the appt or not.. *grrr* You girls have fun at SG ya!
 
Huichin : Eulee's pictures can be viewed on his webbie at www.photographybyeulee.com

I would also recomment Fast Soup at http://www.fspphotos.com - we originally wanted Choon Huat but he'll be busy with church activites at our wedding weekend. He does film.

Both Eulee and Choon Huat's packages are about similar and they have their own strengths. Just make an appointment with them and tell them I recommended.

Nur : That's what I heard about it being "keras". But if you really think about it, so is Sentosa?

Anyways, you still have a lot of time to think about it cos' your wedding is still at least a year later. But really, venue and date very important to fix first.

I feel that videography is different as it's not really photojournalistic cos' it's a "moving" medium. It doesn't freeze at that captured moment so in essense, videography already tells a story. It's just that The wedding Paparazzi is able to input something fresh and light-hearted as they are all girls and young - it's a different perspective if you will.

Meraj and I are not sure yet whether we'll engage a videographer for our wedding cos' we may yet get free services from Meraj's brother since he shoots for a living.

Ally & Cuclainne : No lah..you girls make me paiseh.
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Planning a wedding is not an everyday thing. Meraj and I want it to be our wedding but at the same time, we don't want to break our bank, so really have to go around and do tonnes of research to maximise our dollar.
 
Hi Marnie...

Do you mind to give me your contact or website for your AD photograhy ?? I almost giving up liow.. so very difficult to find one for my AD..
email afew, their reply was They dun want or dun know how to take Malay wedding..
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or any other to recommend ?? thanks
 
Elaine: The two people I have spoken to Eulee and Choon Huat have taken a lot of mix marriages. Go to these webbies: www.photographybyeulee.com and http://www.fspphotos.com

I've met with Kai of Kalyedoscope to view the portfolio on laptop (though I have not yet seen his actual physical pictures) His webbie is www.kalyedoscope.com He charges less than $500.00 for 8 rolls of 36 exp film with 300 pictures + slot in album. It's all on his promo page. You should make an appointment with him and tell him to bring physical album to show you.
 
cuclainne,

yup..yup..but too bad lar..we dun sit at the same table..if not can gossip-gossip..hehehe!!

btw, both of u eat at which area ah? the courtyard or indoor? Mine would be at the courtyard..but dunno whether it will rain later in the eve or not? Mayb I have to call them n reserve another table indoor juz in case..
 
I'm not sure cos Marnie made the reservations. Either place, I think it would be nice lor - at least can catch up to gossip and check out the place as well. Hehehehe.

By the way, Marnie - I brought along my wedding cakes magazine. Hehehee... show you later ok.
 
Ally & Cuclainne : I never specify cos' we actually want to see which ambience is better. I don't mind either. Essentially though they said that if we book it for functions, it'll be done indoors.

Cuclainne : Which do you prefer - I can get them to assign us a particular section.

oooh....cakes.......DIVINE!!! Looking forward to pouring and salivating over the pictures...
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I don't really mind, Marnie. Like you said, our main agenda is to check the place out - so maybe we could go see and then decide.
 
Marnie...

Thanks for info... I check it out all the contacts you given me... all fully booked nevertheless.. I guess ended up I will have to take my wedding photos myself...hahahaha...
You gals going dinner at SG ??? wow... so envy, can eat and eat... enjoy ya.. are we meeting up again ??
 
I think we're going to meet at the place itself cos I have a direct bus from work, that stops just opposite SG.

Ya lor Elaine, that time we didn't get to sit down and chat so we must definitely call upon on our social event director(s) to plan something hor ...
 
Hi ladies,

Any of u knew of any halal caterers? My SIL needs some contacts..n I can't think of any except for Lagun Sari.
 
Oh don't use Sabar Menanti Catering. Though the food it's very good, but their service sucks. They were 1 1/2 hour late for my engagement reception. All the guests had to wait for the food to come.

Eh, you girls meeting up today at Secret Garden is it?
 
Thanx IC...

No lah..Marnie n Cuclainne meeting up to check on the place..whereas I have a dinner appt tonite. So happen same day n same time also..

Marnie,

C the SG's cake menu..aiyo..my mouth now salivating already..can't wait to sink my teeth into them.
 
I didn't know that, ic. I think we catered food from them once and it was alright - they were on time. But maybe that has changed...

Ally, aiyoh i was looking at the menu and I still haven't decided which one I want lah. Hahaha... Marnie, apple crumble for you tonight?
 


Ally : Javalink. Four Seasons. Both are towards the modern concept. TRied their food - good.

Aye....today will be dessert dinner liao...
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