Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple

Marnie

Hahahaha - you're not the first to say that. Even my colleagues said the same thing .. lol .. it better come in a gem-studded album to be costing me that amount of money.

Anyways, another one quoted me $450 for these: 250pcs 4R shots in slip in album; Unlimited shots for the event; CD compilation of all shots and a 20 page 8" x 12" picturebook of the ceremony.

I'm not sure if the 250pc is a typo though..
 


Hi ladies, it's great to learn new stuff fm this thread yah!

Marnie, I hv to agree wholeheartedly with Ally.. I'm sure ur Meraj is sincere in getting u a nice wedding ring.. something tt both of u like and one tt u will wear for a long time. But stuff fm T*ffany is darn over-priced! Actually if u hv something in mind and wld like something custom-made, can visit fairy's Inc at Delfi. The 2 young lady owners are v friendly and helpful!
 
K, I'm eating grilled Teppanyaki burger as I am typing this...(see how I'm not in the least bit worried about my weight?!
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Sandra, yuppers, been meaning to make appointment to see the girls at Fairy's Inc but by the time I coordinate my times with Meraj, I forget...
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I know I have to. But if I want to custom-make I'll go to gemologist at Shaw Centre.

I just want to have the option to shop around for my ring. It's not our mas-kahwin or even on our hantaran "list" but Meraj decided at the last minute, he thinks he wants to exchange wedding bands - see how "gatal" the man is?
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Cuclainne, that other package sounds comprehensive. It may not be a typo cos' there are photographers who will give 250 pictures. Are the photos by this particular photographer good?
 
Marnie,

u eat teppanyaki burger, me now eating pizza as moi typing this..hehe..

Sandra,

wats the price range of the custom made rings? i have a few loose gems that need to be set still looking around for a good design.
 
Wah this is what I call girrrl power.. can still discuss abt wedding plans when you are munching on burgers...hehhehh

Cuclainne & Marnie

Yep yep I ordered wedding bands from them, and in fact.. the rings are ready! Well.. almost lah, coz just yesterday one of the girls there called and asked me to come down for fitting sessions. They take roughly abt 3 weeks (could be longer) to get the bands done for you. That's when you come down for fitting sessions, and confirm on your ring design/colours (you can request for a mixture of yellow, rose, champagne, white and black gold). If by that time you've already decided on what you'd like to be engraved on the inner part of the bands, you can let them know. Engraving service is complimentary.

I strongly recommend them, coz the 2 girls there are very open to ideas. I was there for 2 hours and I gave them a hard time when I couldnt decide between girly flowery design, simple low maintenance, or rugged and spunky. One of the girls came up with several designs for me, all of which I did not agree to. Finally decided on one with 10 small diamonds around the band! But I was told that it requires high maintenance (cannot use when washing dishes!) How ah?? But I didnt really care lah, it's really pretty!
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FH's choice in the ring designs are consistent, and he picked out only 2 or 3 designs which are to his liking. His only criteria is the centre of the ring must be black. So it'll end up looking different fm mine.
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Ally

The ring starts at about $400 for a simple design. But I'm not sure if they accept loose gems from customers. You can call them to chk: 6235 5570.
 
Sandra, I'm sold already. Think I'll pop at Fairy's tonight to look-see-look-see....
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So Sandra, you are doing a half-eternity band like the one I am thinking of?

Cuclainne, you okay if we pop at Fairy's Inc first to take a look? I'll call them up to find out if 6.30 would be okay?

Ally, you can try Canary to set your loose gems.
 
Marnie

That sounds good ... in that case, why don't I just meet you outside the McCafe (street level) at Lido? I think there's lesser traffic here than @ Crossroads.
 
Cuclainne, meet on the other side where we'd be under the big screen (facing Wheelock's) cos' we'd be making the walk straight down that road. 6.20pm still yeah?
 
Yes, the timing is good Marnie

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Cuclainne, your font colours are very Christmassy....
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Um, are we having dinner also? Me planning whether I should have a super lunch or light lunch in view of our "expedition".
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Marnie

Oh, I'll be super hungry by then ... maybe we can grab something quick to eat after visiting Fairy's, before heading to Diamond's?
 
Marnie,

Any website on Canary? My husband would get me loose gems when he goes overseas lah..then ask me to set it according to wat I like. This happened after he got a BIG scolding from me when he bought me a ring that is totally too 'ah-so'-like. Now, I'm at a total loss on wat to do with the gems.
 
Ally, your hubby so sayang you.....
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Canary has no webbie. It's located at Delfi on the first floor. If not mistaken, you can also try The Carat Club (though it's a bit high-end). Their rings are gorgeous but must make appointment with them.

How we wish you can come with us cos' we're also going to Delfi.

Cuclainne, okie dokie. We can grab a light bite. Though can't say I can classify a piece of desert as "light" though...
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Gurls,

Too much jewellery also no use..how many can u wear at any point of time?
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Would surely wan an LV or Gucci but definitely hubby will not bow to my request lah!
 
Marnie

I wasn't thinking of dessert but that would be good too ... lol..

Ally

Wah, Gucci or LV ... i wish my Ah Boy would get me one of those ... he said he can get me plenty at Bangkok. See la!!
 
Been trying to call Fairy's Inc at both their nos. but no one answers the phone. Think it's too early for the shop to be open...*sigh* I'll call after 2pm then.

Cuclainne, you're not alone. Meraj said the same thing. Hmmmpfff.
 
Hai ... what to do, ladies?

Oh well, look at the bright side ... for the amount of money spent on a 'real' LV or Gucci bag, you can get plenty of different ones at Bangkok or China. Hahahahaa ...

Did you know that airport staff in some countries in Europe have been trained to spot the real stuff from the fake? If you are carrying a fake, you can be arrested and fined up to SEVEN times the cost of the real stuff. Scary!!!
 
Ally, I no inclination for branded bags leh...I have no idea what's wrong with me - I'm such a weirdo!
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Cuclainne, I spoke to Sandra (I think) of Fairy's Inc already. Told her we'll be there around 6.30-6.40. So all okie.
 
Girls,
I can't remember who i can recommend here regarding Fairy's Inc. Someone asked me regarding customization of wedding bands..so i recommend that place. There's another place that also do customization... but just can't remember now. Quite famous also. I ever been to Fairy's Inc before just to look-see, look-see.
I think the place where Fairy's Inc is located also sell Paradox shoes. (Quite famous bridal shoes). Can't remember whether the same shop or just somewhere around the corner. So since you girls are there, can also look-see, look-see the Paradox shoes
 
IC, Essex Walk (Paradox shoes) is located at Palais Renaissance. Don't think I want to go there....sekali find a pair of beautiful shoes which will cost me S$200+, I'll faint there. Unless of course, Cuclainne wanna go see then I kaypoh also lah...
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I don't think I'll be tempted cos' I'm very happy with my pair of shoes.
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Are you feeling better today dear?
 
Marnie

I can't have you faint on me ... how am I to answer Meraj then? Plus I don't think I am in a position to be tempted yet ... so let's just stick to our plans ok. Don't get sidetracked yah!
 
IC, yeah...cool weather - shiok to get under blankie and sleep....Mmm....

Cuclainne, you are my kind of "shopper" - Shop with a purpose girl...good good.
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All this talk of temptation - cannot resist. Got me a caramel machiato.
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Marnie

Hahahaha ... I have two good friends ..

With one, each time I pick out something to buy, always tells me that it's not worth to buy .. so I put back. This kind I like because saves me money by not spending like water.

The other is so enthusiastic about shopping that I always get talked into buying things I hardly have a use for. Once we even bought matching tops (different colours la!) - Ah Boy says we must be mad! This kind I also like because makes me feel good about spending money .. because she spends her money too ...

Hahahaha...

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Cuclainne, have you ever gone out with both friends at the same time? That would be a chaotic full-out tug-of-war, I bet!
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K Girls, I am super sleepy.....
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I wonder why when I had a cuppa in the morning and a machiato a couple of hours ago. Hmmm....
 
Marnie &amp; Cuclainne
U girls are shopping ard for diamonds tonite! Super! I'm sooo excited for u!
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Let me know how it goes yah! Oh.. I'm wondering if Sandra (fairy's inc) will show u my band and FH's. Mine errmm.. has 3 rows and the top and bottom rows hv 5 diamonds each. Centre row is kinda 'sunken'..

Happy Shopping!
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Sandra

Is your FH's ring an original platinum one? She did show us a pair of rings, and she mentioned that it belongs to a Malay couple .. and Marnie immediately thought of you. Maybe it is yours ... hehehehe...
 
Sandra, yes, I immediately thought of you when I saw the ring that Sandra showed.

Frankly Girls, I'm quite boggled cos' well now there's just too many possibilities. Too difficult to choose. I'm not sure whether I'll get mine at Fairy's Inc but most likely, I'll want Meraj to get his custom made cos' we all know what a finnicky guy he is...
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We'll see how the pricing is for the one I will eventually choose and I'll weigh the pros and cons.

Ally, Cuclainne and I thought it'll be fun to have you with us at Diamond Industries to see all that bling bling cos' really it's bling bling until my eyes cannot see anymore.
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Hi Cuclainne &amp; Marnie
Yes yes that particular pair must be mine &amp; FH's! Ok tak? I cant wait to go for the fitting session! But gotta wait till FH &amp; I are free next week lah..
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So did u girls enjoy urselves? Cuclainne, do u have a particular design in mind? U mean u are as 'undecided' as I was? Haha... Tough job selecting rings, yah? But a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do
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Sandra

Very nice la, your ring!

I don't have a particular design in mind - yesterday's trip was quite an eye-opener. Some really go to lengths to make their rings the perfect ONE. But too bad la, even if I want to get mine done, I won't have the time because Ah Boy will only be here the last week of Dec and we're getting married two short weeks later. So I suppose I'm settling for a retail one ....
 
Sandra, if indeed those rings are yours and your FH, they are beautiful. Worth the money spent, I think. *nods head*

I'm also confused about which one I like best, Cuclainne. And worst to come up with a design, I have too many in mind! Eeek!
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Thankfully, I have till like end January to make the cut.

I'm now "researching" designs for my modern kebaya. Headache.
 
Hey, so much discussion on rings...
SO envious... cos I labsolutely love the ring-buying period. Me quite funny.. After FH bought my engagement ring, he wanted a ring to wear too so the next day, we bought matching wedding bands. Everything was from Lee Hwa. My engagement ring is classic solitaire and wedding bands are very simple platinum.. and hur hur.. price was good cos Sale period. So now when I'm dressed up, I wear solitaire but when dressed down, I wear wedding band!!
 
Marnie, Cuclainne

How's bling-bling shopping yesterday?

Gurls,

bad news, my hubby's grandpa was rehospitalised again, yesterday afternn gotta go for emergency op - he had gangrine (if i spell it correctly) and have to amputate his left leg up to knee level. Now his right foot start to show same signs.
 
Oh dear Ally, I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather-in-law. My prayers are with you and everyone in the family. Have faith, k girl?

Nur, lucky you! Don't have to think about the bands anymore. I'm really having sucha headache. I wanted to be done with asap so booked an appointment with Fairy's Inc this Saturday until I got home and remembered I have a church wedding invite to go to! Now scrambling to change to Friday cos' we'll be tight next week and Meraj will fly off to Hongkong for a week. Bleh..
 
Marnie

The eternity ones look nice with your ring la ... but you are right, there's just too many to choose from. After all, it'll be the FIRST ring (aside from engagement) so must be fussy a little yah?

nur

Errr ... how come you're wearing your wedding band already? I was under the impression that your wedding is next year. Getting a feel of it already yah??

Ally

So sorry to hear about your hubby's grandpa. How did he get the grangrene ... was it due to diabetes or something?
 
Cuclainne,

The previous time he was hospitalised bcos he had heart failure. But from that juncture, the docs diagnose a few other ailments - high blood pressure, kidney failure, diabetes, etc. Funny thing is that - he don't take salt or sugar at all. Basic diet - tea-o w/o sugar, rice, plain soup(no salt) with tempeh (a typical javanese man's meal).
 
Ally

Sometimes it is hereditary. My mom has diabetes and some of her siblings has it too. My sister is suspected of having it but luckily for me, I've been given the all-clear when I went for my medical.

To not have sugar at all is also not good, you know. My mom went without it once because she wanted to bring the glucose level down and she ended up fainting during the hari raya meet-up.
 
Ally,
Sorry to hear about your granpa-in-law. His eating habits sound really healthy. Just pray that he copes well.

Cuclainne,
Yup, me only getting married in Aug next year but already wearing ring.. Wedding band isn't really part of the Malay wedding culture but dunno lah over the years, it has crept into our lives. Anyway, I've heard of lots of people who buy 2nd wedding rings after their fingers get bigger after some years.. childbirth etc.. Isn't that good news? We can have a collection of rings.

Marnie,
If you have any good designs for wedding kebaya, can share ideas? I'm planning to have my baju nikah MTM for myself and FH.
 
Nur, okie dokie. Will post pictures here if I see any good designs. Have you thought about the fabric for your baju nikah though - it'll be much easier to think of the design once you have made the decision on the fabric.

My kebaya modern is purple raw silk fabric. Everything else is still a blur at this point.
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Cuclainne, yeah...now cannot stop thinking of that all round eternity. I will not get it though cos' it's a tad bit dainty and I am quite a rough person so, if I do take the eternity, it'll only be the half one.

Oooh...changed the appointment at Fairy's to Friday already. Then after, I'd drag Meraj to Diamond Industries.
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hey thanx gals.

this time round, we are all prepared for the worst.

Cuclainne,

As far as I know, the family had no history of diabetes. We were all shocked to hear all the different ailments that my GFIL had.

So how's ur mum been coping so far? Muz take good care of her ya?
 
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