Anyone planning a SG wedding but currently in Australia?
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wow.. i am so out of loop. To all, most grooms are useless when it comes to organisation and decisions.. its one of those bitter facts we just have to bite the pill on. I am pissed everytime i think about chris laziness. heheheh. But then again i love him. 
Alicia. i got Chanel to do my make up, it cost me $75, she came over to my house. Her name is Faina from the counter in Chadstone. Hair was a friend of mine who did it. Didnt do manicure ..all henna_ed up!Flowers were from Williams florist(google them).. highly recommended!
I am struggling to write the program fr my wedding dinner today. I want it different and i dun wanna drag anything.... I am thinking also a lot about Chris' suit. We are only gna make it when we reach Spore and apparently the place where we enquired said it can be done within a week.THANK GOD. coz thats all we have a week! Ive been seeinga lot of singaporebrides vdo and pohotos of wedding tahst been going on lately and now i feel over excited! i cant wait!!!!hehehehh
Melissa.. congrats!nice flowers and cake.... yum yum. good feeling being a missus now?
Welcome to both Alicia and Snoozy.
Alicia. i got Chanel to do my make up, it cost me $75, she came over to my house. Her name is Faina from the counter in Chadstone. Hair was a friend of mine who did it. Didnt do manicure ..all henna_ed up!Flowers were from Williams florist(google them).. highly recommended!
I am struggling to write the program fr my wedding dinner today. I want it different and i dun wanna drag anything.... I am thinking also a lot about Chris' suit. We are only gna make it when we reach Spore and apparently the place where we enquired said it can be done within a week.THANK GOD. coz thats all we have a week! Ive been seeinga lot of singaporebrides vdo and pohotos of wedding tahst been going on lately and now i feel over excited! i cant wait!!!!hehehehh
Melissa.. congrats!nice flowers and cake.... yum yum. good feeling being a missus now?
Welcome to both Alicia and Snoozy.
HELLO!! 
Hey Audrey how are you? It's been quite quiet here lately hehee... Got to shake shake here more to make some noise!!! *KNOCK KNOCK*
Okie today I went for my driver permit test (theory test), woohoo!! Passed
Now can start learning driving on the road oredi. Hope I can get my license by next June =)
It's long weekend here (Melb Cup Day on Tues)and most ppl are on holiday mode now hehee... Btw Xmas deco are up at most malls and many shops here have started displaying Xmas thingy oredi, very Christmas feel except w/out festive songs for now... But somehow to me, it is a bit too early??!! At least have to wait for Deepavali to be over rite??
Okie Girls Have a Good Weekend and Have Fun!
Hey Audrey how are you? It's been quite quiet here lately hehee... Got to shake shake here more to make some noise!!! *KNOCK KNOCK*
Okie today I went for my driver permit test (theory test), woohoo!! Passed
It's long weekend here (Melb Cup Day on Tues)and most ppl are on holiday mode now hehee... Btw Xmas deco are up at most malls and many shops here have started displaying Xmas thingy oredi, very Christmas feel except w/out festive songs for now... But somehow to me, it is a bit too early??!! At least have to wait for Deepavali to be over rite??
Okie Girls Have a Good Weekend and Have Fun!
Hi ladies! I am back.
How's everyone doing? Welcome everyone back to the thread! I am doing alright. Just a bit distractions from work travels to the preparation *should be the other way round isn't it*! Hope everyone is doing cool too
Oh, congrats to passing the drivers theory test. Looks like its a good start! Yeah, X'mas decorations are all ready in Orchard Rd here in SG too. But not lited up yet.. maybe you're right, waiting for Deepavaili first
I really can't wait for this year to end. That means X'mas too! My long waited holidayyyyyyyyy...... actually, we were hoping to shortlist at least 10 venues in Adelaide to view them in Dec. But with all the gatherings, BBQs, family catchup.... we might not have the time afterall
We have come to point of discussion of hiring a wedding planner in Adelaide to help us. Overseas planning is so difficult and I guess my HTB can feel the stress building up...
Anyone can share some opinion on wedding planners in Australia - are they expensive? What's the basic/normal practice? Is that really worth the money spent? How is it different from SG wedding planners kind of industry? Sigh. So many thoughts. As you can see, we are bit struggling with that.
How's everyone doing? Welcome everyone back to the thread! I am doing alright. Just a bit distractions from work travels to the preparation *should be the other way round isn't it*! Hope everyone is doing cool too
Oh, congrats to passing the drivers theory test. Looks like its a good start! Yeah, X'mas decorations are all ready in Orchard Rd here in SG too. But not lited up yet.. maybe you're right, waiting for Deepavaili first
I really can't wait for this year to end. That means X'mas too! My long waited holidayyyyyyyyy...... actually, we were hoping to shortlist at least 10 venues in Adelaide to view them in Dec. But with all the gatherings, BBQs, family catchup.... we might not have the time afterall
We have come to point of discussion of hiring a wedding planner in Adelaide to help us. Overseas planning is so difficult and I guess my HTB can feel the stress building up...
Anyone can share some opinion on wedding planners in Australia - are they expensive? What's the basic/normal practice? Is that really worth the money spent? How is it different from SG wedding planners kind of industry? Sigh. So many thoughts. As you can see, we are bit struggling with that.
Hi ladies!!
How's everyone doing?!! Its been SO quiet here! Everyone busy with Christmas shopping ah?
Well, anyone coming back SG for Christmas *wink*?
Brides to be for remainding of this year, getting excited now?!!
Emilia, yours is in Dec right? I'm going Chevons this Dec. for a chalet... hehe... will I see you there? Hehee!!
Jollibird, I remember yours is in Nov. right? Hope everything goes smoothly on your big day *fingers, toes crossed*
Who else is in Nov/Dec 2007?
Jacq., how's your preparation? How was the pre-marriage counselling went? Watched a movie "License to Wed?". Mandy Moore in it. So cute, but restraining HTB to watch, else he'll have more reason not to go!
Melissa, are you missing your hubby now since the brissy wedding? How's the SG one going? So officially will move over when done in Jan? *jealous*
Alys, how was your last SG trip? Fruitful? Managed to wheck all the food? Hehee... Christmas in Perth will be nice
Alicia, looks like my AD will be abt same time as you too... Nov. 2008. How's your preparation so far?
How about the rest of the girls? Margiel, Audrey, Audrey, snoozy?????? Any new updates? news? gossips? heheeee.....
Haha.. was reading our previous thread, so funny that Georgina was complaining in every post that she's bored in Canberra. Now she has a little one - so now we know what she's up to when bored eh!!! LOL!! Gina, I'm just sharing the good news ard!!! Take care ya.
How's everyone doing?!! Its been SO quiet here! Everyone busy with Christmas shopping ah?
Brides to be for remainding of this year, getting excited now?!!
Emilia, yours is in Dec right? I'm going Chevons this Dec. for a chalet... hehe... will I see you there? Hehee!!
Jollibird, I remember yours is in Nov. right? Hope everything goes smoothly on your big day *fingers, toes crossed*
Who else is in Nov/Dec 2007?
Jacq., how's your preparation? How was the pre-marriage counselling went? Watched a movie "License to Wed?". Mandy Moore in it. So cute, but restraining HTB to watch, else he'll have more reason not to go!
Melissa, are you missing your hubby now since the brissy wedding? How's the SG one going? So officially will move over when done in Jan? *jealous*
Alys, how was your last SG trip? Fruitful? Managed to wheck all the food? Hehee... Christmas in Perth will be nice
Alicia, looks like my AD will be abt same time as you too... Nov. 2008. How's your preparation so far?
How about the rest of the girls? Margiel, Audrey, Audrey, snoozy?????? Any new updates? news? gossips? heheeee.....
Haha.. was reading our previous thread, so funny that Georgina was complaining in every post that she's bored in Canberra. Now she has a little one - so now we know what she's up to when bored eh!!! LOL!! Gina, I'm just sharing the good news ard!!! Take care ya.
alicia_wee
New Member
Hi Ladies,
My apologies for being out of the scene for almost 3 weeks. I'm now back in M'sia. I was back in S'pore - very busy with work + meeting up with the hotel caterers to discuss about the wedding packages + running other errands. I must say I have accomplished most of my errands including purchasing of my wedding shoes & dress for my ROM.
Emilia Jo: Thanks for the referral of Faina from Chanel at Chadstone, may consider her.
Miss Lala:My AD is on 01st Nov 08, when is yours? So far my prep: for ROM in Melbourne -> 85% completed & as for my AD, still finalising on the venue, most probably will be the The Regent Hotel but yet to sign on the dotted agreement yet
. As for my photography shot, may probably choose a studio from Penang & the rest like: MUA, photographer, bridal car...I still need to source them from Singapore for the AD. Still have plenty to do but I should be concern more of my ROM date which is just 3 mths away...yeeks!! In fact, I just managed to settle my parent's air-tickets & hotel accommodation for them, my future BIL has helped us booked the Chinese Restaurant for family dinner for that night. I still need to go shopping to buy gifts for everyone in Melb.
What about your prep? Decided on a venue yet?
Keep well everyone
My apologies for being out of the scene for almost 3 weeks. I'm now back in M'sia. I was back in S'pore - very busy with work + meeting up with the hotel caterers to discuss about the wedding packages + running other errands. I must say I have accomplished most of my errands including purchasing of my wedding shoes & dress for my ROM.
Emilia Jo: Thanks for the referral of Faina from Chanel at Chadstone, may consider her.
Miss Lala:My AD is on 01st Nov 08, when is yours? So far my prep: for ROM in Melbourne -> 85% completed & as for my AD, still finalising on the venue, most probably will be the The Regent Hotel but yet to sign on the dotted agreement yet
What about your prep? Decided on a venue yet?
Keep well everyone
alicia_wee
New Member
Hi Emilia Jo,
You have recommended Williams Florist - can I confirm that he is located at: 16 Station Street, Oakleigh, contact (03) 9568 1842?
Thanks,
Alicia
You have recommended Williams Florist - can I confirm that he is located at: 16 Station Street, Oakleigh, contact (03) 9568 1842?
Thanks,
Alicia
Wow. Alicia, looks like you've got tons done! Almost forgot that your ROM is just next March! Hehe... don't *gan jiong* ok.
Errr... me ah.... hehe.. I should and have more concrete plans by end Jan next year. This is bec. my HTB and I will be hunting for wedding venue in Adelaide and hopefully confirmed one by this Christmas. So, that will affect my SG one. We have shortlisted some places.. now its only time wise if it fits.
SO. After looking at all the dates, guess best estimate is Nov/Dec 2008 time frame. I've done nothing on the gown and all other stuffs. Was just hoping to confirm the venue first as it seems the most headache part. The rest can do it slowly.. heheee
How many guest would you have in the SG one? Regent is my company corporate hotel. So normally have meetings there and tried numerous their lunches and snacks. Very yummy
Errr... me ah.... hehe.. I should and have more concrete plans by end Jan next year. This is bec. my HTB and I will be hunting for wedding venue in Adelaide and hopefully confirmed one by this Christmas. So, that will affect my SG one. We have shortlisted some places.. now its only time wise if it fits.
SO. After looking at all the dates, guess best estimate is Nov/Dec 2008 time frame. I've done nothing on the gown and all other stuffs. Was just hoping to confirm the venue first as it seems the most headache part. The rest can do it slowly.. heheee
How many guest would you have in the SG one? Regent is my company corporate hotel. So normally have meetings there and tried numerous their lunches and snacks. Very yummy
alicia_wee
New Member
Hehe, seems like I have done a lot but I'm sure there are more details which will come along as I go..that will be the time when I will be stress out
. My ROM on 8th Feb 08, not March my dear...so i should be more "kan jiong" right, keke.
Ours will be a small, intimate wedding unlike many others - probably about 12 tables for family & close friends & of course less stress too.
What about you - # of tables? Do finalise your SG date early when u can, not trying to scare you but NOv/Dec 08 are quite "hot" months for wedding & if you're planning for 20 or more tables (as these number range is popular),u may have less options for venue. If your SG date is flexi, then u should be fine.
BTW, are you working in SG? I really like the Regent - so far my experience with the co-oridinator has been good, I also love the ambience of the atrium hotel as well. Regent is part of the Four Seasons Group, therefore they do follow some strict corporate guidelines. For example, I was informed that they provide 1 server to 1 table for wedding banquets, so service should be quite good. In other hotels, usually they will provide 1 server to 2 tables.
Well good luck on your planning & do keep all of us in the loop. Cheers
Ours will be a small, intimate wedding unlike many others - probably about 12 tables for family & close friends & of course less stress too.
What about you - # of tables? Do finalise your SG date early when u can, not trying to scare you but NOv/Dec 08 are quite "hot" months for wedding & if you're planning for 20 or more tables (as these number range is popular),u may have less options for venue. If your SG date is flexi, then u should be fine.
BTW, are you working in SG? I really like the Regent - so far my experience with the co-oridinator has been good, I also love the ambience of the atrium hotel as well. Regent is part of the Four Seasons Group, therefore they do follow some strict corporate guidelines. For example, I was informed that they provide 1 server to 1 table for wedding banquets, so service should be quite good. In other hotels, usually they will provide 1 server to 2 tables.
Well good luck on your planning & do keep all of us in the loop. Cheers
Haha.. don't fret don't fret. Feb. will be nice in Melbourne. Your ROM will turn out perfect!
Mine is even smaller group. Only looking at 7-8 tables
Yes, you're right. Less stress and I think its more meaningful as people attending are all you know and closer to heart.
My HTB works in Melb. but he travels to SG a lot. I remember we stayed in the Regent for a couple of days while he's here. The service is really remarkable. By the 2nd day, the staff at breakfast call us by our last name already. Even know us when we went up to the bar for drinks!
Hey, there's a restaurant at the poolside which I remember it was very nice too!
I can't have mine in Regent though. It reminds me too much of work. LOL!! Oh yes, I work in SG.
Nov/Dec hot months ah? Actually if i can choose, I rather have it earlier, like Sept/Oct time as weather will be hot, hot, hot! I like it that way rather than rain *fingers toes everything crossed*
Mine is even smaller group. Only looking at 7-8 tables
My HTB works in Melb. but he travels to SG a lot. I remember we stayed in the Regent for a couple of days while he's here. The service is really remarkable. By the 2nd day, the staff at breakfast call us by our last name already. Even know us when we went up to the bar for drinks!
Hey, there's a restaurant at the poolside which I remember it was very nice too!
I can't have mine in Regent though. It reminds me too much of work. LOL!! Oh yes, I work in SG.
Nov/Dec hot months ah? Actually if i can choose, I rather have it earlier, like Sept/Oct time as weather will be hot, hot, hot! I like it that way rather than rain *fingers toes everything crossed*
alicia_wee
New Member
Ah....that's even smaller - but very, very personal.
No la...what I meant about Nov/Dec being "hot" mths is that those mths are very popular for wedding functions...not weather hot hot
Gentle reminder: End Sept/early Oct 08 - F1 race, so hotels may be fully booked out.
Have you given some thoughts of venues yet? For your size, I do remember Marriot Hotel has a package called: Close Knitted Package (at their Legacy Suite) - max 9 tables. I do have the menu, let me know your email if u want a copy.
Have a great day, cheers.
No la...what I meant about Nov/Dec being "hot" mths is that those mths are very popular for wedding functions...not weather hot hot
Gentle reminder: End Sept/early Oct 08 - F1 race, so hotels may be fully booked out.
Have you given some thoughts of venues yet? For your size, I do remember Marriot Hotel has a package called: Close Knitted Package (at their Legacy Suite) - max 9 tables. I do have the menu, let me know your email if u want a copy.
Have a great day, cheers.
alicia_wee
New Member
Hey Emilia...did you type wrongly? Look for Sabine to book for appointment? Or Flowers? BTW, do you have a pic of your flowers?
Thanks heaps
Thanks heaps
hello---- heheh sorry i have been away fr awhile..
anyways LALA... u will have a chalet there? heheheh. when? my dinner is on the 14th dec. will be at the chalet fr 13_15thdec. u there? i am panicking.... BIG TIME. its not easy being in Austria as well , planning everthing from here now...all thru email.
whre in adelaide u planning to have ur wedding?
whre in adelaide u planning to have ur wedding?
alicia_wee
New Member
Thanks Emilia, understood what you have mentioned. Lovely flowers you have there....many thanks for the pic. May I know how much u paid for the bouquet?
i paid $105 with flowers for chris( buttonhole sorta)_ my hubby too and also 2 flowers in my hair... u cant see it from the front. altogether in my bouquet, theres about 40 small blooms.
I actually wanted cymbidiums... but it was not the season and the roses seems to fit me baju.
i still have my flowers, preserved.
i love them to bits!
Where are u now?
Good luck!
I actually wanted cymbidiums... but it was not the season and the roses seems to fit me baju.
i still have my flowers, preserved.
Where are u now?
Good luck!
alicia_wee
New Member
I'm currently working in Penang, M'sia right now. I will not depart for Melbourne till 31st Jan 08. Do you think 1 week is enough time for Williams Florist to put a bouquet for me as my ROM is on 8th Feb? Thanks
OMG! Emilia, I will be in the Chalet on 16th Dec! Just called my friend (the organiser, actually its her chalet for her Birthday). She's having it from 14th -16th Dec. But her family and BF's family will be there on 14-15th. So, the friends will only go on Sunday, 16th Dec. Haha. I will be there and see your wedding 'packing-up' liao! Btw, not to make you more 'gan jiong'... but its really coming soon!!!! No worries. Be calm. Be steady. You'll be fine!
Oh yes, we've shortlisted a few wedding venues in Adel. but popular places like Sferas already had two of his friends wedding there. Lake Resort looks nice, but a bit not us.. too classy kind. But well, yeah, venue will be up in the hills. And most likely, we'll get a wedding planner there. Its just too much for us to arrange overseas and from interstate
Hi Alicia, If u are going to be in Melb in January, u can already make arrangements with them for february, no? But it should be alright, I arranged mine a few weeks before too. Coz i didnt want to rush.
You can start communicating with them so they will know you so when u go tehre, it will be smoother, if you want!
Thats how i plan for most of my things.
My Singapore wedding. I still have not confirm my flowers and cake physically, neither have Chris tailored his suit. BUT we have been communicating with the people for the last 8 mths via email, just to prepare them and so they are aware of us. We drop emails every few weeks to enquire and say hi. The real meeting and confirmation will be 2 weeks before our wedding. Once we touched down,we will be scurrying allover the island to get things done. we have 4 days!!! coz we are going to malaysia for a week afterwards for the malaysian(AD)one, before the AD in singapore. Yes, we are having consistent headaches.... ehehehe
Lala,
aaaaaaaaaahhh 16th? alamak.... come on the 14thlah.... kepo kepo! heheheheh. are u still on msn? ... would love to chat with ya!
My Singapore wedding. I still have not confirm my flowers and cake physically, neither have Chris tailored his suit. BUT we have been communicating with the people for the last 8 mths via email, just to prepare them and so they are aware of us. We drop emails every few weeks to enquire and say hi. The real meeting and confirmation will be 2 weeks before our wedding. Once we touched down,we will be scurrying allover the island to get things done. we have 4 days!!! coz we are going to malaysia for a week afterwards for the malaysian(AD)one, before the AD in singapore. Yes, we are having consistent headaches.... ehehehe
Lala,
aaaaaaaaaahhh 16th? alamak.... come on the 14thlah.... kepo kepo! heheheheh. are u still on msn? ... would love to chat with ya!
So joyful to read about all the wedding bell news
Lala have u started packing ur lugguage and looking forward coming here? heheee hey if u are gg to gatecrush Emi's wedding, do snap lots of pic to show us okie.
Emi, 4 days to get things done? Can lah, with ur chop chop speed, not a prob Do u miss ur wedding baju now? I would look at mine almost everyday few weeks before my wedding here, and subsequently became paranoid with the waistline, skirt lenght etc and even started checking is the panty line obvious anot hahaaaa... so woman rite!!! Dun worry u have a strong troop (your family) backing u up for all the Sg and M'sia preparation
Alicia, good to give the florist a call for appt. I called them up before and they really seems busy , in the end bcos of my tight schedule, i din get my flowers from them. You may oso need to book appt for manicure/predicure a day b4 ur ROM too, like wat Emi said, here u need to book appt for most thing so that they have time for you. So how's ur ROM dress gonna be like? long or short?? hehee
Now i feel kan cheong for my next yr's one after reading that everyone is on the ball. Most likely will be on 15 July, quite close to Jacq i think. Ever since im here, im getting lazier and lazier and had oso put on weight ;/ Started Yoga classes at Monash Aquatic Center on Monday with hubby, not too bad, i kind of like the relaxing ambience and told him i want to go again next monday hehehheee... Need to go for hair cut later to tidy up my floppy and messy hair before this Sat, hubby invited 2 families over for bbq, dun want to scare them out. The last time and oso 1st time they saw me was at our Wedding *lol*
Lala have u started packing ur lugguage and looking forward coming here? heheee hey if u are gg to gatecrush Emi's wedding, do snap lots of pic to show us okie.
Emi, 4 days to get things done? Can lah, with ur chop chop speed, not a prob
Do u miss ur wedding baju now? I would look at mine almost everyday few weeks before my wedding here, and subsequently became paranoid with the waistline, skirt lenght etc and even started checking is the panty line obvious anot hahaaaa... so woman rite!!! Dun worry u have a strong troop (your family) backing u up for all the Sg and M'sia preparation
Alicia, good to give the florist a call for appt. I called them up before and they really seems busy , in the end bcos of my tight schedule, i din get my flowers from them. You may oso need to book appt for manicure/predicure a day b4 ur ROM too, like wat Emi said, here u need to book appt for most thing so that they have time for you. So how's ur ROM dress gonna be like? long or short?? hehee
Now i feel kan cheong for my next yr's one after reading that everyone is on the ball. Most likely will be on 15 July, quite close to Jacq i think. Ever since im here, im getting lazier and lazier and had oso put on weight ;/ Started Yoga classes at Monash Aquatic Center on Monday with hubby, not too bad, i kind of like the relaxing ambience and told him i want to go again next monday hehehheee... Need to go for hair cut later to tidy up my floppy and messy hair before this Sat, hubby invited 2 families over for bbq, dun want to scare them out. The last time and oso 1st time they saw me was at our Wedding *lol*
alicia_wee
New Member
Good Morning everyone....
Emilia & Margiel: thanks for the valuable advice. I will probably drop them an email to prep them up before my arrival.
Yeah, think my 1 week in Melbourne before my ROM will be really hectic for me & moreover my parents will arrive on 6th Feb & 1st day of CNY is on 7th Feb. It's also the first time that my parents will be meeting with my future in-laws, thus I dun really hv much time for myself.
I bought my ROM dress from Celia Loe, the retail shop from Capitol Building. It's really a simple knee-length dress in cream & pastel colours - spaghetti strap kind. Actually, I wanted something long but most of them which I saw in Sin, were white. And I didn't want to buy just a white piece for this occasion but would prefer to be able to wear it again for other future occasions - that was my thought.
Margiel: just wondering if you have any good recommendation for a hair salon at Glen Waverley or somewhere near Forrest Hill? Prob need them to just do up my hair as I will have a close friend to do my make-up.
Have a fantastic day ahead everyone
Emilia & Margiel: thanks for the valuable advice. I will probably drop them an email to prep them up before my arrival.
Yeah, think my 1 week in Melbourne before my ROM will be really hectic for me & moreover my parents will arrive on 6th Feb & 1st day of CNY is on 7th Feb. It's also the first time that my parents will be meeting with my future in-laws, thus I dun really hv much time for myself.
I bought my ROM dress from Celia Loe, the retail shop from Capitol Building. It's really a simple knee-length dress in cream & pastel colours - spaghetti strap kind. Actually, I wanted something long but most of them which I saw in Sin, were white. And I didn't want to buy just a white piece for this occasion but would prefer to be able to wear it again for other future occasions - that was my thought.
Margiel: just wondering if you have any good recommendation for a hair salon at Glen Waverley or somewhere near Forrest Hill? Prob need them to just do up my hair as I will have a close friend to do my make-up.
Have a fantastic day ahead everyone
Hi Alicia, I just had my hair cut at 'Good Morning' Korean hair salon which is just next to The Glens shopping mall. I quite like the big bouncy curls on the female hairstylists, look hip and very Jap. Not sure if they oso do bridal hairdo. Perhaps you can give them a call to check? or drop by the shop when u are here
Here's the contact:Good Morning, 91A Kingsway, Glen Waverly, Tel: 03 9561 9929, it's on the 2nd floor.
Great to have friend to do make up for you. Cos most of the time, they go for natural natural make up. My dress i din buy white as well, i bought it from little india and then alter it to sleeveless and tight fitting, i was oso thinking prob next time i can still wear it for functions
Okie have a good weekend!
Here's the contact:Good Morning, 91A Kingsway, Glen Waverly, Tel: 03 9561 9929, it's on the 2nd floor.
Great to have friend to do make up for you. Cos most of the time, they go for natural natural make up. My dress i din buy white as well, i bought it from little india and then alter it to sleeveless and tight fitting, i was oso thinking prob next time i can still wear it for functions
Okie have a good weekend!
alicia_wee
New Member
Hi Margiel, thanks for the referal, will prob give them a tinkle. Have a great weekend too & njoy yr BBQ.
No prob Alicia
Had a good bbq yday, love my prawns man!
Aiyo today's weather forecast is 37deg!!! it's gg to hot hot day...
It's not even summer yet, summer can be much more hotter on some days!Scary scary ;/
But good thing abt it is the hottest temperature of the day is really just during day time, temp will gradually drop when it's evening, at least some consolation heheeee....
Had a good bbq yday, love my prawns man!
Aiyo today's weather forecast is 37deg!!! it's gg to hot hot day...
But good thing abt it is the hottest temperature of the day is really just during day time, temp will gradually drop when it's evening, at least some consolation heheeee....
alicia_wee
New Member
Morning Everyone...it's Monday again..how time flies. Next thing u know, it's X'mas, then NY, then CNY etc.
Margiel-> my goodness, already 37 deg? Cannot imgaine what the real summer will be like. In fact I have been to Melb in most of the seasons except summer.
Well, hv a good week ahead
Margiel-> my goodness, already 37 deg? Cannot imgaine what the real summer will be like. In fact I have been to Melb in most of the seasons except summer.
Well, hv a good week ahead
joekatherine
New Member
Hi everyone,
Im getting very confuse after reading all the messagese...haha too old to remember who is who...Sorry.
Im also a BTB that is planning my wedding in Singapore and resident in Australia - Sydney.
Emilia Jo I believe that your wedding date is 14 Dec which is very close to mine on the 19 Dec 2007.
Happy planning everyone.
Im getting very confuse after reading all the messagese...haha too old to remember who is who...Sorry.
Im also a BTB that is planning my wedding in Singapore and resident in Australia - Sydney.
Emilia Jo I believe that your wedding date is 14 Dec which is very close to mine on the 19 Dec 2007.
Happy planning everyone.
Welcome Dec Bride, in fact i read about your intro over at the other thread, did reply to you but duno why it wasn't being sent thru, nvertheless, nice seeing you here as well. Im in melb, had my melb wedding in july this yr and will have one in Sg in July 08.
Jacq, Alys, Emilia and myself are in Melb and Lala Alicia will soon join the gang.
Audrey (Oddree) is moving to Perth soon as well as Melissa who just had her wedding Brisbane. Not sure did i miss out anyone else (currently these are the few active ones at the moment, we do have a few more too)
So your wedding is pretty near! Where are you holding it at?
Hi girls, today is real hot and 2moro is not getting any better - 36deg. But Wed is dipping down to 19deg (max)!!! Sometimes really have to check out the next few days forecast b4 i can plan what to do on which day best.. Never before when in Sg, just need to bring a small tiny umbrella that is enough... Anyway im still gg to do my super early Xmas shopping, since my friend is here on holiday, will 'long bang' her to bring some pressies back for my family
Christmas Christmas Christmas, im slowly hearing the jingles at the mall oredi!!! Ho Ho Ho.... Fav time of the Year is here, I luv it heeee...
Jacq, Alys, Emilia and myself are in Melb and Lala Alicia will soon join the gang.
Audrey (Oddree) is moving to Perth soon as well as Melissa who just had her wedding Brisbane. Not sure did i miss out anyone else (currently these are the few active ones at the moment, we do have a few more too)
So your wedding is pretty near! Where are you holding it at?
Hi girls, today is real hot and 2moro is not getting any better - 36deg. But Wed is dipping down to 19deg (max)!!! Sometimes really have to check out the next few days forecast b4 i can plan what to do on which day best.. Never before when in Sg, just need to bring a small tiny umbrella that is enough... Anyway im still gg to do my super early Xmas shopping, since my friend is here on holiday, will 'long bang' her to bring some pressies back for my family
Christmas Christmas Christmas, im slowly hearing the jingles at the mall oredi!!! Ho Ho Ho.... Fav time of the Year is here, I luv it heeee...
joekatherine
New Member
Hi margiel,
thank you for the summary of all the girls. Really appreciate that. SOb Sob
so no one is from Sydney. Yup I saw u in the other thread too , I think is HTB is AngMo...
Ya it is actually 1 month from today...scary...
Initial plan is to hold it in Singapore Art Museum (SAM).Joe and myself love that place. Make full payment and last month when back to Spore for food tasting with Lavish Dine. And my FH was not happy with the food and he decided to change to sit down chinese dinner instead of a garden wedding...sob sob
To cut the story short....now the wedding dinner is at The Grand Shanghai. Go to the website :www.grandshanghai.com if u want to take a peep at the restaurant.
ok have to go chat soon.....
thank you for the summary of all the girls. Really appreciate that. SOb Sob
Ya it is actually 1 month from today...scary...
Initial plan is to hold it in Singapore Art Museum (SAM).Joe and myself love that place. Make full payment and last month when back to Spore for food tasting with Lavish Dine. And my FH was not happy with the food and he decided to change to sit down chinese dinner instead of a garden wedding...sob sob
ok have to go chat soon.....
hey decbride. I wanted to have my wedding at the Asian Civilisation museum tooo, but unfortunately they can only cater to max, 200 people, indoors. So at last we settled for Chevrons.
The Grand Shanghai looks beautiful. I love that era. Is everyone supposed to wear like Shanghai Tang style! it'll be cool!
I was trying to figure where it was as theres no address. But i saw the email address at grand copthorne. Nice one!They should update their addy online, man.
Yeah we definitely feeling the jitters now. BIG TIME.
Today Chris finally bought his wedding shoes. Pheww... we got it tax free... I am trying to buy everything we need and get our tax back, tourist style! hehehehahah.
Margie, one of the standard things we do when it gets hot in Oz is to go into libraries, supermarket, cinemas or shopping centres to get free airconditioning! hehehehe
Good luck!
ps; its -5degrees here.. brrrrr
The Grand Shanghai looks beautiful. I love that era. Is everyone supposed to wear like Shanghai Tang style! it'll be cool!
I was trying to figure where it was as theres no address. But i saw the email address at grand copthorne. Nice one!They should update their addy online, man.
Yeah we definitely feeling the jitters now. BIG TIME.
Today Chris finally bought his wedding shoes. Pheww... we got it tax free... I am trying to buy everything we need and get our tax back, tourist style! hehehehahah.
Margie, one of the standard things we do when it gets hot in Oz is to go into libraries, supermarket, cinemas or shopping centres to get free airconditioning! hehehehe
Good luck!
ps; its -5degrees here.. brrrrr
Oh yes Emi, you are telling me about it hehee, i think i am slowly eating into Oz habits!! Went out to The Glens yday for some free aircon and had a Green tea ice cream at Kingsway... Dun even dare to even walk under the harmful sunlight for long lor, took bus there and back home. Oh wow -5deg at your end? i think u and Chris will prob need a day or 2 to adjust back to Sg weather before your wedding, need super strong aircon to cool down all your pores on the skin *kekekeke*
Hi Dec Bride, heard Grand Shanghai's food is good ! How many guests are you having? Any pre-wedding pictures to peep oso heheee Me luv to see wedding photos, but i think not just only me here lah, "right girls?????" Are you gg thru all the Chinese custom thingy like gate-crashing, tea ceremony etc on your wedding day?
Hi Dec Bride, heard Grand Shanghai's food is good ! How many guests are you having? Any pre-wedding pictures to peep oso heheee Me luv to see wedding photos, but i think not just only me here lah, "right girls?????" Are you gg thru all the Chinese custom thingy like gate-crashing, tea ceremony etc on your wedding day?
Hiya! Its only a few days and so much to read already! I was down with a bad flu past few days. Was literally hugging my tissue box the whole yesterday at home.. yeah, I do occasionally get nose 'leak'. Haha!
Emilia, I feel for you abt the guest list thing. Thats a reminder for me to really confirm overseas friends if they are really coming or not. I've few friends said they want to attend the Adelaide ceremony but not sure if anything would change 10 months down the road.. Yeah, can also imagine people bringing entire clan of families along.. a 3 yr old kid alone is taking up one seat
But don't worry. Maybe get Chervons to get ready more reserved tables? Is yours gonna be buffet? Or sit down dinner? If buffet, perhaps can also stand-by some standing tables? I know it might sound ridiculous but least its an contingency plan if guest really over-flow... hehee
Welcome Dec. Bride! Wow. Your wedding is close by! Mine is still long way to go but here I am already checking out this site long way before.... LOL! I saw a wedding at Grand Shanghai! The deco. is really nice. Cool! Been to ACM too. Love it! Esp. the door access to the outdoor terrace. But I don't have that guest size to hold it there
Oh dear.. the erratic weather. Seems like its not just in Melb. or Austria. SG has been sunny in the morning, and downpour (literally root up the trees kind) in the evening. Or its is just weather generally in this time of the year... sigh.
Yes! I can't agree with you more about X'mas fav. time of the year! I guess not only its religious thing... but its also got to do with the commericalise thing that package the entire festival as an end-year celebration, gifts sharing, jingles that makes you in happy and excited mood to buy and share!!!!!
Emilia, I feel for you abt the guest list thing. Thats a reminder for me to really confirm overseas friends if they are really coming or not. I've few friends said they want to attend the Adelaide ceremony but not sure if anything would change 10 months down the road.. Yeah, can also imagine people bringing entire clan of families along.. a 3 yr old kid alone is taking up one seat
Welcome Dec. Bride! Wow. Your wedding is close by! Mine is still long way to go but here I am already checking out this site long way before.... LOL! I saw a wedding at Grand Shanghai! The deco. is really nice. Cool! Been to ACM too. Love it! Esp. the door access to the outdoor terrace. But I don't have that guest size to hold it there
Oh dear.. the erratic weather. Seems like its not just in Melb. or Austria. SG has been sunny in the morning, and downpour (literally root up the trees kind) in the evening. Or its is just weather generally in this time of the year... sigh.
Yes! I can't agree with you more about X'mas fav. time of the year! I guess not only its religious thing... but its also got to do with the commericalise thing that package the entire festival as an end-year celebration, gifts sharing, jingles that makes you in happy and excited mood to buy and share!!!!!
alicia_wee
New Member
Welcome on board Dec.Bride. Grand Shanghai...nice restaurant - did you book the whole restuarant or just partial? We had our company's dinner 2yrs back, nice food & ambience & they even have a lady who sung some chinese opera songs.
Lala: oh you poor thing, no wonder you have been quiet. Hope you're fully recovered by now. I was down & out too when I was back in Sin but still brought back my coughs to M'sia...haiz. Still coughing though due to throat irritation but I drink lots of Manuka Honey water - helps me.
Emilia Jo: better keep warm where you are, big change of weather when you return to Sin
Lala: oh you poor thing, no wonder you have been quiet. Hope you're fully recovered by now. I was down & out too when I was back in Sin but still brought back my coughs to M'sia...haiz. Still coughing though due to throat irritation but I drink lots of Manuka Honey water - helps me.
Emilia Jo: better keep warm where you are, big change of weather when you return to Sin
Hehe.. just heard an interesting wedding experience by a friend....
Couple is someone rich and famous. They got wedding dinner in two countries. Both countries with guest list of not less than 2000 people in 5/6 star-hotel. Made to measure suits (2 sets) for the groom's best man and 4 groom mates. Bridesmaids dresses of two sets each (Day and night. Bride has 3 white gown and 3 EG to change in between dinners and cocktails. Wedding favors is each USD500 and a Montblanc pen.
I guess these are more for 'show' rather than to really enjoy with people you truly want to share with. I prefer ANYTIME to my 80-guest list
Couple is someone rich and famous. They got wedding dinner in two countries. Both countries with guest list of not less than 2000 people in 5/6 star-hotel. Made to measure suits (2 sets) for the groom's best man and 4 groom mates. Bridesmaids dresses of two sets each (Day and night. Bride has 3 white gown and 3 EG to change in between dinners and cocktails. Wedding favors is each USD500 and a Montblanc pen.
I guess these are more for 'show' rather than to really enjoy with people you truly want to share with. I prefer ANYTIME to my 80-guest list
joekatherine
New Member
Haha
I totally agree with Lala...its only a few days and so much to read...
Believe it or not, I actually have to pen down all the questions from you girls...
I like to thanks everyone for the warm welcome....is a nice feeling to know that there are so many bride out there...
hmm where shd I start....yup.... the restaurant - Grand Shanghai.
Grand Shanghai is locate at King Centre which is adjacent to Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel but they are not under the Hotel management.
The restaurant name has already tell you the theme.....so it save me some trouble to think for a theme for my wedding. Moreover Joe is Swiss Italian so it will be great for his family to attend a chinese wedding with Shanghai theme...at least they get to see so call our culture....that works well for both of us.
Yes Grand Shanghai's food is good and unique. They are different from most of the chinese restaurant or hotel ballroom...hee hee they even have pork knuckle for wedding menu. The managers are very accommodating too. Sally is one of the manager and we work well with her.
The whole restaurant can seat 260 to 270 of guest. there are seats of 4 and 5 too.
In order to book the whole restaurant, you need to have a minimun spent of 20 tables.
For my case, I have only 150 to 170 guest but we book the whole restaurant cos is weird to have stranger walking in to the restaurant while u r having a wedding dinner. (so thats mean we will have to pay for 20 tables)
Sorry Margiel, we didnt have any pre wedding photos to show all of u..cos Mr Giani (thats Joe) find that is weird to take pre wedding photo. I even have to discuss with him to engage a videographer.....haha different culture
Joe will practise the chinese custom...such as coming to my mum pl to pick me,gate crashing, tea ceremony, etc
Lala hope that you will get well soon and take care.
ok better STOP here......
Take care everyone and enjoy the planning period.
Believe it or not, I actually have to pen down all the questions from you girls...
I like to thanks everyone for the warm welcome....is a nice feeling to know that there are so many bride out there...
hmm where shd I start....yup.... the restaurant - Grand Shanghai.
Grand Shanghai is locate at King Centre which is adjacent to Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel but they are not under the Hotel management.
The restaurant name has already tell you the theme.....so it save me some trouble to think for a theme for my wedding. Moreover Joe is Swiss Italian so it will be great for his family to attend a chinese wedding with Shanghai theme...at least they get to see so call our culture....that works well for both of us.
Yes Grand Shanghai's food is good and unique. They are different from most of the chinese restaurant or hotel ballroom...hee hee they even have pork knuckle for wedding menu. The managers are very accommodating too. Sally is one of the manager and we work well with her.
The whole restaurant can seat 260 to 270 of guest. there are seats of 4 and 5 too.
In order to book the whole restaurant, you need to have a minimun spent of 20 tables.
For my case, I have only 150 to 170 guest but we book the whole restaurant cos is weird to have stranger walking in to the restaurant while u r having a wedding dinner. (so thats mean we will have to pay for 20 tables)
Sorry Margiel, we didnt have any pre wedding photos to show all of u..cos Mr Giani (thats Joe) find that is weird to take pre wedding photo. I even have to discuss with him to engage a videographer.....haha different culture
Joe will practise the chinese custom...such as coming to my mum pl to pick me,gate crashing, tea ceremony, etc
Lala hope that you will get well soon and take care.
ok better STOP here......
Take care everyone and enjoy the planning period.
Haha... Dec. Bride. Exactly what my HTB said abt the pre-wedding photos. He finds it hilarious! I literally had to WAIT for him to stop laughing about his own imagination of pre-wedding photos.
I actually like the 4-5 seating table setting
I have few friends who are in clique of 3,4 kind. It will be more intimate kind of dining, in my opinion.
Sorry to digress a bit - this should go to another thread. But, Dec. bride, you HTB italian eh. More Lo-mantic eh? LOL!! My aussie bloke is totally super relax and totally in passion with his beer and AFL.
I actually like the 4-5 seating table setting
Sorry to digress a bit - this should go to another thread. But, Dec. bride, you HTB italian eh. More Lo-mantic eh? LOL!! My aussie bloke is totally super relax and totally in passion with his beer and AFL.
joekatherine
New Member
Hi Lala,
so which part of Australia r u living?
Aiya it doesnt matter where they are from as long as they LOVE us that more important...heehee.
By the way, he is Swiss italian..not italian..haha cos he says is different...just like china chinese and Singaporean chinese....Oops no offence to any china chinese..
so which part of Australia r u living?
Aiya it doesnt matter where they are from as long as they LOVE us that more important...heehee.
By the way, he is Swiss italian..not italian..haha cos he says is different...just like china chinese and Singaporean chinese....Oops no offence to any china chinese..
Hello everyone.
Dec. bride, I am in Singapore. Doing the silly LDR with my HTB. He's in Melbourne
Forgot, it should be the French who is more 'Lo-mantic' hehe.. it strike me while I was doing my jog last night. Ha!
Ohh.. its finally FRIDAY (can't wait!)!!! December can't come any quicker.. hehe. I know, its some of the girls BIG DAY!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Dec. bride, I am in Singapore. Doing the silly LDR with my HTB. He's in Melbourne
Ohh.. its finally FRIDAY (can't wait!)!!! December can't come any quicker.. hehe. I know, its some of the girls BIG DAY!
Have a great weekend everyone!
alicia_wee
New Member
Hi Ladies, how is everybody doing? Pretty quiet on the forum these couple of days. It's either the X'mas shopping OR the AD is coming.Best of luck to those AD is just round the corner...remember to feed us with details of your "big day" okie
Good week ahead to all.
Good week ahead to all.
Hello all!
Me verrrry happy today ehehehee
Received a registered mail from immigration saying that my spouse visa has approved, yeah!! Was rather gloomy the past weeks thinking abt it cos my current visa is gg to expire this end dec.
Phew...... now i can sleep better
Hi Alicia, weather here is like Sg during the day. Hot and dry and temp is between 23-29deg most days. Heard that next few days are gg to be thunderstorm, hmmm duno how true lor cos today supposed to be raining but did not and instead it is 29deg now! Still not too bad for me.
Hey dec bride, ya pre wedding photography is prob not in the western culture. I had to persuade my hubby for that. He nearly fainted when i told him abt the photography thingy and he couldnt understand why some couples would spend thousands of dollars on it. Well, eventually he flowed along with me heheeeee... Cos i really like to have some memories of myself in Chinese Kua and white gowns mah since chinese customary is prob out for us and this melb wedding i wasnt even wearing white gown !! Will make sure i do for next yr's one.
Good luck for your preparation
Me verrrry happy today ehehehee
Phew...... now i can sleep better
Hi Alicia, weather here is like Sg during the day. Hot and dry and temp is between 23-29deg most days. Heard that next few days are gg to be thunderstorm, hmmm duno how true lor cos today supposed to be raining but did not and instead it is 29deg now! Still not too bad for me.
Hey dec bride, ya pre wedding photography is prob not in the western culture. I had to persuade my hubby for that. He nearly fainted when i told him abt the photography thingy and he couldnt understand why some couples would spend thousands of dollars on it. Well, eventually he flowed along with me heheeeee... Cos i really like to have some memories of myself in Chinese Kua and white gowns mah since chinese customary is prob out for us and this melb wedding i wasnt even wearing white gown !! Will make sure i do for next yr's one.
Good luck for your preparation
alicia_wee
New Member
Hi Margiel, congrats on your visa. So what visa are you on currently prior to the approval? Coincidentally, I was just about to ask your some questions pertaining to the Spouse Visa. I know that there're tonnes of documents which I would need to submit for the application, however: how long did the whole application take? Do you have any idea on whether it's better to file for this visa application in Australia or in Sin at the Australian High Comm? I was thinking of applying for it after I have ROM although I will be stuck here in M'sia till feb 09. Any advice?
I heard about the weather in Melbourne, am sure it will be real hot by the time i get there.
I heard about the weather in Melbourne, am sure it will be real hot by the time i get there.
Hey Alicia me was on Prospective Marriage visa which i applied in Sg. This visa is valid for 9mths in which it allows multiple entry to Australia as well working here. I applied in Feb and got it in March, pretty fast as long as u gathered all the required docs. For spouse visa, i applied in end July and in between Sep/Oct, immigration sent more forms and list of docs to submit. So got it approved now. Well I got a friend who got married in Sg and moved over to Canberra few days after the wedding, applied spouse visa thru agent and she got it 2-3 mths after. Im not sure which one works best for you, we took a longer route but at least safer as well as cutting down the cost of getting immigration agent (rules and instructions are pretty clear on the website). My advice for u is to start organising and gathering all sorts of evidence of u and ur hubby like phone bills, letters, greeting cards, emails, photos, joint acct bank statement etc. The process of organising them can be time consuming and frustrating at times hehee.. Oh yes for my PM visa i had my health check and police clearance done in Sg.
One thing u have to take note is, if u are applying in Sg, do follow the instructions on the website of Aus High Com in Sg cos they are the one who decide on your application, like wise if you are doing in Aus, check the Oz website. Initially, I was like hitting walls when i read both sites, they have slight requirements each until i wrote in to the Sg one for clarification.
Hope the info helps
One thing u have to take note is, if u are applying in Sg, do follow the instructions on the website of Aus High Com in Sg cos they are the one who decide on your application, like wise if you are doing in Aus, check the Oz website. Initially, I was like hitting walls when i read both sites, they have slight requirements each until i wrote in to the Sg one for clarification.
Hope the info helps
alicia_wee
New Member
Thanks Margiel for the in-depth information. I'm pretty sure that immigration agent fees will be expensive as they really do expedite the procedure. Good day ahead
No prob Alicia, ya i think agent prob help u to anaylse wat docs needed and wat to do next(all stated on the site clearly). A Sg friend in melb, she went thru agent to apply PR and upon seeing agent, they told her it takes abt 9mths time all up but eventually she waited for 11/2yr. Perhaps u can send an enquiry email to Aus High Com in Sg and ask them for advice what u shd do. I did that and within next day they replied as well as enclosed a list of step by step instructions when lodging application. Very efficient
Hi gals, I am a newbie. Starting to plan for wedding maybe 2nd/3rdQ 08 in Perth. Have alot in mind cos HTB is in Perth now. He is now researching on the celebrants and venues. I was thinking of having the solemnisation in a park or does anybody can help to suggest of any ideal venues in perth? Or makeup artists who are good with asian faces? Thanks!
snoozy: check this http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc/cert_issued.htm
snoozy: check this http://www.spf.gov.sg/epc/cert_issued.htm