Still very indecisive on which photographer we should finally choose? Should it be Fifoto, Kidchan, Armadale or just stick with MonLiza? We also heard that photoz is good!
hmmmmm....I then picked up the phone and spoke to Fifoto, after explaining to her my problem, she was very helpful and suggested that we could go up to Penang for the shoot as she's local! I don't need to cover her accommodation but only the travelling cost from KL to Penang. I thought it was a brilliant idea! At least the beaches are far more beautiful than those in PD.... ^-^
After my discussion with Ben, we finally made our decision! Finally~~~~
That's to stick with MonLiza and hire Fifoto for our wedding day photo and take up their complimentary pre-wedding day shoot at Penang! Perfectoooo~
There we go, paying the initial deposit via maybank2u as today is the last day for the complimentary pre-wedding photo.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Yes! 11th March 2007
As I was about to compose an email to Vivien of Westin, I received a call from her! And it's a good news! The company has agreed to give way and 11th March is now ours! YEAH!
She will now draft out the contract to be sent to us.
We'll see how we can negotiate further before signing off the contract. ;that also mean that we have to put down the downpayment very very soon...... ~~
She will now draft out the contract to be sent to us.
We'll see how we can negotiate further before signing off the contract. ;that also mean that we have to put down the downpayment very very soon...... ~~
Searching for a nice beach for pre-wedding photograph
I started searching nice beaches for our pre-wedding shoots. First I thought of Redang after seeing my friend's beautiful vacation photos. However, after calculating the cost, I know it's unrealistic as we don't have the budget for the luxury of taking the crew there. Hence I reduces my searching radar and decided to look for a nice beach in Port Dickson itself.
We were recommended few resorts by my friends, Tiara Beach Resort, Glory Beach Resort and Avillion Beach Resort. I have a lot of friends telling me Avillion is the place! After visiting the website, I was convinced. Picked up the phone to check out more details for pre-wedding photo shoots arrangement and only found out that they have 2 appointed photographers, Kidchan and Armadale. Besides, if you don't plan to go with the appointed photographer, you'll have to pay RM5000 for the rental!
Alright...I then explored Kidchan as I know he's a very well-known photographer in the industry. Made an appointment to visit the KidChan studio in Bangsar too. His charges is really more than we could afford. I was also very delighted when I found out about his package bundling with the Avillion resort stay. ^-^
We were recommended few resorts by my friends, Tiara Beach Resort, Glory Beach Resort and Avillion Beach Resort. I have a lot of friends telling me Avillion is the place! After visiting the website, I was convinced. Picked up the phone to check out more details for pre-wedding photo shoots arrangement and only found out that they have 2 appointed photographers, Kidchan and Armadale. Besides, if you don't plan to go with the appointed photographer, you'll have to pay RM5000 for the rental!
Alright...I then explored Kidchan as I know he's a very well-known photographer in the industry. Made an appointment to visit the KidChan studio in Bangsar too. His charges is really more than we could afford. I was also very delighted when I found out about his package bundling with the Avillion resort stay. ^-^
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Wedding Expo
Got to know from the Bridal mag that there'll be a wedding expo at the mid valley convention center this weekend. Went with Ben to explore, hoping to find some new ideas or some vendors for our wedding. The expo mostly consists of bridal studio and hotels.
One photo studio which was decorated in all black caught our attention! Their style seems very new edge and modern. We then approached them to explore further and only found that our colleague actually did a pre-wedding photographs with them. It was taken at Putrajaya and the shots taken was very nice!
Fifoto which was started by this lady named Fiona. Went throught their portfolio, it seems like they're pretty new in this pre-wedding photo shoots. Natasha (a local actress) also went with Fifoto on their wedding day photographs. Their price seems abit pricey but I'm sure we're paying for the quality. It's a whole package that we're exploring which includes the pre-wedding and wedding day photographs.
In summary, we're both in dilemma now!
One photo studio which was decorated in all black caught our attention! Their style seems very new edge and modern. We then approached them to explore further and only found that our colleague actually did a pre-wedding photographs with them. It was taken at Putrajaya and the shots taken was very nice!
Fifoto which was started by this lady named Fiona. Went throught their portfolio, it seems like they're pretty new in this pre-wedding photo shoots. Natasha (a local actress) also went with Fifoto on their wedding day photographs. Their price seems abit pricey but I'm sure we're paying for the quality. It's a whole package that we're exploring which includes the pre-wedding and wedding day photographs.
In summary, we're both in dilemma now!
Dilemma continues...
Our dilemma continues ~~~ as we've put down a deposit of RM1k with MonLiza and we're now pretty attracted by Fifoto. To be frank, we both feel that Fifoto is more towards our style and we're more confident that they're able to produce something more to our liking.
The problem is the Rm1K deposit! Oh!! >< why why!!!
The beauty about the package with Fifoto is that it allows you to choose 3-4 locations of your choice, and they also bundle in the wedding day photo, with the bridal makeup and what not. As both of us can't stop thinking to take our pre-wedding photos on a beach, this seems to be the perfect photographer for us. Also checked with my colleauge, Putrajaya seems to be a good place for some elegant shots.
But the problem is the Rm1K! Do we want to just burn it or do we want to forfeit so to not regret when the whole production is out?
*Wink* We also have a wild idea! To make use of the Rm1K for bridal gown rental with Mon Liza that is!; since Fifoto's package doesn't include bridal gown. Arha~~~~~ I hope this will work ... though....~~~
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Latest update on the venue
11th March 2007 vs 18th March 2007?
It all depends on Westin hotel. We got to know from Vivien that there's another tentative booking by a company for their event on the 11th March. Our ideal date will be 11th since our chinese ceremony will take place on the 8th March. It's only right to have our wedding dinner on the 11th March rather than 18th March. We were initially looking at 10th March which is a Saturday but unfortunately it's already taken up by a couple ><
Just got a call from Vivien that they have contacted the company to see if they can release 11th March for us. Stay tuned for the latest updates!
It all depends on Westin hotel. We got to know from Vivien that there's another tentative booking by a company for their event on the 11th March. Our ideal date will be 11th since our chinese ceremony will take place on the 8th March. It's only right to have our wedding dinner on the 11th March rather than 18th March. We were initially looking at 10th March which is a Saturday but unfortunately it's already taken up by a couple ><
Just got a call from Vivien that they have contacted the company to see if they can release 11th March for us. Stay tuned for the latest updates!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Viewing an actual wedding setup @ Westin
Scheduled to view the settings of an actual wedding today with Vivien. We reached Westin around 4.30pm and it was raining cats and dogs! Went straight to the 2nd level where the ballroom is located.
Vivien showed us around starting from the pre-dinner cocktail lounge, the reception table and the walkway to the ballroom which was lighted up with tea-light candles. The floral arrangement right at the entrance of the ballroom was terrific! It gives you a very fairy-tale like feeling with lots of white roses and white petals on the floor. ^^ Co-incidentally, the wedding theme is also around gold + white. Hmm.....maybe we can steal some ideas!
When we stepped into the ballroom, the setup is simply amazing. A very cozy and nice elegant ballroom. The only thing is the walkway seems somewat plain. It should be okay if we put some decos there. ^^
We're both pretty satisfied with the whole setup of the wedding. It all depends on when the ballroom will be available for us.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
8th March 2007! Confirmed!
Just got a confirmation from our 'fortune-teller', Ms Wong that the best date for Ben and I to have our chinese ceremony will be on the 8th March.
We knew about this date actually 1/2 year ago, but were still trying to explore if there's any possibility to have the chinses ceremony on a weekend. Say 10th March for the chinese ceremony and 11th March for the wedding dinner.
Despite that, Ms. Wong still advised us to go with 8th March which falls on a Thursday. Well, I guess we'll have to go with whatever date that best fits us. Marriage is about life-long process rather than an one day event after all ^^
We'll follow whatever it takes to make sure we have a good future together!
We knew about this date actually 1/2 year ago, but were still trying to explore if there's any possibility to have the chinses ceremony on a weekend. Say 10th March for the chinese ceremony and 11th March for the wedding dinner.
Despite that, Ms. Wong still advised us to go with 8th March which falls on a Thursday. Well, I guess we'll have to go with whatever date that best fits us. Marriage is about life-long process rather than an one day event after all ^^
We'll follow whatever it takes to make sure we have a good future together!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Our meeting with the Decorator from FocalConcepts
A friend of mine recommended this decorator friend of hers. Met up with him after work to discuss on what he can do and what our expectations are. He started off by showing his company's portfolio, their service includes creating theme ideas, ballroom decorations, floral arrangement and what not.
Illustrated our theme in mind, which is golden, bronzy and white. He commented that it compliments the current settings in Westin which was a big relief for us! ^^ Also told him the budget we've allocated for ballroom decorations and we're glad that he is able to work something out within the budget.
The meeting ended fairly quickly but it was a fruitful discussion. At least we know that his service is quite reasonable priced. He will go back and come out with a proposal.
Illustrated our theme in mind, which is golden, bronzy and white. He commented that it compliments the current settings in Westin which was a big relief for us! ^^ Also told him the budget we've allocated for ballroom decorations and we're glad that he is able to work something out within the budget.
The meeting ended fairly quickly but it was a fruitful discussion. At least we know that his service is quite reasonable priced. He will go back and come out with a proposal.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Loh Tat Bet 罗铁笔 [continues...]
I called up Loh Tat Bet last Wednesday to enquire on the possible dates for our chinese wedding ceremony and was given a few dates, ranges from March to June. Good that the date picked by the other master is also in his list, 8th March 2007. It's a Thursday, so our dinner will mostly be on the 10th March, Saturday.
My parents came all the way from Seremban just to listen to what he has to say, together with Ben's mom. Master Loh brieftly runs through what needs to be done and etc. Everything has to be done according to the specific hour. For example, time when the groom picks up the bride; how long should the groom be staying in the bride's place; what time they need to arrive at the groom's house.
Next is for us to confirm on the date and tell Master Loh, he will then prepare a detailed checklist on what to do together with the timeline. Things are to be done approximately one month before the actual ceremony, like buying new bedsheet, new night gown and etc....^^
My parents came all the way from Seremban just to listen to what he has to say, together with Ben's mom. Master Loh brieftly runs through what needs to be done and etc. Everything has to be done according to the specific hour. For example, time when the groom picks up the bride; how long should the groom be staying in the bride's place; what time they need to arrive at the groom's house.
Next is for us to confirm on the date and tell Master Loh, he will then prepare a detailed checklist on what to do together with the timeline. Things are to be done approximately one month before the actual ceremony, like buying new bedsheet, new night gown and etc....^^
Tailor-made dinner gown for Mom @ Cordino
We then proceed to Cordino, a boutique located at Damansara Uptown. We were recommended by Ben's mom. We seek opinion from Derek, the designer to suggest some simple yet elegant gown for Mom. He drew 3 designs in total, all V-neck as he thinks my mom is more suited for V-neck as it enhances her petite figure.
Mom picked the 2nd design, a V-neck, floor-lengthed dress, with 3 layers of chiffon and satin, together with the color-combination of green and yellow. We were at first very worried with the color-combi as none of us can visualize the design he has in mind. He then went high and low looking for the closest clothes to conceptualize his idea to us. Mom wanted to make 2 dresses, one for the wedding ceremony another one for the wedding dinner. We're sticking to one piece at this moment to see the quality delivered by this designer.
My sisters also seek some opinion from Derek but will probably buy off the shelf dresses.
Mom picked the 2nd design, a V-neck, floor-lengthed dress, with 3 layers of chiffon and satin, together with the color-combination of green and yellow. We were at first very worried with the color-combi as none of us can visualize the design he has in mind. He then went high and low looking for the closest clothes to conceptualize his idea to us. Mom wanted to make 2 dresses, one for the wedding ceremony another one for the wedding dinner. We're sticking to one piece at this moment to see the quality delivered by this designer.
My sisters also seek some opinion from Derek but will probably buy off the shelf dresses.
Cyberview Lodge Resort & Spa
I was also recommended by my colleague to consider Cyberview Lodge as they have a very nice garden. Made an appointment with Ms. Connie and went to sight the venue together with my family. It was a long-long journey there from KL, we reached there at about 4.30pm as there will be a wedding that night itself. We purposely visited that place at this hour just to have a rough idea of what the package includes and how the final result will turn out to be.
This wedding begins with a pre-dinner cocktail in the garden then dinner in the ballroom. I like the garden cocktail very much, though I don't quite like the whole ambience of the hotel. It's more to a gloomy and dark-side kinda feeling which doesn't quite suit our happy occasion. However, the setup of the tables are nice, esp the lights focusing on each candle on every tables.
We were then invited to take a look at the chalet, which we had to hop on to a mini-van as it was too far to walk.
Don't think we will be going with this option as none of our parents like about this place, main reason being the location at Cyberjaya.
This wedding begins with a pre-dinner cocktail in the garden then dinner in the ballroom. I like the garden cocktail very much, though I don't quite like the whole ambience of the hotel. It's more to a gloomy and dark-side kinda feeling which doesn't quite suit our happy occasion. However, the setup of the tables are nice, esp the lights focusing on each candle on every tables.
We were then invited to take a look at the chalet, which we had to hop on to a mini-van as it was too far to walk.
Don't think we will be going with this option as none of our parents like about this place, main reason being the location at Cyberjaya.
The Westin, Kuala Lumpur
This place was recommended by Ben's dad as he attended a friend's daughter's wedding a couple of weeks back. I then called up to make an appointment with Ms. Vivien Loh.
This is our first time ever stepping into the Westin, KL. The initial impression was pretty good, the ambiance, the classiness and the moderness of the hotel.
Visited on a Sunday afternoon. Waited for Vivien at the lobby, quickly put on my glasses to take a clearer look at every angle. Not bad...not bad.
After the initial introduction, she brought us up to Level 2, where the ballroom is located. The entrance leading to the ballroom itself already impressed us; with its bronzy feel which matches the theme we have in mind. It's even classier with the jazz music playing in the background...superb~~!
Due to the preparation for tomorrow's event, we were only showed half of the ballroom. A red carpet right in the middle of the room, leading to the main stage. There're 2 projector screens located at each side of the stage. This ballroom gives an entirely different feeling, very different. After the explaination from Vivien, we soon realized it was their special "Martin Architecture Lighting" that adds on to the modern ambiance.
Perfect! perfect! perfect! We could even save some money on the decorations since the room is pretty elaborated in its own way! yay ^^
We sat down to discuss more details on the wedding packages and enquired on the still available Saturdays in March. Unfortunately, 10th March is already taken, and the only available Sat is 3rd which was before our ceremony. Guess we'll have to explore 11th March, a Sunday.
This is our first time ever stepping into the Westin, KL. The initial impression was pretty good, the ambiance, the classiness and the moderness of the hotel.
Visited on a Sunday afternoon. Waited for Vivien at the lobby, quickly put on my glasses to take a clearer look at every angle. Not bad...not bad.
After the initial introduction, she brought us up to Level 2, where the ballroom is located. The entrance leading to the ballroom itself already impressed us; with its bronzy feel which matches the theme we have in mind. It's even classier with the jazz music playing in the background...superb~~!
Due to the preparation for tomorrow's event, we were only showed half of the ballroom. A red carpet right in the middle of the room, leading to the main stage. There're 2 projector screens located at each side of the stage. This ballroom gives an entirely different feeling, very different. After the explaination from Vivien, we soon realized it was their special "Martin Architecture Lighting" that adds on to the modern ambiance.
Perfect! perfect! perfect! We could even save some money on the decorations since the room is pretty elaborated in its own way! yay ^^
We sat down to discuss more details on the wedding packages and enquired on the still available Saturdays in March. Unfortunately, 10th March is already taken, and the only available Sat is 3rd which was before our ceremony. Guess we'll have to explore 11th March, a Sunday.
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