Bridal Package Experience and Review: The Aisle Bridal

We decided to drop by Aisle Bridal’s Tanjong Pagar outlet on a Saturday. The place was small and had a totally different atmosphere from Flamingo. The interior was black and there was just a small row of gowns on the rack.

The Aisle Bridal @ Oxley Bizhub 2

The lady told us that we will be going to their Oxley Bixhub outlet for gown selection and indoor phototaking. The Tanjong Pagar outlet will be closed as the new gallery has better facilities and bigger space.

The ladies were friendly and we felt that they were sincere when they were trying to promote their package to us. After much haggling negotiation, we decided to settle on the Aisle package and take up their actual day photography services as well.

The Aisle Bridal @ Oxley Bizhub 2

I must admit that it was a rather impulsive decision as I had originally intended to visit a few more boutiques that I have shortlisted, but somehow I wasn’t feeling rational at the moment. :P

For a quick preview, the package we obtained came with the following:

Prewedding Photoshoot

-        Two white gowns (indoor and outdoor selection)

-        Two evening gowns (indoor and outdoor selection)

-        Two groom’s suits

-        Fresh flowers Bouquet (typically baby’s breath)

-        30 Poses

-        12” x 15” Wedding album with crystal cover

-        20” x 24” Photo Frame

-        8” x 10” Tabletop photo frame

-        Bride and groom make up and hairdo (indoor)

-        Outdoor night scenery included

Actual Day Session

-        Wedding gown (open selection)

-        Evening gown (open selection)

-        Teadress or kua (we traded this off)

-        Two Groom’s suits (Groom to buy his own shirt)

-        Accessories and Veil (accessories on loan were earrings, necklaces, hair accessories)

-        Fresh hand bouquet (choose from their default album)

-        Six fresh corsages (two for groom, one each for parents)

-        Bridal car decoration (to drive car over the evening before for decorations, standard artificial flowers with sash)

-        Trial makeup for bride

-        Actual Day and Night make up and hairdo

-        Six jiemei corsages

-        Two father’s jackets

Add-on

-        Actual Day photography

-        10-hour coverage

-        All photos returned in soft copy

Promotion (this promotion seems to be always ongoing though)

-        Free prewedding MV (if you choose this, they will have a videographer on the day of your prewedding photoshoot so that you can have a ‘behind-the-scenes’ video to show on your wedding day)

-        Family Photos with free Mother’s make up (comes with three photo frames, 16” x 20” and two 8” x 10”)

-        Free 24 4R photos (The photos must be repeated and you have to choose from your 30 poses. We took 3 sets of 8 photos for our parents and ourselves)

We chose the three free frames but requested to use our own wedding photoshoot photos instead because it makes more economical sense. The family photos will eat into our 30 poses quota and the time taken to coordinate and get all the family members to turn up for a short photography session (which again will take up our wedding photoshoot time as well) is too much work.

In my honest opinion, it will be better to engage another family studio to take dedicated family photos instead.

Check out our subsequent updates on our Aisle journey if you are keen to shortlist and visit Aisle Bridal as well!

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Local artistes Qi Yuwu and Rui En in The Dream Makers II

The Aisle Bridal Boutique and Gallery

Opens 12nn – 9pm (Closed every Tuesday)

Location: 62 Oxley Bizhub 2, Ubi Road 1, #01-24/25, S(408734)

Contact: +65 62896888

Bridal Package Experience and Review: Flamingo Bridal

One of the events I was looking forward to was the Pre-Wedding Photoshoot. 

After all, who doesn’t want to look pretty and get VIP treatment for possibly the very first and last time in her life? (Ok, it probably is because I don’t get invited to balls or black tie events much eh.)

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Taiwanese Celebrity Jay Chou and Model-Actress Hannah Quinlivan captured in their fairy tale wedding photoshoot

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Taiwanese Celebrity Jay Chou and Model-Actress Hannah Quinlivan captured in their fairy tale wedding photoshoot

So with the help of my best friend, Google, I started browsing local bridal boutiques and asking friends for recommendations. Online bridal forums such as Singaporebrides are useful for reading up on actual couples' experiences with bridal studios as well.

The first boutique I physically checked out was Flamingo Bridal.

Flamingo specialises in bespoke wedding gowns so you will be able to wear that uniquely yours dream dress for the big day. One of the more notable clients they have recently is the famous DJ Peifen.

Source: Flamingo Bridal Facebook Page
Local DJ-Host Lim Pei Fen with her customised Flamingo wedding gown

My cousins had engaged Shirley’s services for their wedding and they were really happy with the end results. From what I understand, the bridal boutique will retain the wedding dress and you will be able to keep the evening gown. The wedding dress will be available off the rack for other brides-to-be. You can choose to keep the wedding dress for a small top-up fee. 

Located at Duxton road (beside Pince and Pints), the cosy boutique had a simple and yet welcoming interior. We walked in and was welcomed by their designer, Shirley Li. The lady was warm and unpretentious and I took a liking to her immediately.

Source: Flamingo Bridal Facebook Page
Bridal couple Jon & Kell with Flamingo's customised evening gown

I told her I like the classic ball gowns and lots of lace (think Duchess of Cambridge with a 20kg weight gain). She showed us three off-the-rack gowns and suggested designs based on my body shape and likes. She encouraged me to try on the A-Line gowns instead as ball gowns will apparently make me literally look like a ball L (ok she didn’t say that but I guess it was implied haha)

In any case, I really liked the off-the-rack gowns I tried on, and so we started enquiring about the bridal package.

For brides who like customisation and flexibility, I suppose Flamingo Bridal is really the place for you. The basic package comprises of a bespoke wedding dress, an evening gown, a tailor-made suit for the groom, and other services such as flower bouquets and actual day make-up/ hairdo. For pre-wedding photoshoot, depending on which photography partner you choose, the price will be slightly different. They work with several partners such as Lightbox and Samuel Goh.

Source: Flamingo Bridal Facebook Page
Fresh Flower arrangement by Flamingo Bridal

All in all, the final packaged pricing was above my budget, so sadly I was unable to commit to it despite being really swayed by the gorgeous dresses.

If you do not have a tight budget like I do, and enjoy dedicated and personalised services, I strongly recommend you to give Flamingo Bridal a try. Do note that most of the wedding dresses I have seen are more subtle and simple though. If you prefer dresses that speak out more, you will probably have to communicate with Shirley and assess further. She is not pushy at all and was nice even after I told her we need more time to consider.

Remember to give her a call or make an appointment before stopping by, as she may not be around all the time!

Source: Flamingo Bridal Facebook Page

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Flamingo Bridal

Opens 12nn – 8pm (Mondays – Fridays), 12nn – 7pm (Saturdays)

Location: 31 Duxton Road S(089495)

Contact: +65 62262728