Indian wedding Services in Singapore

<table border=1><tr><td>Bride</TD><TD>Banquet Date</TD><TD>Banquet Loc</TD><TD>Banquet PG</TD><TD>Banquet VG</TD><TD>Banquet MUA</TD><TD>Wedding Date</TD><TD>Wedding Loc</TD><TD>Wedding PG</TD><TD>Wedding VG</TD><TD>Wedding MUA</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Bridezilla</TD><TD>26/11/06</TD><TD>Ritz Carlton</TD><TD>Lighted Pixels</TD><TD> Wedding Paparrazi</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>25/11/06</TD><TD>Loc</TD><TD> Lighted Pixels</TD><TD> Wedding Paparrazi</TD><TD>Shanti </TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sarah</TD><TD>26/11/06</TD><TD>Pines</TD><TD>Nasir</TD><TD>Nasir</TD><TD>LOOKS</TD><TD>25/11/06</TD><TD>Yishun Temple</TD><TD>Nasir</TD><TD>Nasir</TD><TD>LOOKS</TD><TD> S*letar broadway </TD></TR><TR><TD>Infinite</TD><TD>11/12/05</TD><TD>Raffles Hotel</TD><TD> Hilarion Goh</TD><TD>BIL</TD><TD>May frm GHA</TD><TD> 3/12/06</TD><TD>Khalsa</TD><TD> Moorthy Wedding Services</TD><TD> Moorthy Wedding Services</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD> Golden Horse Awards </TD></TR><TR><TD>Reena Azeen</TD><TD>16/12/06</TD><TD>SAFRA Yishun</TD><TD>Potraitz</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti (TBC)</TD><TD>16/12/06</TD><TD>SAFRA Yishun</TD><TD>Potraitz</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti (TBC)</TD><TD>NA </TD></TR><TR><TD>BP</TD><TD>1/1/07</TD><TD>OCC</TD><TD>ZAM</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Lyn</TD><TD>AD </TD><TD>LOC</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>MUA</TD><TD>French Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kayla</TD><TD>31/03/07</TD><TD>Orchid Country Club</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>MUA</TD><TD>28/03/07</TD><TD> Sth Bridge Temple</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Susiee</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Rany</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Yishun Temple</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Di Gio </TD></TR><TR><TD>Chick77</TD><TD>30/06/07</TD><TD>Raffles the Plaza</TD><TD> Edmund Leong</TD><TD>Yap*ies</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>17/06/07</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Z’Wedding </TD></TR><TR><TD>SK</TD><TD>23/07/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> Yasmin </TD><TD>22/07/07</TD><TD> Sikh Temple</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> Damon Low </TD><TD>Yasmin</TD><TD> French Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sphire</TD><TD>08/12/07</TD><TD>Oriental</TD><TD>Edmund Leong</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>07/06/08</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple(tbc)</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Menaka</TD><TD>Yvonne Creative</td></tr></table>
 


<table border=1><tr><td>Bride</TD><TD>Banquet Date</TD><TD>Banquet Loc</TD><TD>Banquet PG</TD><TD>Banquet VG</TD><TD>Banquet MUA</TD><TD>Wedding Date</TD><TD>Wedding Loc</TD><TD>Wedding PG</TD><TD>Wedding VG</TD><TD>Wedding MUA</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kayla</TD><TD>31/03/07</TD><TD>Orchid Country Club</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>MUA</TD><TD>28/03/07</TD><TD> Sth Bridge Temple</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Susiee</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Rany</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Yishun Temple</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Di Gio </TD></TR><TR><TD>Chick77</TD><TD>30/06/07</TD><TD>Raffles the Plaza</TD><TD> Edmund Leong</TD><TD>Yap*ies</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>17/06/07</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Z’Wedding </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kismet</TD><TD> 29/06/07</TD><TD> Singapore Swimming Club</TD><TD> PG</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> 01/07/07</TD><TD> Singapore Swimming Club</TD><TD> PG</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>SK</TD><TD>23/07/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> Yasmin </TD><TD>22/07/07</TD><TD> Sikh Temple</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> Damon Low </TD><TD>Yasmin</TD><TD> French Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sphire</TD><TD>08/12/07</TD><TD>Oriental</TD><TD>Edmund Leong</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>07/06/08</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple(tbc)</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Menaka</TD><TD>Yvonne Creative</td></tr></table>
 
Thanks, Sphire! Anyone who wants their details added onto the table, just post your wedding details.
Ladies already present on the table, please let me know if there are any changes required.
 
SK - Waa.. u so efficient.. kekeke.
Okie mi need to ask another question. Did u get anyone to tack along for the photoshoot? Is it neccessary? Would it be okie to hv just the couple and photographer(s)?
 
Sphire, it was just me, my hubby and the photographer. There wasn't a need for anyone else to accompany us. I guess it depends also on how long the outdoor photoshoot is and if you are having more than 1 costume. If you do a costume change, its good to have someone along to help.
 
<table border=1><tr><td>Bride</TD><TD>Banquet Date</TD><TD>Banquet Loc</TD><TD>Banquet PG</TD><TD>Banquet VG</TD><TD>Banquet MUA</TD><TD>Wedding Date</TD><TD>Wedding Loc</TD><TD>Wedding PG</TD><TD>Wedding VG</TD><TD>Wedding MUA</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kayla</TD><TD>31/03/07</TD><TD>Orchid Country Club</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>MUA</TD><TD>28/03/07</TD><TD> Sth Bridge Temple</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Paneer</TD><TD>Susiee</TD><TD>Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Rany</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>02/06/07</TD><TD>Yishun Temple</TD><TD>Jonathan Ho</TD><TD>Nil</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Di Gio </TD></TR><TR><TD>Chick77</TD><TD>30/06/07</TD><TD>Raffles the Plaza</TD><TD> Edmund Leong</TD><TD>Yap*ies</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>17/06/07</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>Z’Wedding </TD></TR><TR><TD>Kismet</TD><TD> 29/06/07</TD><TD> SSC</TD><TD> PG</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> 01/07/07</TD><TD> SSC</TD><TD> PG</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Brokenbudgie</TD><TD> 14 &amp; 15/07/07</TD><TD> Fullerton &amp; Oriental</TD><TD> Vivid Shots</TD><TD> Siete Films</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> 14/07/07</TD><TD> Fullerton</TD><TD> Vivid Shots</TD><TD> Siete Films</TD><TD> MUA</TD><TD> Amanda Lee </TD></TR><TR><TD>SK</TD><TD>23/07/07</TD><TD>Hyatt</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> VG</TD><TD> Yasmin </TD><TD>22/07/07</TD><TD> Sikh Temple</TD><TD> Tsang Studio &amp; Jayce photography</TD><TD> Damon Low </TD><TD>Yasmin</TD><TD> French Bridal </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sphire</TD><TD>08/12/07</TD><TD>Oriental</TD><TD>Edmund Leong</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Shanti</TD><TD>07/06/08</TD><TD>Tank Rd Temple(tbc)</TD><TD>PG</TD><TD>VG</TD><TD>Menaka</TD><TD>Yvonne Creative</td></tr></table>
 
hi ladies..
for some reason was put on a leash by the admin personnel so came in with my original nick. (debbie here btw)
Hi raspberries: ya preps coming along quite ok, praise God! found sm ppl to do deco bt haven seen portfolio yet. must see nex weeek onli. meeting FH's fren who does wedding VG/PG on monday.

To the new brides: congrats on getting married without a hitch =)

Re. Shanti: Rany, i am sooo confused. i thot teh person getting her for MUA is Sphire? now seems like there are more ppl tryin for her for the 8 dec slot.. hehe.. never thot my date was a popular one.. hehe.. anyways, like i mentioned to sHANti also, whatever works out, i m sure it will be God's best for each of us. =)
 
Rany - Yup Shanti is buggin mi for a trial date. At tht time she said nearer to banquet would be better since I've confirmed her. Now she chasing mi n I cant provide her with one at the moment. She only does trial on weekends and my weekends are filled till May. Got to slot her in somewhere. Anyway her trial and actual day is gonna have vast diff. So really dont c the point of doin trial.

Durga - Looks like 8 Dec is real hot date. Looks like mi got to settle my videographer and JP soon.

SK - Thanks for the info. Thinking of hving a 2nd outdoor change to a punjabi suit/ lengah to take some shots at a temple. Got to c how.
 
Aiyoh, I went to Menaka for my trial yest. Her makeup sucks big time! Her eye makeup was damn messy. She used 4 colours for my eyes but it looks like she used only 1 colour-Red. shows her blending is no good. I told her that her work is untidy &amp; she said "I will rectify it now itself" &amp; did touch up. Turned out its still messy! The prob with her is she's just too busy. Even when doing my trial, she just went off to do threading, talked to future brides &amp; kept accepting all the walk in customers. I just have to wait there for to finish. If the end result were gd, I wouldn't have minded. But her makeup for me was unacceptable. My sis studied makeup from her few mths back &amp; she was so shocked to see Menaka's makeup like that. She told me she'll call her &amp; tell her off.
The false eyelashes was easily spotted, she didn't sharpen my nose,my lashes were all clumpy, my blush was so light...I could go on &amp; on abt it. I'm so disappointed

I shall post the pics later
 
SK! thank u sOOOO much for that table! it makez it a hell lot easier for lost souls like me! but i think u missed out on joelle's details dearie :P thnxz 4 the great job agn!
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Angelic- My best fren attended menaka's bridal course too, n she waz juz disappointed with the way the course was conducted even. the makeup techniques, eye colours &amp; hairstyles were outdated and she actually sent in her daughter to teach the students now and then between the lessons, becuz.. u guessed it... she waz buzy attending to the walk-in customers! dosnt seem too professional now, does it! n cld u pls send me the pics of yr trial angelic.. i would like to see the blending of the colours.. [email protected] thanx dear.
n thank god u went 4 a trial n not just jump in the wagon n confirm her! so the hunt for a better MUA starts again!
 
OK will send pics one shot in case more pple request for it

I actually tot just book her coz she's so famous &amp; popular. Lucky my bf persuaded me to go for the trial. He said famous or not famous, u best go for the trial. Another BTB was there too..north indian gal. She said nothing fantastic abt the makeup. After I closed my eyes &amp; showed her, she agreed what a messy work it was. In the pic, it may seem so so. But if u see face to face, its much more obvious.

Menaka asked me to pay deposit yest. I said no..I want to ask my family members opinion. If she's going to call me &amp; confirm my date, I'm gonna screw her up...hehehe..My sis was even more furious than me coz during lessons, Menaka did a gd job..Dunno y yest it was horrible. Anyway I'm not giving Menaka benefit of the doubt at all
 
Angelic - Wow.. u must really hv a bad trial yesterday. But I hv to say that Menaka really did a great job for my sis jus 3 wks ago. No trial involved. Since my engagement date changed, I even cancelled my booking with previous MUA just to book Menaka. I hv no regrets. Probably it depends on individual preferences. I'm not really a makeup person. Just prefer something simple and elegant. Most importantly to bring out my indian features (which i dont hv much).
 
Ya that's y I dun understand. Did she do a messy job bcoz she was busy ? I wouldn't know...anyway her work yest was slip shod. She just can't concentrate on me alone...Keep leaving me halfway to attend to others. I went to her shop at 4.45pm &amp; left at 7.30pm! Anyway her accessories are nice..
 
I've joined this forum sometime back but didnt have the time to follow up.Spent the past one and half day reading from the beginning! Its a great source... for ideas, contacts and energy. Great to see so many BTB's!!!

Firstly Thanks to Sphire for responding to my email with the necessary details.

Hi and congrats to all BTBs and all the BTBs who are now happily married "Mrs"
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Here is more about me:

I'm a north indian bride, set to get wed on the 6th July 2007 @ SKA L2. My FH is South Indian but he has agreed to follow the northie traditions ;)

Bridal Attire
Gone to India, New delhi and I've purchased my lehenga which is a rusty orange in colour+ heavy embroidery. Also got the punjabi Chura's(is that whats its called?) from there.I really like seeing the sikh brides wearing them so i tot i'd get a set to wear as well
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Wedding Cards
also got my wedding cards.Have yet to get them printed.But wil be doing so by the 1st week of Apr.Also planning to get a program card done for the non indian guests and for my FH's relatives.

Jewellery
Currently searching for Imitation jewellery.Have gone to MKM and shops in Selegie, did like one "devdas set" after all the searching but its priced at $420.Something i will wera only once probably... I am thinking of purchasing one online from www.bombayfashions.com.

Footwear
for myself i'm looking for the Khussa.As i want something i can slip on and off easily cuz need to take off shoes before entering the mandap.
They have nice ones on this webbie for abt $15
http://loeandbehold.com.sg/images/CIMG0514.JPG

FH's Attire
I'll probably be getting my FH's attire from A1,stylemart or sheetal's...

MUA
erm no idea as yet.I wanted to know if anyone has blemishes on their face and if the MUA did a gd job in covering them up? Do they have a variety of hairdo's to choose from or do they just do what they feel will suit us?

Henna-
Thought of getting Selvi from (Raja Rani) she showed me her designs which looked pretty intricate but am still worried abt the outcome I want something nice and dark. Anyone has used her before? What are the average charges like for henna for arms and legs?

Deco-
I heard the official caterers in Khalsa;Riverwalk do provide deco packages, yet to take a look. Anyone has seen their packages? what are the prices like?

Mandap
I need to get a four pole canopy under which the rituals will take place.Anyone has any idea where i can get nice ones?

Guestbooks- Any idea where i can get nice ones?

Entertainment-
Planning to have DJ + Bhangra as well. Consulted Ten star ent co. quoted me S$850 still wondering if i can get it at a lower price else where

Outdoor/Studio shoot
During my ROM 2yrs back we hired a PG from Popular studios and we're taking the BS from them as well.Lazy to look around so signed up but yet to decide on the date for trials or anything else...


PG &amp; VG
I am looking for PG/VG. Any recommendations?

I'm having everything in a day.Wedding + reception.but since both sides will be inviting diff people expected turnout is abt 500 to 600pax. Will also be holding a simple sangeet and mehndi+haldi ceremony day before my wedding @ my residence for immediate fly members.

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Hi to all BTBs

Yvannia - Welcome aboard. I have booked Riverwalk Tandoor for my wedding on 2 June 07 at Khalsa. Their package starts from $15 which includes deco, tables and chairs, food and drinks (excluding alcohol).

You can check this website out www.sonoor.com

Menaka is charging me $100 for henna drawing (drawing up to wrist).
 
Welcome to the world of wedding jitters Yavannia!
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Tweety! cld u plsss enlighten me on the details of the package u got frm khalsa pls. hwz their deco? and wat was incl. in their package? Thanx babe.
 
Hi Tweety, Hows their deco package?what does it include? What are the rates like?

Initially wanted to book 07/07/07 but it was aken up so had to rush down to get the next avail date according to the mahurats
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Menekas henna doesnt it include the legs as well?
 
Menaka's henna includes both hands and legs. But for 150 bucks the drawing will be extended to the forearms.

It is a hot hot hot date dearie :-)

Can you provide me ur email address so that I can forward the details to you.
 
Thanks you are so prompt in answering
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really appreciate that. You can mail me at [email protected]

150bucks inclusive of transport?
Have you seen her works?

I asked around at this place where i go for threading its called Raja Rani she quoted abt 100bucks for both hands+forearms and legs and 20for transport. Shower me her book of designs was not bad too but havent seen her work.So not sure yet...

Look forward to hearing from you soon
 
Yvannia Rai : My frens took 10 ten entertainment.. n had many complains.... SOngs r not nice.... but its up to individual...

Henna - saheli does very well henna art.. i like her work for henna.... my whole family been using henna from her...

Im planning to go for a trial with saheli ... hopefully she is good... i heard some good comment on her.... she is good at elebororate eye make-up i think...

Anyone went trial with saheli????
 
Angelic Gal: could you send me yr trial pics from menaka as well? i gotta add, i went for a trial from her as well but it was horrible..i almost cried after 2.5 hrs of trial from her but i had no time to look around for another MUA for my rom and horrors of horrors, i actually confirmed her on the spot..i dont noe what came over me..haiz..but she did a fantastic job on my actual day and i almost cried again..haha..i felt like a princess and i got nothin but praises..she's not free for my wedding
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so i got her assistant to do it for me.. *fingers crossed* went for a trial with her and find her not bad..
 
Hi, I'm new here. I'm planning to have bhangra dancers perform at my wedding reception. Any suggestions? I'm lost..don't know where to get the contacts
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Hi Priya,
I didn't want to take a risk for my wedding so I didn't book her. I hate slip shod work so no point to take her. If she really is good in her job, I dun see why her trial makeup was horrible. Lucky she did a gd job for u. Anyway I heard many diff pple that she sometimes dun turn up for yr wedding &amp; send her asst instead . This is true coz it happened to my bf aunt! Yest the indian cashier near my home also said the same thing. I asked MEnaka abt it &amp; she denied it of coz.
 
hi yvannia &amp; Tweety,
me booked Khalsa L2 for my wedding too..it's on 1st dec 07....i paid $1365 and additional $500 4 deposit....how much did you gals pay 4 the place? m quite worried abt the deco 2...hv u gals seen the deco?i'm taking the food from riverwalk...had gd comments abt them..but not sure whats their pricing like...haven't decided on the dishes yet 2....do u hv ant idea if they provide deco 4 the stage...?
 
Hi Ladies,
Wow...there have been so many posts since i last dropped by...No time to read all of them...hehehe...It is very chaotic in my house at this moment. My poor family is running all about to make my wedding a successful one. Half the family is busy with entertaining my guests from London and the other half is looking after the wedding preps...Thankfully, i am at home resting and my only responsibility is to make calls and make arrangements with the wedding vendors...
My hubby bought me an orange-red saree with sequins on it for my reception. So i went to little india the other day to get the accessories for that saree...Was very happy since i managed to get exactly what i wanted unlike with my previous maroon saree...Called my henna artist this morning only to find out that she completely forgot about my booking...So scary!!! WHAT IF I DIDNT CALL HER? Monday is my bangle ceremony and we have yet to invite all our guests...So many things to do within a short span of time
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hehehe.. this place is getting super busy with more and more brides joining in, eh..

Sphire: Debbie here, babe. Not another bride called Durga. Durga was my name b4 i accepted Christ into my life.. anyways, have u booked ur vdo/fotographer yet? my FH says he bumped into a fren who does do this for a living so we are gng to view his portfolio tom.. hopefully we like his work so that we have one less thing to scout around for.. btw, i complied a list of vdo/fotographers from this forum. the list in inexhaustible of cas bt if any1 wants it, just lemme know, ya?
Also, Sphire, i noticed my deets are not in the table.. so maybe u can add my info too?
Bride: Debbie
Banquet Date: 08/12/07
Banquet Loc: Yishun SAFRA Club
Banquet PG: Not confirmed yet
Banquet VG: Not confirmed yet
Banquet MUA: Not confirmed yet.. 1st choice: Shanti( Stylemart)
Wedding Date: 08/12/07
Wedding Loc: Yishun SAFRA Club
Wedding PG: J &amp; M Designs
Wedding VG: Nil
Wedding MUA Bridal: Shanti(Stylemart)
 
Hey gals.. I’m back again.. Having “imprisoned†at home for 3 days.. finally the “beauty†is off the leash.. hahaha..
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it’s kind of weird wearing a “Thaali†chain to bed cos I’m not the kind who likes to have something “hooked†on my neck when I go to bed and furthermore it’s kinda heavy… Actually, mine is only 3pounds chain strung with the thaali (abt6-7 pounds) and other pendants that were gifts from aunties. MIL and other aunties ones are even heavier with lots of pendents strung on.. I was lucky that I opt for the lightest available..
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Furthermore, The chain has to be as long possible cos It signifies the lifespan of ur husband… I plead for something shorter, so FIL gave in and got me one that is just nice rest inbet the chest bone area.. It is so interesting to know that everyone has a different design for the Thaali.. Normally the design follows ur FH side.. I tot there was a standard template for all.
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Anyway, MIL told me not to show anyone freely, especially strangers and they should not touch it cos they believe it may cast evil spells/ black magic stuff in the marriage or ur hubby…
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MUST not remove them
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to show your relatives/friends.. Once worn, it’s for life. Meanwhile, I was also told to wear the Thaali discreetly inside ur clothing, and even if u want to show to ur aunties and all, both the Thaalis cannot “meetâ€.. Bad Omen and bad luck for hubby as well.
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And The silver toe rings was a pain too.. Hubby can’t take it..
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so he remove his already .. the ones they got for me at tekka was too big and design was outdated.. was told can’t wear the gold ones but don’t know the reason why.. will find out… Hubby used to buy me nice toe rings from India.. Really adorn them, especially the semi-precious stones ones.. had asked him to get 2 sets for me during his next trip to India.. with blue sapphire ones.. just can’t wait to change into them.

Had gone back to work last 3 days after my wedding..
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still a little disoriented since I was away from work for nearly 2 weeks.. Work was piling up and lots of projects datelines are overdue… Finally the weekend is here… I was so looking forward to have another good rest..
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To all the BTB, happy preparation and please get as much help from your cousins and aunties… don’t be shy to ask for help..
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the married cousins would have good recommendation since they had been thru the preparation process… and the aunties are veterans in these area as well.. I was lucky that my husband’s aunties are very good advisers.. they have helped in other pple’s wedding prep. before... They knew a few pple..so comes in handy when u need to budget ur spending…
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Also if they helped u this round, u can “pay†them back ur kindness when their sons and daughters get married.
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Please don’t stress urself on last minute work cos u will be very exhausted by then and u can hardly smile for the camera…
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Just finished compiling all the learnings and experiences from the wedding .. will post it soon. Still in process of uploading my wedding blog.. too much was written in my journal so need more time to type in softcopy...
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Managed to run thru most of the posts today and noticed lot of newbies around… reminds of myself who was once a lost and confused bride, especially trying to grasp a totally diff culture.…
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My warmest welcome to all newbies and I hope I can chip in to help as well..
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Saw a few enquires here and there from all the old friends.. sorry I was a little pre-occupied by the prep.. will answer them as much as possible.
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.. hope all brides can find it useful..

Rany>> Hiya.. hope the wedding prep almost done deal. i love the same purple saree with stoneworks that ur bought at Fashion palace too…
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in fact I was contemplating if I should get that or the other Kungumam one at Haniffas.. I also saw a similar one at Jinders… but much more pricey.. so ended with Haniffas’ cos everyone agreed that the color is more suitable for me.
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Re. Fasting> Yes, u start on the Bangle cermony day which should be on 31st May if ur temple wedding is on 2 June. U only “break- fast†after the temple wedding. U can start fasting a little earlier cos different individuals have diff. body adaptation.. my cousin in law felt a little giddy on the actual day so she had to drank lots of glucose to keep her sugar level..
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..Some will feel hungry all the time so u tend to snack quite a bit… I was like this when I started one mth before the wedding.. but I snack on apples and cherry tomatoes, so it’s still a healthy choice…
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another advantage for me… I lost weight! Abt 5kg..
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.. My saree blouse which I collected 10 days before wedding was so loose, could not hang on my shoulder, keep falling off.. the MUA had to put 2 pins to fasten the top and lucky thing that I sew buttons on the shoulder area to hook on the bra strip, so basically my bra was the support of my top. The minus point, chest size was 1 size smaller.. I turned “C†cup now….
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Re. List of things to buy for 3 ceremonies (bangle/thaali/actual temple), have it in writing only.. don’t worry, I will be typing in softcopy.. will post here or email u once done.
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Re. Music for the actual day, SIL got a CD from a friend which she bought from M3 called the “30 most romantic songs for valentine dayâ€. Other cousins helped to toast a CD of the latest songs from MP3 downloads. If u want, I can pass u a copy. I also brought a few English and Mandarin CDs there to play at the function hall cos MIL said since this is a “multi-culture†wedding, there are quite a few Chinese and Malay guests so the music can keep them company.
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We played some Jazz/ brazilian/Lounge easy listening collection ( from Michael Buble, Diana Krall, Ono Lisa, bossa nova..etc) at the beginning of the wedding.. it really helps to ease my mood too..
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I ended up singing along in the Makeup room while waiting for the ceremony to start.. Indian songs then was played after the ceremony. TIPS: please get someone to be in-charge of the CDs u brought to the hall so that he/she is responsible to collect back for u. Remember to give him a list.
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Re. the note to include for “money Gift†for the invites… don’t think pple around practice that.. I only had an apology note for me to include in the invites to the friends and distant relatives that I had to mail them instead of giving them by hand.. Don’t know whether is rude to include the money gift note in the invites….I think the guests will understood that the “angpow†is the most practical gift for the wedding function.
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...I received all angpows from the Indian/Muslim guests, but some Chinese/foreign guests does not know wat is appropriate, so u have to forgive them if they turn up with gifts and shopping voucher. It happened to me though.
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Re: Window period for the temple wedding> As far as I know, temple wedding only give u 1 hr “auspicious†period which u must have ur “maangalyam†or “Thaali†tied.. Usually they will advise u to have the ceremony cut short.. my friend skipped the changing of the wedding saree so she just worn it when she come temple… If u want the full version, u have to start a least 1 hour earlier (tat means at 8am so that u can complete the typing before 10am.For me, I started 630pm so we finished on-time at 830pm.
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Re: Bangles> If u have not buy urs, u can get it at this shop next Jothi . I bought some nice bangles before at this shop (can’t remember the name) but it’s in front of the lane at komalas, walk straight and is a small shop beside this sewing shop. It’s run by this Bengali lady and she can match beautiful bangles with stoneworks type and all.. abt the same price with Jothi shop. Abt $50-60 per set. Meanwhile u can check if she carries any glass bangles
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Re: Ananda Bharan > I heard ur mum had ordered food from them, to be frank, they do serve some nice menu for wedding.. BUT the service SUCK!
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BIG mistake that we order from them. They FORGOT my order on my wedding day..
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In fact I heard from my relatives that they had forgotten a couple of orders for house function and celebration. For my wedding, I had non-veg and veg food..My brother in law called the main office @530pm when he realized that their food was not there at the Kalsah. The Manager claimed that there was no such order and after we verified with the order receipt, they said that the order was not keyed into the system. So they apologized and quickly arrange for the food to come. They kept saying they will be there half hour time… by 845pm, the food reached us, half the non-veg crowd had left, leaving us so much of embarrassment cos the relatives waited almost 2 hrs for the food to come and they went home empty stomach. The best was that they served us whatever food from the retail restaurant which was not wat we ordered. It was total crap and the food was cold…
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Lucky thing we only ordered for 150pax.. can’t imagine if I ordered for all 1200 guests. We did not pay them a single cent, they refunded our deposit of $200. Hubby was so MAD
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.. he wanted to sue the restuarant.. the manager (I can’t put his name here), he begged and offered additional $50 as compensation. It was never enuf to cover the humiliation
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we got from the relatives.. my poor ILs…it was the topic for the week when relatives came by to our house.
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I told hubby.. don’t expect me to eat their food again.

Well, this is my true experience. Perhaps we did not cross check the order 1 day bfore the wedding. Maybe It can be avoided. So gals, no matter how busy u are, please make at least 2 reminder phone calls to check your order if u have separate catering for food. TIPS: Call them at least 3-4 days before,make sure they get the right number of pax + the menu ordered + the wedding date/time/venue and have their order input in their “systemâ€â€¦ (actually pointless to be computerized when they don’t make sure of it)
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Hi Jan and yvannia> Welcome to the club..

Re: your booking at Khalsa.. i also took the Khalsa L2 for my wedding too..Actually u should just take the membership from Khalsa which is $750 and it's lifetime.. Rental of the hall is only abt 850 ( i think) when u are a member.. my hubby took the membership cos the family is big and they love to organise functions and birthday party and all.. u can also help ur relatives to book on your behalf and get the savings..

Khalsa do not have decorator for function hall.. u need to use your own... but U don't need to worry abt the deco.. just get the few contacts the gals have been sharing around.. they are very familiar with khalsa personnel and have done many deco with the place before..
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..Is urs an evening event? Mine started at 6pm.. u can get the hall by 1pm on actual day for the deco guys to come and do the job...TIP: please forget abt the plumping.. the stage is too small and with plumping it is very difficult for u and the relatives to take pics.. same goes to all the other brides if u have a small area to work on the ceremony..this is tips shared by my PGs i know.

Not sure if u have ordered the table and chairs rental from them.. no outside supplier.. have to use them.. I paid $1 for each chair and $3 for table.. bear in mind, the table do not come with skirting so u need the decorator to provide...

BUT since u are taking the food from Riverwalk.. the table and chairs are included in their costing.. with simple deco for the tables.. but not the stage.. u can check with them if they do.. should be the few same guys in the market.. YES.. their food is quite good..they specialised in north indian dishes..
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I did not take the food from them cos my In-laws and the relatives are sick of the food they offer..always had functions at the restaurant upstair so watever they had on the menu, we had tried.. so we wanted something diff for the wedding.. I paid additional $100 more to get outside caterer.. Meanwhile, i also have budget constraint.. they charge me abt $20-25 for the dishes i wanted.. (incl the table and chairs).. For 1200 pple, my bill will come up to at least $24,000 just for that..
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i still have to pay the rental for the hall and the rest..It's a BIG hole in my pocket... not cost effective..
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.. so not practical for me and surely i can't break even with the angpow collection if i use them, so i took outside catering.. my bill was only half.

So My advice is it all depends on ur crowd and budget whichever u can afford..
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Hi joelle,
Congrats on ur wedding!the membership thingy sounds like a good deal bt me aldy paid the full price...sigh...mine is an evening wedding..n m getting the food from riverwalk coz my parents like the food there....m only expecting 500ppl..don't wana call too many ppl...trying to work on a budget 2 coz my hse will be rdy in august..me n my bf are putting our priority on the hse than the wedding...urs was a big crowd indeed!was the hall able to accomodate soo many ppl? by the way abt the plumping thingy...what shld i do then?if i don't have plumping won't the stage look empty? do have ur wedding pics to share ? you can email me...tks a million! [email protected]
 
Angelic : Yes This henna i did it when she was having a stall in diwali expo every year... I dont have the after wash effect... But the color was real dark, i juz keep on for 3hours..Sure do send me your picture tml..hehe cant wait to see....

Anyway have you decided which bridal your taking??
 
Ooh My This Lengga is soo beautiful.... I juz love it....
Anyone know where i can rent suuch lengga... There is no use buying so expensive..
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hi suhana,
the lengga is really sooo beautiful...me checked out afew shops in tekka... the price of such lenggas start frm ard $600 onwards...most of the very nice 1s r ard $1000+...i read in 1 of the bridal magazines that Saheli rents out lenggas...u may wana check it out...some of the gals in tis thread has actually recommended her for henna n make up 2....
 
Jan : Thank You So much... I will check out with saheli about the bridal lengga... hopefully she got nice onces.. Yeap for make-up, im gonna go with her trial soon...
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Hopefully she do great make-up ... hehehe... hope there is no disappointment ...
 
So many posts.. mi goin dizzy!!! kekkekee

To all new brides, Welcome on board. Do share and exchange ideas here.

Yvannia - Not to mention. Do feel free to ask any question or drop an email. Will try to help out in any way possible.
Average for henna is abt $120 to $150 for both hands and legs. It depends and how far up u wan the henna to go.
Instead of Mandap, u may wanna consider a centered backdrop. It'll look more modernised too.

Kayla - Great to c u here again. Great to know that your preparations coming along very well. All the best for your wedding.

Debbie - Yup knew it was u.. but couldnt decide which nick to address u. Mi hv passed the table loading to SK.

SK - Plz upload Debbie's info in the table. Thankx.

Joelle - The caterer really did a bad bad job. I cn imagine the humiliation your family would hv gone thro. No matter how much of effort we all put in for the wedding, no one will tok abt it after 1 mth. BUT if something bad happens, it'll be a tok for a lifetime. U shd get them to compensate u more.

Suhana - I was like u.. wanna rent a lengha instead of spending $$ on an outfit tht only gonna wear for once. To rent is $350 or more. But is u cn get materials and sew up 1, it may cost u even below $500. Now mi hv decided to design my own lengha and get it sewn.
 
Hi Ladies

I need your advice. When do you think I shld ask the Henna artist to do my hands and feet. My bangle ceremony will be on 31 May 07 (Thursday). When shld I do my mani and pedi then?
 
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hi ladies,

Wow! The number of new brides keeps increasing...But thats good. Welcome ladies! If you would like your wedding details added onto the table, just list the details in your posts and i'll update them as and when i can.

Joelle - Congrats gal!! Good to have you back on the forum to share your experience...

Kayla - Getting excited for you gal!! 2 more days !!
 



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