For the whole wedding, we decided to go for a la carte style. Its really crappy what they offer in the packages. For instance...
#1 banquet
We do not require, the fake cake, guestbook, champagne tower, invitation cards and floral deco. Just give us the food, venue, service, car park coupons and drinks! Still thinking if i need their chairs. Fyi, the price didnt change even thou we didnt want the stuff above, so dont bother.
#2 bridal studio
+ Pre wedding photo, no thanks.
I heard so many ppl telling me they spend a bomb on the photos and the album is just sitting happily..ok, not very happily since its collecting dust.. in some god forsaken place. And paying $50 to $100 per additional photo, r they mad??!?!?!??!?! Anyhow, i know who will be my pre wedding photographer from years back, so no chances for smoking me into the trap people. Bcox all photos will be given back to us in high res for our printing. And i dont need an album, just go online n see the photos la!
+ Actual day makeup and hair...
Every bridal studio has a list of makeup artist that they use, so you will be assign or you can choose one that you prefer. If your first choice is not available, settle for second. Theres also a high chance you need to topup for lashes, curls, hair setting and ampoules. That could amount to $200 to $400. Nahhhhhh...i rather have an all in, first choice, no topup whatsoever. Dont need the wayang kind, best is dont need to makeup. Just do hair will do! Hahah.
+Wedding Gown
This is so important, i cannot even fathom how people go through all this uncertainty. Now, i guess i know why there is so many outfit changes huh.
Everyone is dreaming of that 1 gown that will make you look like a princess for the day right? So..since you have been dreaming of it, time to make it real!
Back to story, i dont understand how a shop can have 2 to 4 storeys or some hidden wardrobes of gown for you to choose. How would you know it will look good on you with so many gowns jam packed together. Many a times, whats good on you might not look good on the rack! Then you have to tell them what you want and they will magically bring a few gowns for you to try. You trust their taste and memory? Plus, you just have t take their word that it is new stock or premium gown which u have to topup, YES AGAIN, is it tagged with a sticker or price tag or something? Based on trust and memory again. So, I think not. Plus, how many times can you go sift thru the racks till u find the one? Errrrr...tried that...didnt work at all! Especially when i hate those ribbon tie back criss cross thingy..once i see that, which is 80% of the gowns, dont need to show me. Yes, picky is me.
+ Actual day videography and photography
Dont like their works. Enough said.
+Floral bouquet, car deco, posies, boutonierres
Yes, i need. But i am so particular, later they ask me to topup AGAIN. So save the trouble la, i go to the florist and buy myself better. Car deco is just tacky, wle, seriously?!?!??!?!? Dont understand why people place emphasis on the car too. What meaning or significance is the car brand/model to your marriage? So a better car means you are better off or you are sporty or you are what?? Errrr...i think none. Its just a mode of transport. Face it. A car is how manly, why need to dress it up? Unless its pink, then i give it to you. So, i will be using my dad's car, which has a special meaning and significance to me. No rental car business please.
On top of it all, you are at the mercy of the bridal coordinator, if you meet a bad one, good luck..so, i dont want t take my chances here. Can you imagine paying 10k to 15k for the whole thing and you have to make do with an average dress and average vg/pg/mua/flower..i heard people who cant find a nice gown also ok. Plus, it will be worn by other ppl for many many times.
Might just be all the stories that deter me but i am happy with what i have now.
So think twice ok everyone! What might be convenient, might not be at all!
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