Indian wedding Services in Singapore
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aprylbride
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Hey Sphire... yup u r rite my punching bag. Sometime i think too much and get myself into trouble. Always thinking of new possibilities of me not being able to adjust after marriage and discuss it with fiance...his reply is always u r stressing for no reason. Well i need to be prepared. I'll be moving in with his folks and although i know, his parent and i (touch wood)have a great understanding, i just fear for things to change after i move in. Honestly i am afraid i cant adjust. At home i am so free and easy especially when i lie ard the house waiting to be served by my mum and when i'm tired after work i just give mummy a look and she understands. U know wat i mean. I dunno if i can be myself with my in-laws. Although i'm practically at my fiance's every other day and i laze ard comfortably...i dunno wat is gonna be expected of me as a daughter-in-law. I just dun wanna have a situation where i can no longer joke n tease my in-laws like i do now or gang up against my fiance for no reason. I think i am havin cold feet. Tat's wat my fiance & frens tell me.
aprylbride......i am true culprit of thinking too much tooo....n know what?? the response i get is the same as wat u get from ur FH......so it think it's kindof of a women thing n our way of expressing our cold feet (finally convinced tat sucha thing does exist!!) in some way hafing cold feet is good, sort of a reality check of how badly u wan to be in this relationship/marriage....
but in my case its not really about moving in with my ILs cos we got our own place......but abt many of the other changes we need to cater to n decisions need to be made.....the guys take sucha simplistic approach.....TOUGH!!.......but hope worth it.....
i think for u, since u haf been hanging out at ur FH's place quite frequently anyway, i think ur ILs shouldn't haf much of culture shock wen u finally move in 4 good.....mayb u could start hinting in front of them tat this is how u will continue to bahave ard the house in future....or even better still, if u r really close n comfortable with ur MIL, u might want to have a wee chat with her 1st - just to get a feel......
my 2 cents worth.....sorry if i haf blaberred non-stop......
sphire.......thanks for the lead......found that interactive on one the previous threads n yes they do haf malayalam font so will be popping by this week 2 haf a look
but in my case its not really about moving in with my ILs cos we got our own place......but abt many of the other changes we need to cater to n decisions need to be made.....the guys take sucha simplistic approach.....TOUGH!!.......but hope worth it.....
i think for u, since u haf been hanging out at ur FH's place quite frequently anyway, i think ur ILs shouldn't haf much of culture shock wen u finally move in 4 good.....mayb u could start hinting in front of them tat this is how u will continue to bahave ard the house in future....or even better still, if u r really close n comfortable with ur MIL, u might want to have a wee chat with her 1st - just to get a feel......
my 2 cents worth.....sorry if i haf blaberred non-stop......
sphire.......thanks for the lead......found that interactive on one the previous threads n yes they do haf malayalam font so will be popping by this week 2 haf a look
actually gals...now im beginning to appreciate my life as a single in my own house so much more...it will never feel the same when u r living together with other or even with ur spouse where u each have a set of responsibilities to perform...but its exciting as well to look forward to the companionship and excitement of married life...as for in-laws, i agree with ul that no matter how ur relationship is, it will still not equate to how its like with our parents..cos my parents never had any expectations of me and allowed me to do whatever i want, but i/m sure i have a set of expectations as a daughter in law and i wonder whether i'll be able to fulfil it...sigh...the trials and tribulations of the modern woman
PB: sorry gal im camera shy...and i dont want my students to see me on tv
maybe prav or naoms may agree...
reena and raven: welcome too! feel free to ask any questions on raffles hotel and i'll try my best to answer...
jini: sorry to hear abt RW...we are catering from them for the wedding and so far they have been accomodating...guess the service varies according to diff staff..hope u get ur venue settled fast...all the best gal...relax...think through things and it will be fine...
PB: sorry gal im camera shy...and i dont want my students to see me on tv
reena and raven: welcome too! feel free to ask any questions on raffles hotel and i'll try my best to answer...
jini: sorry to hear abt RW...we are catering from them for the wedding and so far they have been accomodating...guess the service varies according to diff staff..hope u get ur venue settled fast...all the best gal...relax...think through things and it will be fine...
AprylBride - At least ur FH is willing to be accepting the post as the punching bag. My FH is like 'Dont complain to mi abt my family'. Even now when I hv problem wif his family and tell him, he either doesnt do anything or blames mi for being anti-social. It jus makes mi more pissed off. Now I jus bottle them inside of mi.. wondering when it'll burst.
Reena - I do make it a point to spend my sundays over at my MIL's. I'm the one who's getting the culture shock. Even that 1 day MIL never fails to irritate mi. MIL always hv to put herself in a very pitiful position where everyone will jus give in to her. She expects ppl to do things for her. If not, she throws tantrums.
He's mum has jus decided on our banquet programme. He was jus 'informing' mi on his little cousins will perform for my dinner. I told him straight that if she wants a performance like school concert, make sure its during the 2nd change and the little cousin cannot be a flower-girl as she'll hv no time to change her costume. Its so irritating when my MIL always hv to decide and doesnt understand what I want. She gets mi ugly jewelleries and except mi to wear. When I dont, she pulls long face. Sometimes I believe i'm marrying the wrong family. Sorry... ventured my fusturation.. but feel better. Hence I'm moving out.
When my FH is alone wif mi, I'm always the organiser n decision maker. So when hse is ready, jus got to layout hse chores and bill plans. Other then that, time and tide will show the due cost.
Reena - I do make it a point to spend my sundays over at my MIL's. I'm the one who's getting the culture shock. Even that 1 day MIL never fails to irritate mi. MIL always hv to put herself in a very pitiful position where everyone will jus give in to her. She expects ppl to do things for her. If not, she throws tantrums.
He's mum has jus decided on our banquet programme. He was jus 'informing' mi on his little cousins will perform for my dinner. I told him straight that if she wants a performance like school concert, make sure its during the 2nd change and the little cousin cannot be a flower-girl as she'll hv no time to change her costume. Its so irritating when my MIL always hv to decide and doesnt understand what I want. She gets mi ugly jewelleries and except mi to wear. When I dont, she pulls long face. Sometimes I believe i'm marrying the wrong family. Sorry... ventured my fusturation.. but feel better. Hence I'm moving out.
When my FH is alone wif mi, I'm always the organiser n decision maker. So when hse is ready, jus got to layout hse chores and bill plans. Other then that, time and tide will show the due cost.
Hi sphire: sorry to hear abt that gal...why dont u share with your friends, fo me i find that they are the best party to turn to for advice and support cos they are neutral abt the whole thing and they can make u see the other persons point of view....
and its good that u are moving out cos i think that the closer u are, the more avenues there are for tension...
at times like this gal...think abt what made you fall in love with your FH and why you are marrying your right man...and other things will seem trivial after that...FH and i now treat whatever comes our way as obstacles to be demolished and we make jokes out of our in laws and parents ridiculous requests and demands at times...sometimes that makes the situation easier to handle...hope im making sense here...and pls dont bottle up ur feelings...feel free to share in the forum at least its a way to relieve ur burden
and its good that u are moving out cos i think that the closer u are, the more avenues there are for tension...
at times like this gal...think abt what made you fall in love with your FH and why you are marrying your right man...and other things will seem trivial after that...FH and i now treat whatever comes our way as obstacles to be demolished and we make jokes out of our in laws and parents ridiculous requests and demands at times...sometimes that makes the situation easier to handle...hope im making sense here...and pls dont bottle up ur feelings...feel free to share in the forum at least its a way to relieve ur burden
and jini sorry i wont be able to help u with the name of the staff cos PIL are handling the catering and they said so far RW has been really nice in catering to their requests and adjusting their price as well...and i do agree with sphire...why don't u request a change of staff and that will save u the hassle of reprinting...
helo sphire.....is ur FH the only son in the family? i don't think i can cope with the situation u r faced with........it's tough wen others albeit elders make decisions about our lives without even sounding us out......i wud haf thought tat was basic sensitivity......we can all agree to disagree but there must be some degree of mutual acceptance n compromise....heiz.....i do hope u take it easy n one of these days u should haf a heart to heart chat with ur FH abt how u feel.....can understand him being defensive abt his family but he needs to consider ur feelings as well......wat he can or prepared to do based on tat is separate matter.....it wid help loads if he's abit more open n a listening ear to u.........
in the meantime u can vent out at this forum till u feel better...........take it easy..
ps. still don't understand y the need for kids concert at ur wedding....they not ur kids???
in the meantime u can vent out at this forum till u feel better...........take it easy..
ps. still don't understand y the need for kids concert at ur wedding....they not ur kids???
jini....i agree with the rest......perhaps u cud give RW one last go esp. since time is running out n ur invites r ready.....haf been down there personally to speak to the person, maybe can escalate to the manager or someone more superior to the person giving u crap.....but if they still feel ur business is not valuble to them....then too bad for them...in the meantime u can still see if other options like Moghul..etc.....
hang in there....like the rest said....it will all work out well in the end......
hang in there....like the rest said....it will all work out well in the end......
Hi Jini.. If you are thinking of trying riverwalk again, the owners daughter is Sharon and she helps her dad out at the restaurant.. otherwise try talking to the owner himself, his name is Jega... I'm sure the owners would be more than willing to help you, even if the staff wasn't..
Hope all goes welll....
Wow, have been really busy at a clients place this week and haven't been online much but so much seems to be going on...its such a tough relationship between a MIL and a DIL.. after all, some would say you're both competing for the same guy so that would make it hard. Hang in there people.. Agree completely that moving out is the best solution in the long run, that way you manage to maintain the relationship.
Spire and Apryl, hang in there..
Hope all goes welll....
Wow, have been really busy at a clients place this week and haven't been online much but so much seems to be going on...its such a tough relationship between a MIL and a DIL.. after all, some would say you're both competing for the same guy so that would make it hard. Hang in there people.. Agree completely that moving out is the best solution in the long run, that way you manage to maintain the relationship.
Spire and Apryl, hang in there..
theaprilwedding
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Hey everyone!
Jini - You must be going through a very trying time!! Like everyone's said, changing sales staff would help. Give it one last try, girl. Otherwise, you can try Ivory at Clarke Quay. They are quite prompt with their answers.
Sphire - I too hate emotional blackmail tactics. Sometimes my mother uses that and when she sees that she's not getting an audience, she turns ugly and starts making demands (instead of requests). So I can understand where you're coming from. Perhaps when you've calmed down and gathered your thoughts, and when your FH is in a good mood and not in a hurry to be anywhere else, have a heart to heart talk with him.
Notredame - Thanks for your mail!! You've got a reply. There's a Komala's along that row where Rupini's is. They also have Nalli's along that stretch. It's the first lane you turn in after the Tekka Market bus stop. Sorry, not sure what street that is.
Apryl, Kismet - Thanks for the leads on a seamstress.
Reena & Raven - welcome on board!
Jini - You must be going through a very trying time!! Like everyone's said, changing sales staff would help. Give it one last try, girl. Otherwise, you can try Ivory at Clarke Quay. They are quite prompt with their answers.
Sphire - I too hate emotional blackmail tactics. Sometimes my mother uses that and when she sees that she's not getting an audience, she turns ugly and starts making demands (instead of requests). So I can understand where you're coming from. Perhaps when you've calmed down and gathered your thoughts, and when your FH is in a good mood and not in a hurry to be anywhere else, have a heart to heart talk with him.
Notredame - Thanks for your mail!! You've got a reply. There's a Komala's along that row where Rupini's is. They also have Nalli's along that stretch. It's the first lane you turn in after the Tekka Market bus stop. Sorry, not sure what street that is.
Apryl, Kismet - Thanks for the leads on a seamstress.
Reena & Raven - welcome on board!
Hey girls -- thanks for the concern. Moving is really a good choice. I was planning to move to Aus also for breaking the apron string.. but seems like his mum will tailgate. my marriage is like sticking to a magnet.. where the pole of family repels.
Reena - yup my FH is the only son... and a real obedient one.
Oke enough of my MIL.
Jini - talk to the owner. Dont be hash but jus state ur concern. Bluff by saying that u actually wanted to rec ur friend.. but now u r thinkin twice.
Reena - yup my FH is the only son... and a real obedient one.
Oke enough of my MIL.
Jini - talk to the owner. Dont be hash but jus state ur concern. Bluff by saying that u actually wanted to rec ur friend.. but now u r thinkin twice.
aprylbride
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Hello Gals, Good Morning. Wow Sphire u r really the early bird huh.
Jini reading from the gals, i too think you shld gif RW a go again. It'll save u all the trouble of reprinting. Just had lunch there with frens and i think it was good. Actually i was very please with the service. We had ppl serving us and keeping an eye in case we looked up and wanted something. I guess the best bet is to speak to Sharon or Jega, otheriwse you can try their manager Ali. All the best gal and relax.
wOULD ANY OF YOU babes have an idea wat RW charges for catering.
Hey has anyone actually move ahead to find out move on Saheli regards to their make-up. I saw Shanti's work in the mag but not very impressed. I thinking of using non-indian. Wat is u gal's take on this matter. Do you think i can achieve an indian effect.
Jini reading from the gals, i too think you shld gif RW a go again. It'll save u all the trouble of reprinting. Just had lunch there with frens and i think it was good. Actually i was very please with the service. We had ppl serving us and keeping an eye in case we looked up and wanted something. I guess the best bet is to speak to Sharon or Jega, otheriwse you can try their manager Ali. All the best gal and relax.
wOULD ANY OF YOU babes have an idea wat RW charges for catering.
Hey has anyone actually move ahead to find out move on Saheli regards to their make-up. I saw Shanti's work in the mag but not very impressed. I thinking of using non-indian. Wat is u gal's take on this matter. Do you think i can achieve an indian effect.
Apryl - was early to work..kekekkeeke.
Probably u cld try LOOKS, Bubbly. Wont say her makeup is over done. Jus tht i'm not comfortable in seeing myself in makeup. She seems quite professional.... n young too. She has many things wrapped under her sleeves. She's a north-indian and has done sth indian weddings too.
Probably u cld try LOOKS, Bubbly. Wont say her makeup is over done. Jus tht i'm not comfortable in seeing myself in makeup. She seems quite professional.... n young too. She has many things wrapped under her sleeves. She's a north-indian and has done sth indian weddings too.
Hey Apryl, RW caters to your needs. You can state what you want and they'll give you their best price.. I've always found them to be more reasonable than the other indian restaurants...
Personally i would be slightly afraid to use a non-indian person for my make-up, but thats because I'm going for the Indian look for my wedding and feel it suits me better than the more modern styles..Whereas for the reception, woould deff be more open to non-indian.. It just boils down to who's trial you liked the best and which makeup artist you get along with best. Trials are of the upmost important i guess. Will go for Saheli trial but was thinking of doing it in Dec when I'm on leave and actually have functions to attend.. hehehe. so will let you know then..
Am so excited,looks like my dates are gonna finaly be confirmed soon..Yipppeee.. now the actual planning can start!
Personally i would be slightly afraid to use a non-indian person for my make-up, but thats because I'm going for the Indian look for my wedding and feel it suits me better than the more modern styles..Whereas for the reception, woould deff be more open to non-indian.. It just boils down to who's trial you liked the best and which makeup artist you get along with best. Trials are of the upmost important i guess. Will go for Saheli trial but was thinking of doing it in Dec when I'm on leave and actually have functions to attend.. hehehe. so will let you know then..
Am so excited,looks like my dates are gonna finaly be confirmed soon..Yipppeee.. now the actual planning can start!
hi Ladies
I have already cancelled my booking with RW and gone ahead with another restaurant. Got my cards reprinted and sent them out yesterday. I rather do it this way than go my way out to RW when they are not interested. I made 3 trips in all to them and I think I should have got a better service. I totally agree that their food is great - no doubts about that. My ROM is a about 10 days away and I certainly did not need that tension. Anyway, its done.
Talking about make up artist - I have hired this lady.Maybe you would want to talk to her. She is very good and does free lance bridal and all that. Used to work in some production thingy too. Most of her clients are through word of mouth and thats how i got to know her. Understand she is very patient and I am very fussy. Let me know if you need her details.
alright, time to look for bouquets. FH is arriving soon and I have plenty to do still.
I have already cancelled my booking with RW and gone ahead with another restaurant. Got my cards reprinted and sent them out yesterday. I rather do it this way than go my way out to RW when they are not interested. I made 3 trips in all to them and I think I should have got a better service. I totally agree that their food is great - no doubts about that. My ROM is a about 10 days away and I certainly did not need that tension. Anyway, its done.
Talking about make up artist - I have hired this lady.Maybe you would want to talk to her. She is very good and does free lance bridal and all that. Used to work in some production thingy too. Most of her clients are through word of mouth and thats how i got to know her. Understand she is very patient and I am very fussy. Let me know if you need her details.
alright, time to look for bouquets. FH is arriving soon and I have plenty to do still.
aprylbride
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Hey Sphire thx for the info.
Kismet congratulations...wow so excited for you. Ok do let us know the dates k. Btw did you go down for Saheli show on Sat. Any updates for me!!!! I guess you r rite abt the indian effect thingy. Will keep options open. Thx!
Kismet congratulations...wow so excited for you. Ok do let us know the dates k. Btw did you go down for Saheli show on Sat. Any updates for me!!!! I guess you r rite abt the indian effect thingy. Will keep options open. Thx!
theaprilwedding
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Notredame - There's a Sam Ong thread in this forum too. Looks like he's got some rave reviews!
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/192215.html?1157525774
Apryl - Agree with Kismet on the topic of MUA. Depends on the look you're going for. Just one thing to add though: even if you're going for a non-indian look for your banquet, you might want to go with an MUA who has experience with tan skin tones.
Kismet - That's fab news!!! I can understand the excitment completely!!! Exactly how I felt when we confirmed our dates. So when is it going to be, girl?
http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/192215.html?1157525774
Apryl - Agree with Kismet on the topic of MUA. Depends on the look you're going for. Just one thing to add though: even if you're going for a non-indian look for your banquet, you might want to go with an MUA who has experience with tan skin tones.
Kismet - That's fab news!!! I can understand the excitment completely!!! Exactly how I felt when we confirmed our dates. So when is it going to be, girl?
theaprilwedding
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Ooopsie, too excited and clicked 'post' all too soon. Forgot to ask, does anyone know if
1) there is a set number of gold bangles the in-laws/hubby is supposed to buy for the bride?
2) is the bride supposed to buy a saree for her mother to wear at the wedding? anyone else to buy for??
1) there is a set number of gold bangles the in-laws/hubby is supposed to buy for the bride?
2) is the bride supposed to buy a saree for her mother to wear at the wedding? anyone else to buy for??
hey rany;
there is a set number of bangles that they put on for the bangle ceremonyt and its odd numbers for one hand and even number for the other so that ir adds up to an odd number...my friend had 21 and 20 or something like that...and this inclusdes the gold bangles too...
as far as i heard the bride does not buy a sari for her mother, but the in-laws usually buy sari and dhoti for each other...so my mum in law bought one set and my mum bought one set and they will exchange with each other closer to the wedding date...some families also would buy saries for all the females in the family...oh ya, the grooms side must buy a sari for the bridesmaid...
there is a set number of bangles that they put on for the bangle ceremonyt and its odd numbers for one hand and even number for the other so that ir adds up to an odd number...my friend had 21 and 20 or something like that...and this inclusdes the gold bangles too...
as far as i heard the bride does not buy a sari for her mother, but the in-laws usually buy sari and dhoti for each other...so my mum in law bought one set and my mum bought one set and they will exchange with each other closer to the wedding date...some families also would buy saries for all the females in the family...oh ya, the grooms side must buy a sari for the bridesmaid...
morning gals, quick piece of advise......do not, i repeat, DO NOT, try to plan ur wedding n house move within the same mth........it's like the biggest multi-tasking challenge ever.......n everything else is on freeze mode.....
m so tired.....really lookin it too....
...aaarrrrghh....can't wait for the year to end....prob look ready to fall apart on the actual day....
m so tired.....really lookin it too....
...aaarrrrghh....can't wait for the year to end....prob look ready to fall apart on the actual day....
hi ladies,
kismet - congrats on getting the dates finalised. Let the planning begin!
Jini - Glad you sorted out the restaurant issue. Hope all other stuff falls into place as well. Care to share the contact of your MUA? Please email me at [email protected]. Thanks gal!
kismet - congrats on getting the dates finalised. Let the planning begin!
Jini - Glad you sorted out the restaurant issue. Hope all other stuff falls into place as well. Care to share the contact of your MUA? Please email me at [email protected]. Thanks gal!
Just thought i'd share 2 favourite sites of mine with you gals.
http://www.hennaspirit.com/services/portfolio.html
http://www.indianweddingsite.com/
http://www.hennaspirit.com/services/portfolio.html
http://www.indianweddingsite.com/
Rany -not sure abt the gold bangle part. But its really up to u if u wanna get ur mum a saree to wear for ur wedding. Cos the sarees bought by the in-laws will be exchanged during the wedding ceremony. If I'm pocket is not dried up, i'll get my mum a saree.
Reena - I'm gonna be in the same boat as u. I'll be starting my hse hunting in Jan and preparing for my solemnization and mid way, kicking starting my temple wedding. ITs gonna be a roller coaster yr for mi.
Reena - I'm gonna be in the same boat as u. I'll be starting my hse hunting in Jan and preparing for my solemnization and mid way, kicking starting my temple wedding. ITs gonna be a roller coaster yr for mi.
Hi Jini, please do email me the details [email protected] thanks heaps and glad u sorted stuff out afterall...
Hey Apryl.. sorry didn't get a chance to go down. will deff try this weekend...will keep you informed ya.
Thanks SK for the sites will deff try to check it out...
Mum-in-law is gonna confirm it asap, which is great.. for a long while it was to remain pending till feb next year which would have been really tough...Thanks guys am getting excited too but am dying under everything.. works crazy.. gonna be working 100 hour weeks right up to the end of May which leaves me no time for the wedding and because my fh is not here, i have to do most of the work.. oh no.. how do you guys cope?
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Hey Apryl.. sorry didn't get a chance to go down. will deff try this weekend...will keep you informed ya.
Thanks SK for the sites will deff try to check it out...
Mum-in-law is gonna confirm it asap, which is great.. for a long while it was to remain pending till feb next year which would have been really tough...Thanks guys am getting excited too but am dying under everything.. works crazy.. gonna be working 100 hour weeks right up to the end of May which leaves me no time for the wedding and because my fh is not here, i have to do most of the work.. oh no.. how do you guys cope?
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Rany, I found Suvin's. It's actually on the main road, on the same row as Haniffa. The lady who attended to me was nice, she kept calling me "my dear" 
Yea my photographer told me Sam Ong is popular and does alot of makeup for fashion magazines. He's very friendly too!
I bought $5 bangles to wear with the sari. Can i get away with just earrings? I had a friend who used to say you HAVE to wear a full set of jewelry...
Yea my photographer told me Sam Ong is popular and does alot of makeup for fashion magazines. He's very friendly too!
I bought $5 bangles to wear with the sari. Can i get away with just earrings? I had a friend who used to say you HAVE to wear a full set of jewelry...
Kismet - Whether the grooms are by our side or not, they always presume its the brides duty to settle everything. I'm like doing all the work here and FH jus goes according to the appointments. Jus take 1 step at a time.
Reena - The family grant cn only be received by showing ROM cert. Has hoping to get a hse in jun... jus nice for the grant. If look too early also cannot settle. Hence hoping to settle as much as my banquet details as possible.
Notredame - Jus earrings for ur temple wedding? Wont u look like a guest?...try imagining.
Reena - The family grant cn only be received by showing ROM cert. Has hoping to get a hse in jun... jus nice for the grant. If look too early also cannot settle. Hence hoping to settle as much as my banquet details as possible.
Notredame - Jus earrings for ur temple wedding? Wont u look like a guest?...try imagining.
Noo noo, the sari is just for the photoshoot. I'm Catholic so don't have a temple wedding.
We thought it'll be nice to take some pics in traditional wear. I like the minimalist look anyway, I can't carry off a full earrings, necklace and bangles look. Even bindi. I have to dump some.
I saw some earrings in Little India today, but the hook confuses me.It's hooped but the edge curls upwards? I don't understand how you're supposed to wear that without pain..
We thought it'll be nice to take some pics in traditional wear. I like the minimalist look anyway, I can't carry off a full earrings, necklace and bangles look. Even bindi. I have to dump some.
I saw some earrings in Little India today, but the hook confuses me.It's hooped but the edge curls upwards? I don't understand how you're supposed to wear that without pain..
reena: im in the same situation as u even though i thought i planned so well...my house was supposed to be ready by sept so i thought ill have my house all ready by dec b4 my wedding...but the stupid developer has been delaying and delaying and it has yet to TOP...and so god knows when the key collection will start...feeling so stressed now...wedding less than 2 months away...house still not ready...and my nightmare of living with in-laws after marriage might just be realized if things continue the way they are....having sleepless nights worrying abt this gals! hate being at the mercy of the developers while they are taking their own sweet time...
Hi Chick, I haven't picked a church cos the date hasnt been settled yet. But prob going for one of the city district churches. My own parish church is gonna be under renovation so cant use that.
I'm not having a banquet though. It's gonna be church service followed by a cocktail reception, and i'll be wearing my wedding gown all the way. It's gonna be all Western-style and i want to keep it small and simple. Are you gonna have a big wedding?
I'm going for the EE from 8-10 Dec. How abt you?
I'm not having a banquet though. It's gonna be church service followed by a cocktail reception, and i'll be wearing my wedding gown all the way. It's gonna be all Western-style and i want to keep it small and simple. Are you gonna have a big wedding?
I'm going for the EE from 8-10 Dec. How abt you?
Hey Rany, Yup i gotta job finally. I have a friend who owns a small boutique on Melrose Avenue. I work as a buyer and manage the sales.
I have so much fun working here. I love fashion here cos of all the different seasons..
Sometime later, i might want to consider opening my own store either here or in Singapore, depending where i will be 3yrs from now.
I'll be in Singapore on 19 Dec....when are u leaving to England?
Hi Notredame, which parish are you from? I am catholic as well.
I have so much fun working here. I love fashion here cos of all the different seasons..
Sometime later, i might want to consider opening my own store either here or in Singapore, depending where i will be 3yrs from now.
I'll be in Singapore on 19 Dec....when are u leaving to England?
Hi Notredame, which parish are you from? I am catholic as well.
Hi Notredame - its difficult to hold weddings in churches which are not your parish, but guess u have a gd excuse since yr church is undergoing reno.. M going for MPC (6weekends!!), starting 22nd Nov..M seriously not planning for a big wedding, but since my FH is hindu, we are doing it both ways..plus a banquet..so it does sound like a lot now...
Infinite - dont stress, u must get beauty sleep, otherwise how to look radiant on wedding day..whats the worst case scenario - putting up at in-laws? Prob u can take turns staying at each others place as well. There's no point being stressed abt things beyond our control like the delayed TOP..I'm trying to live by this mantra as well..there is enough stress with wedding preps already..hang in there gal..
Great..sounds like we have a good crowd for dec meeting...So far its Rany, Sphire, Kayla, Holly, me...any1 else?
Hey Kismet - the Saheela makeup person is at the fair opp Mustafa?
Infinite - dont stress, u must get beauty sleep, otherwise how to look radiant on wedding day..whats the worst case scenario - putting up at in-laws? Prob u can take turns staying at each others place as well. There's no point being stressed abt things beyond our control like the delayed TOP..I'm trying to live by this mantra as well..there is enough stress with wedding preps already..hang in there gal..
Great..sounds like we have a good crowd for dec meeting...So far its Rany, Sphire, Kayla, Holly, me...any1 else?
Hey Kismet - the Saheela makeup person is at the fair opp Mustafa?
Holly,Chick: My parish is St Bernadette's, which is opposite Great World City. I spoke to Father Christophe from St Joseph's and he was cool with it. My FH is a foreigner so that helps our case too. But that church is way too big for us and the echo is terrible. I have a sentimental attachment to it cos that's where i used to go as a child.
Chick, wow you're having a church and temple wedding? And a banquet? Yours sounds like a whopper!!
Did the church ok that? I thought the sacrament of marriage is only for Catholics?
I'd love to meet up with u girls...have you met up before?
Chick, wow you're having a church and temple wedding? And a banquet? Yours sounds like a whopper!!
Did the church ok that? I thought the sacrament of marriage is only for Catholics?
I'd love to meet up with u girls...have you met up before?
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SK - Love the sites. Very useful!!
Notredame - I'm green with envy!!! I want a small do. My fiance wants a small do. BUT....my mother wants something else altogether. Sigh!!! But if you're talking about accessorising for your photoshoot, I think it's ok if you go with just bangles and earrings. It all depends on how dressy you want to look in your pics, what sort of look you want for your pics.
Infinite - When did the developer postpone the ready date to?? 1-2 months? 6 months?? I get very distressed too when things don't go according to plan. Take things slow and in the meantime, think about ways you can avoid the in-laws at home. Hee! E.g will you be planning for your honeymoon right after your wedding? You might even be busy with doing home & decor shopping, or settling post-wedding business like photos and video that you'll hardly be around at your in-laws place.
Infinite & Sphire - Sorry girls, but I'm a wee bit confused. Sphire, you said the sarees and dhotis bought by the in-laws (my parents and his) will be exchanged during the temple ceremony. Infinite, you mentioned that they'll exchange it closer to wedding date. Erm...so before wedding or during wedding ceremony? Thanks guys!
And thanks too, Infinite, for clarifying the bangles. So does this mean that inlaws/hubby can buy any number of GOLD bangles?
Kismet - How about you rope your friends in to help? Delegate them little tasks? I know when friends of mine get married, I'm always eager to be part of the wedding preps. Hee!
Holly - A buyer!! Envy, envy, envy!!! I love fashion too!!! I can see why you're loving every minute it. I'll be leaving for Perth on the 23rd. So hopefully we can get a meet-up date somewhere between 20-23 Dec? What say the rest?
Notredame - I'm green with envy!!! I want a small do. My fiance wants a small do. BUT....my mother wants something else altogether. Sigh!!! But if you're talking about accessorising for your photoshoot, I think it's ok if you go with just bangles and earrings. It all depends on how dressy you want to look in your pics, what sort of look you want for your pics.
Infinite - When did the developer postpone the ready date to?? 1-2 months? 6 months?? I get very distressed too when things don't go according to plan. Take things slow and in the meantime, think about ways you can avoid the in-laws at home. Hee! E.g will you be planning for your honeymoon right after your wedding? You might even be busy with doing home & decor shopping, or settling post-wedding business like photos and video that you'll hardly be around at your in-laws place.
Infinite & Sphire - Sorry girls, but I'm a wee bit confused. Sphire, you said the sarees and dhotis bought by the in-laws (my parents and his) will be exchanged during the temple ceremony. Infinite, you mentioned that they'll exchange it closer to wedding date. Erm...so before wedding or during wedding ceremony? Thanks guys!
And thanks too, Infinite, for clarifying the bangles. So does this mean that inlaws/hubby can buy any number of GOLD bangles?
Kismet - How about you rope your friends in to help? Delegate them little tasks? I know when friends of mine get married, I'm always eager to be part of the wedding preps. Hee!
Holly - A buyer!! Envy, envy, envy!!! I love fashion too!!! I can see why you're loving every minute it. I'll be leaving for Perth on the 23rd. So hopefully we can get a meet-up date somewhere between 20-23 Dec? What say the rest?
thanks chick and rany...really appreciate it...
and chick you can count me in for dec as well but not if its my wedding week...still have not planned for honeymoon yet becos of the delays in the house and they have yet to give me a fixed date...so if we meet up in dec maybe we can show photos of ROM, wedding, photo shoot etc so that the others who are planning can get some ideas
rany sorry for the confusion, i think its exchanging during the ceremony as well...
and chick you can count me in for dec as well but not if its my wedding week...still have not planned for honeymoon yet becos of the delays in the house and they have yet to give me a fixed date...so if we meet up in dec maybe we can show photos of ROM, wedding, photo shoot etc so that the others who are planning can get some ideas
rany sorry for the confusion, i think its exchanging during the ceremony as well...
Hi Notredame..sigh i really wish i could keep it simple as well, but same as Rany...Parents and their expectations! Church is ok with one partner being non-catholic, but i heard we need to sign some form saying that our kids will be catholic..FH doesnt noe yet..heehee..but anyhow we said we'd teach them both..difficult to noe what challenges we will face..but i'll cross the bridge when i come to it..
Notredame..do join us, we've not met up before.
Rany..I'm good for those days...for now!
Kismet..was thinking of going to check it out this weekend as well..but since this is like the last weekend before deepavali...I presume its gonna be super packed everywhere..
Notredame..do join us, we've not met up before.
Rany..I'm good for those days...for now!
Kismet..was thinking of going to check it out this weekend as well..but since this is like the last weekend before deepavali...I presume its gonna be super packed everywhere..
hi ladies,
Glad you gals liked the sites. I wish we had a site like the indianweddingsite but for local context. Would make things sooo much easier.
I like Henna Spirit for the different ideas in make-up and henna designs. Hope you ladies enjoy the sites and use as many tips as possible.
After a lot of thinking, i'm sort of leaning towards doing my wedding shopping in India. Wasn't very impressed with what Little India had to offer in terms of wedding lehengas. Plus i'm hoping to buy more stuff like getting the cards printed, buying jewellery (both gold n costume) etc. M looking at December for this trip. Would have like to join you gals for the gathering in December provided it doesn't clash with my shopping trip. Would be fun to meet up.
Glad you gals liked the sites. I wish we had a site like the indianweddingsite but for local context. Would make things sooo much easier
. I like Henna Spirit for the different ideas in make-up and henna designs. Hope you ladies enjoy the sites and use as many tips as possible.
After a lot of thinking, i'm sort of leaning towards doing my wedding shopping in India. Wasn't very impressed with what Little India had to offer in terms of wedding lehengas. Plus i'm hoping to buy more stuff like getting the cards printed, buying jewellery (both gold n costume) etc. M looking at December for this trip. Would have like to join you gals for the gathering in December provided it doesn't clash with my shopping trip. Would be fun to meet up.
Chick: I think it's really tough when you have 2 religions, eso when it comes to kids. I think you're right about the church saying the kids having to be catholic, i heard that recently in a sermon.
Rany, yea the accesories are just for the photoshoot, I think i'll skip the necklace. They always make me feel instantly overdressed.
If you girls plan to meet up on a Sat or maybe Sunday brunch, i've no problems. My work is such that i work in the evenings, even on some Sundays. So i can only meet up on a weekday if it's my off day.
Rany, yea the accesories are just for the photoshoot, I think i'll skip the necklace. They always make me feel instantly overdressed.
If you girls plan to meet up on a Sat or maybe Sunday brunch, i've no problems. My work is such that i work in the evenings, even on some Sundays. So i can only meet up on a weekday if it's my off day.
Notredame - As wht Rany said.. depends want kind of mood and dressy the pic is goin to be.
infinite - oops! wow the delay in hse would be much unexcepted for u. Living with in-law is diffinately a great 90degree. Well probably a few weeks wouldnt be so bad. Make sure u catch ur beauty sleep for ur big day.
Rany - Not really sure of the bangles. If its possible I may not want to state a number for it.
infinite - oops! wow the delay in hse would be much unexcepted for u. Living with in-law is diffinately a great 90degree. Well probably a few weeks wouldnt be so bad. Make sure u catch ur beauty sleep for ur big day.
Rany - Not really sure of the bangles. If its possible I may not want to state a number for it.