Anyone planning a SG wedding but currently in Australia?
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Haaaa... pack and then put my butt here every now and then
Eh very demoralising to do packing leh, sometimes at nite i cant sleep well thinking of leaving my dear singapura!! Sad lor
. It's ok lah, part of the mental and emotional process that i have to go thru. Hard to explain cos anytime my falt will be sold, so if i dun do major shifting now, i will have to come back just to pack when flat sold (More crazy rite, somore airtkt not say very cheap) Hey woman i was envying u with ur summer clothings in ur cycling pics and now u said snowing??!!! Alamak, hope u get more warm clothes there.
Gina I hope i can link u up with my friend in Canberra, she said if i ever see 2 of u on msn, shall introduce one another, still waiting to have the rite msn timing man!!! Heee...
Gina I hope i can link u up with my friend in Canberra, she said if i ever see 2 of u on msn, shall introduce one another, still waiting to have the rite msn timing man!!! Heee...
hi margiel ! sure, if all of us on msn, we can chat together 
hope your friend is settling well in canberra..
u buy one way ticket or return ticket? i bought 1 year return ticket and its much cheaper, so got excuse to go back sg for holiday!;-) cunning right?? haha!! so at least once a year can go back to sg to visit friends, family and whack the food !!
hope your friend is settling well in canberra.. u buy one way ticket or return ticket? i bought 1 year return ticket and its much cheaper, so got excuse to go back sg for holiday!;-) cunning right?? haha!! so at least once a year can go back to sg to visit friends, family and whack the food !!
Hi Gina, i bought a return tkt too. Ya lor at least u know that u got tkt to come home rite 
Not sure is mine consider the 1 yr version. I just anyhow hit a return date July 08 which is the furthest i can stretch when doing booking and will make amendment when i decided when to come back.
Is there any nearby beach at ur side? I was oso like u when back in Melb, ended up watching alot on YouTube and chatting online. If u have a car, can drive out and explore explore
Not sure is mine consider the 1 yr version. I just anyhow hit a return date July 08 which is the furthest i can stretch when doing booking and will make amendment when i decided when to come back. Is there any nearby beach at ur side? I was oso like u when back in Melb, ended up watching alot on YouTube and chatting online. If u have a car, can drive out and explore explore
margie.. u u-tubing ur taiwanese dramas issit? heheheh. funny girl. in regards to tickets... always buy return.. so can go nutz on food when u go home. funny thing is that now i dun gorge food back home as much as i do now.
i think living in oz, after awhile u tend to be picky with the meat and veg quality and also the use of oil. if i am yearmning for briyani, i go to the mamak shop, but once i look at it, i cant eat it. at first i was depressed, but after awhile am ok with it. weird, isnt it?
margie- canberra is in a middle of nowhere. just valley and valley and perfect road structure! heheheh. But i think its quiet nice to go hiking rite, georgina?
i want to be super rich tai-tai but unfortunately, chris cant afford that kinda lifestyle for me! hehehahha
But good news girls.. chris finally got the confirmation from melb uni. we are migrating! hooray!!!
i think living in oz, after awhile u tend to be picky with the meat and veg quality and also the use of oil. if i am yearmning for briyani, i go to the mamak shop, but once i look at it, i cant eat it. at first i was depressed, but after awhile am ok with it. weird, isnt it?
margie- canberra is in a middle of nowhere. just valley and valley and perfect road structure! heheheh. But i think its quiet nice to go hiking rite, georgina?
i want to be super rich tai-tai but unfortunately, chris cant afford that kinda lifestyle for me! hehehahha
But good news girls.. chris finally got the confirmation from melb uni. we are migrating! hooray!!!
Haha Emi post my Congrates to you again! No i have stop my youtube ever since in Sg. Must save the shows when im back again otherwise no more to watch *lol*
Hey actly R asked me if i want to go Canberra by driving there over the weekend cos he knows now i got 2 Canberra friends!! (He's more excited whenever i made new friends) Gina next time can come and look for u and my ex colleague. Any nice place besides all the valley valley?
Hey actly R asked me if i want to go Canberra by driving there over the weekend cos he knows now i got 2 Canberra friends!! (He's more excited whenever i made new friends) Gina next time can come and look for u and my ex colleague. Any nice place besides all the valley valley?
hi margiel!! besides valley, i thinkn got mountains?? they have black mountain where the telstra tower is, mount anslie, some nature parks...so far, me havent visited these places except botanic garden, i went in winter so nothing much to see...maybe you can come between sept 15 to oct 15 coz there is this 'FLORIADE' flower show in canberra...how long is the driving time to canberra?? i know by coach is about 10 hours??
congrats EJ and Chris!! at least its Melbourne, not Canberra!!
congrats EJ and Chris!! at least its Melbourne, not Canberra!!
night_child80
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margiel: My package is less than S$3000. But I'm not sure if they have packages without the photography, as that's where they earn the most amount of their profit. I know that Feline Brid*l does just gown rentals/sales though. Makeup artists and flowers shouldn't be a problem to source though. ^_^ If you love Youtube, you'll love Crunchyroll. I am going to live off of it when I move to Brisbane for my Japanese/Taiwanese/Korean/Hong Kong/Singapore show fix.
emilia jo: Congratulations! Melbourne is going to be so much fun.
emilia jo: Congratulations! Melbourne is going to be so much fun.
Hi all! I'm new to this forum. My hubby and I are planning to relocate to Perth as soon as our papers get approved. Was wondering if there is anyone located in Perth? It's tough looking for a thread whereby its active and also with people who're actually located in Aus.
Hoping to make some new friends here!
Gina, Canberra sounds very hardy to me heeee so many mountains and valleys, maybe more koala bears oso
Thanks Melissa, anymore nice and funny shows on youtube? I love Cantonese series but hard to find a proper and completed one there.
Welcome Audrey, at the moment i dun think so but u are always welcome here, can share inter-state info as well as Sg
Just a brief intro of myself, i got married 2 months back and have shifted over to Melb to join my husband. Still adapting to the new environment esp the weather but at least Spring is entering now, can see lots of flowers too
At the moment im back in SG for a short while b4 gg back again next week.
How's ur visa application gg? Hope it's a smooth one
Thanks Melissa, anymore nice and funny shows on youtube? I love Cantonese series but hard to find a proper and completed one there.
Welcome Audrey, at the moment i dun think so but u are always welcome here, can share inter-state info as well as Sg
At the moment im back in SG for a short while b4 gg back again next week.
How's ur visa application gg? Hope it's a smooth one
night_child80
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audrey: Congratulations! Perth is a wonderful place and the HTB grew up there, so when we visited his family there (Balmoral and Balingup), it was amazing.
margiel: Hmmm... there's a lot of shows on Crunchyroll (www.crunchyroll.com). You'll need to sign up, but it's free as long as the shows are not licensed. There's a couple of Cantonese movies and dramas there too, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if you might like this, but Hana Yori Dango (http://www.mysoju.com/hana-yori-dango/) and Nobuta wo Produce (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseries?id=511) are pretty funny.
margiel: Hmmm... there's a lot of shows on Crunchyroll (www.crunchyroll.com). You'll need to sign up, but it's free as long as the shows are not licensed. There's a couple of Cantonese movies and dramas there too, if I'm not mistaken. I don't know if you might like this, but Hana Yori Dango (http://www.mysoju.com/hana-yori-dango/) and Nobuta wo Produce (http://www.crunchyroll.com/showseries?id=511) are pretty funny.
Hi Margiel,
So you're a newly wed. Congrats! I've been married close to 2 years now. So it is kinda weird talking in this bride forum cos it was meant for soon-to-be-brides? hahaha...
I was just in Melbourne/Sydney last December. The people there seem to have changed a lot. A lot more PRCs and Indians I feel. Mostly cos the indians are coming down from the UK for jobs, I think. I also felt that the Aussies seem to have developed a much worse attitude towards Asians. What do you think, having lived there for awhile now? It was more obvious in Sydney than in Melbourne. I didn't remember Melb being like this at all when I visited 5 years back. *Sigh*
As for visa application, we are looking for agents now. Cos my hubby kena 'fly kite' by the last one who nearly ran away with his deposit! don't know if we should lodge it ourselves or go thru agent. Seems like so many steps - IELTS, job assessment tests etc etc... giddy with info overload now. Any agents to recommend, anyone?
If you self-drive to Great Ocean Road, there's this little bend round the road (can't rem eaxct location) where many people stop to see wild koalas & their babies sitting on the trees! Very cute!
So you're a newly wed. Congrats! I've been married close to 2 years now. So it is kinda weird talking in this bride forum cos it was meant for soon-to-be-brides? hahaha...
I was just in Melbourne/Sydney last December. The people there seem to have changed a lot. A lot more PRCs and Indians I feel. Mostly cos the indians are coming down from the UK for jobs, I think. I also felt that the Aussies seem to have developed a much worse attitude towards Asians. What do you think, having lived there for awhile now? It was more obvious in Sydney than in Melbourne. I didn't remember Melb being like this at all when I visited 5 years back. *Sigh*
As for visa application, we are looking for agents now. Cos my hubby kena 'fly kite' by the last one who nearly ran away with his deposit! don't know if we should lodge it ourselves or go thru agent. Seems like so many steps - IELTS, job assessment tests etc etc... giddy with info overload now. Any agents to recommend, anyone?
If you self-drive to Great Ocean Road, there's this little bend round the road (can't rem eaxct location) where many people stop to see wild koalas & their babies sitting on the trees! Very cute!
Melissa, thanks! Hopefully can settle in well in Perth. But now that the house prices are ridiculously high, we will prob settle for rented apmt first before deciding on a house for good. I've got a cat too which I'm bringing over. His air ticket costs 1.5times more than ours! I feel really bad having to put him thru quarantine.
Speaking of chinese movies/tv series etc, have you guys considered Mobtv that mediacorp is offering now? Not sure if we can get it in Aus tho... I will check crunchyroll out too. Thanks for the info!
Speaking of chinese movies/tv series etc, have you guys considered Mobtv that mediacorp is offering now? Not sure if we can get it in Aus tho... I will check crunchyroll out too. Thanks for the info!
margiel, 'kanga banga' is 'kangaroo sausage' but i dont like it coz it has a very strong smell..yuck!!
HI audrey!! Perth is a nice place, my brother used to work there for 4 years and every year, my parents and I would go there to visit him. Now, my sis and her 2 sons are there.
We applied for our visa thru an agent that was hired by the company. The service is pretty ok. The agent is called 'global connect consulting services' . The migration consultant's name is Sylvia Chan. Fax number is 61-2 8850 2717. Tel number is 61- 2 8912 2132. Address is Level 21, 201 Miller Street, North Sydnet, NSW 2060. We did everything online, even for medical check-up, she will email you the form and you go to the clinic (in singapore) stated in the form to have x-ray done.
HI audrey!! Perth is a nice place, my brother used to work there for 4 years and every year, my parents and I would go there to visit him. Now, my sis and her 2 sons are there.
We applied for our visa thru an agent that was hired by the company. The service is pretty ok. The agent is called 'global connect consulting services' . The migration consultant's name is Sylvia Chan. Fax number is 61-2 8850 2717. Tel number is 61- 2 8912 2132. Address is Level 21, 201 Miller Street, North Sydnet, NSW 2060. We did everything online, even for medical check-up, she will email you the form and you go to the clinic (in singapore) stated in the form to have x-ray done.
heheh. georgina.. not bad lah u. u shud get commission from the agent. Kanga Banga is a sausage? hehehaha. thats hilarious. trust the ozies to come out with such. Yeah, roos are game meat so they have an acquired taste. not all are comfy with it. I say those who are worried about the taste shud buy them minced and make bolognaise. YUM!
hi audrey, welcome and good luck! What you say is kinda right. I love Melbourne of 10 years ago. when i moved there last year i had a cultural shock for 6 mths. I cant handle the 99% asians in the city. i felt like i never left singapore! hehehhaha.
oh well, thats globalization. its happening allover the world. You get used to it after awhile.
hi audrey, welcome and good luck! What you say is kinda right. I love Melbourne of 10 years ago. when i moved there last year i had a cultural shock for 6 mths. I cant handle the 99% asians in the city. i felt like i never left singapore! hehehhaha.
oh well, thats globalization. its happening allover the world. You get used to it after awhile.
Hi Georgina & Emilia! Nice to hear from you!
Thanks for your recommendation on the agent. I think my hubby already found us one and we're filing our papers this weekend! Yipee!! ;D And thank goodness I don't have to sit for the IELTS cos I'm not the main applicant. *phew* Plus it'd be dumb if I did... (cos me iz an england cheecher bwahahaha =P)
emilia, if you're in Melb, do you frequent Bridge Road in Richmond?? I am absolutely in LOVE with Meet Me At Mikes!!! I can just die in that shop. heehee. I love craft and sewing and vintage so I'd really love to visit again and join them in their sewing nights.
I also miss the Italian food in Lygon... *drool*
Yeah, the last I saw of Melb, the streets were full of Asian faces! Quite scary cos it is an ang-moh country after all! *lol*
BTW, I think crunchyroll is FABULOUS!!!! Thanks for recommending it!!! =D
And to all the brides-to-be, congrats and have fun on ur big day!!!
emilia, if you're in Melb, do you frequent Bridge Road in Richmond?? I am absolutely in LOVE with Meet Me At Mikes!!! I can just die in that shop. heehee. I love craft and sewing and vintage so I'd really love to visit again and join them in their sewing nights.
I also miss the Italian food in Lygon... *drool* Yeah, the last I saw of Melb, the streets were full of Asian faces! Quite scary cos it is an ang-moh country after all! *lol*
BTW, I think crunchyroll is FABULOUS!!!! Thanks for recommending it!!! =D
And to all the brides-to-be, congrats and have fun on ur big day!!!
Ok Melissa, will try those out when im back in melb next thur *sob sob* so fast!!!
Gina, ya heard of Kangaroo sausages but have not tried b4 leh. Sounds so exotic rite hehee..
Oh talking abt many asians, the suburb im staying is very asian-y, the plus points are lots of asian grocery shops/food around
Alys where r u? still in Melb or off to HK and SG oredi?
Enjoy ur trip!
Gina, ya heard of Kangaroo sausages but have not tried b4 leh. Sounds so exotic rite hehee..
Oh talking abt many asians, the suburb im staying is very asian-y, the plus points are lots of asian grocery shops/food around
Alys where r u? still in Melb or off to HK and SG oredi?
Hello dear friends,
Hope u can assist Snoozy, our future oz migrant too i supposed
Saw some of her post on this thread
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/36737/457881.html?1189230254
Have a good weekend!
Hope u can assist Snoozy, our future oz migrant too i supposed
Saw some of her post on this thread
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/36737/457881.html?1189230254
Have a good weekend!
Hello ladies,
Can't believe the weekend's almost over!
Margiel, you're in Melb? Which suburb are you located in that's Asian-y??
snoozy, dunno if this will help, but I did ever enquire about adding my name "Audrey" into my ID before cos my folks didn't do it when I was born. (long story) But I decided against it when I found out that there were TOO MANY complications involved.
EG: you have to change ALL your certificates, diplomas, degrees, driving license, passport etc etc etc. Anything that involves formal paperwork. Cos they will not be recognised as the names reflected are different from that of your new ID. So when I thought of ALL the hassle of going to MOE, NUS etc etc, I gave up the idea completely although it doesn't cost much to get a lawyer to do up a deed poll for you...
Don't know if this was what you were referring to, cos different situation. I hope it helps? Just my 2 cents worth.
Have a great week ahead!
Can't believe the weekend's almost over!
snoozy, dunno if this will help, but I did ever enquire about adding my name "Audrey" into my ID before cos my folks didn't do it when I was born. (long story) But I decided against it when I found out that there were TOO MANY complications involved.
EG: you have to change ALL your certificates, diplomas, degrees, driving license, passport etc etc etc. Anything that involves formal paperwork. Cos they will not be recognised as the names reflected are different from that of your new ID. So when I thought of ALL the hassle of going to MOE, NUS etc etc, I gave up the idea completely although it doesn't cost much to get a lawyer to do up a deed poll for you...
Don't know if this was what you were referring to, cos different situation. I hope it helps? Just my 2 cents worth.
Have a great week ahead!
Hi Audrey, Im living at Glen Waverly. Ya Melb now is so cosmopolitan (a bit like S'pore), everywhere u go u see all sort of nationalities esp asians. No longer the past years where you can really feel being the odd one out among the 'ang mohs'
When and which part of Perth will u be moving to?
Talking abt name change, i had mine done last yr end to add in my 'English' name. Didnt drop any part of my dialet name, hence only need to inform the govt sector, banks and insurance.
When and which part of Perth will u be moving to?
Talking abt name change, i had mine done last yr end to add in my 'English' name. Didnt drop any part of my dialet name, hence only need to inform the govt sector, banks and insurance.
Hi ladies! Wow! So much to read since I last wrote in!! Totally overwhelmed!
Welcome to this thread, Audrey and Snoozy!
Regards, change name - I'm thinking about it too. But latest I heard about the SG way is that you can add on your married surname name - Eg. Mrs XXX on top of your original name. But, if you're thinking of totally drop your surname into your married one, I think you've to go through the deed poll thingy through legal documentation. Both ways, changing is one thing, but informing all govt. bodies, records, certificates and passport is the hassle and headache one.
Perth! Some place close to my heart
I had my University education there and gone through most of my early adulthood there. LOL! Yes, heard property prices are rising the highest. New suburbs, near the East Perth are coming up, with nice environment lakes and everything!
Lawyer that does Aust. migration. Try this: http://www.ntrust.com.sg/
I've just confirm my Dec. tickets for X'mas in Melb./Adelaide. My krisflyers miles couldn't given get me there cus the Award Class booking are all fully booked! Darn! Can't wait for year to end....
Welcome to this thread, Audrey and Snoozy!
Regards, change name - I'm thinking about it too. But latest I heard about the SG way is that you can add on your married surname name - Eg. Mrs XXX on top of your original name. But, if you're thinking of totally drop your surname into your married one, I think you've to go through the deed poll thingy through legal documentation. Both ways, changing is one thing, but informing all govt. bodies, records, certificates and passport is the hassle and headache one.
Perth! Some place close to my heart
Lawyer that does Aust. migration. Try this: http://www.ntrust.com.sg/
I've just confirm my Dec. tickets for X'mas in Melb./Adelaide. My krisflyers miles couldn't given get me there cus the Award Class booking are all fully booked! Darn! Can't wait for year to end....
Oh yes ladies, the kangaroo meat.. an elderly Australian colleague of mine once told me not to have too much of the Kangaroo Meat.. thats bec. if not properly cooked, some parts of the meat has lots bacteria or something like that! Everytime I watch HTB eating it, I will remind him again and again
night_child80
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audrey: Yup, we heard about the property madness in Perth, but honestly, it's happening everywhere. Even in Singapore. And the prices are getting a little ridiculous. Just be patient and keep hunting. You'll find just the right place for you with a bit of research and a little luck. And no problems on Crunchyroll! I hope you found some good shows on there. I've been watching j-dramas non-stop since I found it. ^_^;;;; If you'd like some more recommendations, let me know. I'm more than happy to help addict someone else.
margiel: Don't worry! It's not too bad coming back for a bit. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? ^_~
margiel: Don't worry! It's not too bad coming back for a bit. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? ^_~
Hello hello! =D
Hi Miss La La! When is your big day going to be and where is it going to be held?? Weddings are so exciting! I had tons of fun on my AD cos we had a separate dinner party for me & my hubby's close friends only. The banquet lunch was more to satisy my folks and older pple. (isn't it always?? =P) Where are you located currently? Reason why we chose to go to Perth was cos my hubby also studied there during his Uni days and he kinda grew quite attached to the place.
I didn't marry ang-moh and never really thought abt inserting my hubby's surname into my ID. Dunno why?? Anyway, it'd sound really weird!! hahaha.
Melissa, do let me know if there are more webbies like Crunchyroll! I'm a total tv addict. *blush* Anyone managed to find any Taiwanese variety programmes on the web? I really like Jacky Wu's "Guess Guess Guess" etc. Very corny but entertaining. hehehehhee. Have you all seen the Korean movie "200 pound Beauty"?? If you haven't, watch it! =D
Can't believe I'm actually going to Aussie Land to stay for real. Very surreal feeling. I've been there so many times but I never thought abt living there until now. Strange. haha. Hopefully we can find ourselves a decent apartment for a start. No idea which suburb yet, but, will definitely be some distance from city.
btw, who's in Singapore now???
Hi Miss La La! When is your big day going to be and where is it going to be held?? Weddings are so exciting! I had tons of fun on my AD cos we had a separate dinner party for me & my hubby's close friends only. The banquet lunch was more to satisy my folks and older pple. (isn't it always?? =P) Where are you located currently? Reason why we chose to go to Perth was cos my hubby also studied there during his Uni days and he kinda grew quite attached to the place.
I didn't marry ang-moh and never really thought abt inserting my hubby's surname into my ID. Dunno why?? Anyway, it'd sound really weird!! hahaha.
Melissa, do let me know if there are more webbies like Crunchyroll! I'm a total tv addict. *blush* Anyone managed to find any Taiwanese variety programmes on the web? I really like Jacky Wu's "Guess Guess Guess" etc. Very corny but entertaining. hehehehhee. Have you all seen the Korean movie "200 pound Beauty"?? If you haven't, watch it! =D
Can't believe I'm actually going to Aussie Land to stay for real. Very surreal feeling. I've been there so many times but I never thought abt living there until now. Strange. haha. Hopefully we can find ourselves a decent apartment for a start. No idea which suburb yet, but, will definitely be some distance from city.
btw, who's in Singapore now???
Hihi!!
Audrey, I am in Singapore. We have some dates in mind for the wedding, but since ceremony is in Adelaide, my F-MIL will shortlist some Venue for us to view during our X'mas trip. Hopefully by then I will have a confirmed venue and dates fixed.
Ahh... your hubby studied in Perth.. that will make relocation smoother and sweeter..
Care to share which Uni. he from? Hehee...
Oh yes, there's a Malaysian-owned video shop along Northbridge Rd in Perth City. They have a good collection of latest Cantonese drama and Taiwanese variety shows. It was my flatmate and myself weekly routine place. LOL!
So Audrey, are you going to look for a job in Perth? What about your hubby? Oh, must be so exciting for you. Perth is really a beautiful place. You'll enjoy it!
Hey ladies, how's everyone else doing??!!
Margiel, how? Hehe.. You decided on the venue? Equinox? I am out on road so much that I think I've lost my 'pace' in the venue hunting in SG liao! *Geeze*
Melburnian brides! How is Melbourne lately? By the way, any idea how is the employment chances like in Melbourne these days?
Audrey, I am in Singapore. We have some dates in mind for the wedding, but since ceremony is in Adelaide, my F-MIL will shortlist some Venue for us to view during our X'mas trip. Hopefully by then I will have a confirmed venue and dates fixed.
Ahh... your hubby studied in Perth.. that will make relocation smoother and sweeter..
Oh yes, there's a Malaysian-owned video shop along Northbridge Rd in Perth City. They have a good collection of latest Cantonese drama and Taiwanese variety shows. It was my flatmate and myself weekly routine place. LOL!
So Audrey, are you going to look for a job in Perth? What about your hubby? Oh, must be so exciting for you. Perth is really a beautiful place. You'll enjoy it!
Hey ladies, how's everyone else doing??!!
Margiel, how? Hehe.. You decided on the venue? Equinox? I am out on road so much that I think I've lost my 'pace' in the venue hunting in SG liao! *Geeze*
Melburnian brides! How is Melbourne lately? By the way, any idea how is the employment chances like in Melbourne these days?
hehehe. hello ladies.hows things getting on now days?
hi lala... when exactly is ur wedding again? Melbourne job market is HUGE and COMPETITIVE. so many job openings and too many applicants.But it also depends what area u area looking into. Some areas are easier to get in.
i've been thinking to go back to my old job, if i cant get jobs in my current direction.heheheh
hi lala... when exactly is ur wedding again? Melbourne job market is HUGE and COMPETITIVE. so many job openings and too many applicants.But it also depends what area u area looking into. Some areas are easier to get in.
i've been thinking to go back to my old job, if i cant get jobs in my current direction.heheheh
Hihi
Me back in Melbourne since last friday and went to Macedone Ranges over the weekend. It's a nice countryside
Oh btw we have just subscribe Mobtv for a month to try it out. Not sure isit our pc or isit their software thingy, doesnt seems to work smoothly in downloading the shows. Am still exploring it. Other then that, u get to watch most of the current tv shows in Sg (sigh, nvr have tot that i have to pay to watch Sg tv prog!!!)
Yup not forgetting abt Crunchyroll as well, need to sign up an acct for it soon heeee....
Lala, me still have not decided on the venue yet, i think maybe between four season or Straits room. Think only hehee did not even send email to hotels to request for qoutations! Am now pretty overwhelmed with my belongings shifted here, wardrobe exploding, lugguages still lying around and 8 more boxes shd be coming in somewhere this week + i need to gather all the paper 'evidence' within a month for my next visa.... Sooooo busy for now
So when are u coming down to Melb? for holiday or for good huh? hehee
Audrey I got a friend migrated to Perth few yrs back and they are staying near Harbour near Hillary and there's a shopping mall outside her house call Whitford or something like that. It's quiet and peaceful there, i like the beaches too
Emi new cupcake website up oredi? ;D
Me back in Melbourne since last friday and went to Macedone Ranges over the weekend. It's a nice countryside
Yup not forgetting abt Crunchyroll as well, need to sign up an acct for it soon heeee....
Lala, me still have not decided on the venue yet, i think maybe between four season or Straits room. Think only hehee did not even send email to hotels to request for qoutations! Am now pretty overwhelmed with my belongings shifted here, wardrobe exploding, lugguages still lying around and 8 more boxes shd be coming in somewhere this week + i need to gather all the paper 'evidence' within a month for my next visa.... Sooooo busy for now
So when are u coming down to Melb? for holiday or for good huh? hehee
Audrey I got a friend migrated to Perth few yrs back and they are staying near Harbour near Hillary and there's a shopping mall outside her house call Whitford or something like that. It's quiet and peaceful there, i like the beaches too
Emi new cupcake website up oredi? ;D
Herrow ladies,
Gosh, I am so tired today. Monday blues and everything! Hope all of you are having a better one
I haven't confirm on my wedding date. We are moving really slowly and procrastinating. Well, least F-MIL is pushing a bit by shortlisting the Venue for Ceremony in Adelaide.
We have a few dates in mind. So, hopefully by end of this year, we can have it settled. Going to Melb. end of the year is only a stop-over. Staying for a day and bit then drive to Adelaide.
I happen to be at Boat Quay over weekend, went to Asia Civilisation Museum had a peep over the room. Love it! The walls are RED! Very unique and cosy. And I think its attached with a outdoor terrace area with GREAT view! But room might be too big for my kind of guest size
Then there's this The Arts Room at the Old Parliament place. The walk space is too narrow. Pin ups notice on the walk way is all about the building history etc. I want MY wedding stuffs! But room is very modern colonial kind. Love the room. Size is just nice.
Straits Room? Its at Fullerton Hotel? I like the Jade Restaurant at the Fullerton but they are not taking Wedding Reservations for next year as they are changing Management.
Oh well, I think I am not procrastinating. I am just too FUSSY!
I will find chance to vist Four Seasons at well.
Margiel, do you have to pay for your next Visa? Or its more or less automatic, since you just need to show your Marriage Certificate?
I hope job in Melb. gets better. My area is in Marketing. I do realised that the industry tend to associate together with Sales. And that latter can be different from what I do. Oh well, as much as I want to be prepared before moving, I think its much better to find one when you are physically there
Gosh, I am so tired today. Monday blues and everything! Hope all of you are having a better one
I haven't confirm on my wedding date. We are moving really slowly and procrastinating. Well, least F-MIL is pushing a bit by shortlisting the Venue for Ceremony in Adelaide.
We have a few dates in mind. So, hopefully by end of this year, we can have it settled. Going to Melb. end of the year is only a stop-over. Staying for a day and bit then drive to Adelaide.
I happen to be at Boat Quay over weekend, went to Asia Civilisation Museum had a peep over the room. Love it! The walls are RED! Very unique and cosy. And I think its attached with a outdoor terrace area with GREAT view! But room might be too big for my kind of guest size
Then there's this The Arts Room at the Old Parliament place. The walk space is too narrow. Pin ups notice on the walk way is all about the building history etc. I want MY wedding stuffs! But room is very modern colonial kind. Love the room. Size is just nice.
Straits Room? Its at Fullerton Hotel? I like the Jade Restaurant at the Fullerton but they are not taking Wedding Reservations for next year as they are changing Management.
Oh well, I think I am not procrastinating. I am just too FUSSY!
I will find chance to vist Four Seasons at well.
Margiel, do you have to pay for your next Visa? Or its more or less automatic, since you just need to show your Marriage Certificate?
I hope job in Melb. gets better. My area is in Marketing. I do realised that the industry tend to associate together with Sales. And that latter can be different from what I do. Oh well, as much as I want to be prepared before moving, I think its much better to find one when you are physically there
Hello ladies, good monday to all. It's HOT here in SG. Terrible grossed out by the humidity. (sticky under the pits eeeuuuwwww) =P
I see all of you discussing wedding venues. Straits Room is at Raffles Hotel?? My friend had her wedding dinner at Raffles Ballroom and I felt it was kind of dark and dingy. The food was ok and if you like longish narrow rooms, that would be a consideration. Cos some pple like a longer aisle to walk down.
Another friend did her solemnisation party at Equinox. She paid premium price for the locale but the food was cold and disappointing. Even she said so herself...
I had mine at Conrad. The ballroom is not too big so it looks quite cosy. They help you space out the tables so it doesn't look too empty or cramped. 20-22 tables would go nicely in there. I absolutely hated the stage backdrop (some ugly bird thing) so I told them to remove it. But other than that, everything else was nice. The food was praise worthy too. I opted strictly for no shark fins so they made changes and served fish maw soup which was delish.
I heard Four Seasons is very nice too. But accessibility wise, maybe a little more tricky for those using public transport?
You could also go for Peony Jade at Clarke Quay. They have a cosy restaurant which is similar in style to Jade at Fullerton. Modern chinois feel. Not cheena at all. Their food is also quite good. The lady boss quite easy going also la.
I dun earn commission hor! heehee. Just sharing info for those of you who're away or been away.
Hope it was useful!
I see all of you discussing wedding venues. Straits Room is at Raffles Hotel?? My friend had her wedding dinner at Raffles Ballroom and I felt it was kind of dark and dingy. The food was ok and if you like longish narrow rooms, that would be a consideration. Cos some pple like a longer aisle to walk down.
Another friend did her solemnisation party at Equinox. She paid premium price for the locale but the food was cold and disappointing. Even she said so herself...
I had mine at Conrad. The ballroom is not too big so it looks quite cosy. They help you space out the tables so it doesn't look too empty or cramped. 20-22 tables would go nicely in there. I absolutely hated the stage backdrop (some ugly bird thing) so I told them to remove it. But other than that, everything else was nice. The food was praise worthy too. I opted strictly for no shark fins so they made changes and served fish maw soup which was delish.
You could also go for Peony Jade at Clarke Quay. They have a cosy restaurant which is similar in style to Jade at Fullerton. Modern chinois feel. Not cheena at all. Their food is also quite good. The lady boss quite easy going also la.
I dun earn commission hor! heehee. Just sharing info for those of you who're away or been away.
HI Margiel,
i went to view the upper club, straits room at fullerton hotel and oriental hotel's garden suite for my wedding last year. In the end, i chose the Garden suite at Oriental Hotel. The straits time is not bad but the reception is at the rooftop garden which all guests need to take lifts to another floor which i find not very convenient coz my relatives have small children. Moreover, the dinner has to end by 11 pm coz there are guest rooms surrounding the ballroom.
i went to view the upper club, straits room at fullerton hotel and oriental hotel's garden suite for my wedding last year. In the end, i chose the Garden suite at Oriental Hotel. The straits time is not bad but the reception is at the rooftop garden which all guests need to take lifts to another floor which i find not very convenient coz my relatives have small children. Moreover, the dinner has to end by 11 pm coz there are guest rooms surrounding the ballroom.
Wooooh, this thread is warming up again
Hey do keep the comments on wedding venues coming in
So the Equinox is no no oredi... Ya Audrey, Lala mentioned abt the quality of food and said scarly guests asked for refund after the lunch or dinner!!!
Lala, now u have to see venues on my behalf when u go place hunting hehehee since we are looking at the similar capacity.
Georgina, how's the setting inside the Straits room, isit the same as wat they have posted on their site?
Im only looking at abt 50pax and preferably in some hotel pte function room with a mini stage. Got to be ang mo setting and food as well lor. Had gone to Flutes at Fort Canning for a look, hmmm not so ideal cos lots of uneven stairs leading uphill and the main room can only take 36pax with another attached room of 10pax.
Btw my 7 boxes arrived this morning except for 1 wandering one, duno where isit now, the delivery guy said maybe still lying in warehouse and will delivere 2moro or following day.... 1 carton was torn at the side, im oso not sure whether any personal things had fallen out anot. So scared to take a 2nd look at my things piling up in the house. Got to get them organised soon. Oh by the way i just went to get my Medicare card. Soooo silly the lady, as my current visa expires in dec 07, she asked me to come back when i got my next visa, then i asked her, huh if i dun do now, i wont have any medical coverage, then she said but this card can only last u up till dec and then u have to come back again... Aiyo, just give me the card lah, wat happen i fall sick CHOOOI...!!!! So in the end i got it, nevertheless still have to go back again when this visa expires.
Lala my next visa (Spouse Visa) in which i had applied in July had cost us abt A$670. It's not auto thingy after our marriage on my prospective visa. Have to fill up forms and submit all relevant docs and 'evidence' to the office in the city. We also need to extract the Marriage certificate from office downtown as the fancy-ful one that u got on ur ROM day does not count as legal doc for immigration!!
Okie got to make dinner now then figure out the mobtv downloading when R is back
Hey do keep the comments on wedding venues coming in
So the Equinox is no no oredi... Ya Audrey, Lala mentioned abt the quality of food and said scarly guests asked for refund after the lunch or dinner!!!
Lala, now u have to see venues on my behalf when u go place hunting hehehee since we are looking at the similar capacity.
Georgina, how's the setting inside the Straits room, isit the same as wat they have posted on their site?
Im only looking at abt 50pax and preferably in some hotel pte function room with a mini stage. Got to be ang mo setting and food as well lor. Had gone to Flutes at Fort Canning for a look, hmmm not so ideal cos lots of uneven stairs leading uphill and the main room can only take 36pax with another attached room of 10pax.
Btw my 7 boxes arrived this morning except for 1 wandering one, duno where isit now, the delivery guy said maybe still lying in warehouse and will delivere 2moro or following day.... 1 carton was torn at the side, im oso not sure whether any personal things had fallen out anot. So scared to take a 2nd look at my things piling up in the house. Got to get them organised soon. Oh by the way i just went to get my Medicare card. Soooo silly the lady, as my current visa expires in dec 07, she asked me to come back when i got my next visa, then i asked her, huh if i dun do now, i wont have any medical coverage, then she said but this card can only last u up till dec and then u have to come back again... Aiyo, just give me the card lah, wat happen i fall sick CHOOOI...!!!! So in the end i got it, nevertheless still have to go back again when this visa expires.
Lala my next visa (Spouse Visa) in which i had applied in July had cost us abt A$670. It's not auto thingy after our marriage on my prospective visa. Have to fill up forms and submit all relevant docs and 'evidence' to the office in the city. We also need to extract the Marriage certificate from office downtown as the fancy-ful one that u got on ur ROM day does not count as legal doc for immigration!!
Okie got to make dinner now then figure out the mobtv downloading when R is back
aaaaaaeeeckkk---- margie... really huh?
"Lala my next visa (Spouse Visa) in which i had applied in July had cost us abt A$670. It's not auto thingy after our marriage on my prospective visa. Have to fill up forms and submit all relevant docs and 'evidence' to the office in the city. We also need to extract the Marriage certificate from office downtown as the fancy-ful one that u got on ur ROM day does not count as legal doc for immigration!! "
Seriously, u need the other non fanciful one? i thought so,, how much does it cost, that one?
I have to start thinking for Chris now. Luckily he's applying for a education-scientific exchange one for the whole year next year, so the spouse visa will be important in 2009 only..kekekek.
good luck in looking for rooms ladies.. if u have less than 100 guests, it makes life easier, ucan try ur favourite restaurants as well!
"Lala my next visa (Spouse Visa) in which i had applied in July had cost us abt A$670. It's not auto thingy after our marriage on my prospective visa. Have to fill up forms and submit all relevant docs and 'evidence' to the office in the city. We also need to extract the Marriage certificate from office downtown as the fancy-ful one that u got on ur ROM day does not count as legal doc for immigration!! "
Seriously, u need the other non fanciful one? i thought so,, how much does it cost, that one?
I have to start thinking for Chris now. Luckily he's applying for a education-scientific exchange one for the whole year next year, so the spouse visa will be important in 2009 only..kekekek.
good luck in looking for rooms ladies.. if u have less than 100 guests, it makes life easier, ucan try ur favourite restaurants as well!
hi margiel,
there was not setting in the room coz it was empty. The setting will depend on what type of dinner u want, chinese or western..western's will be long table while chinese's will be round table. But the min, table requirement is 8 tables, which means 80 pax (same as oriental's garden suite) , so i think if lesser than 8 tables, you will have to pay much more per pax.
there was not setting in the room coz it was empty. The setting will depend on what type of dinner u want, chinese or western..western's will be long table while chinese's will be round table. But the min, table requirement is 8 tables, which means 80 pax (same as oriental's garden suite) , so i think if lesser than 8 tables, you will have to pay much more per pax.
Hihi girls!
woww 1 week i didnt come in to this forum and there's so many posts!
HK was great, lotsa shopping and everything's soooo much cheaper than OZ! hehehe But yes, speaking of the hot humid weather, i think HK is worse than SG!
Margie, I went to Bridal Zone today. I must say that Im actually pretty impressed by their package! But havent decided yet.. will meet with all the BS that I narrow down with, then decide. The lady who showed us around is Grace, do you happen to know her too? hmm.. hehe u finish unpacking yet?
Emi, yeah, when i booked the registration thingy in Melbourne earlier, they also told me the same thing, that I would need to get the non-fanciful one, which is actually the legal copy, for immigration purposes.
Hi audrey, welcome welcome~~ Im in SG now for holiday, for a week only.. then back to Melbourne again..... I kinda miss Melbourne hehe
woww 1 week i didnt come in to this forum and there's so many posts!
HK was great, lotsa shopping and everything's soooo much cheaper than OZ! hehehe
But yes, speaking of the hot humid weather, i think HK is worse than SG! Margie, I went to Bridal Zone today. I must say that Im actually pretty impressed by their package! But havent decided yet.. will meet with all the BS that I narrow down with, then decide. The lady who showed us around is Grace, do you happen to know her too? hmm.. hehe u finish unpacking yet?
Emi, yeah, when i booked the registration thingy in Melbourne earlier, they also told me the same thing, that I would need to get the non-fanciful one, which is actually the legal copy, for immigration purposes.
Hi audrey, welcome welcome~~ Im in SG now for holiday, for a week only.. then back to Melbourne again..... I kinda miss Melbourne hehe
Yes Emi, got to extract the 'serious' cert lor, we have not done it yet, i think there will be a fee charged! R u an OZ PR oredi?
Gina, really ah! Aiyo headache headache oredi!!!! Have to wait for the 'temple guy' to email me the auspicious dates leh then i can roughly know when can check with hotel.
Eh Alys, my coordinator at BZ is Suzy (she's a senior there so got more bargaining power), hey maybe u can mention my name and tell them im the one married to ang moh and had my PS in Apr, im sure they can throw in more things for u heeee (sounds like my name is big there) I may go back to them again for the rental of gown/suit next yr, so still their prospective customer hehehe Let me know the details of ur package then i tell u wat else to ask for.
Gina, really ah! Aiyo headache headache oredi!!!! Have to wait for the 'temple guy' to email me the auspicious dates leh then i can roughly know when can check with hotel.
Eh Alys, my coordinator at BZ is Suzy (she's a senior there so got more bargaining power), hey maybe u can mention my name and tell them im the one married to ang moh and had my PS in Apr, im sure they can throw in more things for u heeee (sounds like my name is big there)
I may go back to them again for the rental of gown/suit next yr, so still their prospective customer hehehe Let me know the details of ur package then i tell u wat else to ask for.Awe!!! I love the Raffles Hotel!!! Too bad I don't have the min. table size
but my HTB went checked out on the East India room which I love and he said didn't like the carpet in room? *geeze* Now, who's more fussy eh?!!
Haha - Upper Club.. remember Margiel, we were pathetically squating downstairs waiting for someone to open the door for us.. hehe.. I think they can sense our 'desperation'.
Alys, welcome back to Singapore! Well, one week enough to wheck all the good food!
Hey, ladies, how's boxhill suburb like in Melb.? Any Melbournian brides living close by there now? HTB work campus moving there. So, could be a potential place for our love-nest
Marigel, I intend to check out Peony-Jade and Raffles House at Fort Canning this weekend. Will let you know how it went! Oh yes, regards 'serious' marriage cert. can you get the 'serious' one right from the start when you have that ceremony?
How's everyone doing? Keep your updates coming... 'jia you' everyone!
Haha - Upper Club.. remember Margiel, we were pathetically squating downstairs waiting for someone to open the door for us.. hehe.. I think they can sense our 'desperation'.
Alys, welcome back to Singapore! Well, one week enough to wheck all the good food!
Hey, ladies, how's boxhill suburb like in Melb.? Any Melbournian brides living close by there now? HTB work campus moving there. So, could be a potential place for our love-nest
Marigel, I intend to check out Peony-Jade and Raffles House at Fort Canning this weekend. Will let you know how it went! Oh yes, regards 'serious' marriage cert. can you get the 'serious' one right from the start when you have that ceremony?
How's everyone doing? Keep your updates coming... 'jia you' everyone!
Hey Lala, I think Jacq is somewhere in boxhill or at least near there. Boxhill is not too far from our suburb too *Yeah* hehee. Nice place to live in oso.
Ya lor i can still remember the squattering session at Upper Club lol thinking back, it was quite funny tho ;D
Am not sure if u can get the serious one right from the start, but i dun remember the marriage celebrant giving us options, only know that we have to sign few docs b4 the actual day and on the ROM day. Hey take more pics when u go venue hunting and post them on ur multiply ok?
Ya lor i can still remember the squattering session at Upper Club lol thinking back, it was quite funny tho ;D
Am not sure if u can get the serious one right from the start, but i dun remember the marriage celebrant giving us options, only know that we have to sign few docs b4 the actual day and on the ROM day. Hey take more pics when u go venue hunting and post them on ur multiply ok?
Miss Lala, I think the marriage certificate must wait about 1 week before can get it. Cost something like $20+, and must bring all the documents, like ID and passport and all the proof of identity documents to the registry office, then can get it
I dont live close to boxhill, but sometimes will go there for food.. hehehe Its really one of the very "asian-y" suburbs. When im there really dont feel like im in Oz!
Yes!! I miss my Chai Tao Kueh here manz!
I dont live close to boxhill, but sometimes will go there for food.. hehehe Its really one of the very "asian-y" suburbs. When im there really dont feel like im in Oz!
Yes!! I miss my Chai Tao Kueh here manz!
Errr... multiply? I almost forgot I have an account there! LOL! Sure do. Will post more ok!
Reason why love-nest is important or maybe more important to me is bec. HTB will be travelling a lot for his job. Poor Ms Lala... have to be prepared and make sure am really comfortable alone in that suburb during those days or weeks.. and when HTB is there, he will the minority! Yay!
Regards BS, I really like the gown from Margaret Brides (uhm, Marigel, not yours ok
) Those lacy lacy kind. But I want to lose some weight first before going trial. Hehe.. Anybody has had any experience with them?
Oh, I am so going to have my Chai tao kueh, laska, char kuey teow, fish ball noodle soup.... to my hearts content before going to Melb.!!
Reason why love-nest is important or maybe more important to me is bec. HTB will be travelling a lot for his job. Poor Ms Lala... have to be prepared and make sure am really comfortable alone in that suburb during those days or weeks.. and when HTB is there, he will the minority! Yay!
Regards BS, I really like the gown from Margaret Brides (uhm, Marigel, not yours ok
Oh, I am so going to have my Chai tao kueh, laska, char kuey teow, fish ball noodle soup.... to my hearts content before going to Melb.!!
hi margiel,
maybe you can try conrad hotel?? i think they do cater to 50 or 60 pax (but not the ballroom, maybe smaller room or the poolside)
me very lazy , just looked at the chinese calender, and i wanted the wedding in dec so just looked at those dates that printed suitable for marriage.In the end, i picked Dec 9 which happened to turn out to be a very hot and auspicious date...
maybe you can try conrad hotel?? i think they do cater to 50 or 60 pax (but not the ballroom, maybe smaller room or the poolside)
me very lazy , just looked at the chinese calender, and i wanted the wedding in dec so just looked at those dates that printed suitable for marriage.In the end, i picked Dec 9 which happened to turn out to be a very hot and auspicious date...
Hiya
Hello Alys! Which chai tao kway u talking about?? I live in Bedok, so I only eat char kway teow from the uncle of Hill Street char kway teow. heehee.
Margaret Brides not bad I heard. If you love lace like I do, I think that's where you can start. I did my gown at Kai Bridal Couture cos he's been like my idol since I was in college! hahaha!!! He also specialises in lace and romantic romantic dresses. But you make sure you are prepared with sketches or pic cut outs from mags when you sit down for discussion with your prospective studios. It's easier to describe what you want. Make-up & hair & flowers as well (if they include everything) Mine was all ala carte so we went all over to hunt for individual things.
I had a terrible experience with the florist and I 'scaked' them cos they didn't have anything I wanted. They were absolutely clueless about the flowers so I felt I couldn't trust them. In the end, I got another florist to do 2 bouquets for my AD. They turned out to be exactly what I had envisioned.
So, don't let them bluff you into thinking that they don't have this flower or that.
Speaking of carpets, I don't think it's fussy to dislike a carpet. Someone told me that if the ballroom carpet is already very nice, don't spoil it by adding on the red carpet for your march-in. Cos when it comes out in photos, all you see is the red carpet glaring at you cos its very stark in contrast to your gown... Makes real good sense, I thought. Worse still, I've seen brides who've tripped over the corners of the red carpet... unglam. heehee. =P
The Conrad poolside was where I had my dinner party for friends. It's a longish rectangular room which faces the pool. Quite private cos nobody uses the pool at night so you won't be disturbed. BUT, there are physical constraints in that room. Some furniture pieces are FIXED so you cannot arrange them in any way you like. They will try their best to accomodate you so you must speak with the banquet manager beforehand. Food wasn't too bad. There was a lot of variety of ang moh food. I had about 60 people for dinner and 1 muslim serving. Payment per head is the same. Friends usually will not under-bao. It's usually tom, dick and harrys who attend you banquet who will... =|
Hello Alys! Which chai tao kway u talking about?? I live in Bedok, so I only eat char kway teow from the uncle of Hill Street char kway teow. heehee.
Margaret Brides not bad I heard. If you love lace like I do, I think that's where you can start. I did my gown at Kai Bridal Couture cos he's been like my idol since I was in college! hahaha!!! He also specialises in lace and romantic romantic dresses. But you make sure you are prepared with sketches or pic cut outs from mags when you sit down for discussion with your prospective studios. It's easier to describe what you want. Make-up & hair & flowers as well (if they include everything) Mine was all ala carte so we went all over to hunt for individual things.
I had a terrible experience with the florist and I 'scaked' them cos they didn't have anything I wanted. They were absolutely clueless about the flowers so I felt I couldn't trust them. In the end, I got another florist to do 2 bouquets for my AD. They turned out to be exactly what I had envisioned.
Speaking of carpets, I don't think it's fussy to dislike a carpet. Someone told me that if the ballroom carpet is already very nice, don't spoil it by adding on the red carpet for your march-in. Cos when it comes out in photos, all you see is the red carpet glaring at you cos its very stark in contrast to your gown... Makes real good sense, I thought. Worse still, I've seen brides who've tripped over the corners of the red carpet... unglam. heehee. =P
The Conrad poolside was where I had my dinner party for friends. It's a longish rectangular room which faces the pool. Quite private cos nobody uses the pool at night so you won't be disturbed. BUT, there are physical constraints in that room. Some furniture pieces are FIXED so you cannot arrange them in any way you like. They will try their best to accomodate you so you must speak with the banquet manager beforehand. Food wasn't too bad. There was a lot of variety of ang moh food. I had about 60 people for dinner and 1 muslim serving. Payment per head is the same. Friends usually will not under-bao. It's usually tom, dick and harrys who attend you banquet who will... =|