Indian wedding Services in Singapore

Hi Sphire,
Don get me wrong gal...but for someone who's strict abt traditions, yr mum should have objected when u announced yr wedding plans since u have older siblings who are unmarried...Such heartpain to pay penalties unnecessarily!!! I wonder whats yr sis's say in all these...
 


my flower issues? oh well, i have sort of thrown in the towel.. the rakodi they chose for me is really ugly.. Finally 2 days ago my FH convinced his mother to let me go choose my own rakodi.. a smaller one from another shop.. But right now im soooo bz!! I have datelines to meet by weds..My schedule is so packed tat I duno if i can even make it for facial on saturday! I'm really feeling very stressed. Anyway i really think the rakodi is ugly and its not as though i will be any happier wearing the smaller one. sighzzz..
 
Hi Sphire..as hard as this is, hang in there k. Try to look on the positive side ~ you have more time to save :-) I had the same issue cos FH's older brother is not married, but because we announced our plans earlier, we are doing it first. Maybe its also the fact that guys dun have biological clock ticking...Anyways, sounds like Jini's got a good suggestion...with regards to the dates...? Mayb can try to convince yr sis to go for the earlier dates, then ur mum will accept??
 
Ladies
My sis date will not be change under any circumstances. Now my MIL is also afraid to look for another date in case of changes again. My mum says I can only get married after 3 June 08 cos my sis's is 3 June 07. The positive side is more time=more $. Told my mum, any occuring charges due to changing of date she has to bare. Tht's really it. Now juz waiting for Oriental to get back.

Sarah - I think u'll look great with the head dress. Jus focus on the moment u'll finally get to hold my FH hand in public infront of all relatives..kekeke. All other matters are trivial compared to tht very moment. Get enough sleep and look ur best for ur FH.
 
Hi Jini,
Cant do much without sticking and nailing...what else can be done?...I initially thot of engaging Jothi Shop to decorate the interior with fresh flowers and Mayura catering to do the food & decor...Mayura's decor for the dining area is simple yet nice. However, i am having second tots of taking them after attending a wedding last sat...Mayura's vegetarian menu wasnt tasty...maybe i can try out another menu from them. Which caterer are u engaging for yr wedding in the temple? Maybe i will try Saravanas cos i heard that although their food is expensive, they serve wonderful vegetarian food. And they can even make Appam on the spot for guests...PLus, their sweets are delicious and cute-looking. Can be given to guests arriving at the mandapam. But i wonder whether they provide decor for the dining area or must engage a seperate party to do that?
 
hi gals...am getting more and more irritated with mum and MIL as the wedding date is approaching...it's as if both of them are ganging up against me to do exactly what irritates me...everything becomes such a major issue for them...i thought that i only need to look forward to end of the wedding day...but now the rituals after that are beginning to get on my nerves...it seems they have some specific date and time and day to do the thaali prayers and i'm flying off before the specified date...now so last minute they asking me whether i can postpone the flight...just wanted to let ul know in case u r planning to go away for a trip after the wedding...get them to fix a date and then plan ur trip...i feel like i hate everyone in my family for ruining what is supposed to be my happy occasion...only my FH makes it all worthwhile with his support...have never felt this depressed in my life before...and its 2 weeks to the wedding...and yet no news of key collection for my house...sorry for pouring out all my woes here...
 
Hi Kayla,
Only portable deco is allowed.I have actually met up with Mayura for deco (fresh flowers and all that)and am waiting for the quotation. I went to Ananda Bhavan last nite and got their quote for food. Attended a wedding 2 months back and their food was good and am being consistently told by friends whom I meet that the food is great. By the way, they can do Appam,naan, thosai on the spot for you. Mayura used to be great like 5 years ago and almost all of my friends who got married at that time took Mayura. I dont know about saravanas. You know I feel like a dinosaur at times because I really have no idea whats in the market now. Most of my friends got married ages ago..I have to get my cards printed soon. My wedding is 10 weeks away
 
hi ladies,

Sphire - I hope everything works out with Oriental and you get your dates fixed soon.

Infinite - Sorry to hear about your ordeal too. But as long as your FH is on your side thats what matters.

Sarah - I'm sure you will look gorgeous on your wedding day. Don't let the Rakodi thing bother you and stress you out ok? Try to remain calm and think positive. Also delegate whatever you can as it will help tremendously since you have tight deadlines to meet. All the best for your big day! Remember to smile
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today i decided to be assertive and told mum in law off that i wanted the thaali prayers to be before i leave since che wanted it after i come back from the trip and i have to wear the yellow string...so now we are doing it the next day after the wedding itself...hopefully i/m not going against any traditional rules but they finally agreeed when i was assertive and insisted...but still feel miserable anyways with all the other things yet to be unsettled...
 
infinite - Dont worry too much and dont feel bad abt anything. I'm sure the next day is also fine. I dont understand y the elders follow certain traditions. R they custom or supersition?
 
Infinite - Sorry to hear of your news but I'm so relieved you put your foot down. When exactly did they find out about this specific date for the thali prayers?? They really should have at least pre-empted you for it because what would any decent couple do after the wedding - go on honeymoon or take a trip of course!!! All these last minute planning of the elders really gets on my nerves. My mother is very much the same.

Do you know if the thali prayer dates can be established 6 mths in advance? We're in the same boat as you and we'd like to make a booking in January (our trip is in June) so that we can beat the school holiday crowd to it. I hope you don't mind it but I've got a whole heap of questions re. the prayers because it's all new to me. For starters, where is the thali prayers held? At the temple or at home? Any priest required? Who needs to be present? What about the groom? How long does it go on for? Thanks so much!!!

Sarah - How are things going for you??

Sphire - Any news from Oriental?

Jini - what sort of temple decor are you getting? I'm getting married at the Yishun Sree Maha Mariamman and it seems pretty ok so I'm just looking for ideas. Well, at least dinosaurs still know where to go looking. A novice like me has absolutely no idea. Hee! Where can I find Mayura?

I'm thinking of getting Ananda Bhavan too. Called up for a quote. But I always seem to get the guy at the wrong time. Anyway, he faxed over the $8.50 and $9.50 per person quote. Do you have something higher? Mind sharing? I'm at [email protected].

Kayla - By any chance did you take pics of Mayura's decor of the dining area?
 
Rany - My coordinator is on leave till tomolo. So most probably will hear from her tomolo if else Wednesday. Still keeping fingers crossed. FH and I are workin on plans to migrate to Aus. Got in touch with his cousin's imgration agent. Got to send CV over to see if we qualify and who will be the main applicant.
 
Hi Rany,
There are 2 thaali Prayers. One is a day before the wedding held at the groom's place. The bride does not attend - only the relatives on both sides. They put the main marriage symbol and do prayers with it. Takes about 30 mins and no need priest. The 2nd one is 3rd day of the wedding. This is where they change the string into a gold chain and they put all the additonal stuff on it. This is the standard procedure. I know for one that they wont do it on a tuesday. This takes place in the bride's place and about 10 mins and usually followed by lunch. No priests required for both.

This is Mayura website http://www.mayuracatering.com You can look at the gallery for a better idea of their deco and food menu as well too.

As for Ananda Bhavan, Its better for you to meet the guy personally. He has a list of food items and you can choose what you want and he will give you the pricing based on it. I might be changing my items. Currently the one i have is $10, but i may want more items.
 
hey jini has answered all ur questions...so ya fix the day of the prayers b4 u go...it can be the day after the wedding as i just found out..but most commonly its held 3rd, 5th or 7th day...
the hindu wedding ceremony has so many nitty gritty things to handle! i wonder whether any bride and groom actually get to enjoy the process considering how long and drawn out it is including the many events b4 and after...
 
Hi everyone!

Rany- the decor that i saw at the Wedding was done by Mayura catering and its exactly the same one in their gallery when u check their website...

I went to Saravana Bhavan yesterday...the service is damn bad!!! the manager showed me the menu and i was shocked...it lacked variety and it included stuff like sweet pongal etc...Not what i expected...they don do certain things like naan for lunch and chapathi for dinner...Plus they don serve hot drinks in the flask-type container, only in kettles!!! The worst part is that they don allow for food-tasting...Then how the hell do we know whether the food taste right! I think success has gotten to their heads...I really don like the way the manager handled us...wrote all the prices on a piece of receipt...later just got a rough quotation from him..
1) Rice
2) Sambar
3) Paneer Dish
4) Cauliflower Chops
5) Chappathi
6) Appalam
7) Gulab Jamon
8) Pickle
9)Sweet Pongal
10) Sweets for the Guests(Ladu,Jangari,Mysore Paku)

All this for $12.50 per head...Din even discount for us...

Hi Jini,
Can u share the menu u checked out at Ananda Bhavan? [email protected]
Thanks very much!
 
Jini, Infinite - Thanks so much for the tips. They really helped. I'll surely make provisions for that. Will probably do it the day after the wedding. Do we need to get dressed up for this?? Or will a previously worn punjabi suit do? I do ask the weirdest questions, don't I?

Jini - At Ananda Bhavan, did you meet with Mr Muthu? Which branch did you go to?

Kayla - For $12.50, that menu sure doesn't have all that much! But does the cost include drinks and employee charges (waiters)? The Ananda Bhavan menu has more variety but it does not include charges for waiters and transport. It does however, have a food-tasting and they offer stainless steel plates.

Sphire - I'm working on my application now. Only have 6 months to get it processed and approved. Fingers crossed. Here's a link to a thread you might find useful. http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/3/30680.html?1164075076
 
Rany -Thankx ger. U applied under the Partner visa? Mi a Database Administrator but don hv a degree.. FH is in areospace line but he's holding mechtronics dip. DBA and areo are in high list. So hoping the agent could advice us. Hv u done ur IELTS test? It has 2yrs validity rite? Hopin to move over by 2010. Not plannin for family till then.
 
Hi Sphire.. sorry to hear abt your wedding delays... even mine might get delayed too. Very stressful eh. hang in there ya.

Went to bangkok over the weekend to shop and look out for deco.. didn't get much deco but got some amazing shoes for my wedding collection... am quite satisfied.. now i wish i bought more.. bought 6 but still want more.

SK, hows your trip going? hope alls good.

Rany, FH has already gotten his PR in aussie so we're waiting for him to get a job and then we'll get the ROM done so that i can do my application too.Are you submitting it by yourself or going through someone?
 
Hi Rany,
I am not sure whether you got to wear new clothes or not for the thaali change prayers.Most of my friends wore new sarees bought by their moms and they were also given some stuffs too on a tray.

I met Mr Muthu, He was nice actually. You gotta go to the one next to Haniffas.The office is on the 3rd floor and they are open till 10pm. Dont bring the menu you have, maybe just discuss with him 1st and see what he can do for you.

Ladies,
I see so many of you planning/moving to Australia. Anyone to Europe?
 
hey rany...u cant wear a previously worn attire for the post wedding thaali ceremony...acc to my mum i must come back to my house in my wedding sari and then they will do the prayers in that...then later they will give a new sari for u to change back into and go back to ur place...
 
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Ladies.. my banquet is changed to 8th Dec 07. Jus confirmed last evening. Lucky thing PG is avaliable. Most prob engagement will fall on 8th Sep 07.

Thanks Krismet. Y is urs delayed? Its actually kind of disappointing when everything has been arranged and u've been counting down the dates... until something comes along and everything has to be changed.
 
Jini - Thanks for the menu!! Quite comprehensive!! Sure thing, I won't bring it along when I meet Mr Muthu. ;) You're moving to Europe? Which country? I think Kayla is moving to Europe too.

Jini, Infinite - You know what girls, culture and tradition aside, it does seem like Indian weddings are heaps more expensive than Christian/Catholic ones. I mean, my friend who had a church wedding was lamenting about the cost of the using the church, and the gifts of appreciation to the church helpers (ang pao) - all totalling up to about $500. I gawked. I mean, we are paying a whopping $3000 for the use of the temple alone!! And then, there's all these ceremonies to cater food for, to buy the additionals like the sarees for all these different ceremonies, the prayer items, the ring for the best man, etc.

With the post-wedding thali ceremony, I'm now worrying abt who is going to tie the saree for me. Hee!

Sphire - That's great news with the banquet date. Was there a penalty you had to pay?? I really hope not. Have not done IELTS yet. It wasn't a requirement in the application. Don't know if I'll be asked to take one after I've submitted my application.

Kismet - That's great! Has it been hard for your FH to get a job? How long has it been? My problem is there is no evidence of a marriage at the point of the application because our ROM and wedding will be on the same day. And we are moving to Perth right after the wedding (save for a short getaway to Thailand). But the people at the High Comm recommended that we apply under the spouse visa. And yes, we are doing it ourselves. Not engaging an agent.

Hey, you went to BKK and got 6 pairs of shoes and it's still not enuff?? ;) My fiance and I planning on doing some home decor shopping in BKK after the wedding too. Hope to grab some bargains.
 
Hi Jini,
Yes i will be moving to London after my wedding...So far, before i had my ROM in London, I had to apply for a Marriage Visa...Now, i have to apply for the settlement Visa that will allow me to work or study in the UK for 2 years...U see i applied under the Fiancee/Wife catergory so my procedures are pretty standard; just need to get my entry clearance...Is yr hubby settled there or are u trying to move to Europe together?...
Thank u very much for yr menu...Its very helpful dear! will personally check it out tmr...

Btw, went to taman sentosa, jb to check out the BS...finally confirmed a package with Classic Studio for 1650RM...there are so many studios in that area and i was more particular about how their indian clients looked and whether the service people were conversant in english...Plus they had really gorgeous gowns...Rental is cheaper too...going to pay the deposit and for the fitting on Dec 2 with my hubby

1) 2 WG
2) 2 EG
3) 2 Traditional Gowns
4) 10R Album (21 Shots)
5) 5R Album (21 Shots)
6) 4R (60 Pieces)
7) 2 Table top Frames
8) 2 in 1 Portrait 20x24
9) Outdoor PG (Desaru)

I want to take some shots in traditional indian costumes like lengha and saree and i can trade in the TG for those shots but need someone to do the make-up and hair-do in the studio...am in a dilemma now...traditional indian shots can be done in Singapore but its kindda pricey...Susiee quoted me $980 for 3 costumes. this includes only the Coffetable album, 1 table top frame and some free pieces...
Does anyone know of a MUA who is willing to travel to JB? Please suggest ladies...
 
Hi Kayla &amp; Rany,
For now, We are still deciding on who is to move. Kayla, the UK visa thingy is more flexible. I studied in UK for 2 years and their job opportunities are abundant. Met my husband when I was there too.He is from Holland and now that they have changed the migration rules in holland, its so sh** to get a residence permit. Too many procedures. We have loads of paperwork ahead.

I agree that Indian weddings are the most expensive even though we dont have a sit down dinner. Hubby was shocked when I told him the costs.

Kayla, My MUA travels. If you want, you can ask her. She has been to Ipoh , KL for wedding make up and all that. Her number is 92762344 Malathi.
 
Hi Jini,
Yes u are right...the procedures to apply for migration to holland is so much complicated!! Just checked out holland's embassy website...Actually my fiance was born in france but luckily i managed to convince him and his family to move to the UK when the EU laws changed some years back...Its more difficult to get PR in france too...have to go thru an interview and the ability to speak french would be an added bonus...whereas the UK high commission just requires solicitor-endorsed documents and they grant visa on the same day if there are no complications. Thanks for the contact...how do u personally find her dear?...Actually, if u can have yr ROM done in holland,it mite be easier to get yr paperwork done...Good luck for yr application...keep us updated ok!
 
hi all,

been out of the loop for while.....4wks to go for me n the heat is ON......

great to read that everyone is making good progress in their plans....

sphire - proud of u gal tat u hung in there despite how upseting it must be....n now things are looking much better.....all will be well...

rany - ur posts never fail to make me smile....for all the 'innocent' questions u have for the gals.....i m sucha greenhorn like u as well so i can understand ur curiousity....wat wld u do without this forum?

btw, does anyone know where to rent bridal cars? i don't have a package with any BS so got to do everything ala carte...sighz.....

kayla.....when r u planning to do the desaru PG? wld love to hear of ur experiences....
 
Hi reena,
Feel so excited for u babe! All the best for your wedding preparations...I will be going for the outdoor shoot in the 2nd week of dec...think i went to desaru when i was a kid...don know what to expect!
 
gals, do u think its strange/weird to go for outdoor wedding photo shoot after the wedding???

given the crazy timetable i m working with rite now....that's the only way if i wan to get a wedding album done....

besides....good reason to still stay in shape n glowing after the wedding......heheheheheh

any thoughts to share?

kayla, i think desaru will be nice a location ......heard that's gone alot quieter now....
 
Rany - No lady. Dont need to pay anything extra... coordinator helped us. I think IELTS is compulsory now... got to check on tht. U r rite,.. indian wedding is really a throat killer.

Kayla - WOW!! That package is real cheap.

Reena - Thanks for the consolation. Its okie to do photo shot after AD. Some even do during honeymoon. The pics would be diff frm the usual.
 
Hi reena,
I agree with Sphire...there will be a different kind of feel to the pictures taken after yr wedding...hehehe...Depending on yr honeymoon location,u can engage a local PG...i remember during the time when my aunties got married, they took their BS after their wedding. Some wore their thali, some took it off...plus they got a chance to look pretty in their wedding saree again(cos they looked tired and they had all the viputhi and kungumam all over their forehead on their AD)

Hi Sphire,
Yes the JB package is going to save us some money... for $2000, i am going to have 2 BS packages. One for the western gowns and one for the indian traditional costumes...Hopefully, the pictures turn out nice...
 
kayla - do remember to share the pics with us okie.....

no i wasn't planning to do during the honeymoon - travel plans are not set yet.....need to save...sighz.....

was thinking of signing up with of the BS package only for the photo portion....don't know if its possible or not....well, will see....
 
Kayla - That's a real bargain you got there! It actually made it to the papers how bridal studios in JB are charging a fraction of what you pay in SG. ;)

Jini - Here's another thread where there are some chicks who have married Dutch. I think one or two have moved there. You might find the thread useful in deciding. http://www.singaporebrides.com/forumboard/messages/36737/105257.html?1164212302

Reena - I have to admit, this thread/forum is a God-sent!!! My mother is really quite clueless about traditions too so I really have no one to ask apart from my elder aunties whom I only get to see at functions. But this thread has been thoroughly educational for me!!!

Thanks all you girls!!! I really do appreciate all the little and big bites of information that you post here. What would I do without you chicks, I don't know.

And Reena - don't worry abt post-wedding shoots. Some couples actually do opt for it. Wedding cars, I really think if you have a nice car that a family member/relative/friend drives, use that. It'll save you at least $400. But if not, you can try

http://www.blackbeansource.com/
http://www.vintageweddingcar.sg/
http://www.funcarsauto.com/
http://www.autobahn.com.sg/

Remember to look out for the 2-door cars. Not quite practical if you're sitting in the back in your nice saree/lengha/gown and then struggling to get out of the car. Very unglam. ;) Especially if you're tall. Meantime, keep sane. 3 wks to go!
 
Rany - thanks a MIL for tat

....actually FMIL pressuring me to use family MPV (eeeewwwww!!!)....on the other hand i wld have love 2 use my little clio (tot it wld be cute n different???)....so instead of opening up a battle field decided best option was to rent n stay neutral....n also there is the other bit of decorating the cars if using our own....
 
hey rany...facing the same problem with the sari tying...so aunty who has to come to fetch me from mil house on the prayers day will tie for me...
 
Wow..u gals are really actively working on wedding preps...So busy with work, have not made any progress..arrgh...

Jini..can send me your menu as well please? [email protected]?

Kismet..where did u buy yr shoes from? Is it for the saris/lengha? Going bkk in a couple of weeks time so wld like to go and check it out!!

Sphire..cool u got yr dates settled..

Rany..hey so how venue finalised? Are we meeting in december? M travelling so only bk in sing after dec 17th..
 
hey Rany...my FH is still looking for a job. Word of warning, people work at a much slower pace there than they do here in SG. They put out advertisements in the papers now for March next year so you have to be extremely patient. FH has been there since Sept looking for a job and its only in the past 2 to 3 weeks that hes actually been getting interviews etc. So fingers crossed.

Actually got 10 pairs of shoes in total, 4 pairs are for me to use now and the rest are to be used at the wedding (if i don't find nicer ones) and for me after the weddings, we sikhs/sindhi's usually have a lot of post wedding parties to attend.

As you can probably guess, i'm a shoe fanatic! hehe.. got various heights etc, so it'll go with sari's, lehngas and churidars.. plus they were soo nice..

Chick, bought all my shoes from the same shopping centre, MBK. Its the best for shoes. You get shoes starting for 199 baht($8), which are good for everyday were though the quality isn't the best. I bought shoes between the 500 bhat to 1000 baht for the quality etc etc. First 3 floors are excellent for shoes! enjoy!

otherwise my fav shopping spots in bangkok are swan lum nite bazaar (I'm deff spelling this wrongly), got some very pretty stuff for the house. Go there Rany if your looking for house deco... and pratunam for good discounts.. but the best and the most amazing place to go for jewellery is Semphing! the best stuff and the best quality at wholesale prices but that means u might have to buy more than 1 piece (usually 6) at a time. but trust me its not a prob and if the shop keeper is nice they'll let u get away with less.
 
Hi Ladies

Reena - its fine to do a PS after AD. Probably u could source a package with car deco. Then u could schedule the deco and PS accordingly.

Chick - Yup dates settled.. feel so relieved now. Only customary date is not settled yet. Try Chatuchak Market. Lots of shops there.. antique to modern. MBK is also a shopping paradise.
 
Kismet/Sphire..Thanks for the recommendations.. Those are my favourite places 2 :-)

Bridezilla &amp; Sarah - U guys are probably 2 bz to read this forum..All the best for your big day tomorrow...!

Have a good weekend gals...
 
Bridezilla &amp; Sarah - Congrats!! Hope everything went well and you have some really gorgeous memories of your big day.
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And I'm sure we'd all love to see your pics!! I'd really love to see Kelvin's works because although he was one of our choices for a photographer, we eventually went with Jonathan of Expressively.

Infinite - One week to go, girl. Hope the MIL has been behaving and no more surprise stunts they're pulling. Hang in there and stay positive.

Kismet - You do sound like a Sara Jessica Parker, but who am I kidding, I love shoes too!! Hee! Does it really take that long for jobs in Aust? My fiance has just switched jobs and it all took place within 2 months from the date the position was advertised. But anyhow, we'll keep our fingers crossed that your FH gets lucky in one of the interviews.

Btw, is this Swan Lum Night Bazaar every evening or just on the weekends?

Chick - Banquet venue is still up in the air because my mother is still dawdling. Fine with me if all the hotels are booked out, she's just going to have to settle for some non-hotel venue no matter how much she detests the idea. That's a lesson she'll have to learn.

As for our meet-up in Dec, no problem. I think Holly arrives in SG on the 19th so we can do it after then. Anyone knows if Shantair is coming back for the hols? I'm going to Perth on the 23rd though. So hopefully we can fit in a date during that week. If it doesnt work out for that week, you girls go ahead w/o me, ok?
 
hi ladies!!

I'm back from Delhi and was glad that i managed to settle my wedding outfits! :D

I headed for Karol Bagh and my first stop was Frontier Bazaar at Padam Singh Rd. I must say i was glad that this was my first stop because i got both my wedding and reception lehenga from here. The people there were very helpful and as i am getting my reception outfit customised, they provided alot of insight and their designer sketched out what i was looking for in 5 mins!! I highly recommend this store if any of you are looking to purchase wedding lehengas in Delhi. The service and selection at some of the other stores(Roop Sarees and Bombay Selections) was not as good. Prices are good too although you have to bargain to get the best price possible.

I also visited this new store called Vivah, just a few shops away from Frontier Bazaar and picked up a lehenga for my sangeet, a saree and 2 punjabi suit materials. This store is newly opened and is considerably cheaper. Although they don't have an in-house tailor, they arranged for one to come to the store and get my measurements to sew these outfits for me...

As my recpetion lehenga is going to be customised, it will only be ready in January. Will have to make a second trip to Delhi to pick up all my stuff.

I visited a store called Chottey Lal and Sons for my chura. They have many beautiful ones to choose from. They also sell bindis, kalireys etc..

There was a whole lot of 'Sealing' going on in Delhi. Many stores closed down because they were located in areas not allowed to conduct commercial activity. The original CTC plaza closed down due to this. However, they've come up with 3 other CTC branches and i visited one of them in this place called North Square Mall in Pritampura. I was not impressed with the CTC store there. However i picked up a beautiful saree and punjabi suit at another store called Panna Sarees in the same location.

I'm looking forward to my next trip to pick my stuff up and ofcourse do more shopping. Many things still to settle like decorations, invites etc...

By the way, Bridezilla &amp; Sarah, Congrats!! I'm sure everything went well and you looked gorgeous! Do share pics!!!
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Afternoon gals, Bridezilla &amp; Sarah CONGRATULATIONS. Hope you are enjoying married life. Do keep sharing with us. Especially highlight areas we need to pay close attention to.

SK great u've done ur wedding shopping. Can i ask how much did u pay for a customised lengah. How much are the things there in general. Need an idea on wat to expect for cost as i might be making a quick trip to Delhi next mth....I've got some clothes from my last visit to Amritsar but i hv yet to get one for my dinner. hey thx for all the great insight babe. Really helpful. How abt jewellery, anything great!!!

Bridezilla/Sarah, do let us see pix... how was ur MUA and if u had henna how was it and who was it.
 
things are escalating even more so with the wedding in a weeks time...more arguments more misunderstandings...can't wait for next week this time when it will be all over...latest argument is about decoration of my FH room for our wedding night...we both hate these cheesy decorations and moreover since we have not gotten out new place yet we are not really happy to decorate the room...but relatives are so insistent on it(and thier main reason is that visitors will like to come and see how the room is decorated so we must decorate it) sigh...started off happily looking forward to my wedding and now its just a long drawn out process which i cant wait to overcome...one lesson to be learnt...NEVER get ur parents to coordinate things esp if their personalities are different and they are the traditional sort...now im just praying for mental strength to get me through the day...
 
Hang in there, infinite...I can imagine how u feel....Not that this has happened with me yet but rather than wait and watch, i took my hubby to Metro yesterday and pointed out the type of bed spread i would like the bed to be made up with. With Christmas around the corner, they have many nice elegant ones. I sort of explained that the bedroom should be decorated in a classy way. I'm leaving the rest to him. As we'll be booked into the hotel for 2 days after the wedding, i dont really care how the rest of the bedroom is decorated. Those can come off once i move in :p.

Apryl - It all really depends on what you are looking for. The more the embroidery and 'work' on the outfit, the more expensive...
For example, my wedding lehenga is fully embroidered with gold thread and swarovski crystal/stones in white and pink. This is in gorgette material and is costing me about $1200++, inclusive of tailoring. My reception outfit is not as heavily embroidered as the wedding one. It basically has a thick, heavy border on the skirt with little embroidery all over the skirt and the top is being made in a bustier style with a border similar to the skirt and a net scarf to match. This is being done in silk and its costing me about $600, inclusive of tailoring. So it really depends on the embroidery you decide on. They've got hundreds for you to choose from...i didn't have time to source out jewellery. Maybe on my next trip.
 


Apryl - Just to add, i decided to customise my reception outfit but they have many ready to stitch lehengas too. For example the lehenga i got for my sangeet has a heavily embroidered skirt. This cost me about $550. But i bet this same lehenga would have cost double the price if it was available in Singapore.
 
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