Introduction & Disclaimer


Dear Brides-to-be & Grooms-to-be,

I am very pleased to present my wedding preparation kit for all couples who are going to get married soon or in the mid of preparation.

A small introduction of me, I first started to prepare my wedding on August 2007 as my big day was on March 2009. As and when I had gone through my preparation, I started to compile and share my experience to guide all couples.

This blog will assist you on the information on how you can start your wedding and some resources. So-called a useful blog that compile from my research and experience to provide all informations for all brides-to-be or grooms-to-be.

As I say, all informations compile from my research and experience, you will expect some copyrights from other articles & websites.

For advertising, you are always welcome to share with everyone. Give me your email and I will contact you directly. Advertising in this blog is FREE.

Hope this kit will be useful to you! Have fun!

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◕ Bridal Shoes


Hotels

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Solemnisation

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◕ ROM
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Photography & Videography

◕ Photography
◕ Pre-Wedding Photoshoot
◕ Videography


Venues

◕ Restaurant
◕ Wedding Banquet


Locations

◕ Beach Road
◕ Bugis
◕ Changi
◕ CityHall
◕ Clarke Quay
◕ East Coast Road
◕ Havelock Area
◕ Newton
◕ Orchard
◕ Raffles Place
◕ Sentosa
◕ Tanjong Pagar


Transportation

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Stationery

◕ Invitation
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Songs

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Pre-wedding Photoshoot Locations

Here are the photoshoot locations for your reference:

Bedok Reservoir Park
Boat Quay
Botanic Garden Waterfall
Bottle Tree Park @ Yishun
Central Fire Station
Changi Airport
Changi Boardwalk
Changi Yacht Club
Chinese Temple @ Telok Ayer
Clarke Quay
Dempsey Hill
East Coast Park
Esplanade Park
Fort Canning Park
Fullerton Hotel
Henderson Waves
Hort Park
Jalan Sultan shophouses
Kent Ridge Park
Labrador Park
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Mandai Orchids Garden
Marina @ Keppel Bay
Marina Barrage
Marina South Pier
Merlion Park
Millenia Walk
Mount Faber Park
Mount Sophia
National Museum
Peirce Reservoir Park (Lower & Upper)
Portsdown Area for colonial houses, eg Colbar
Pulau Ubin
Punggol's End
Punggol Lalang Field
Quarry @ Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Red Dot Traffic
Rochester Park
Sentosa Beach
Sentosa Cove
Seletar Reservoir Park (Upper)
Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Flyer
Singapore Zoo
Spottiswoode Park
St Teresa Church
Stadium Waterfront
Tanah Merah
Tanjong Pagar Train Station
Villa Bali

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11:45 PM
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Getting Ready for Pre-wedding Photoshoot

BEFORE THE PHOTOSHOOT

The Gown and the Suit

Make sure all bride’s gowns are altered and ready. Groom’s suits should be selected too. If there is any need for ethnic costumes like Kua, check if they have your size and remind them to reserve it for you on your photoshoot day.

The accessories and props

Prepare any accessories (e.g. ties, scarfs, shoes) or personal props (e.g. balloons, soft toys) you might wish to use on that day.

Locations vs Weather

Discuss with your photographer which locations you would like to go. You may also ask what they would do in case of contingencies (for example, rainy weather)

Ask your bridal coordinator what you need to bring on the actual day (besides the items below, they might have other requests).

The beauty

- Try to sleep early to prevent dark eye circles.
- Exercise as usual, but try not to get obvious tan lines that may show in your photos (although these can most probably be solved by photoshop).
- Maintain your facial and body regime. You can probably go for a facial or a body scrub a week before. Put on DIY face masks the last few days to keep your complexion radiant. Do not attempt to try new facial products at this time in case of breakouts!
- A manicure might be necessary as your photographer might take close-up shots of your hands with your wedding rings. This is best done one day before your photoshoot.

At Least One Week Before

List of Things to Prepare: Groom

- A few colour, long sleeve shirts. In different colours or styles for the groom to change into.
- A few ties
- A pair of black pants and/or white pants
- A pair of black formal shoes and black socks (white for Groom wearing a white suit)
- Cufflinks
- Dye or trim hair
- Do facial care
- Extra pair of frame (without lens) if need
- Send Wedding Bands for polishing

List of Things to Prepare: Bride

- Shoes to match actual wedding gown, evening gown, outdoor gown and/or traditional chinese costume
- Fitting of Gowns and alteration if required
- Do facial care
- A pair of skin-colour stockings, just in case
- Order Bridal Bouquet if not provided by bridal studio or makeup artist
- Dye or trim hair

One Day Before

- Check above items all prepared
- Buy fresh flowers (baby's breath, caspier, freesia, roses etc) to be used as hair accessories if you want
- Ensure delivery of Bridal Bouquet
- Prepare casual wear if interested
- Remove unsightly facial or body hair
- Go for manicure and pedicure
- Wash hair and make sure hair is dry before sleeping
- Do not apply any hair cream/gel/mousse
- Sleep early

In the Morning of Photoshoot

- Do not wash hair or apply any hair cream/gel/mousse on hair
- Have a good breakfast
- Bring Wedding Bands, Bridal Bouquet, fresh flowers for hair
- Bring all required clothings
- Bring any special accessories that you want to wear
- Bride to wear a spaghetti top, a tube top, a top with front buttons or bring along a bathrobe
- Bring any meaningful toys or items that you want to take photos with
- Bring Bottled water for both of you (include a straw for your convenience)
- Bring Light snacks that are easy to munch (in case you are hungry during outdoor photoshoot)
- Bring Tissue paper
- Bring Wet tissue (this comes in handy when you have to go barefoot at places like the beach)
- Bring Blotting paper (for blotting shiny spots)
- Bring a Mirror
- Your make-up pouch (lipstick, lipgloss, compact powder, spray on mist and any others)
- Umbrella (in case it rains suddenly)
- Insect repellant (if you are going to forested areas, beaches, parks)
- Any other accessories, if required.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE ON THAT DAY

- Wear a button-down or spaghetti top, so that it is easier for you to change into your gown after make-up.
- Do not bring too many valuables with you.
- Communicate with your make-up artist on the make-up style and hairdos for each gown.

Most importantly, remember to SMILE!!! The first few times, it may seem awkward in front of the camera, but gradually you will warm up to it. A good photographer will know how to help you relax and capture your most natural shot at the right time!

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9:53 PM
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Before Confirming Your Bridal Studio

Sales person is not the same as those coordinators who will eventually serve you.
In the local context, competition has been very stiff especially over the years when more and more bridal studios come into the wedding market. More studios are fighting over the same pie.

Do your homework
Ask around from your friends who got married and ask them what to look out for. Discuss with your spouse-to-be what your budget is and what kind of package both of you want. Discuss whatever is to be discussed before entering the wedding show. Remember the sales staff are trained professionals just to close sales. There won’t be time to discuss when the selling takes place. Agree to walk off as long as one feels uncomfortable with the sales pitch and walk off together.

Ask for customers’ feedback
Don’t ever sign at the wedding exhibition unless you have visited their studios and talked to their customers. You may only sign on the contract only if you have done your homework.

Know what you want for your package.
Do you know what you want for your bridal package?
Do you need the bridal car? Do you need two 15R albums instead of one?
Do you need Made-to-measure gowns or just off the rack?
If you don’t require some items, how could you use them to bargain for other items such as more 15R photos?

Control your buying impulse
Humans are impulsive shoppers. We all shop and buy things based on emotions. Even if men are considered logical thinkers, we still buy some items because it makes us feel good.

Make a second visit even if it takes more of your time.
Remember some studios allow you to bring the photocopied sample list home and they will get in touch with you a few days later. The competition is so stiff that they will never miss out any chance of getting new customers.

Treat the sales person like a good old friend
Treat them like a human and be friendly towards them. Ask for their help to give you more freebies. This is only doable when they find that they can clique well with you. Ask to be introduced to the senior staff so that you can know them too.

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11:55 PM