WEDDING GOWNS

I am really headache with my wedding gown and evening gown for my actual day as my package with Very Taipei is only for the photo shooting.



Well, I've surveyed around, the rental of these gowns is not cheap. the average prive for rental average range of 1 wedding gown+ 1 evening gown +1 groom coat is around RM900- RM1000.



Will this cost extra for us? Photo shooting package RM3XXX + Actual day gowns RM1XXX + Car Decor/ Flower bouquet/ Accessories RM5XX= RM4XXX. Hmm, seems like not within our budget. In fact this is our concern when we signed up the photo shooting package!



So, I decided to do more study in the forum, to see how can I cut the budget, even a little bit here and there will do. As what malay always say: Saving a bit and a bit will become a mountain (sikit sikit menjadi bukit)

Very Taipei Bridal Studio

Breif intro on this studio.

Located at 台北市中山北路二段162號.

Established in Yr 1996 and in Yr 1999, it was the first Taiwanese Bridal Studio that used digital camera technologies. Founded by Ray Lin-林政儒. (老板的仔)

Rush Decision

That Friday, he called up and asked: "Baby, still remember that I told you this week there is a Bridal Fair at Mid Valley?" I wonder why he suddenly so interested in this kind of fair as I think he never think about our wedding before.

Feeling weired yet I said yes. There was suddenly a heavy down pour at the evening and I suggested to cancel the plan as I told him that no hurry to visit this kind of fair as we do not know when is our wedding day and we never planned of it but yet he insisted.

When we were there, there was not much ppl. We went inside and looked around. I pointed at one big poster saying: " Baby (this is how we address each other) , see there are Bridal Studio from Taiwan & Hong Kong!" I am so excited, in fact I told him long time ago that I wish to go to Taiwan for Pre-Wedding photo shooting + Pre- Honeymoon., and he always answer "See how first, our house going to be ready, have to spend a lot of money for renovation!" Haha, this is him, my dear baby, whenever come to money, his face will twist.

When we by passed the counter, 2 girls came to approach us: " 嗨,先生小姐您好!过来看看我们家的婚纱照吧, "非常台北",有听过吗?!" We looked at each other for a second and sat down at a round table. Well, we like the style and angle of shooting of their photographer. Of course, we like the scenery in Taiwan- 淡水,渔人码头,熏衣草园....etc.

We told them that the type of photograph style and effect we like. Then, here come the most interesting part. The package detail! They asked us how many poses we like, how many gowns we want, this and that but we have totally no idea as we were both mentally not well prepared for that, but I just acted like I am that kind of expert. As you guys know, I am a buyer and I will never be scared of that kind of situation. I question them back: how many poses you can offer?

I just bargained "kau kau" with them though I am not interested to sign up. After the bargaining session, we come out with a conclusion on the package detail:

1.)Gowns:-WG: 3 Pcs ; EG/Themed costume: 2 Pcs (PS)

2.)Coats & Shirts (For groom):-1 set of White Coat + Pants, 1 set of Black Coat + Pants

3.)Photos PS: 60poses (30 poses-Album Size: 12" x 18"; 30 poses-Album Size 10"X15" ;Che Mui Photo-20 Pcs,2 Poses ; 3" x 5" (Full page, 30poses, same with the middle size album)

4.)Makeup & Hairstyle: 5 different make up and hair style to match with the gowns.

5.)Other Makeup Hidden Cost:

• Ampules-RM50/ bottle
• Eye lashes-FOC
• Body Foundation-FOC
• Hair Spray-FOC
• Silicon Bra-Not included
• Taxi + Driver Fare (for outdoor)-RM270 for 5 hours
• Postage Fee RM300

6.)Free Gifts:

• 20" x 50" ( with frame).
• 300pcs of thank you card with our photo.
• DVD Slide Show, 1 pc with Song and special effect.
• CD, All 60poses soft copy after touched up.

We agreed on the above package and asked the lady boss to quote us the price.

"我现在给你们一个包你们满意的价钱!" said the lady boss! She writes the price on a piece of paper and told us not to read out. (I guess what she want to show us by doing this is that the price is very attractive).

RM3XXX.

Oh, not bad, i mumble inside my heart. However, due to my job spirit , I can't stop to bargain a better price, I don't know why, in fact I am not ready to sign up any package! He just looked at me and let me do the job!

Finally, she offered RM2XXX. Good deal and he agreed! However, she insisted us to pay for the deposit while we are not ready, we told them our wedding day will be on someday in 2010 but she said there is no expiry date for the package.

We struggle very much and afraid that there is no more good deal like this in future! (Oh, photo Shooting in Taiwan only RM2XXX??Make no difference with Malaysia package price On the other hand, we afraid we have made the decision too rush and will regret one day! After 3 hours negotiation and chit chatting, we still couldn't make any decision! The boss (should be son of the boss, 老板的仔)Ray, come to approach us and said: " You guys pay the deposit now, if after doing some thinking, you guys not satisfied, I'll return the deposit to you!"

With his word, baby immediately agreed and pay for the deposit. I understand my dear type, he always told me that if little money can buy the knowledge of a person character, he won't mind!

About H@ppy 2wo

A brief introduction on the title of this blog- h@ppy2wo.

Basically, this is "our" blog but I am the editor of the blog. In here, we will be sharing significant or tiny issues that we concern about.

The blog wull be devided into few main sections.

1.Our new house (Soon-to-be, still under construction) @ Setia Alam.

• The house construstion progress (of course the loan release progress).
• Renovation and house decor tips. (Including finding the contractors, furniture searching, bla bla bla....).

2. Our wedding.

• Pre-wedding photo shooting package.
• Bridal Studio comparison.
• Preparation for the actual day.
• Actual Day

3. Travelling. (Dear and I like travelling so much.)

• All the travelling related incident.

4. Others

• All the happy events around us.

As mentioned in the "About Me" section. This is a personal blog, you may or may not enjoy reading them. All the friends are more than welcomed to visit the blog or even leave a msg. However, if you do not have a good time reading this, pls leave immediately!

Started to be a Blogger

I know it is a bit late. People that in the same age group with me might have started to blog N years ago.

Well, I never think of bogging. Not my type. Sitting there and telling ppl my life or sharing tips. I have to admit I am kindda lazy type of person. My activities when I am free will be sleeping, eating, and doing nothing. (For me, doing nothing means wondering!!)

Few factors drive me to blog.

1. New job is great. I've so much time surfing the net.
2. We (the 2 ppl that do not have any bilogical relationship but yet share the closest relationship) would like to record and file all the sweet memories we've cause it is belong to us and nobody can steal it from us even the old age! :-P
3. We are facing the evolution from "teenager" to young adults. It is hard and tough and there are so much thing to learn. We would like to share tips and Jo's philosophy (I sounds like a philospher ya) that I've developed along the evolution stage here.
4. AND last but not least, we'ld like to update our dear friends out there, our latest life story and events. Dude, we are so far yet so near. (I'll try to update everyday if possibe, therefore you can actually see our diary live online-muahahaha.)

Let's congrate us for having this very first blog! We are happy and we will be happy forever!

P/S: You will only see all the happy things here cause I believe in this philosophy ( don't know who is the writer but I tried to manipulate a bit here) : When you are happy, write them on a stone but when you are sad, write them on the sand!