Ready to look for a bridal package?
Bridal shops usually require about 6 months advance booking
before your wedding date. This will allow them ample time to
prepare the wedding gown, groom's suit and wedding album.
You can look for bridal shops by going to the wedding
exhibitions at Suntec City. You can shop online here or
you can buy a wedding magazine and check out the shops that
may interest you.
What is a bridal package?
A full package usually includes,
Tea-dress
Wedding gown (choice of off-the-rack or made-to-measure)
Evening gown
Men's suit
Trial make-up
Make-up for photoshoot
Two make-up for the wedding day (Both morning and night)
Hand bouquet for photoshoot (preferably real flowers)
Hand bouquet for the wedding day
5 corsages (4 for both parents and 1 for groom)
Bridal car with chauffeur provided
Bridal car decoration
Sets of ribbons for accompanying cars
Usage of bridal accessories (free or rental)
Studio photography
Outdoor photography (usually 2 locations)
About 20 pieces of photos bound in album
One portrait size photo (inclusive of framing)
One table top photo
What to look out for when choosing a bridal package?
When you choose a bridal package, you need to consider the
package price, design, workmanship, service and photography
style.
Do not choose a package solely on price factor
Choose your package carefully. If not, you may end up paying
more when you are not satisfied with the one you chose and
had to switch to another bridal shop.
Some bridal shop can offer cheaper packages because cheaper
materials are used in making the wedding gown and suit. Some
limit their in-house photographer on the number of film used
when taking photos. Remember to ask for the price of extra
photos before you make your decision. Some bridal shop charge
higher than others on the extra photos for the album.
Design, Workmanship and Quality
Look at the designs of the gowns, feel the material and check
the workmanship on the gowns. You can do so by looking at the
laces on the gowns, some shops don't tidy up the laces resulting
in poor finishing.
Photography style
There are 2 main photography style, the classical or the contemporary
style. The classical style is otherwise known as the "Taiwanese" style.
The two styles can have very different results on a couple.
Request to look at customers' photos instead of model shoot.
Some shops employ outside photographers to shoot their sample
portfolio and these photographers most likely do not take your
wedding photos. Some shops have more than one in-house photographer.
If you have identified a photographer that you like, request
for that photographer to shoot your studio and outdoor photos.
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