For all your wedding needs
by Serene Lim, 1 March 2004

Always pictured that perfect wedding gown yet the closest you find doesn't even come close? Like many brides-to-be, you are probably exasperated after your search and gasp at how deep you will now have to dig into that pocket for that one gown. Thankfully, there is help at hand at one special bridal boutique along Merchant Road.

Before giving up on the idea of attaining your perfect gown, you realise that there are places that custom-make wedding and evening gowns. J&C Bridal Collections does just that, and the best thing about this whole deal, is that you do not have to purchase the gown just because it's been custom-made to your specifications!

Complete service
J&C Bridal Collections has a team of 20, which works to try and fulfil every customer's wedding-planning needs. Besides arranging for the usual gown-and-make-up routine and studio photography sessions, the team can also undertake the planning of your wedding right down to its last detail. This means they will even help you with your hotel ballroom bookings for your wedding dinner!

Flowing originality
As mentioned, J&C Bridal Collections can custom-make your wedding gown according to your specifications. You will not be required to purchase the gown though, so you do not have to worry about spending a bomb to have a once-used gown hanging in your wardrobe.

If you should decide to pick a gown off the rack, you will be pleased to know that the studio's resident designer, Cynthia Neo, designed all the gowns in there. Such originality makes the gowns unique in their own way.

Flexible prices
J&C Bridal Collections' pre-packaged deals start from a low of S$2,888. It covers all the basic elements of your wedding plan, including an off-the-rack gown, make-up and photography. Package prices can vary for instance according to the size of the wedding portrait and the type of gown you choose.

Other services include bridal hair and make-up, arrangement of floral bouquets and car décor as well as recommendations to top photographers with diverse styles - from candid, casual poses to high modern shots and romantic portraits to funky pictures.

If you should choose to whip up an entire package of your own though, the studio will also try to accommodate your needs and budget. According to Ms Neo, their prices are not rigid and may be adjusted to suit what the customer requires. Prices are also adjusted on a yearly basis, keeping up with industry rates.

Good service comes naturally
J&C Bridal Collections prides its business on producing quality made-to-measure gowns, as well as providing excellent and personalised service.

"We aim to provide excellent service to every customer and cater to their every wedding-planning needs. We want to give our clients enough time to figure out what they want, and for us to help them to the best of our ability. This is why we do not cramp our schedule with numerous clients," says Ms Neo.

J&C Bridal Collections is located at 30 Merchant Road, #02-27 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282. Consultations are strictly by advanced booking only. To make an appointment, call 6533 0878 or 9693 0806, or fax the studio at 6533 0528. You may also check out their website at www.jcbridalcollections.com. The shop is open on all days except Tuesdays from 12pm to 9pm.