Wedding Prep - Bridal Studio

We've shortlisted a few bridal studios that we are keen in. Out of the five, 4 were choosen by me, heehee... Baobei were keen in Di Gio whom Kelvin & Madeline has taken up with and their wedding is this coming sun, 27 Jan 2008. Whereas Volans Couture was taken up by Serene & Billy, and their wedding was held on 02 Jan 2008.

1. Ritz Couture
2. Divine Couture

3. Di Gio

4. My Bridal Room

5. Volans Couture

Woww.... seems like lotsa of friends around me are getting married this year. I met up with Joleen for dinner last tuesday, and she will be holding hers on 22 Nov 2008 at M Hotel. Too bad that I can't attend her wedding, which I'm sure would be lotsa fun.

Went to Ritz Couture with Baobei last wednesday after work. The bridal studio was situated at No. 141 Devonshire Road, which is adjacent to Cineleisure. The last house of the row of shophouses along the mainroad. We parked at SP Bldg, which is the nearest carpark and crossed over the road. As we were early, we waited awhilez as Elaine was busy attending to another customer. In the meantime, we browsed through their wedding portoflio and find the photography not too bad. We saw one album which has alot of overlays and was wondering how much the couple topped up for the additional pictures, haha.

And in the meantime, Baobei sneaked a few pics with his hp, Jz D 2 of Us .... ;p

K, back to the bridal stuff. The place was quite a small cosy shophouse, decorated simply with white drapping curtains, fur carpet and a nice chandelier. Yes yes, I've a fetish for chandelier crystal lamps. So grand and luxury feeling. Elaine was friendly and she allowed me to choose a few WG to try them on. I tried on a total of 4 pieces. Didn't know that WG can be so heavy... lolzz. I thought I was skinny enough, but there was one particular piece whereby I've a hard time zipping it up at the waist area, haha... But it was really nice lor. As I look into the mirror, I'm starting to imagine my actual wedding day with my dream WG on... They have many nice WG OTR for selection indeed, and Elaine said that there will be new pieces coming in soon. And oh, I would suggest BTB to wear nude, strapless brasserie, as that will be more convienant for trying on.

Initially, I wanted something in a halter-neck style, but after trying decided against it, as it doesn't really suit me... makes me look flatter, if you know what I'm talking about, haha. I also don't really like the bustier (tube-kind) of neckline as I've seen so many brides wearing similiar cutting, kind of boring, hmm... In the end, I think I want to look for a sweet-heart neckline, something simple and elegant, with tulle/ organza instead of satin, which feels a whole lot heavier... I thought a bride is suppose to feel happy & light, walking on thin air, lolzz. Can't imagine wearing a very heavy material gown and dragging your feet, hee... But I guess I can't avoid the train behind the gown, which contributes to the elegant overall feel of WG.

I've browsed through the web, and saw some designs which appeals to me.

I love crystal adored tulle!

I like the ruched, embriodered bodice, even though its bustier neckline. Looks simple & modern.

This model looks lovely, like her hair style.

Back to the bridal pkg. The pricing is mid-high end range, and frankly speaking, not that comprehensive, with the number of photos given very little we find. Which means at the end of the day, we gotta top up alot of $$ for additional pics. Moreover, the outdoor prewedding shoot is only limit to 3 locations. Hmm... But Elaine did mentioned that she can throw in a few more pics and we can further negotiate if we are really keen in taking up with them.

After discussion with baobei, we decided to visit a few more shops before we finalise. Thus, next friday we are going to Divine Couture, which I've heard alot of rave reviews about their gowns. Hope both the WG and bridal pkg won't disappoint us.

And at the same time, baobei is busy searching for AD PG+VG by sourcing and comparing the individual packages. I shall leave the final choice to him. :)