pwincesssamsam
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winterpolaris
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Hello Ladies,
any one has contact for floral church decorations? Need to keep the budget low. Do let me know
any one has contact for floral church decorations? Need to keep the budget low. Do let me know
hi winterpolaris, you might want to refer to this thread:
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/377326.html?1234308032
A lot of suggestions and sharing here about church decor on a budget
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/377326.html?1234308032
A lot of suggestions and sharing here about church decor on a budget
winterpolaris
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Hello Jadeite,
Thanks
Thanks
baby_daffodil
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Hey girls! Wow... nice to noe that there's a community of Christian BTBs here =)
Am planning to have everything in 1 day too, like most other ambitious couples... read on other threads abt ppl hvg done it ok, so I suppose we can give it a shot.
Am planning to have everything in 1 day too, like most other ambitious couples... read on other threads abt ppl hvg done it ok, so I suppose we can give it a shot.
winterpolaris
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hello,
this thread is quite quiet... perhaps a round of introduction of when is your wedding and which church are you all from? =)
let me start the ball rolling =)
AD: 23rd Jan 2010
Church: Bethel Presbyterian Church
Look forward to meet more christian brides! God Bless!
this thread is quite quiet... perhaps a round of introduction of when is your wedding and which church are you all from? =)
let me start the ball rolling =)
AD: 23rd Jan 2010
Church: Bethel Presbyterian Church
Look forward to meet more christian brides! God Bless!
Hello winterpolaris and all
(haha was still on this thread)
My AD: 12 June 2010
Church: Faith Community Baptist Church (tho' will be holding church wedding at another church venue)
In the midst of preparation now and have to keep from getting overwhelmed and just reminding myself "God is in control!"
God bless!
My AD: 12 June 2010
Church: Faith Community Baptist Church (tho' will be holding church wedding at another church venue)
In the midst of preparation now and have to keep from getting overwhelmed and just reminding myself "God is in control!"
God bless!
Hihi shirley, winterpolaris, wildwood!
wow your weddings are gonna be in the next 2-4 months' time!
Just wondering.. what time are your church ceremonies starting? Seems like everyone is having all celebrations on one day My only worry is that people don't want to come for church and just want to go for dinner (anyone has this concern?) I really think the church ceremony is so much more meaningful and would rather my guests be there
wow your weddings are gonna be in the next 2-4 months' time!
Just wondering.. what time are your church ceremonies starting? Seems like everyone is having all celebrations on one day
My only worry is that people don't want to come for church and just want to go for dinner (anyone has this concern?) I really think the church ceremony is so much more meaningful and would rather my guests be there winterpolaris
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hehehe hi junee,
My church ceremony will start before lunch time. Is quite rush in the morning but at least there is this big gap of resting time in the afternoon
I would also think likewise church ceremony is very meaningful
and for dinner i actually make it personal and smaller scale. I don't think anyone would not want to see a church wedding, in fact most of my non christian friends are excited to see me hold a church ceremony
So i don't think you need to worry too much =)
My church ceremony will start before lunch time. Is quite rush in the morning but at least there is this big gap of resting time in the afternoon
I would also think likewise church ceremony is very meaningful
baby_daffodil
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Mine's long way to go.... 02.10.10 =)
I'm from Cornerstone Community Church. Will be having wedding ceremony there too. Forsee decor to be a lil tough tho', cos of the audi-style...
But tkfully it's near my place, so can cut down traveling time a bit in the morning.
I'm from Cornerstone Community Church. Will be having wedding ceremony there too. Forsee decor to be a lil tough tho', cos of the audi-style...
But tkfully it's near my place, so can cut down traveling time a bit in the morning.
Hi winterpolaris! So happy to hear your friends are excited about the church ceremony - I think it's a great chance for most of them to hear about God's love esp since non-church going friends don't usually have an opportunity to go to church anyway
Baby daffodil! My HTB's brother had his wedding at cornerstone - it was very pretty actually so don't worry.. flowers and ribbons do wonders. I have been to Cornerstone once and that was it so don't really know what it looks like sans deco hee.
Shirley: thanks so much for your encouragement
okay I think I won't worry so much
Baby daffodil! My HTB's brother had his wedding at cornerstone - it was very pretty actually so don't worry.. flowers and ribbons do wonders. I have been to Cornerstone once and that was it so don't really know what it looks like sans deco hee.
Shirley: thanks so much for your encouragement
winterpolaris
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Hey shannon =) Usually the day before we will do the church deco. Or otherwise i used to have friends weddings starting @ 11.30am the deco will come in around 8.30am and shd finish in 1 hour + time. Unless ur church is superly huge then advise is do it the day before. =)
winterpolaris
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<table border=1><tr><td>Date</TD><TD>Bride</TD><TD>Church </TD></TR><TR><TD>10-Oct-09</TD><TD>Shirley </TD><TD>New Creation Church </TD></TR><TR><TD>5-Dec-09</TD><TD>wildwood</TD><TD>Chapel of Christ the Redeemer </TD></TR><TR><TD>23-Jan-10</TD><TD>Winterpolaris</TD><TD>Bethel Presbyterian Church </TD></TR><TR><TD>12-Jun-10</TD><TD>Junee</TD><TD>Faith Community Baptist Church </TD></TR><TR><TD>2-Oct-10</TD><TD>baby_daffodil</TD><TD>Cornerstone Community Church </td></tr></table>
winterpolaris
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=) Hey Junee, u know i got a client also getting married and she is from FCBC too but heard from her it won't be in the church but in the hotel to hold her worship session
Her name is call Linda, think Oct also getting married
winterpolaris
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Hello =) Yeah will be in church the main sanct holds about 300 guests. There should be around that =)
Hi sisters-in-Christ, am rather new to this forum, and was wondering if you have any list of churches to that I can rent to hold my church wedding? My own church building is new but my HTB and I would like somewhere with an 'olden' feel.
Like wildwood, I'm also planning to have everything (church wedding, ROM, banquet, etc) in 1 day - AD in Mar 2010. Anyone else planning everything in 1 day? Care to share the planned itinerary? It seems like such a feat!
Like wildwood, I'm also planning to have everything (church wedding, ROM, banquet, etc) in 1 day - AD in Mar 2010. Anyone else planning everything in 1 day? Care to share the planned itinerary? It seems like such a feat!
winterpolaris
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Hey Mercey,
you want to consider my church? but hor i tell u our building abit rustic and old (means equipment also old) hahahaha
how come u duwant to use ur own church ? which church are you from =)
you want to consider my church? but hor i tell u our building abit rustic and old (means equipment also old) hahahaha
how come u duwant to use ur own church ? which church are you from =)
My holy matrimony will be at the hotel's function room itself, coz NCC dun have our own church building (can only held holy matrimony at the current place at weekdays, which is definitely out for us)
Have all of you gone through the pre marital counseling? How do u find it?
I think it's very useful, lots of tips & pointers that differs frm the worldly advices
Have all of you gone through the pre marital counseling? How do u find it?
I think it's very useful, lots of tips & pointers that differs frm the worldly advices
winterpolaris
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=) I been through already
very apt advice and also alot of hands on practical lessons
i encouraged alot of my friends who are attached to attend first so that they have an understanding what God intended for a marriage that would glorify Him =)
i encouraged alot of my friends who are attached to attend first so that they have an understanding what God intended for a marriage that would glorify Him =)
Hi Mercey! Welcome to the forum =)
winterpolaris: you're so cute =) mercey, what sort of 'old' are you looking for? Like traditional or old old? There're some churches along Upper East Coast that are very beautiful maybe you can consider (sorry I don't know the names - my HTB mentioned last time but obviously my ears are not open)
and yeah I agree with you on getting attached friends to attend to understand more about God-intended relationships etc!
shirley: I've gone for pre-marital counselling - 5 times with Touch and twice with my pastor. It's super super useful! I think it helps you confront real issues and talk through them rather than chance upon problems next time. It also helps to clarify issues like the roles of the husband and wife in God's eyes. I think it helps to start the marriage firmly with God in the center
winterpolaris: you're so cute =) mercey, what sort of 'old' are you looking for? Like traditional or old old? There're some churches along Upper East Coast that are very beautiful maybe you can consider (sorry I don't know the names - my HTB mentioned last time but obviously my ears are not open)
and yeah I agree with you on getting attached friends to attend to understand more about God-intended relationships etc!
shirley: I've gone for pre-marital counselling - 5 times with Touch and twice with my pastor. It's super super useful! I think it helps you confront real issues and talk through them rather than chance upon problems next time. It also helps to clarify issues like the roles of the husband and wife in God's eyes. I think it helps to start the marriage firmly with God in the center
Hey winterpolaris, haha, thanks! I will go check out your church website. I'm from RiverLife Church
junee, hello! I'm actually looking for those churches with traditional stained glass and maybe wooden pews
I know it's easier to find a Catholic church with such criteria but I rather not have my wedding in a Catholic church. I saw one along East Coast Rd yesterday with a nice stained glass! I have emailed a few churches to find out if they accept non-members to rent their venue/chapel.
shirley: I'm starting my pre-marital counselling this week
5 lessons in total. I anticipate it to be extremely valuable! Looking forward to it!!
Does your church offer such courses for couples? If not, maybe you can find out more from the Alpha Singapore office for more info:
http://www.alpha.org.sg/the-marriage-preparation-course
junee, hello! I'm actually looking for those churches with traditional stained glass and maybe wooden pews
shirley: I'm starting my pre-marital counselling this week
http://www.alpha.org.sg/the-marriage-preparation-course
Hi Mercey, I'd completed the pre-marital counselling in my church. Now pending the meet up with my wedding coordinator to walk through the Holy Matrimony procedure & rehearsal
I'll like to share with all of you about what happened to me past few days. As the wedding is drawing near, I'm getting stressed out as we still had some of the things which were not finalized. My HTB took my hand, looked me in the eyes & said "Don't worry so much. God is the most perfect wedding planner as HE had planned so many weddings. Our wedding will be perfect."
I was so engrossed in self effort, planning the wedding, wanting it to be perfect in evey aspects, that I did not let God to handle some of the situation. I then prayed & tell God the areas that I worry & the following days, the matters were all taken care of!
As BTBs, we tend to be perfectionist, wanting to have the perfect wedding. In case any of you are in my shoes, do remember that Christ is with you. Being the match maker of you & your HTB, and being his beloved child, He has your best interest in His heart. Every utter & every groan will be heard. Just remember that God is in control in every situation, down to the very details. If things matters to you, it matters to Him too!
Shalom!
I'll like to share with all of you about what happened to me past few days. As the wedding is drawing near, I'm getting stressed out as we still had some of the things which were not finalized. My HTB took my hand, looked me in the eyes & said "Don't worry so much. God is the most perfect wedding planner as HE had planned so many weddings. Our wedding will be perfect."
I was so engrossed in self effort, planning the wedding, wanting it to be perfect in evey aspects, that I did not let God to handle some of the situation. I then prayed & tell God the areas that I worry & the following days, the matters were all taken care of!
As BTBs, we tend to be perfectionist, wanting to have the perfect wedding. In case any of you are in my shoes, do remember that Christ is with you. Being the match maker of you & your HTB, and being his beloved child, He has your best interest in His heart. Every utter & every groan will be heard. Just remember that God is in control in every situation, down to the very details. If things matters to you, it matters to Him too!
Shalom!
celinepuah
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Hey people
I'm also a Christian BTB! Am so glad to find this forum! Am a Malaysia and HTB is a Singaporean... so will hv dinner at both places..
My AD : 11 Dec 2010 (Church & Dinner)
Dinner @ Malaysia: 18 Dec 2010
I'm also a Christian BTB! Am so glad to find this forum! Am a Malaysia and HTB is a Singaporean... so will hv dinner at both places..
My AD : 11 Dec 2010 (Church & Dinner)
Dinner @ Malaysia: 18 Dec 2010
celinepuah
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Have a question to ask fellow btb here....was really troubled ....
Am a malaysian working here in singapore..I'm currently renting a room @ my htb house.. coz there's a few empty rooms and that i do not hv frens here in singapore when i first got here.
We are not sharing room(he is at the 2nd floor with his parents, i'm at 3rd with his bro and sis) ..
We are quite KS... so we make appt with a pastor at out church for our wedding at Dec 2010.. the pastor we meet requested me to shift out (although i've been staying here for 3 years already)if not, he might not ordain our wedding.. so now really at cross road..
am bit reluctant to move out not bcoz of my bf... it's just pure convenience (hv home cook food everynite) and the family feel i hv at his house (coz fren all in msia).... didn't wanna move out and face four walls and share house with strangers..sigh......
for me..church wedding is most important....and of coz pre-marital sex is a total NO NO for me.....sigh...I also understand the pastor's stand and his worries.... sigh...
so many things to worry about for a wedding...
Am a malaysian working here in singapore..I'm currently renting a room @ my htb house.. coz there's a few empty rooms and that i do not hv frens here in singapore when i first got here.
We are not sharing room(he is at the 2nd floor with his parents, i'm at 3rd with his bro and sis) ..
We are quite KS... so we make appt with a pastor at out church for our wedding at Dec 2010.. the pastor we meet requested me to shift out (although i've been staying here for 3 years already)if not, he might not ordain our wedding.. so now really at cross road..
am bit reluctant to move out not bcoz of my bf... it's just pure convenience (hv home cook food everynite) and the family feel i hv at his house (coz fren all in msia).... didn't wanna move out and face four walls and share house with strangers..sigh......
for me..church wedding is most important....and of coz pre-marital sex is a total NO NO for me.....sigh...I also understand the pastor's stand and his worries.... sigh...
so many things to worry about for a wedding...
Hi sw! Welcome to the thread! =)
Oh dear so sorry to hear about your situation... could you speak to your pastor again and explain to him your situation? Perhaps he does not really know the full picture? As Shirley said.. God's in control=)
Shirley: Amen to that! Thank you for your timely reminder!
Oh dear so sorry to hear about your situation... could you speak to your pastor again and explain to him your situation? Perhaps he does not really know the full picture? As Shirley said.. God's in control=)
Shirley: Amen to that! Thank you for your timely reminder!
winterpolaris
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Hey Sw welcome =)
I am glad you too understand your pastor's worries. If i may suggest, you can always seek an accountability partner on this matter and speak to your pastor again.
Hello Tulips =) where is your church? Your big day is in 3 mths time!!!
I am glad you too understand your pastor's worries. If i may suggest, you can always seek an accountability partner on this matter and speak to your pastor again.
Hello Tulips =) where is your church? Your big day is in 3 mths time!!!
Shirley: Amen to what you said!
thanks for sharing and for reminding us that GOD is in control in every situation. I continue to hold on to the fact that HE is weaving a beautiful tapestry of our lives and that what we see are perhaps just the messy knots on the underside of the tapestry.
Hi sw, I hv heard of other couples with a similar living arrangement as yours, and it seems like it really boils down to the pastor him/her-self. I hv heard of a couple who explained the situation and was allowed to proceed with being solemnised by the pastor, and also another couple whom was strictly requested to live separately if they wanted to marry in church. Hope you can speak to your pastor about it again.
Hi sw, I hv heard of other couples with a similar living arrangement as yours, and it seems like it really boils down to the pastor him/her-self. I hv heard of a couple who explained the situation and was allowed to proceed with being solemnised by the pastor, and also another couple whom was strictly requested to live separately if they wanted to marry in church. Hope you can speak to your pastor about it again.
celinepuah
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Thank you everyone for ur concern..am so touch..
ya..it's kinda sad ler... but it's really abit
embarrass... feel like being judge by what both of us are strictly against on..
it was the 1st meeting with that pastor.. and that's the 1st thing he brought up.....
my htb was abit discourage till he said don't need church wedding... but for me..church wedding is the most important ler...
Yea..perhaps should talk to the pastor again..
anyway.. think i will try to move out... pray to get a good place...
ya..it's kinda sad ler... but it's really abit
embarrass... feel like being judge by what both of us are strictly against on..
it was the 1st meeting with that pastor.. and that's the 1st thing he brought up.....
my htb was abit discourage till he said don't need church wedding... but for me..church wedding is the most important ler...
Yea..perhaps should talk to the pastor again..
anyway.. think i will try to move out... pray to get a good place...
celinepuah
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anyway, looking at the bright side.. my htb and I went shopping for 'Church' yesterday... ehehe
Have you girls secure a Church venue?
Have you girls secure a Church venue?
Hi sw, yup, pray you'll find a good place to move to if that's the decision between you and your htb.
For me, i find that a church wedding is also very impt. Was initially contemplating being solemnised just by any ROM solemniser or even outside a church venue, but after discussion with htb, we decided that a church wedding would be most apt.
I'm still 'shopping' for a church...many churches don't rent our their premise to non-members, so it's rather tough. Do you hv any leads?
For me, i find that a church wedding is also very impt. Was initially contemplating being solemnised just by any ROM solemniser or even outside a church venue, but after discussion with htb, we decided that a church wedding would be most apt.
I'm still 'shopping' for a church...many churches don't rent our their premise to non-members, so it's rather tough. Do you hv any leads?
celinepuah
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yea... am shopping for church.. but the church we went to only accepts member.. >_<"
most catholic church are nice.. but i prefer a Christian Church.... hmmm
will let u know if i found 1 =)
most catholic church are nice.. but i prefer a Christian Church.... hmmm
will let u know if i found 1 =)
thanks sw! yup, i have the same sentiments as you... i prefer a Christian church to a Catholic church
I found out that Trinity Methodist Church accept non-members to rent their premise but very ex, about $2500 + $500 deposit, and they aren't available on the date I want. So am still looking around...
I found out that Trinity Methodist Church accept non-members to rent their premise but very ex, about $2500 + $500 deposit, and they aren't available on the date I want. So am still looking around...
celinepuah
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wow! that's quite costly... @_@"
sigh.... will try to ask around...
sigh.... will try to ask around...
sw: cos' my church audi is a little too big, we're settling for my HTB's ex-church - his mummy still there. HTB thinks not so 'pretty' but I'm okay.. his mum looks happy tho haha. The church elders still 'discussing' (sad) but then should be okay (cross fingers!)
sw/mercey: I downloaded fr another thread before a spreadsheet.. in the end didn't use it. not sure how updated it is tho - u can search on the forum or drop me an email [email protected] to take a look if u want
I really really not sure how updated tho!!
p/s: if I forget to email back just pm me too =) quite a scatterbrain sometimes hee.
sw/mercey: I downloaded fr another thread before a spreadsheet.. in the end didn't use it. not sure how updated it is tho - u can search on the forum or drop me an email [email protected] to take a look if u want
p/s: if I forget to email back just pm me too =) quite a scatterbrain sometimes hee.
winterpolaris - mine will be at my home church - agape methodist church. fiancé from new creation.
sw - u can try asking AMK methodist. Or Faith Methodist (along commonwealth mrt station.
our pastor actually journey with us throughout, which means we started our marriage prep class last year and only in Oct, we will have the last session. he spreaded out the sessions over the past one year.
sw - u can try asking AMK methodist. Or Faith Methodist (along commonwealth mrt station.
our pastor actually journey with us throughout, which means we started our marriage prep class last year and only in Oct, we will have the last session. he spreaded out the sessions over the past one year.
Hey junee, thanks for the info
I actually downloaded that spreadsheet from this thread previously and it really isn't that updated. So I'm starting the search almost from scratch. Plus the spreadsheet didn't specify if the church is open to non-members using their premise. I contacted quite a few of them listed on the spreadsheet and they have responded that they are not renting their premises to non-members.
celinepuah
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Thanks tulips! graet help! Will go see the church this weekend!
Grace methodist is quite pretty... will try to call them... =)
yea mearcy..the file is not very updated....
Grace methodist is quite pretty... will try to call them... =)
yea mearcy..the file is not very updated....
winterpolaris
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hi gals,
hows the church hunting so far? Hope is all well =)
hows the church hunting so far? Hope is all well =)
Hi,
I have sign up a package with Rasel for my church wedding in December.
We have decided to do away with our Church wedding cos my IL are not a Catholic or Christian.
I have check with my caterer and they are willing to accept any wedding booking with any prices so long as I can find someone to take over.
Have paid a deposit of $1000. Willing to transfer at $500.00
For sincere buyer buyer only.
I don't check this forum often. Please email me directly [email protected]
I have sign up a package with Rasel for my church wedding in December.
We have decided to do away with our Church wedding cos my IL are not a Catholic or Christian.
I have check with my caterer and they are willing to accept any wedding booking with any prices so long as I can find someone to take over.
Have paid a deposit of $1000. Willing to transfer at $500.00
For sincere buyer buyer only.
I don't check this forum often. Please email me directly [email protected]