Hi, As I received a number of PMs to share my experience, I thought that I would be easier if I start a new thread I post my experience here. Other couples who are solemnised by Mr Chia can also share their experiences here.
Basically, I found Mr Chia by calling randomly after trying all the other JPs mentioned in the forum were not available on the slot we wanted.
The 1st impression we got while speaking over the phone with him is that he is extremely friendly and approachable. You get that friendly feeling like a friend talking to you not someone with authority talking down to you.
After he confirmed from his schedule that he is available to solemnise for us, he then asked us whether we have checked out the steps to follow up for our solemnisation and gave us a detailed run-through of what we needed to do and prepare. Thereafter he email us the same instructions in an email so that we can follow-up on it. He also send us a summary of proceedings for the whole ceremony and gave us the choice of customising our vows(which we chose not to).
Prior to the actual date we met up to sign the consent form and he spent about 30 minutes talking to us giving us time to clarify whatever we needed and well as sharing some tips which came very helpful to us.
On the actual day, he came half an hour earlier to have a short rehearsal and run through every thing with us before the actual ceremony.
He even went the extra step to ask for the service staffs to standby to pull and push the chairs at junctures which we need to be seated or stand and even the postures for ring exchange. He also reminded us to pose for pictures during ring exchange and signing so that all these important moments could be captured.
He also accomodated to our last minute request to change the proceedings to mandarin although we had previously requested for english. He noted that we are nervous and gave us time to relax before commencing. After the ceremony and before the pronoucing of man & wife, he also gave us a meaningful sharing on maintaining a blissful and happy marriage and family.
Basically, both me and my wife are very touched by his attentativeness as he has made us felt important and that he is taking all steps to make sure that the whole ceremony runs smoothly and that he makes it memorable for us.
In essence, no regrets and Thumbs Up!
Basically, I found Mr Chia by calling randomly after trying all the other JPs mentioned in the forum were not available on the slot we wanted.
The 1st impression we got while speaking over the phone with him is that he is extremely friendly and approachable. You get that friendly feeling like a friend talking to you not someone with authority talking down to you.
After he confirmed from his schedule that he is available to solemnise for us, he then asked us whether we have checked out the steps to follow up for our solemnisation and gave us a detailed run-through of what we needed to do and prepare. Thereafter he email us the same instructions in an email so that we can follow-up on it. He also send us a summary of proceedings for the whole ceremony and gave us the choice of customising our vows(which we chose not to).
Prior to the actual date we met up to sign the consent form and he spent about 30 minutes talking to us giving us time to clarify whatever we needed and well as sharing some tips which came very helpful to us.
On the actual day, he came half an hour earlier to have a short rehearsal and run through every thing with us before the actual ceremony.
He even went the extra step to ask for the service staffs to standby to pull and push the chairs at junctures which we need to be seated or stand and even the postures for ring exchange. He also reminded us to pose for pictures during ring exchange and signing so that all these important moments could be captured.
He also accomodated to our last minute request to change the proceedings to mandarin although we had previously requested for english. He noted that we are nervous and gave us time to relax before commencing. After the ceremony and before the pronoucing of man & wife, he also gave us a meaningful sharing on maintaining a blissful and happy marriage and family.
Basically, both me and my wife are very touched by his attentativeness as he has made us felt important and that he is taking all steps to make sure that the whole ceremony runs smoothly and that he makes it memorable for us.
In essence, no regrets and Thumbs Up!