Hainanese Brides, anyone???
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This forum very quiet now hor. Hehe. I going for photoshoot next month. Any ah mai got good suggestion of where to go for outdoor shoot? East Coast?
This forum very quiet now hor. Hehe. I going for photoshoot next month. Any ah mai got good suggestion of where to go for outdoor shoot? East Coast?
hey everyone..
sorrie for the 'MIA' awhile.. cos have been overwhelmed with work..
but some updates.. i've 'finally' settled my BS with Sophia.. muz say their service was excellent.. and they really have very nice up market gowns..
have also booked for ROM gown/suit selection and meeting up with designer/PG/MUA in july..
I think I have a pretty good package from Sophia as compared to Graceful Image..
3988
ROM:
- OTR Bride's gown (latest collection)
- Gent's suit (latest collection)
- Bridal makeup/hairdo (additional cab receipt charges for onsite makeup/hairdo)
- Hand bouquet
AD:
- OTR/MTM Bride's Wedding Gown x1 (latest collection)
- OTR/MTM Bride's Evening Gown x1 (latest collection)
- Tea Dress/Kua x1
- OTR Groom's Suit x1 (latest collection)
- MTM Groom's Suit x1 (to keep)
- Bridal makeup/hairdo x3 (PS, AD-morning, AD-evening) (any additional session of makeup/hairdo required = $150)
- Hand bouquet with 6 corsages
- Bridal car deco + 10 follow car ribbons
- Father/Brother jacket x2
- Brides accessories
PREWEDDING:
- Bride = indoor 4 sets (2 WG, 1 EG, 1Tea/Kua/Others, inclusive of 4 sets of makeup/hairdo changes), outdoor 1 set (1 WG) unlimited locations (both in 1 day, using our own transport)
- Brides accessories
Others:
- 30 poses with digital album (15" 24" - 15 pages)
- 30" x 24" canvas portrait in frame x1
- 8" x 10" table top
- 4" x 5" (20 pages) album x2
- Guest book (with customized photo)
Additional photos/poses = $80
Ampoles ($20), fake eyelashes ($15)
in fact.. tis is after much 'customizaton' based on my needs/wants.. then we finally concluded on this package..
i muz say.. they really have good service and not pushy at all which made my FH and myself very satisfied with thier package.. thou initially i still cannot forgot Graceful Image's gown..
haha.. but happie tat another 'item' is down..
i guess.. for ROM.. we're more or less settled except for bride/groom shoes + maybe groom's shirt..
cheers,
lena
sorrie for the 'MIA' awhile.. cos have been overwhelmed with work..
but some updates.. i've 'finally' settled my BS with Sophia.. muz say their service was excellent.. and they really have very nice up market gowns..
3988
ROM:
- OTR Bride's gown (latest collection)
- Gent's suit (latest collection)
- Bridal makeup/hairdo (additional cab receipt charges for onsite makeup/hairdo)
- Hand bouquet
AD:
- OTR/MTM Bride's Wedding Gown x1 (latest collection)
- OTR/MTM Bride's Evening Gown x1 (latest collection)
- Tea Dress/Kua x1
- OTR Groom's Suit x1 (latest collection)
- MTM Groom's Suit x1 (to keep)
- Bridal makeup/hairdo x3 (PS, AD-morning, AD-evening) (any additional session of makeup/hairdo required = $150)
- Hand bouquet with 6 corsages
- Bridal car deco + 10 follow car ribbons
- Father/Brother jacket x2
- Brides accessories
PREWEDDING:
- Bride = indoor 4 sets (2 WG, 1 EG, 1Tea/Kua/Others, inclusive of 4 sets of makeup/hairdo changes), outdoor 1 set (1 WG) unlimited locations (both in 1 day, using our own transport)
- Brides accessories
Others:
- 30 poses with digital album (15" 24" - 15 pages)
- 30" x 24" canvas portrait in frame x1
- 8" x 10" table top
- 4" x 5" (20 pages) album x2
- Guest book (with customized photo)
Additional photos/poses = $80
Ampoles ($20), fake eyelashes ($15)
in fact.. tis is after much 'customizaton' based on my needs/wants.. then we finally concluded on this package..
i muz say.. they really have good service and not pushy at all which made my FH and myself very satisfied with thier package.. thou initially i still cannot forgot Graceful Image's gown..
haha.. but happie tat another 'item' is down..
i guess.. for ROM.. we're more or less settled except for bride/groom shoes + maybe groom's shirt..
cheers,
lena
Hi Lena,
Now that the BS is fixed and ROM is in the pipeline, and if the other things like housing arrangements are in place, then its a good time to start bugeting the amount of time needed till the AD can be held.
All the best for your planning. And don't forget we are here to dispense advice if we could
Now that the BS is fixed and ROM is in the pipeline, and if the other things like housing arrangements are in place, then its a good time to start bugeting the amount of time needed till the AD can be held.
All the best for your planning. And don't forget we are here to dispense advice if we could
hi huey..
yup.. agree.. when it comes to $.. better prepare for the 'future' then stressed last min..
likely.. we started our 'joint savings' since 2 years ago.. so.. for ROM + AD.. more or less settled.. and luckily.. our house will only be ready in 2010 or late 2009 (thou now start monthly partial CPF payments oredi)..
so.. as planned.. i hope everything falls nicely into the picture.. settling all the marriage $$ this year.. then next year.. can start 'recuperating' for our new house..
nevertheless.. thanks for all the useful advices..
now.. for me and my FH.. we are working 'harder' at the gym to keep 'tonned' and going spa/treatments.. every now and then.. (esp me) to keep my skin good for the semi-big day in Sept.. haha.. abit KS hor.. hee..
yup.. agree.. when it comes to $.. better prepare for the 'future' then stressed last min..
likely.. we started our 'joint savings' since 2 years ago.. so.. for ROM + AD.. more or less settled.. and luckily.. our house will only be ready in 2010 or late 2009 (thou now start monthly partial CPF payments oredi)..
so.. as planned.. i hope everything falls nicely into the picture.. settling all the marriage $$ this year.. then next year.. can start 'recuperating' for our new house..
nevertheless.. thanks for all the useful advices..
haha.. abit KS hor.. hee..cookiefleur
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I am so happy to see a dedicated thread for Hainanese brides!!! =DDDD
cookiefleur
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Yep! =D Thanks for the welcome... will definitely drop by often, saw the thread on the sesame ball and the buah too...
Hahahaha...
Hahahaha...
cookiefleur
New Member
Hey Huey and Lena,
Haven't decided if I'm going to have those traditional kuehs, but it'll be nice to retain the culture... if not going to be lost sooner or later!
As for when's my big day, long story, but haven't been finalised yet... I'm running out of time, will be attempting to do within 3 or 4 mths from Sep 08 onwards, that's why now doing research. =)
Haven't decided if I'm going to have those traditional kuehs, but it'll be nice to retain the culture... if not going to be lost sooner or later!
As for when's my big day, long story, but haven't been finalised yet... I'm running out of time, will be attempting to do within 3 or 4 mths from Sep 08 onwards, that's why now doing research. =)
hey cookiefleur..
u're olso a Sept bride..
i'm roming in sept as well.. wonder if its on the same day..
nevertheless... maybe u can share where u are at.. since i'm olso preparing.. maybe can provide u some research i've done previously? then it saves time for u.. as well as all the tong xiangs here.. they prob.. can shed u some light in yr prep?
cheers,
lena
u're olso a Sept bride..
nevertheless... maybe u can share where u are at.. since i'm olso preparing.. maybe can provide u some research i've done previously? then it saves time for u.. as well as all the tong xiangs here.. they prob.. can shed u some light in yr prep?
cheers,
lena
cookiefleur
New Member
Hey Lena, think you've misunderstood! =)
I'm still doing research here and there and actually not very into it yet! hahaha, no date set yet, and will only start the actual planning FROM Sep 08, and attempt to organise a wedding within 3-4 mths time. IE, hopefully I'll be married by Jan 09! Haahaha, but yup, no dates yet. =)
I'm still doing research here and there and actually not very into it yet! hahaha, no date set yet, and will only start the actual planning FROM Sep 08, and attempt to organise a wedding within 3-4 mths time. IE, hopefully I'll be married by Jan 09! Haahaha, but yup, no dates yet. =)
cookiefleur
New Member
thanks lena! =D
Hi ah mais!!!
It's been so long since i last logged in.
Janf: Congrats! So far the 1st bb gal of the Rat year!
Lance: How? Have you decided on your PS locations?
Lena: I read the posts above...i'm one of those BC brides who were VERY satisfied with their service & gowns. I had a MTM package so both my WG & EG were MTM. My coordinator was Big Sally, PG was Kit & MUA was Lynn. All were very easy to work with...my hubby & i enjoyed ourselves a lot & didn't have to worry bout anything. PS pics were great too...we even topped up 20 more pics!
hi Cookiefleur...welcome to this thread!
It's been so long since i last logged in.
Janf: Congrats! So far the 1st bb gal of the Rat year!
Lance: How? Have you decided on your PS locations?
Lena: I read the posts above...i'm one of those BC brides who were VERY satisfied with their service & gowns. I had a MTM package so both my WG & EG were MTM. My coordinator was Big Sally, PG was Kit & MUA was Lynn. All were very easy to work with...my hubby & i enjoyed ourselves a lot & didn't have to worry bout anything. PS pics were great too...we even topped up 20 more pics!
hi Cookiefleur...welcome to this thread!
hey pris,
thanks for sharing about BC.. glad u enjoyed their service.. for me.. i finally selected Sophia.. cos we were both every comfortable with the service.. and I'm happy with their gowns and package..
hope i have a great session with Sophia like u had with BC la..
hi janf.. CONGRATS!
thanks for sharing about BC.. glad u enjoyed their service.. for me.. i finally selected Sophia.. cos we were both every comfortable with the service.. and I'm happy with their gowns and package..
hi janf.. CONGRATS!
cookiefleur
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HI Pris, thanks for your welcome... by the way, new to this, which BS is BC??
Can their packages be customised?
Can their packages be customised?
Hi Cookiefleur,
BC = Bridal Concept
It is located at Tan Quee Lan Street, opposite the Bugis Seiyu (or now known as BHG)
The owner is a Hainanese lady. I am not one of their customers so I am not sure if they customise packages. If u are interested, u can make an appointment with them?
BC = Bridal Concept
It is located at Tan Quee Lan Street, opposite the Bugis Seiyu (or now known as BHG)
The owner is a Hainanese lady. I am not one of their customers so I am not sure if they customise packages. If u are interested, u can make an appointment with them?
jazzy_chimes
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hey ladies,
Me hainanese and im marrying a hokkien, anybody knows if Hainanese have any particular traditions that we gotta follow? those must-follow types
Me hainanese and im marrying a hokkien, anybody knows if Hainanese have any particular traditions that we gotta follow? those must-follow types
jazzy_chimes
New Member
hi Pris and Cookiefleur,
I'm a BC BTB too
So far, I'm pretty happy with their services too. I took OTR WG and MTM EG, have confirmed my AD WG and now waiting patiently to see my MTM EG hee
I'm a BC BTB too
Welcome chimes!
Those of us who had gone through our weddings would tell u that Hainanese weddings are one of the most stressless ones. As far as we know, we do not have much strict die die must follow traditions. I heard from my mum that roast pig is frequently asked for, but she didn't ask for one during my wedding.
So when is your AD? Fixed the dinner venue too?
Those of us who had gone through our weddings would tell u that Hainanese weddings are one of the most stressless ones. As far as we know, we do not have much strict die die must follow traditions. I heard from my mum that roast pig is frequently asked for, but she didn't ask for one during my wedding.
So when is your AD? Fixed the dinner venue too?
jazzy_chimes
New Member
Hi Huey,
My AD's in Nov and banquet will be at Furama Riverfront. My mom has asked for roasted pig, she said that's is a must-have. As for other stuff, she's equally clueless *lol* That's why I gotta ask around ...
My AD's in Nov and banquet will be at Furama Riverfront. My mom has asked for roasted pig, she said that's is a must-have. As for other stuff, she's equally clueless *lol* That's why I gotta ask around ...
hi Chimes!
Who is your coordinator at BC? I hope you'll have a good time with them. I did! My parents asked for a roast pig. My granny insisted on having one. Sahe said if don't have, it symbolises that the bride isn't a virgin and pure gal.
cookiefleur: Yep, their packages can be customised. The best is to call up for an appointment. Remember to mention you're Hainanese cos the lady boss is Ah-Mai too! Haha...
lena: Congrats on confirming your BS. One headache down. Hope you'll have an enjoyable & stress-free time with them.
cookiefleur: Yep, their packages can be customised. The best is to call up for an appointment. Remember to mention you're Hainanese cos the lady boss is Ah-Mai too! Haha...
lena: Congrats on confirming your BS. One headache down. Hope you'll have an enjoyable & stress-free time with them.
hey pris.. thanks.. haha.. so far.. i onli met them once.. tats the time where i signed up the package with them.. becos they gave us a great time (even thou its like 3hrs) comparing to some other BS we visited previously.. so my FH was satisfied to choose them..
and i read alot of great service remarks abt them from the SWC thread.. so.. i keep my fingers crossed la.. ;P the next time i will be meeting them will be my ROM dress fitting and selection in july.. i share with u all my 'photos' if i take any during the fitting la..
cheers,
lena
cheers,
lena
Heh, Pris, my take on the roast pig is that its purely symbolical nowadays. Times have changed and for some (or rather most), being a "virgin and pure gal" before the wedding is not such a valued virtue afterall.
Hi lena, there's one less stress for u now and I am sure u are looking forward to the fitting in Jul. Do remember to take some pics and share them with us
Hi lena, there's one less stress for u now and I am sure u are looking forward to the fitting in Jul. Do remember to take some pics and share them with us
lena/chimes: roast pig i dun have. cause not a muz in hainan custom. HB gave a token amt included in pin jin... anyway, my mom also din wan, cause u need a very fortunate life lady to cut it. cannot anyhow cut de.
basics - bride side buy
basin, potty, bathtub, mug, toothpaste/toothbrushes, sewing kit, towels, bedsheets, 2bottles oranges squash for GDL exchange, mandarin oranges
basics - groom side buy
lights, an chuang items, gold items, pin jin, 2bottles liquor, mandarin oranges, yi bua
tats abt all.
basics - bride side buy
basin, potty, bathtub, mug, toothpaste/toothbrushes, sewing kit, towels, bedsheets, 2bottles oranges squash for GDL exchange, mandarin oranges
basics - groom side buy
lights, an chuang items, gold items, pin jin, 2bottles liquor, mandarin oranges, yi bua
tats abt all.
jazzy_chimes
New Member
hey Petrina,
if the groom is not Hainanese, does he still need to buy yi bua?
hi pris, my coordinators are Jeannie & Big Sally, cuz when I signed up, they talked to me together *lol* but mostly, Jeannie did the coordinaton for me, Big Sally gave me ideas when I went for my fittings. They've been great so far
my PG will be Kit, taking my PS on 4 June
if the groom is not Hainanese, does he still need to buy yi bua?
hi pris, my coordinators are Jeannie & Big Sally, cuz when I signed up, they talked to me together *lol* but mostly, Jeannie did the coordinaton for me, Big Sally gave me ideas when I went for my fittings. They've been great so far
chimes: I didn't have the yi bua & toothpaste/toothbrushes. Agree with Petrina, the yi bua is very hard to find nowadays!
huey & lena: My granny is still very healthy & she was very particular bout the roast pig. To her, it was very important symbolically bout her granddaughter. She is very traditional.
Lena: I'm looking forward to your pics then!
huey & lena: My granny is still very healthy & she was very particular bout the roast pig. To her, it was very important symbolically bout her granddaughter. She is very traditional.
Lena: I'm looking forward to your pics then!
luvz17: better to be all new. unless u on a tight budget. cause the above stuffs r rather cheap.. dun buy frm wedding shop. cause they tend to mark up the prices. go to mkt n buy...
an chuang
2 stalks flowers tied together wif red ribbon, 2 oranges, 2 red packets & the usual zao sheng gui zi stuffs... lian zi, sweets, red dates, etc... i can't rem off hand wat else...
bedsheets, best is couple do the an chuang themselves. if not possible, get either set of parents also can.
basically, u juz need to fit the new bedsheet, then lift up the mattress - considered an chuang completed. then place the tray of items in the middle of the bed, then leave the room closed till wedding day.
an chuang
2 stalks flowers tied together wif red ribbon, 2 oranges, 2 red packets & the usual zao sheng gui zi stuffs... lian zi, sweets, red dates, etc... i can't rem off hand wat else...
bedsheets, best is couple do the an chuang themselves. if not possible, get either set of parents also can.
basically, u juz need to fit the new bedsheet, then lift up the mattress - considered an chuang completed. then place the tray of items in the middle of the bed, then leave the room closed till wedding day.
jazzy_chimes
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hi Pris and hazuki, heehee .. my mom still make yi bua for us to eat sometimes
