Get slim.

Okay ladies. We know how hard it is to get into shape for THE day. Especially with a job like mine, I have more time for tea breaks than the amount of time I really spend on tasks at work.

I used to be hooked onto a slimming drug that helped heaps with curbing my humongous appetite prescribed by doctor. I think its the same one a famous blogger is still currently taking to maintain her new found slim figure. I find slimming drugs harmful.

Let me tell you why. That drug I used to take gave me abundance energy and makes my heart work really hard. At times of the day, I get jitters and heart burns. I'd feel like I was gonna get a heart attack. Years later, my body got so used to the drug that my energy level dropped tremendously when I tried to stop. It made me look older. I also felt older. I couldn't concentrate nor was it easy for me to remember things.

It was a miserable period struggling to stay off it and still accept how much weight I have doubled back on. I felt terrible about myself.

For friends who have known me for years would know that I have battled bulimia and anorexia during my younger days. It had severe effects on my wellbeing. Thus finding comfort in slimming drugs that I didn't have to sacrifice for. Or so I thought.

At my "happiest" state, I was 62.8kg on the weighing scale. I'm 1.64m. Slimmest at 53kg when I first joined my company. I tried going to the gym to lose weight healthily. I felt slightly better going to the gym twice a week but it did not help my weight loss attempt at all. Lol.

Putting on nearly 10kg in a year is A LOT.

My parents told me that I needed help that day I went back home to stay. They swept 3 boxes of SlimSpa Slimming Essence and 2 boxes of SlimSpa BodyWorx off the counters of Guardian and told me to try it. Lol. I said why not. I'm already unhappy anyway. Maybe this would give the extra boost I very much need.

I think its been roughly 2 weeks now. The dose for $360+ is only for 26 days. I have religiously followed the regime and I must say, I feel a difference. I feel better. I don't feel like eating every minute of the day. As much. But what I like about it is that it doesn't give me jitters like most slimming products would. It doesn't keep me awake at night either.

My colleagues did mention about me looking "less bloated". I FEEL less bloated too. But I don't think the effects are as prominent and consistent as the first few days'.

I haven't had the guts to weigh myself on the digital scale. Hope to be pleasantly surprised when I do.

Wish me luck!

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Photoshoot Ideas

So we've planned for our shoot to be on October 3rd 2012, a Wednesday.

To be very honest, I am pretty psyched about it especially after the bridal fitting. I think it'll be really awesome with all the ideas we have.

1. One of our must go locations is IKEA. Reason being, we actually developed liking for each other during a trip to IKEA. It holds special memories plus I think it'll be pretty cool!

2. Garden by the Bay. We saw how amazing a couple's photos turned out with the effects at night. Groom loves nature, and I can be his insect repellent. :)

3. We both enjoy a good beer so I thought we should try to have a shoot in a bar. And besides, we got together in a bar too! It was 1-TwentySix. But it's kinda out of the way if you have to plan all the shoot in a day. So that's out of the question. We'd have to find another bar like Timbre (especially with a live band behind) if we decide on a bar shoot.

Another idea is that we can shoot in the middle of a traffic light. With the cars as a backdrop. OR. Crazy idea, outside a MRT station. I hope to back up these ideas with concept photos I find on the Internet. Will update!

Bridal fitting

Hubby to be and I went for our first bridal fitting at Feline Bridal. To be very honest, I never had a good impression of the bridal studio mainly because of the poor reviews I have read on various wedding forums and the poor surprise visit to the studio.

I was lucky that day. My MUA who helped me with my fitting was extremely patient despite my arse being too wide for nearly half the gowns she brought me. I am severely pear shaped. Lol.

We took less than 3 hours to settle on 5 gowns and 2 suits.

We met a photographer who happened to be in the studio that day and readily decided on him.

Here are photos of 4 of 5 outfits from the bridal fitting that my sneaky groom took. ;)

The first one I tried was a winner for both of us. Loved the mermaid ends.

Decided on this one cause it was something totally not my style but somehow grew on me. ;)

Well, the photo doesn't do any justice to the gown at all.

Last but not least, I traded kwa for this. Picked from my pretty conservative groom. (He always jokes about me wearing a tudong for our wedding =______=)

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Bridal shoes

OH GOD I LOVE THIS. :(

10 Months and 16 Days to Go!

Been so darn busy with my new work assignments that all our wedding preparations have been on hold.

Anyway. I've booked my first appointment with Feline Bridal for fitting mid August. I can't say I'm too pleased with their service so far. But well, you can't expect anyone else to be more excited than you are about your own wedding can you. Hopefully they'll turn my experience with them into a good one!

Anyhow, we have a ton of things pending for our wedding still. Here's my latest to-do list:

1) Bridesmaid dresses (I want maxi convertible dresses in royal purple) *ASAP

2) Tailored shirts for groomsmen. Hunt for coupons NOW! *ASAP

3) We bought a couple of coupons for couple shoot and with the bridesmaids and groomsmen DUE ON 3RD AUGUST. Oh boy!

4) Bridal shoes

5) Ideas for photoshoot locations

6) GUEST LIST! OMG.

7) Engagement party. No idea what my family wants.

8) Tea ceremony items + Chinese customary items

9) Parents and family outfits

10) My brain is dead. Can't remember anything else!

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Updates

Well, haven't been blogging much since Feb. I've been so busy with work that I barely had time to look at magazines even. :(

Things done for now:
✓ Bridal package: Feline Bridal
✓ Banquet venue: Parkroyal on Kitchener
✓ Photographer: Leslie Photography
✓ Videographer: The Montage Guy

Things yet done:
o Sign contract with videographer
o Settle number of helpers

o Wedding bands

o Buy 2 x manicure and pedicure vouchers (Bridal shoot and actual day)

o Book bridal photography date
o Try bridal gowns
o Settle parents and in-laws outfits
o Buy bridesmaid attires
o Buy groomsmen attires
o Buy wedding shoes (Wedding gown and Kwa)

o Engagement party buffet and venue
o Order betrothal cakes
o Buy betrothal customary items

o Settle guest list
o Decide banquet theme and flowers
o Decide on wedding invite design
o Decide on wedding favors
o Order guest seating
o Order actual wedding day cocktail bites


Oh boy. What a handful. :S

Betrothal Cakes

1. Kyo Cake House
   Price: $8.30
   
   * There may be 20% discount. Sent enquiry. If valid, discount voucher comes on 15th of every month.
   ** Confirmed 5% discount for orders above $200. Free printing of couple's name on box.


2. Sweetest Moments
   Price: $8.90
   
   * Customized wedding photo card and printed name on boxes for all orders.


3. Yiling Cakes
   Price: $8.50 per box, $42.50 for 5 boxes
   


4. Gin Thye
   Price: Unknown
   


5. Pine Garden Cakes
   Price: $8.20
   

Choices available

After much considerations, we're left with:

OCC: $863.XX nett

Riverview Hotel: $988 nett

Grand Mecure Roxy: $888 nett

Orchard Parade Hotel: $778.80 nett

M Hotel: $957.06 nett

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God, I love this man.

I hope we're finally done going round and round.

From a outdoor wedding to country club to banquet and lastly a solemnization. I hope we're finally done.

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Bridesmaids Attire

I'm thinking along the lines of:

A typical short purple dress


A long purple maxi/gown


Or everyone wears purple heels! :D

Things to buy before photoshoot

1. Groomsmen outfits/accessories

2. Bridesmaid dresses

3. Photoshoot accessories/props

4. Wedding bands

5. Outfits for ring bearer and flower girls

Showcases

Hilton Hotel
Date: Saturday, 25 February 2012
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Vista Room, Level 3
Admission: $28 per couple



Grand Copthorne Waterfront
Date: Saturday, 25 February 2012
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom Level 4
Admission: $18 only if no show



Amara Hotels & Resorts
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court



Copthorne King's Hotel
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court



Grand Park City Hall
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court



Marina Mandarin
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court



ParkRoyal Hotel & Resorts
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court



Orchard Hotel Singapore
Date: 24,25,26 February 2012
Time: Fri 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm
Venue: Vivocity Central Court

Wedding Banquet Calculations

Ok. Here are quite a few of my shortlisted venues for banquets sorted in alphabetical order.

Since we'll be having a weekend dinner, I'll list down only prices per table of 10. Stated prices are for 2012 (If we're lucky, we may be able to retain the prices provided we book early) otherwise stated.

All prices are NETT after calculation of pertaining charges. (GST and service charges)

Expected angbao return rates are for year 2012 weekend dinners only.

Gains/losses are calculated with the LATEST banquet rates against median angbao rates from 2012 (some might give more, some less). We shouldn't be complacent and expect angbaos to increase since crisis in on its way.

As another precaution, I've decided to add in another calculation for those hotels with stipulated angbaos over $120 too. Let's not assume everyone's willing to give over a certain sum. And we've decided that $120 is a comfortable amount.




Amara Hotel Singapore 4*
Price: $1,085.76 (For Jan 2013 to Dec 2013)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $105-130

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,085.76 * 30 tables = $32,572.80
Returns: $117.50 * 300 pax = $35,250
Gain: $35,250 - $32,572.80 = $2,677.20




Carlton Hotel 4*
Price: $1,068 (For 2011/2012) *May be additional $20 NETT charge per table for using their largest halls. Should be able to waive that charge. So it's not added in the table costs.
Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from Bras Basah Station
Minimum tables: 28
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $130-160

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,068 * 30 tables = $32,040
Returns: $145 * 300 pax = $43,500
Gain: $43,500 - $32,040 = $11,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $32,040 = $3,960 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Concorde Hotel 4*
Price: $1,038.96 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset MRT
Minimum tables: 35 *Should be able to negotiate
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,038.96 * 30 tables = $31,168.8
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $31,168.8 = $10,831.2 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $31,168.8 = $4,831.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Copthorne King's Hotel 3.5*
Price: $928 (8 course) (For 2013)
Accessibility: 3 minutes TAXI ride from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $90-120

Total costs (Banquet only): $928 * 30 tables = $27,840
Returns: $105 * 300 pax = $31,500
Gain: $31,500 - $27,840 = $3,660




Fort Canning Hotel 4*
Price: $1,085.76 (For 1st Apr 2012 to 31st Mar 2013) *Should be able to retain prices for May banquet
Accessibility: 5 minutes TAXI ride from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,085.76 * 30 tables = $32,572.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $32,572.80 = $9,427.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $32,572.80 = $3,427.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Furama City Centre 3.5-4*
Price: $1,015.56 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,015.56 * 30 tables = $30,466.80
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $30,466.80 = $7,033.20




Furama Riverfront 4* - Favorite at the moment, provided they're willing to retain the price and promotions. And it's ballroom is surrounded by lush greens. :)
Price: $1,092.26 (For 2012) *Promotion now: $1,188 off total bill
Accessibility: 5 minutes TAXI ride from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,092.26 * 30 tables = $32,767.80
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $32,767.80 = $4,732.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $32,767.80 = $3,232.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Grand Copthorne Waterfront 4*
Price: $1,128 (For Jan 2012 to Apr 2013) *Should be able to retain its price
Accessibility: 6 minutes TAXI ride from Orchard Station
Minimum tables: 30 for weekdays, 40 for weekends. Should be able to negotiate since our tables exceed what their lower tier's space.
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,128 * 30 tables = $33,840
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $33,840 = $6,660 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $33,840 = $2,160 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Grand Park City Hall 5*
Price: $1,132.56 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 4 minutes walk from City Hall Station
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,132.56 * 30 tables = $33,976.80
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $33,976.80 = $6,523.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $33,976.80 = $2,023.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Hilton Hotel 4-5*
Price: $1,118 (For 2013)
Accessibility: 6 minutes walk from Orchard MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $130-170

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,118 * 30 tables = $33,540
Returns: $150 * 300 pax = $45,000
Gain: $45,000 - $33,540 = $11,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $33,540 = $2,460 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Holiday Inn Atrium 3.5*
Price: $898 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 3 minutes TAXI ride from Chinatown MRT
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $100-130

Total costs (Banquet only): $898 * 30 tables = $26,940
Returns: $115 * 300 pax = $34,500
Gain: $34,500 - $26,940 = $7,560




Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre 4*
Price: $1,167.66 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset MRT
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,167.66 * 30 tables = $35,029.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $35,029.80 = $6,970.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $35,029.80 = $970.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




M Hotel 4*
Price: $921.96 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar Station
Minimum tables: 25
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $120-150

Total costs (Banquet only): $921.96 * 30 tables = $27,658.80
Returns: $135 * 300 pax = $40,500
Gain: $40,500 - $27,658.80 = $12,841.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $27,658.80 = $8,341.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Mandarin Orchard 5*
Price: $1,167.66 (For 2012)
Accessibility: 5 minutes walk from Somerset Station
Minimum tables: 35 *Should be able to negotiate
No. of courses: Not sure lol
Expected angbao per pax: $120-160

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,167.66 * 30 tables = $35,029.80
Returns: $140 * 300 pax = $42,000
Gain: $42,000 - $35,029.80 = $6,970.20 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $35,029.80 = $970.20 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Marina Mandarin 5*
Price: $1,168 (For 16 Sept 2012 to 31 Dec 2012)
Accessibility: 6 minutes walk from Esplanade Station
Minimum tables: 40 *Lol. Should be able to negotiate
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $140-190

Total costs (Banquet only): $1168 * 30 tables = $35,040
Returns: $165 * 300 pax = $49,500
Gain: $49,500 - $35,040 = $14,460 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $35,040 = $960 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Orchard Hotel 4*
Price: $1,099 (For 2013)
Accessibility: 10 minutes walk from Orchard MRT
Minimum tables: 40 *Should be able to negotiate
No. of courses: 8
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,099 * 30 tables = $32,970
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $32,970 = $4,530 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $32,970 = $3,030 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Park Royal Beach Road 3.5*
Price: $888 (For )
Accessibility: 6 minutes TAXI ride from Clarke Quay Station
Minimum tables: 30
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $110-140

Total costs (Banquet only): $888 * 30 tables = $26,640
Returns: $125 * 300 pax = $37,500
Gain: $37,500 - $26,640 = $10,860 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $26,640 = $9,360 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120




Swissotel Merchant Court 4* - *Has a poolside gazebo for solemnisations against the backdrop of Singapore River.
Price: $1,078 (For Apr 2010 to Mar 2012)
Accessibility: 2 minutes walk from Clarke Quay Station
Minimum tables: 35
No. of courses: 9
Expected angbao per pax: $130-170

Total costs (Banquet only): $1,078 * 30 tables = $32,340
Returns: $150 * 300 pax = $45,000
Gain: $45,000 - $32,340 = $12,660 *Assuming everyone gives over $120
Gain: $36,000 - $32,340 = $3,660 *Assuming everyone doesn't give over $120

Montage song.

I've been playing and going through lists and lists of love songs to pick for my wedding montage.

MAN IT'S HARD. LOL.

Anyway, here are my choices so far:

Matt Nathanson - Run
K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life
Plain White T's - 1234 (This song's really common though.)
Michael Bublé - Everything
Natasha Beddingfield ft. Sean Kingston - Love Like This




To be updated...

I'm growing into a miser.

Ok so we've scrapped all the outdoor wedding stuff.

Bringing everyone up to date, we've decided on a traditional wedding banquet to please all the elders. (Hopefully we'll be pleased too.)

I can't help but realize how much a bad person I've become. I'm constantly trying to pick up good deals from couples who've fallen out or who're unable to proceed with the wedding.

I am so bad.

But can it be helped? Prices increase $30-$50 every few months. We can only leech onto others' misfortunes for us (commoners) to have a decent wedding that my mother would be proud of and father would hold his silence for life.

Well, crunching numbers everyday has turned me into an unpleasant person. Looking forward to gaining from others' downfalls everyday. Lol.

Please let us grab a super super good deal. *Prays hard*

I pray damn hard that we'll be able to enjoy every micro bit of it. Amen Amen.

That's all for now. Terrible headache. Planning a wedding isn't an easy feat I tell you.


Much love,
Carol


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Lego Wedding Favor

Hehe. This is cute.

Wedding dresses

Couldn't help but had to list down a few designs that really caught my attention. It kinda revolves around the same designs. Hahahaha. In any case, it's gonna help me narrow down searching of bridal studios this Saturday at the bridal fair. :)

Photo Ideas

I've somewhat decided on a few locations for our pre wedding shots with east coast park outside 1-TwentySix being our backdrop, Punggol marina and perhaps SIM. It's where we've gotten together, gotten back together and where a significant time of our courtship was spent. It would mean a lot to me if we were able to capture everything on this pre wedding photoshoot. I'm afraid I'd forget them some day, these memories which I hold dearly. I wish that some day, even if I've become old and my memories failing me, this album will help me remember these precious moments where time stood still for us. And it'll be for us to tell our kids the story of our life. :) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Updates!

So well, some quotes from a few hotels came in and I've gathered all relevant packages from country clubs. On some level, I do agree that lunch packages for some hotels offers a lot more perks but they also attract a smaller angbao. While it is a celebration of love, my husband to be and I have decided to take angbaos into consideration. Shall update the blog when I have decided on dinner at country clubs/ulu babi hotels or lunch at reputable 4* hotels. :) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Wedding Invitation Cards

Something popped into my mind! I just thought of something which'll actually be really cool. How about using baby's card printer for printing invitation cards? It'll be small (wallet friendly!) so guests can carry them around. I can already imagine how it'll look like. It's gonna be damn cool I tell ya. :) - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Ivan was right.

We'd definitely need to take a look at the layout of things and smooth out the bumps along the way.

I have loved Burkill Hall since the moment I laid eyes on it's mini preview in a magazine.

But I guess, if another venue can offer just as much with smoother arrangements, why not right? *Shrugs*

I asked Ivan if event coordinators were for hire. Unlike wedding planners, I would have hired necessary vendors. Their job was to simply make sure things are in order for that day alone. Sure enough, he corrected me right away. "Those are called wedding planners." Rofl. Damn can't we get a student to make sure things are where it should be? >:(

We haven't even included photographers, logistics, live band, decorations, stationaries, and so on. And we've already blown our budget per pax on food alone based on our estimation.

How very depressing really.

I guess I shall look through previously dismissed venues to lower our costs tomorrow.


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Apologies

Something's awfully wrong with the table layouts. All of which have been added a ton of padding to the top. Simply don't understand why.

Burkill Hall VS Fort Canning Park

Venue	Rates 2012 (Excl. GST)	Capacity	Air-Conditioning	Bridal Room	Closing Hours	Appointed Caterer	Logistics	Music Restrictions
Burkill Hall	$3500 for 8 hours $525 add. hour	270 excluding outdoors	Ceiling fans	Yes	12MN	No	No	No
OMSQ	$600 Full Day	60 Indoors, 140 Outdoors	Yes	No	12MN	No	No	No

Wedding Theme :)

Caterers - Updated!

Kriston
Four Seasons
Mum's Kitchen
Angeli
Royal Catering
Amici
Empire Food
Gustos
Peach Garden
House of Catering
Hua Zhu
Wee Kee
Rasel Catering
Elsie Kitchen
Yeh Lai Siang
Eatz Catering
Pillars
Thomson Catering
Jumbo Seafood
Liang Food Caterer

Briefly glanced through some caterers through a catering one-stop site. These are the caterers I've short listed under wedding caterers.

Well, I don't like the use of plastic plates and all for my wedding dinner. But Gustos provides pretty good alternatives. As for the rest, I'd have to ask first.


To be updated...

My Goodness!

Can you believe how much Hotel Re! charges for rental of venue alone? $12,000++!!!

Holy crap!

We'd might as well get a dinner package from them! -.-


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Bridal Makeup Artist

I have more or less picked my bridal makeup artist.

For wedding package, its $688, inclusive of the following:
1 Eyebrow trimming & shaping
1 Makeup & 1 Hairstyling for Bridal Day
1 Makeup & 1 Hairstyling for Bridal Night
1 Trial Makeup (Complimentary)
1 Pair of fake eyelash (Complimentary)
1 Groom Touch Up (Complimentary)
1 Bio-Active Serum Mask (Complimentary)

While most services by freelance makeup artists cost roughly $900-$1000, this is a perk really. Moreover, she's done many fashion shows and is a celebrity makeup herself!

Have emailed asking if she has done any single/double eyelid cases due to the fact that I have an eye that's single and the other's double. Shall wait for her reply!

Wedding Bands

My winner from Lee Hwa Jewellery. :)

Ballrooms

I'm gonna email all the hotels below for a quote on their ballroom rental prices.

Amara Singapore
Carlton Hotel
Changi Village Hotel
Concorde Hotel Singapore
Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore
Fairmont Singapore
Furama City Centre Singapore
Furama Riverfront, Singapore
Goodwood Park Hotel
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore
Grand Park City Hall
Hilton Singapore
Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore
Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre
Hotel Fort Canning
Hotel RE! @ Pearl's Hill
InterContinental Singapore
M Hotel
Mandarin Orchard Singapore
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Marina Mandarin Singapore
Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Orchid Country Club
Pan Pacific Orchard
Pan Pacific Singapore
Parkroyal on Beach Road
Parkroyal on Kitchener Road
Hotel Miramar
Peninsula.Excelsior Hotel
Keppel Club
Quality Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel
Regent Singapore
Rendezvous Hotel
Riverview Hotel Singapore
Serangoon Gardens Country Club
Shangri-La Hotel
Sheraton Towers Singapore
Singapore Marriott Hotel
St. Regis
Swissôtel Merchant Court Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
The Paramount Restaurant
The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Traders Hotel Singapore
York Hotel
JewelBox @ Mount Faber


To be updated....

1-TwentySix

Hmmm, I love 1-TwentySix. But it's unworldly rates for a wedding is just... =____=

As far as I know, the rates for renting the venue requires a minimum spending of:

11am -2pm = $100 ++ per pax
1pm – 4pm = $80 ++ per pax
6pm- 10pm = $120 ++ per pax

The service seems pretty good.

We could never spend as much as $30,000 even for a wedding banquet.

I guess 1-TwentySix is out of the question too.

Emily Hill

Well, as the venue specialist replied, most couples with approx. 200 guests would hold most of crowd outdoor in the front lawn. The indoors can only hold 150 max. I wouldn't want my guests to turn grumpy if weather turns for the worse.

Here's the price list of the venue:

Venue	Rental Rate	Additional Hour
White House A1-1, level 1 & porch 70 m2 or 753 sq ft [cocktail reception - 60 to 70 pax] [cocktails with food stations - 50 pax] [seated dinner - 35 pax] Peak – 6pm to 11pm (Mon to Fri) (Including Sat, Sun & PH) Off-peak – 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri)	$750 per 4 hours $600 per 4 hours	$170 $135
Carpark area in front of White House and garden Peak – 6pm to 11pm (Mon to Fri) (Including Sat, Sun & PH) Off-peak – 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri)	$900 per 4 hours $700 per 4 hours	$200 $150
White House A2-1, level 2 152 m2 or 1635 sq ft [cocktail reception - 100 to 120 pax] [cocktails with food stations - 100 pax] [seated dinner – 70 to 80 pax] Peak – 6pm to 11pm (Mon to Fri) (Including Sat, Sun & PH) Off-peak – 9am to 6pm (Mon to Fri)	$1050 per 4 hours $880 per 4 hours	$230 $200

Seems like Emily Hill is out of the question.

Anyway, here are some pictures I've gathered on the Internet.

Bridal Package Price List 2010

Price List 2010

Some other I've found online:
www.jesscouture.com.sg/

http://www.cupidogowns.com/

http://www.lavitabrides.com/

http://bridalcloset.multiply.com/

http://topgown.multiply.com/

http://www.prettybridescollection.com

http://www.mysingaporetailor.com/index.php

http://justgowns.biz/

http://www.madeforprincess.com.sg

http://www.lavitabrides.com

Kick off!

I emailed Emily Hill, 1-Rochester, 1-TwentySix and 1-Altitude for quotes. :)

Happy!

Some considerations:
1. What is the cost for rental of venue only?
2. What is the opening and closing time?
3. What is the capacity if using round tables?
4. Is the rental of equipment (Sound system, projector, tables/chairs, tent non/air-con, fans) included?
5. Will there be any decorations?
6. Any time allowance for setup? Additional costs?
7. Any attendants to help with setup/clearing of plates?
8. Is there a shuttle bus service?
9. Any in-house/preferred caterers? If yes, do you have a menu? And do you charge a penalty if we don't use your caterer?
10. Any overnight bridal suites/Use of bridal changing rooms?
11. Any mobile/permanent restrooms?
12. Wet weather emergency plan?
13. Enough parking lots for guests? Complimentary?
14. Corkage fee/Free drinks?
15. Any aisle?
16. Any stage?
17. What are the types of cuisines available?

18. If ROM/Wedding buffet packages are available:
- Wedding favors
- Invitation cards
- Drinks
- Decorations
- Equipments
- Bridal suite/Changing room
- Additional day use of another room for event helpers
- Transport for guests
- Complimentary parking
- Attendants
- Tents
- Restrooms for guests
- Buffet menu
- Wedding cake

I thought this could be the one until...

I saw the train. Unbelievable.

My Hypes! - Updated

Considerations for venue

Questions to be asked

1. Cost per hr/half day/full day?
2. Capacity?
3. Equipment rental (Sound system, projector, tables/chairs, tent non/air-con, fans)?
4. Decorations?
5. Any time allowance for setup? Additional costs?
6. Any attendants to help with setup/clearing of plates?
7. Shuttle bus?
8. Any in-house/preferred caterers? Menu?
9. Any penalty for NOT using their caterer?
10. Any overnight bridal suites/Use of bridal changing rooms?
11. Any mobile restrooms?
12. Wet weather emergency plan?
13. Enough parking lots for guests? Complimentary?
14. Corkage fee/Free drinks?
15. Any aisle?

16. For buffet packages:
- Wedding favors
- Invitation cards
- Drinks
- Decorations
- Equipments
- Bridal suite/Changing room
- Additional day use of another room for event helpers
- Transport for guests
- Complimentary parking
- Attendants
- Tents
- Restrooms for guests
- Buffet menu
- Wedding cake


To be updated...

1 YEAR, 5 MONTHS, 22 DAYS TO GO

Well, good thing we had that conversation over the weekend. It has taken a lot of unnecessary guessing off my mind.

Checklist for December '11 - January '12:
ø Consolidate a list of venues with outdoor/garden settings and start emailing for quotes
ø Consolidate the guest list
ø Confirm brides maid/matron & grooms men
ø Source for tent rentals
ø Look for suitable caterers
ø Check out venues

I just thought of something.

We could use baby's card printer to print cards/stickers, fully customizable with the photos taken with life sized cut outs of us and print them out as a thank you gift.

What an inexpensive idea!

But we'd most definitely won't be able to invite his colleagues. Haha!


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My first post.

Well, Ben is a good friend. He does both prewedding and actual day wedding shoots at a fraction of most well known photographers. I think he's good. But he also claims that he isn't a seasoned wedding photographer.

Rates at $100-$150! How can you even compare. Very tempting indeed. :(

That aside, he also informed me that rental of NParks venue is going at $1500/4 hours block WITHOUT decorations and food. The venue alone, if we decide to hold it there, is going to cost a bomb. And it doesn't even come with a complimentary bridal suite to say the least.

Shall keep this post updated.