Layout: Bridal Package - Part 1
The next thing we did after booking the wedding banquet was to settle the bridal package.
We went to designer brands such as Bridal Veil and Amanda Lim. Omg, just the gown (made to measure) itself without any pre-wedding shoot will cost about $4K to $5K. However, I would say the price is worthwhile if you are looking for personalized experience. The service is impressive, after comparing to that of Z-Wedding, the one that I was kenak "conned" into.
Because the branded bridal studios are way too expensive for me, I decided to just get the normal bridal package (ie. off the rack gowns) because I simply cannot overcome myself to spend so much on something that I will only wear in 2 occasions (pre-wedding shoot & actual day). Anyway, we ended up buying the package from the first bridal studio that we went, which was Z-Wedding.
If you ask me whether I will recommend Z-Wedding, the answer is no. I think all the bridal packages are somewhat similar despite of what they represent to you in the sale talk, so given a choice, I would just choose the cheapest I can find.
Needless to say, Z-Wedding is not the cheapest. I paid $3688 for the premium package which include pre-wedding shoot by Chris Ling studio (I have no doubt that I will not get Chris Ling himself as my photographer given the price I paid), but the pre-shoot only consists of 28 photos. Each additional photos will cost about $115 each. Insane pricing, broad daylight robbery. >.<
Needless to say, Z-Wedding is not the cheapest. I paid $3688 for the premium package which include pre-wedding shoot by Chris Ling studio (I have no doubt that I will not get Chris Ling himself as my photographer given the price I paid), but the pre-shoot only consists of 28 photos. Each additional photos will cost about $115 each. Insane pricing, broad daylight robbery. >.<
The first fitting to choose the gowns for the pre-wedding shoot was not a good experience. The staff assigned to me was not familiar of the range available. She simply made me tried the same style over & over again. My frens with me needed to comb through the rack to help me find different style such as halter top, off shoulder etc.
Night shoot is only available with additional charges. This was not mentioned at the time when we signed up the package. In fact, the auntie suggested to us to take our pre-wedding shoot in December as there will be Xmas lighting. Did she expect me to take Xmas lighting in broad daylight? Otherwise, she should say upfront that we will need to pay extra for night scenes.
During the sale talk, the auntie also "nicely" offered to upgrade our package to the premium package FOC, which would mean that I can choose any gowns available from the classic range to the premium ones. However, only during the fitting then I was told that I can only choose the classic range (damn limited range lor) for pre-wedding shoot, as it include outdoor shoot.
All in all, there were a lot of mix-match in what we had been told in the sale talk and what was given. Felt kinda cheated in some way but I guess partly our own fault for making hasty decision without doing enuff "homework". *Shrugged*
Night shoot is only available with additional charges. This was not mentioned at the time when we signed up the package. In fact, the auntie suggested to us to take our pre-wedding shoot in December as there will be Xmas lighting. Did she expect me to take Xmas lighting in broad daylight? Otherwise, she should say upfront that we will need to pay extra for night scenes.
During the sale talk, the auntie also "nicely" offered to upgrade our package to the premium package FOC, which would mean that I can choose any gowns available from the classic range to the premium ones. However, only during the fitting then I was told that I can only choose the classic range (damn limited range lor) for pre-wedding shoot, as it include outdoor shoot.
All in all, there were a lot of mix-match in what we had been told in the sale talk and what was given. Felt kinda cheated in some way but I guess partly our own fault for making hasty decision without doing enuff "homework". *Shrugged*
For those looking for bridal package currently, my advice is just to go for the cheapest and make sure all items that you negotiate for (e.g night shoot, father's jackets, kwa ) are written down black & white before you sign the deal.
Do make a point to look at the gowns available for selection before putting your deposit. In my case, I was only shown the photo albums which was mostly of the premium range. The premium range is super pretty as seen in the Z-wedding website. Little did I know that I will need to top up if I want to do the same. Haiz...
After much "reflection", the following are the killer strikes that resulted us kenak "conned" despite that we are clever:
1) Pretty gowns from the premium range in the website & sample photo albums
2) Free upgrade from the classic range to premium range
3) Pre-wedding shoot from Chris Ling
Argh....
Nevermind, no point sulking over this. Since we have signed up for this package, we just hope everything turns out well. In any case, I have another bridal package in Taiwan. =p
And... we are going for the pre-wedding shoot next tuesday! I really hope that it's a bright & sunny day! Do pray for us, ya? ^__^
Do make a point to look at the gowns available for selection before putting your deposit. In my case, I was only shown the photo albums which was mostly of the premium range. The premium range is super pretty as seen in the Z-wedding website. Little did I know that I will need to top up if I want to do the same. Haiz...
After much "reflection", the following are the killer strikes that resulted us kenak "conned" despite that we are clever:
1) Pretty gowns from the premium range in the website & sample photo albums
2) Free upgrade from the classic range to premium range
3) Pre-wedding shoot from Chris Ling
Argh....
Nevermind, no point sulking over this. Since we have signed up for this package, we just hope everything turns out well. In any case, I have another bridal package in Taiwan. =p
And... we are going for the pre-wedding shoot next tuesday! I really hope that it's a bright & sunny day! Do pray for us, ya? ^__^
Labels: Bridal Package
our sweet memory was written @ Tuesday, December 20, 2011