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ohh! that's so pretty! i think it'll be cool to have that in the background. the books and dark wood are really nice and make for interesting pictures that i think would be neat to have. if you think that it's too dark, remember that the photographers will probably bring flashes and stuff because they'd probably assume that they'll have to use them during your reception. if you're still concerned, then maybe you can ask your photographer to look around 3 west with you. our photog spent something like 2-3 hrs walking around our RH with us just to look for photo spots.

we're getting married at woodbury cc.

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that's a great idea! I'll have to call my photographer to set up a walk through. I was so worried because the space is very small, and it's hard to get everything in the picture.

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Thanks! That's really pretty - definitely an option. My mother would love a red one, but (a) can't seem to find any, and (b) would totally clash with my colors, haha.

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Posted by Sarni80

Hi! I'm pretty new here, but this is a great thread...there are so many traditions I didn't even know about!

I was initially planning to do a tea ceremony, but then my parents didn't seem that into the idea...and my FH is not asian...so we probably won't now...

Not to change the topic, but I had another question - does anyone know where I can get a pink double happiness cake topper? We actually planned a completely Western wedding, but my mom recently revealed that she was bothered by the lack of any asian customs (particularly the "lucky" stuff)...the cake topper would be my attempt to appease her!

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It's not pink but its a double happiness cake topper.
http://asianideas.com/dohacato.html

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Bump this thread back up!

I was wondering if anyone here has used/heard anything about the photos/services rendered by either Wedding Group One and/or Dynasty Weddings. Both seem to have great photos, but does anyone have any recommendations/opinions/etc?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Posted by AW177

Bump this thread back up!

I was wondering if anyone here has used/heard anything about the photos/services rendered by either Wedding Group One and/or Dynasty Weddings. Both seem to have great photos, but does anyone have any recommendations/opinions/etc?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Hello. I was originally planning to do my tea ceremony at the RH before our "american ceremony" We did our photos before the regular ceremony and it was during the photo session that we were going to do the tea ceremony. We wanted to do it in the gardens of my RH and thought that would make a really pretty backdrop. My hubby isn't asian, so I found a lot of info online and gave it to his parents. After all that, my mom (the one who wanted the tea ceremony) decided she didn't want it any more....

If you do a google search you will find a million double happiness cake toppers. Even the knot sells them!

Good luck guys!

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Posted by AW177

Bump this thread back up!

I was wondering if anyone here has used/heard anything about the photos/services rendered by either Wedding Group One and/or Dynasty Weddings. Both seem to have great photos, but does anyone have any recommendations/opinions/etc?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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I found wedding group one to be very expensive and nothing out of the ordinary. i also heard that wgo outsources their photographers, so you would never really know who youre getting on the day of.

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Sorry if this is weird, but have you tried this forum? The girls on there have been able to help me out a few times..and they're all really nice!!

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Posted by KickinDandelions

Sorry if this is weird, but have you tried this forum? The girls on there have been able to help me out a few times..and they're all really nice!!

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Bump!
Just wondering how many of you girls will be wearing the traditional chinese wedding gown. And if you are, where do you get them and can you post some pictures?

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I found this on the web, the Knot.com has created a site about chinese weddings!! not sure if it has been posted before...

http://www.chineseweddingsbytheknot.com/


Lucamon, here are links to styles for cheongsam

http://www.orienttouch.com/index.php
http://www.huadesign.com/index.php
http://www.efushop.com/

I got a recommendation of Madam Design Inc, 38 Mott Street, Susan 212-349-0818, she quoted a simple cheongsam would be $400, which I think is a little expensive.

My friend had gone to one on Walker Street Between Broadway and Baxter, I can't remember the name of the store, but they were really expensive, and the dress come out really poorly, she couldn't lift her arms up in that dress!

I'm still shopping around for pricing and stores, will give an update when I come down to a choice.
hope this helps!

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I got my Cheong Sam at Flushing Mall. My dressmaker did an awesome job. She took my measurements sent them to china and had the dress back very soon....

Actually, the factory sent the wrong dress, but Helen got them to make my real one and express ship it right away. She worked her tushy off to make sure that the dress came in. She also made a deal with me that if the dress didn't come in in time she would give me a different one for a very steep discount. (Keep in mind that I waited until the last mintue to order my dress, so it was my fault too for waiting too long)

Of my wedding day I got the most compliments on my Cheongsam (too bad for my white wedding dress). Best of all she charged all of about $200. Her name is Helen, but I can't remember the name of the shop.... her business card is at my parent's home.

It is the first shop you see when you go in the side entrance. If anyone wants to go there let me know and I will look up the exact information.

This isn't the best picture of it but here it is...

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It is the first shop you see when you go in the side entrance. If anyone wants to go there let me know and I will look up the exact information.


Is it called True Love Wedding Consultants, on the second floor? That's who I'm using, but I thought they only do rentals. I want a new gown just like yours. I love the pheonix and the cut of the dress.

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True love only does rentals. I think there are two stores in the mall that make the cheong sam. I spoke briefly to the both of them, but neither of them had the material that I wanted for my dress.

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I love your dress! Congrats!!

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Posted by MayWeddingGrl

I found this on the web, the Knot.com has created a site about chinese weddings!! not sure if it has been posted before...

http://www.chineseweddingsbytheknot.com/


Lucamon, here are links to styles for cheongsam

http://www.orienttouch.com/index.php
http://www.huadesign.com/index.php
http://www.efushop.com/

I got a recommendation of Madam Design Inc, 38 Mott Street, Susan 212-349-0818, she quoted a simple cheongsam would be $400, which I think is a little expensive.

My friend had gone to one on Walker Street Between Broadway and Baxter, I can't remember the name of the store, but they were really expensive, and the dress come out really poorly, she couldn't lift her arms up in that dress!

I'm still shopping around for pricing and stores, will give an update when I come down to a choice.
hope this helps!

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Posted by lucamon

It is the first shop you see when you go in the side entrance. If anyone wants to go there let me know and I will look up the exact information.


Is it called True Love Wedding Consultants, on the second floor? That's who I'm using, but I thought they only do rentals. I want a new gown just like yours. I love the pheonix and the cut of the dress.

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I just rented my dress:



For $120, I went through their entire collection. They took care of the alterations, I had it for 3 days.

But then again, I had a total of 5 dresses, and didn't feel the need to keep a 5th.: (2) White, (2) Thai (1)

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I had a hard time finding a place to rent a Chinese dress and didn't really see anything that I liked so.....
I ended up having my Chinese dress made. I got it done at a place on the 2nd fl of Flushing mall. I think it's a Shang Hai Tailor something, can't remember the exact name. The guy did a great job. I recommend them.

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The more I plan, the more dilemmas I have. How is everyone dealing with this issue?
My mom wants to have chinese invitations printed to give to her friends. I'd like to do my own invites but I can't do them in Chinese. I can order them, but it won't be the same style of invite.

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The more I plan, the more dilemmas I have. How is everyone dealing with this issue?
My mom wants to have chinese invitations printed to give to her friends. I'd like to do my own invites but I can't do them in Chinese. I can order them, but it won't be the same style of invite.

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I thought about using a chinese program but I can't do the pinyin. Using a caligrapher is a good idea. I'll FM you. Thanks.

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Hi ladies, I need help finding a makeup artist, had a trial last week, didn't like it, and she was one of the MUA many girls recommended, but for some reason I didn't like it, the make up and hair didn't "WOW" me, didn't make me feel like a bride.

I don't want to spend so much on trials either, so not sure what to do. I need someone who can makes the eyes just pop!!

thanks

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Posted by lucamon

The more I plan, the more dilemmas I have. How is everyone dealing with this issue?
My mom wants to have chinese invitations printed to give to her friends. I'd like to do my own invites but I can't do them in Chinese. I can order them, but it won't be the same style of invite.

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