girls! so much to respond to, sorry if i don't hit all the points mentioned before...
BUT I have to add my 2 cents worth.
makeup (liz) - yep, agree with ashlee that PS is a little different application than AD but you don't have to pay thru your nose for it. i had a cheaper MUA do it for my outdoor shoot (she came to my location), think i paid $80 for hair and face, but you can get way cheaper at any hair studio place outside of Orchard area (ard $50-60 for hair + face). if you decide to DIY with a friend to help, i'd suggest just do a really good job on the base/powder to get a smooth finish (bright sunlight or flash will highlight all the parts of our face we're less fond of) and use waterproof mascara. no need to wayang, but definitely a bit thicker than usual for the camera. with today's digital technology, everything shows up very clearly, even beads of sweat! haha, i sweated like a pig in my WG when i went for my OD shoot in SG, now that's an experience i don't want to relive, ever. *shakes head*
florist (e + maddcow) - i vote unanimously for cecilia @ woodsville as well, we used her for our wedding at the Ritz and it was one of the best decisions for the whole wedding effort. she transformed our little function room into a surreal fairytale. we didn't use the grand ballroom so it was just a room with 4 walls, but she rose to the challenge 110%. ashlee's right, she can sound a bit aloof over the phone, but is very delightful and accomodating in person. she is quick to pick up on your style and requirements, especially if you give her lots of samples. her creativity was very impressive, i told her i wanted a special hair accessory designed around a brooch i had, and she came up with a lovely feathery hairpiece with matching flowers to my room decor.
i'll just throw this out there - if anyone's deciding to use her, try mentioning June & Edward to her (we had our wedding in April) and she might even give you more discount (haha, thick skin me).... coz we spent A LOT of money with her, i shudder from the memory... so you girls might as well benefit from our connection! (email me if you want more details or pics of our wedding/decor -
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maddcow - the lace is soooo pretty, no lah where got tablecloth? hee, the choc frogs are a cute idea... you know, i'm not sure i've seen them in SG other than possibly those handmade choc counters (expensive ripoffs!) but you might consider getting froggy molds and just melting your fav brands of chocs for them. choc chips work just as well as chopped up bars of choc... they can be made well in advance, just don't put them in the fridge or they might turn white. this might even be a fun project to delegate. (if you don't need a large amount, of course)
