Indian wedding Services in Singapore


Hi Ladies,
Thanks so much for the well-wishes! My Wedding's in less than 2 weeks' time...went for my spa session at Subtle Senses last night with my mum. It was a gift from my hubby for us...We sooooooo needed it
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We had a full body massage with Whitening Wrap and hair treatment and ended it well with a jacuzzi bath...It was so heavenly!!! Feel like going for another session soon...hehehehe...I strongly recommend that all brides-to-be must go for a spa session to calm their senses and to de-stress b4 their wedding....My mum hired a part-time maid to help around with the cleaning and serving the guests. She'll arrive on monday...Going for my medi & pedi on tues, not going to apply any nail polish on my fingernails cos i want to apply the henna to my fingertips as well....will apply nail polish for my reception. BTW my henna artist is the lady recommended by Fusion Bride...She's a pakistani lady who makes her own henna cones...Lets see how that goes! Will keep you ladies updated...
 
Hey hey... it's the superwoman Joelle Here..

I'm getting ready to have my makeup soon.. going to the function hall @ 530pm.. so excited now.. putting my last min SK2 beauty mask.. i'm feeling better now, even though i did not eat much.. but some good rest, lots of eye mask and bottles of bird nest does the trick..
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Had my bangle ceremony 2 days ago.. Did it at my FH's uncle's place cos my mum will not know what to do.. everything turned out fabulous.. had so much fun and i looked like a supermodel!
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But the bangles were so tight.. having a little blood circulation problem... can't take out too.. so had to bear with it for a while..
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Had my hennna in the same day morning.. now they turned out really good and dark.. they said that if the henna turns out dark on the palm, it means that you love your FH very much. so the darker the better... hehehe...
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i don't know if its true??! Well.. it matches well with my nail color.. i got the manicurist to put all the stones and little nailart on my nails.. nice... i got the Photographer to have pixs taken for the whole process.. Nice.. gonna post on my wed pages soon..
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aunties and cousins was helping to deco the room last night so i wonder how it will look like..

I was busy making the angpow box yesterday.. it was so huge.. used the Indian paper to make and with my friend to help doing the finishing touch.. also thanks to my friend, i made some table top photocards gifts using my studio pics and jewelry boxes + some customised hand made journals.. hope my FH relatives love them cos they really helped alot..
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No problem with the wedding favours.. they are packed within a day and thanks to the auntie's kids, they are on holis so they helped to pack them.. the packaging looks very good.. and the ceremony sheets are very well done.. they are in the same theme...

anyway... i have nothing much to worry.. all are in place... i hope.. got to get the fake lashes fixed cos mine is extremely short.. you brides take care .. i'm going around to get all the candid shots of my auntie in law wearing the cloth mask.. my cousin brother in law putting on the hair dye... they will appear in my wedding blog ... hahahaha
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They say " a HAPPY
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Bride is a PRETTY
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Bride.."
 
Kayla>> your mum is doing the right thing.. hired a maid to do all the cleaning and also she needs to take care of you after the bangles ceremony.. you are not allowed to wash, no touching broom and pots and pans... cannot cut your hand and stuff.. so be careful.. if she can wash ur hair the next 2 days will be best cos with the bangles will be tough.. cann't break them too.. i cheat a little.. all metals and gold ones.. only 2-3 are glass...

Oh.. please do not wet ur hands or feets 2 hours before henna.. got scolded by the henna lady.. cos the moisture in the hands will ruin the henna... remove the jewelry early before she comes.. also pls make sure u confirm the design your want.. like you want all the full hand design more complicated ones or the arabic ones.. my hands was done 1 side more complex and the palms more arabic.. up to the wrist.. so can tell the differnce...my feet were done with the arabic designs which was very bare.. aunties said was not well done...so she came back the 2nd day to finish the complete look.. ok lesson learnt..
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hi ladies...m a newbie n hoping to get some advices...My Engagment n ROM is in Oct 07.Have bn preparin since last yr. Right now, m looking for MUA. Saw that some of u booked Shanti. M going to try out her too. My gf's recommending me her MUA. She's a freelance. Not sure if i shld take freelance. Her makeup's natural n she used to work in Bobbi Brown. Her name's Amutha. My gf is dark n amutha's makeup was not like those that turn out white base. I will be callin her for trial. Will kp ladies in the loop.
 
Hey Joelle! You are probably the only bride i know who comes on the forum on her wedding day!!
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But i love all your posts and look forward to hearing about the wedding
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. Take care, girl and have a blast!
 
Did Joelle have any wedding/fucntion at Khalsa last saturday?? Coz my bf's neighbour was raving abt the beautiful Chinese bride who knows all the Indian traditions!! When my bf told me that, I was wondering if it was Joelle. Hehehe
 
Babli - All the best in your preparations. Sure everything will fall well. As mentioned by Piggy, u could hv Solemnization followed by ur tea or early dinner. Booking online is never adviceable. Unless U wanna take the chance... its always 50-50.

SK - Its actually a script. Hang in there ya? will email u the script asap. Dont think i cn be prompt in the updates with so many happenings around mi.

Kayla - To think of it,... u seem to be the most lucky bride here. A FH who dotes on u and my mum...kekekeke. And a very well organised wedding plans. All the best gal.

Joelle - Wow... a bride online...kekekeke. Hope to still c u around here gal. Congrats.

Delia - Welcome on board.

Angelic - Yup tht must be her!!
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Piggy - Cn I know which date is your reception and which room u holding at? Would really love to drop by to see the settings. Mi very lost the moment.
 
Okie Updates/

Engagement is now fixed on 5th Dec, Wed. Goin to be a very small affair.

Went to look at Saheli lengah collection on Sat. Din find any tht I like. Might jus buy 1.
 
joelle,

so good to hear from you...
you sound radiant (shining thru the keyboard) and really relaxed and happy...
very glad for you
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can't wait to see your pictures!!!
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angelic,
i think there is a thread on marriage prep course...look there, lots of links for different courses...i will be attending one too
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brokenbudgie,
hello there, havent seen you in a while..
have you any oriental pics/packages to share?
could you mail me please???
thanks!!
[email protected]

any other oriental BTBs? would really appreciate the package/pictures if you have...
thanks...
 
hi all BTB...

Me again! Now officially Mssers...

Still having the butterflies in my stomach after the wedding on Sat.. and partly because i couldn't get used to the food since i had break fast on Sat night.. being Veg for some time, can't eat much.. always feel full whenever i had the meat dishes.. Now sitting on my waterbed tossing and turning, watching TV.. can’t get used to the wobbliness of the bed…..And the bangles on my both arms are making it so hard typing on the keyboards now.. argghh...
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… cutting my skin and Can’t remove them
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yet till Wednesday morning..
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I Supposed to change into the Thaai Chain and remove the bangles on the 3rd Day of the wedding which is Monday evening but FIL said not a good day today and tomorrow due to the eclipse.. so no choice need to wait till Wed…

Wah.. saw lots of newbie joining the club...i'm losing track on so much of posts here.. will need half a day to catch up...
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Anyway gals.. thanks to all your well-wishes.. everything went on just fine.. slight hip-cups here and there but everyone in high spirits.. me just simply can't sit still... i was making funny faces and dancing in the makeup room, waiting my turn...MUA said i was a problem child... too energetic as though i was on ecstasy... She almost wanted my bridesmaid to tie me up and sit still !...
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i was so eager to get on to the "show" all the time...
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Will get all my "happening"/lessons learnt posted here soon once i compiled them...

Kayla> in case i could not catch up with you on time in the next 1 week... have a fantastic wedding... Enjoy yourself on your bangle ceremony which i had loads of fun...Relax and All the best!

Angelic Gal>> Yes my dear... i was the Chinese bride at Kalsa last Sat... Heaps of people in the hall... when the guests come by to give their warm wishes to me...half the time i don't know who are they...
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.. where does ur bf stays? mayb i might know the neighbour...
 
Hi Joelle
Congrats again! My bf neighbours are more to north indian side..they stay in Serangoon ave 4 & were frm your hubby's side...

They were raving abt u! well done gal!

Again who was yr MUA? Good?
 
Joelle - Belated Congrats!!! Glad to hear that all, if not most, of the wedding went well and you had fun. The story of your MUA was indeed entertaining! So when's the honeymoon?
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Sphire - Was your appt with Saheli at 5.30pm last Saturday?? Hahah! I was there in the afternoon too. Left at 4.30pm cos I was running late in meeting my family in Tekka! We nearly met...but didn't. Sigh! But she was very friendly and humble, and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her mom and her. Not sure if I'm engaging her though. At a crossroads now cos I already have verbally booked with Shanti - and she's just smsed me to call her. Eeks! Dunno what to do.

Kayla - You're such a lucky thing! I don't think my hubs has something like a spa retreat lined up for me.
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I've heard of husbands arranging special treats at the bridal suite or organising something during the honeymoon but because I'm taking care of all these arrangements (because they are all booked and arranged from out of Singapore and he's in Aust), I doubt he'll be surprising me with any of these. Big sigh!

Have just met with Hilton to pick out the themes too. But the 3 themes they have look so dated. One is a red theme where the stage decor is abit lacking in style, then there is the off-white theme which has cherubs and offwhite roses (nice and elegant but very English garden like and old fashioned!) and then there is a purple theme with lilac roses (the legs of the stands look bare because there are no floral arrangements round it!). Sigh! Dunno which to choose.

Btw, for anyone who's doing a south indian wedding, what is the window of time given by the temple? Mine is only an hour. 9am to 10am. So my qn is, can the ceremony start at 9am and the thaali still be tied before 10am? Or will it take longer such that we have to start before 9am??

To the new brides, WELCOME ABOARD!!
 
Hi Gals,

Joelle & Kayla congrats. If i havnet oredi wished you my apologies. Have been so busy at work. finishing tasks as i'll be on 3weeks leave after this week. Wedding is in the 2nd week of my leave. Have so much to do.

Gal can you recommend MUA for family. Charges btw $30-$50, able to tie saree and do hair-dos. URGENT.

Sphire, my reception is on April 7th Oriental Ballroom but i hv my solemnisation at 5.30pm at mortens' Bar. Part of the ballroom decor will be at Morten's first. Hopefully u still are able to get the whole pix when u rock up to view the set-up.

Sorry i pop in n out all the time. Hardly go online at home...too much to do. Still sending out invites. Although it's crazy rush, i'm enjoying it all. My ceremonies start this weekend.
 
Hi Everyone Im new here, I am getting marry end of the year, the date is not fixed yet...

Anyone has MUA Shanti's or bubly makeup pics or any trial pics of hers?
If hv, pls send them to [email protected]

How much does shanti charge for her make-up for reception?? Anyone have her contact number or do she have a website where i can view??

Any Recommendation which MUA shall i take?
Im Doing a muslim wedding..
 
Hi gals...

Joelle- My heartiest Congratulations to u babe! plssss post yr pics alrite
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ermm... n i'v got sum enquiries that i hope u can help me with... how does khalsa work? i.e 1) do u HAVE to cater the food frm their own caterer?
2) hw waz the deco? can u bring in your own decorator? 3) hw many tables can the room/ hall accomodate?
The answers to these will be mucccch appreciated, dearie.. thanx a million! [email protected]

Angelic- The YMCA & Some community clubs do conduct the marriage prep courses. but they charge up to $400 per couple. u can choose to do a daily evening course (lasting abt a week) or 3D 2N camp style. i'l definatley b attendin the camp style! it juz soundz more fun!
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I havent got a choice of NOT attending the course cuz itz a compulsory pre-requisite for a catholic wedding now. (the church will conduct it though)

Debbie- Hwz it all goin gurl?

Have a good week ahead ladiez!
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Hey Joelle (Mrs!) = congrats! You survived it and got ppl raving about you some more.

Piggy - I think I might drop by to check out your customised set up and esp your solemnisation at Morten's. Really curious! Maybe i'll run into Sphire, heh. Hang in there. P.s. what are the ceremonies that start this weekend?
 
Joelle, gal - congrats again. Can i ask a question on the bangles - the bangles that you wear on the bangle ceremony day, is that the same as the ones you wear on the wedding day? Think i've asked this before..sorry clueless about this..

Raspberriez - i did MPC, are you going for EE? Which church are you getting married in?
 
hey everyone....

so glad to have found this forum!!!

am in a HUGE DILEMMA right now....am getting married this 23rd june...signed with Creative Beauty for my make-up but been hearing negative comments bout them lately...so been thinking hiring other make-up artist...tried at Susiee...but they dont have good wedding gowns...

any recommendations anyone??need someone to tie a saree as well...

HELP!!!
 
Went bridal makeup shopping today. Went to menaka, looks, sussiee & creative wedding.

Any comments on creative wedding studio? They didn't have much pics on their temple makeup & hair do...How????

$380 is the cost..but at least their makeup & accessories looks better than Menaka..Argh!

FYda,
Wat are the neg comments?
 
Hey! Sphire-congrats on the fixed engagement date!

Joelle- hi! wow, ur wedding seemed soooo exciting! Congratulations and wish you a very blissful married life!

Have been so super busy with loads of lesson plans...i teach in a primary school. Went down to Jinders and Stylemart the other day to look at lenghas..i must say ex...but gorgeous..the few i was shown,that it..couldnt decide...in the end...FH said he will pick..sigh...In-laws juz got back..so hopefully dates will be set soon..
To the rest who are busy preparing...all the best! i am so excited!
 
Rany - So it was u at Shereen's. She told mi to come later cos she has a trial. If else I would hv been there at 3pm. If I knew it was u, would purposely be there early. Try out shanti. Guess I'll be jus sticking to Shanti. Dont think will hv time to look around. Hvnt fix trial with her. Soon I guess.
If the window period is 1 hr, I think all rituals must be completed within the period.

Piggy - Sure will be there. Probably will check out with my coordinator on the best time to be there. So cn get a good view of the ballroom as well as not intruding in ur event. Will look weird if your guests see ppl peeping into the room. All the best for your preparations. Do update mi on ur visit to Oriental.

suhana - Welcome on board. Think Shanti charges abt $380.. cnt rem exactly. U cld try Shereen.

brokenbudgie - Hope to run into u...kekeke.

Fyda - Welcome on board. There is many MUA to choose from. If u wanna wedding gowns... only places I know of at the moment is at Shereen's and bubbly's.

Angelic - Frankly... I do like Menaka's makeup. She has lately bought a few new sets. Jus 3 weeks ago she did a splendid job for my sis. Now engaging her for my engagement and wedding too.

Babli - Thanks.
 
Ladies - Do u girls know where I cn get those lengah materials in singapore? Thinkin of designin my own lengah. Need urgently. Thanks.
 
hi sphire, you can get saree material and stich into lengah, if you dun like any of the lengah materials available.

Wat i've done is to grab fabric from Arab street and designed my own clothes even lengah. For plain materials, i got trimmings from the shops tat sell all types of ribbons, etc. I even bought swaroski crystals and added them on. It all depends on how much time you have.

I love to DIY my clothes...always loved designing. Of course you have to spend hours on it though. I'll usually get plain scarf for my suits and diy the designs to make the dupatta elaborate.

Otherwise try shops like Menu, Jinders, stylemart. They have lengah materials. Honestly, pick a saree that you like, if it's net or translucent add lining and use the remaining for dupatta. Blouse material be creative get a western top or kurti tops, otherwise buy material and make the blouse. Mix and match...use your own creativity and u'll be so happy when u see your product.
 
Sphire,
I'm going for a trial with Menaka tomm. Are you planning to wear rakodi or the normal plait with some designs stuck to the plait??

The rakodi designs looks ugly bt can we do away w/o it & just have the plait with the gold bits stuck to it?? Will it look awkward?

Also if I dun like Menaka's jewellery sets, where can I rent some nice sets?
 
Hi Chick- Ermm... WHATZ EE?? :p i havent gone for the mpc yet.. have heard abt it though.. hw waz yer experience? i would probably be gettin married in St Anthony's (wdlands). they'v juz renovated the basement n the auditoriam looks pretty presentable for the tea reception after the ceremony. By right i shld b havin the weddin at my parish church ( Our Lady Star of The Sea) but my FH's more involved with HIS parish, so it'll make things more easier for us to get the things we want( choir, deco, etc) :P

Fyda- Did u sign up with Creative Weddings or Creative Beauty dearie? wat were the comments that uv heard?
 
Hi Angelic - Menaka did mention abt both the rakodi and pins. Hvnt seen the pin thingy yet.
LOOKS do rent out accessories. U could check out various beauty salons also.
 
Rany - looks like u r in the same dillema I was in. Probably u could tok to ur coordinator abt the flowers and see if they could add candles or stuffs for ur stage.
 
heya....

Raspberriez: i signed up with creative beauty....The one which is runned by daisy morgan.

my friend's counsin had her make-up done by them.She was mentioning that they dont do the foundation blending very well.She had different colour face and neck on her wedding day.

me and by FH went to meet Daisy last year.Came across as being very professional and all.Sending me mails and all.But ever since i made confirmations to book her,not even one phone call.Had to call her to confirm gown fittings,only to speak with her assistant.Was told by the assistant that i can only choose my gown and fit it like 3 weeks prior to my wedding day.Is that the norm??am i jus being too paranoid??

Sphire: Where is Shereen and Bubly's located at?
 
Fyda - Bubbly is just beside Stylemart.. the red rose stairs... her boutique is called LOOKS.
Shereen is home based in Pasir Ris. Call them to make appt.
 
hi ladies..

Wow! There seem to be many new brides-to-be here. Welcome all! And please do keep us updated on your wedding dates, preps etc..

Joelle - Congrats on being a MRS!!! Can't wait to hear all about the day's happenings and see all your beautiful pics!
I just have a question about your tailor in Plaza Seni, JB. How did you find his work? Good?
Please do let me know.

Kayla/Piggy - All the best for your upcoming wedding!

Btw, i just had my photoshoot yesterday and gosh it was tiring!! The make-up artisit did a good job and the cameraman was friendly and easy to work with..Just keeping my fingers crossed that the pics turn out well!
 
Chick - I heard you have to keep the bangles from the bangle ceremony on throughout the wedding day. Can only take them off 3 or 5 days after the wedding. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. ;)

Sphire - What a waste we missed each other at Shereen's. I would have loved to have you sit in and offer your 2cents worth about the make-up!

Hey, I saw photos of Oriental's new themes and I now see what you mean. Sadly for me, if I wanted to add this and that to the decor, Hilton said it'd cost me.
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Re. tailoring, SK once posted the contact of a person called Rani who does tailoring. Her no. is 62451479. The post is on this page:

http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/1/437732.html

Re. Shanti - I was talking to her about setting a date for a trial. She digressed and talked about how different BTBs are asking for the same dates. She mentioned 8 Dec and a person by your name (I have a feeling it could be you). But she added that she'll be arranging a trial for the both of you and pending which, who wants to confirm a booking with her. Do you want to give her a call to check about ur trial date dear?

Oh btw, she also shed some light about the 1hr window for the thaali tying. Apparently if the window is 9am to 10am, then the ceremony will probably begin at 8.30am (or thereabts) so that the thaali bit will fall w/i that 1hr window. I told her but no one is going to be there at 8.30am except family and helpers becos guests will follow what's on the invite i.e betw 9am to 10am. But she said that's usually the case. Guests will only be there in full turnout to see the impt bits - brides in their wedding saree and the thaali tying.

Fyda & Suhana & Angelic - Don't have any pics of Shanti's works but if you go to Stylemart and you ask to see them, they'll show you a photo album of her works.

Style Weddings mag also features this couple and the bride had her reception make-up (where she is wearing the white lehenga and the red one)done by Shanti. Not sure if Shanti also did the make-up for the morning event (where the bride is wearing a cheongsam). Managed to find their photos at their PG's website.

http://www.photographybyeulee.com/JnY/julianyasmeen.htm

Angelic - Shop in Style, the accessories store in the same row as Stylemart and nearest to it has got accessories for rental. I was quoted about $120 for the full set - long necklace, choker, tikka, earrings.
 
Hey SK - Glad to hear you survived the photoshoot. How many locations did you have? Did the MUA follow you thru the day? You must be excited about seeing the photos. I know I'd be buzzing about the place in excitement. How long will they keep you in suspense for? Heh!
 
hey Rany,

Our photographer was quite flexible. Officially, there are 2 locations. We first took some shots near tanjong pagar itself, then went on to Sentosa ( some pond with greenery and then to tanjong beach for beach shots ) and finally near fullerton for a few more shots..
Majority of the shoot was spent indoors. We got there abt 9.40 am. The make-up artisit started on my make-up and we started indoor shots around 11.30am. After a quick 20 min lunch break, we headed for the outdoor shoot at 4.30 pm and ended at 7pm. The MUA was with us all the way for the indoor shots but she didn't accompany us for the outdoor. There wasn't a need to as my make-up was intact all the way. Photo selection will be in a bout 2 weeks.
 
Hi SK - U must really hv a tiring day out. On leave today? How many changes did u hv for outdoor? Did u take sunset?

Rany - Maybe u shd really tok to ur coordinator. If u dont touch on the deco but jus the flowers, there shdnt be a difference in price unless u request seasonal flowers. Probably u could jus change colours. Put ur feet down girl. We r big customers to hotels. So.. go gal.
 
Where can I find pics of the south indian brides with their full makeup, hair do & accessories?? I only know 2 sites-Menaka & sussie.org.Anything else?
 
hi Sphire,

Yup, it sure is tiring. Nope, i'm not on leave but sure am walking around like a zombie...
For outdoor, only 1 wedding gown. We had a choice of opting for our own casual clothing but decided to just go with the gown. Sunset shot was at Tanjong beach, i think...
 


SK - U r such wonder woman. If I'm u, will sure take leave.. need to recharge..kekke. Ur locations do sound good.
Hv sent u the table script.
 

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