Potential Lovenest / L'atelier Problem (City gate)

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manduloo

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Hello BTBs 2024!

Would just like to ask around if anyone is in the same circumstances as us. We signed a bridal package with French Wedding in Jan 2023, for PWS + Actual day gowns and suit rental. Our actual day is sometime in May 2024. Happily went for PWS and was satisfied with the photos/products. However, at the end of December 2023, was told that the Tanjong Pagar shopfront will be closing down due to merger with other bridal studios, and will be shifting to city gate. Hence, would like to ask for any reviews or experience with the studio (they also go by the name of LOVE NEST) as the fiancé and I recently went for a gown selection session and was shocked by the lack of selection for gowns. They also did not have the previous selection that we initially chose in French wedding.

Do reach out!

Thanks :)
 


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BKoh

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Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
 
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Redman

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Hi. Any couples were ghosted by them and their team in whatsapp group despite dates were running near ?
 
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pixel7

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BKoh said:
Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
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Same please dm me to add me to the group chat. Just received this message from them:

Dear valued customers, partners, and employees,

We hope this message finds you well. We regret to inform you company will be temporarily closing its operations starting from April 2, 2024, until further notice. This decision has been made due to unforeseen circumstances& financial challenges.

During this closure period, all services will be temporarily unavailable. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve any ongoing issues and resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Our top priority is ensuring the well-being of our employees and customers. We are taking this time to assess the situation, make necessary improvements, and plan for a successful reopening. We will keep you updated on any developments through our website, email communications, and social media channels.

We want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and understanding during this challenging time. We value the trust you have placed in us, and we remain committed to serving you with excellence once we reopen.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service team at 89398181. We will do our best to assist you promptly.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
 
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Catapoop

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Hi all, we just got notified that the bridal studio will close down until further notice. We signed with them last year at the ******** expo.. Do you mind adding us in the group chat as well? @BKoh
 
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nana96

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i just got notified too, really heartpain to see this message. can you also add me into the group chat? @BKoh
 
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allets

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Hello! I had the same issue. They just texted me at 2pm today that they ceased operations today. The phone number was not available and they are not contactable at all. :( We will be making a report on CASE regarding this.
 
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jyjy123

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@BKoh same issue here. Been ghosted by the bridal studio. They just leave a message over whatsapp chat and went MIA. Pls add me in the group chat too.
 
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Cang92

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They just cease operations today. Guys we need to report this to CASE so they will go in to investigate. Add me into he group chat too
 
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Yvonne Ng

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allets said:
Hello! I had the same issue. They just texted me at 2pm today that they ceased operations today. The phone number was not available and they are not contactable at all. :( We will be making a report on CASE regarding this.
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yes! me too!
 
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nana96

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nana96 said:
i just got notified too, really heartpain to see this message. can you also add me into the group chat? @BKoh
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Just an update:

Went down to the bridal studio just now met a few couples there too. Bridal studio is closed even though the lights are on. Not even a single staff were there, can see that their computers and floral displays have all been emptied out except the gowns.

Tried to called CASE and they say company is going through liquidation.

Patrol police were coincidentally on duty and they advise to make police report.
 
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Cang92

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nana96 said:
Just an update:

Went down to the bridal studio just now met a few couples there too. Bridal studio is closed even though the lights are on. Not even a single staff were there, can see that their computers and floral displays have all been emptied out except the gowns.

Tried to called CASE and they say company is going through liquidation.

Patrol police were coincidentally on duty and they advise to make police report.
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So CASE suggested us to make a police report? Do we still need to report it to CASE?
 
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allets

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I have called CASE, they have informed me that they are not able to do much as the company does not have money to repay. He suggested to contact the liquidator instead.

The winding up order was issued on 13 January 2023!

We are planning to contact the Organiser of the wedding fair as well.
 
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BKoh

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Hi everyone! Apologies for not responding as soon as I could, please send me a direct message and I’ll try to add you into the group chat if you haven’t already been added! The chat is now on telegram so that everyone can see the historical messages.
 
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allets

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BKoh said:
Hi everyone! Apologies for not responding as soon as I could, please send me a direct message and I’ll try to add you into the group chat if you haven’t already been added! The chat is now on telegram so that everyone can see the historical messages.
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I have called CASE and they advised me to contact the liquidator by search the company name Love Nest Holding. You can find the info on the winding up order which has been issued on 13 Jan 2023.
 
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allets

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nana96 said:
Best to report to CASE and also make a police report. Even though we cannot get the money back but thats the least we can do now
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CASE mentioned that we can make a police report but unlikely that they can do much regarding that
 
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julianagohh

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Hi @BKoh, could you add us in the chat too! We are facing the same problem and our wedding is just next month. We have not get our PWS photos too.
 
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chloe324

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BKoh said:
Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
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Hi there, i also signed with latelier, could you add me into the group chat too? @kerlowwee on tele
 
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Qubby001

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Hi all, I had same encounter few years back where the bridal shop liquidate overnight. Just wanted to share my experience and hope it help some of you.

Unlikely you will get back your money even reporting to CASE, you could still log a case though.

However, if any of the couples here recall any recent payment made via credit card to the bridal shop, do check with the bank if the recent transaction can be voided. There is a grace period to report disputes (if any). At least it helps to minimize the damage.
 
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Rams

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Dear all,

I am one of the affected victims as well.
Currently, we have also a telegram chat where we are giving each other support and also help

therefore, if you like to be in the group you can PM me at tele @weexuans (https://t.me/weexuans).

also if you are a vendor and you would like to help drop me a message and I will drop an access to the google file.

thanks everyone let try to help each other as much as possible.
 
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manduloo

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Hello all!

Thank you for reaching out. I was liaising with the florist directly and they told me that they couldn't get through to them as well. They also got the news from Loveliest suddenly yesterday. I guess we are able to report to CASE but like what @Qubby001 shared, I had a friend that went through this sometime back, she wasn't able to get back her money in the end. Rather it's just reporting to CASE to lodge a report for records.
 
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huim1

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Hi. I'm one of the couples affected. Could you share the link to the group chat ? @BKoh
BKoh said:
Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
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nlim

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@BKoh: My fiance and I are affected too and would like to be added into the telegram chat. Our telegram handles are @tyler_yong and @nlimsy

Thank you!
 
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Allen&Evelyn

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BKoh said:
Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
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Hi we wud like to join e groupchat...please send me e link. We r in e same boat. We hv made payment upfront & now they hv ghosted.
 
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Allen&Evelyn

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BKoh said:
Hi everyone! Apologies for not responding as soon as I could, please send me a direct message and I’ll try to add you into the group chat if you haven’t already been added! The chat is now on telegram so that everyone can see the historical messages.
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what is the name of the groupchat on telegram?
 
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peacesoo

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BKoh said:
Hi Manduloo! I am in the same shoes as you, we were originally with French Wedding but we had to do everything with Lovestory/Lovenest instead of French Wedding as our original PWS date was in late Jan. However there has been new developments on Lovestory/Lovenest side and things are looking unstable - FYI almost all employees have abandoned the shop/left the whatsapp groupchats and when I visited today, only the receptionist Elle was there and she was doing everything from helping a couple with gown selection/fielding other couples' queries.

Am trying to raise awareness about the situation and find other couples impacted by the recent developments. I've formed an groupchat with some of the other impacted couples.

Our actual day is later in the month and this is creating tremendous undue stress...
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is there a chat group that we can join to discuss how to get our money back?
I called the 87999788, the number on the receipt, one man picked up and ask me to go ahead and make police report! I am so angry!!
 
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Allen&Evelyn

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BKoh said:
Hi everyone! Apologies for not responding as soon as I could, please send me a direct message and I’ll try to add you into the group chat if you haven’t already been added! The chat is now on telegram so that everyone can see the historical messag
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peacesoo said:
Please add me into the group. I managed to get the director and secretary's name and residential address.... is that useful?
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Based on the names on ARCA, a Eng Cheng Song was jailed 4 weeks in Jun 2022 for money laundering. His NRIC matches his age now. The fellow started a few sham companies with foreigners. A Vietnamese by the name of Le Thi Tra My was jailed 7 months for involvement in a sham marriage in 2016. Not sure if these are the same people who cheated us.
 
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