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Posted by oOMarshmallowOo

WOW....the Staten Island Botanical Garden actually has a Chinese Garden!!!! It's amazing....
I actually postponed my outdoor pic to 10/26. I figured the leaves are starting to change color soon, so mind as well wait until they turn color. I really hope it won't rain AGAIN!!!
I just took my indoor pic last Thursday so I won't be getting them until mid to end October.
What did you think of their make-up skills? At first, I didn't like it. I guess it was because I'm not seeing myself with so much make-up in pictures. After a while, I'm starting to like it (or maybe I'm getting use to it!! Hahahhaha). I had my make-up done by Hellen when I had my engagement party. For my indoor shoot I had Ivy who did my hair and make up! Who did you have?
I noticed that you are getting married in a church rather than your hall. Recently, I've been wondering about other places I can get married. Does your church allow nondenominational couples to get married there? I noticed it's not a Catholic Church? It's actually really pretty too!!
For DJ, I'm using In the Mix. My MC is Donny and he actually did a lot of weddings in East Manor a while back. He's really funny and the price is actually not that bad. If you want, FM and I'll tell you the details.
I'm so glad I found another Asian bride with almost the same vendors!!!
Oh yeah, I can't wait to see your studio pictures!!!!

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hi mashmallow!!! YEA!!! the chinese scholars garden is AWESOME!!! it makes for beautiful pics especially if you're planning on wearing hanfu or cheong sham! i figure that since we're taking indoor pics in wedding attire, might as well take the chance to use the outdoor appointment to take chinese wedding pics

Coco actually did my hair and makeup! She's awesome!!! i'm kind of used to all the makeup b/c that's what most girls in asia do when they take glamour shots. nowadays, fake lashes are even run of the mill in hong kong! some gals wear them everyday! pretty crazy i definitely think that the effect in the pictures come out nicer too. i had a friend who wanted 'natural makeup' for her wedding and all her pictures came out as if she was just taking everyday pics, her hair was coming undone hehe... need my hair to stay up for 14 hours on my wedding day so i'll prob be the one saying 'give me that hairspray!'

my church is non-denominational and actually i am non-denominational Christian too. the only thing is my church is *expensive*!!!! we're paying close to $1000 but they do provide runner, candelabra, pew candles, counseling, organist and the pastor. they've got a website you can check out: http://www.ccew.org/ it really is a very pretty church

hmmm... I'll email you about the DJ. looking for someone who can provide bilingual service. the only 'decent' bilingual eng/chin so far that i've seen is OUO tho.... how much are they?

so glad that there are other chinese brides slowly finding this thread!!!! with all the flushing/chinatown vendors, it'll be a good resource and community to help one another out!

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ooh, i may be able to find the DJ you need, my bro got married 2 years ago and used a bilingual one i think...

oh and don't worry about rain, i hear you can take some really beautiful rainy photos, i can send you a link from a girl on theknot.com if you want...

http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=RainyDayWedding

i'll have to ask though about the DJ ...meanwhile, let's keep the thread alive! and cross your fingers for me! i'm getting married this sunday! :D

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Oh man...I was typing up a lot of things and all of the sudden my computer at work decided to go kuku on me.....



Anyways....
so did you like Coco's work in terms of make up and hair? I thought Ivy was pretty good too but somehow her make up made me not look like myself almost. I guess i'm just curious to see what Coco can do.

Thanks for the info on your church. I'm gonna call them today. I always wanted to get married in a church but due to my non-religious background, I thought it would be impossible.

I wanna see pics of the cherry blossom!!!!!

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Posted by eden

ooh, i may be able to find the DJ you need, my bro got married 2 years ago and used a bilingual one i think...

oh and don't worry about rain, i hear you can take some really beautiful rainy photos, i can send you a link from a girl on theknot.com if you want...

http://www.theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?profilename=RainyDayWedding

i'll have to ask though about the DJ ...meanwhile, let's keep the thread alive! and cross your fingers for me! i'm getting married this sunday! :D

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YEA EDEN!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! you must be SO EXCITED!!!!! you'll DEF be in my prayers this weekend! just 2 more days!!! i can't wait to hear how you struck your fh numb with your wedding beauty let me know if there's anything specific i can pray for!!! hang tight - you're almost there!!!!!!!!

Re: ***~OFFICIAL Chinese Brides Thread!~*** updated w/ centerpiece ideas

I just started looking into dj companies.

What is your impression of OUO, sangalong, dynasty, and chinese mc?

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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Posted by Bridex100

I just started looking into dj companies.

What is your impression of OUO, sangalong, dynasty, and chinese mc?

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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i heard that sangalong and dynasty are terrible. chinese mc seems to provide a lot of equipment like karaoke but i've been to one of their weddings and they literally messed up a song and had to stop and replay! not cool~
i've been to an OUO wedding but unless you can get one of the better DJ's, everyone else really isn't that great.... my experience is the American DJ's are a lot better - the only thing is they don't have the bilingual feature


one of the bad things about the chinese vendors is if they know you're really interested, they will increase their prices to the max~ it's really unprofessional IMO but hey, they've got a monopoly in the community. very annoying tho ~ if an American DJ can get a good bilingual translator, then i think they'd make a huge hit in the asian american community.

i had a friend who one of the chinese DJ's promised one of their best DJ's but he bailed out at the last minute and got stuck with someone that completely ruined her wedding. she got a 50% refund i think~ i can't remember who the vendor was though, think it might have been OUO...

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Did you book your dj yet? Who are you using?

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Posted by Bridex100

Did you book your dj yet? Who are you using?

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nope! still looking!! it's driving me insane~

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I really liked Coco at Eternal wedding. Most likely I will book her for my makeup. It will be a pain for me to get to Flushing on my wedding day.

Do you have any suggestions on Asian bridal makeup in Manhattan?

I hate how Chinese places keep trying to sell me packages. I am not ordering a lunch special.

Which dj's are the better dj's at OUO? I just made an appointment with them.

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Posted by Bridex100

I really liked Coco at Eternal wedding. Most likely I will book her for my makeup. It will be a pain for me to get to Flushing on my wedding day.

Do you have any suggestions on Asian bridal makeup in Manhattan?

I hate how Chinese places keep trying to sell me packages. I am not ordering a lunch special.

Which dj's are the better dj's at OUO? I just made an appointment with them.

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in manhattan, i'd suggest Fa Ga (dunno the english name) in chinatown i'm sure if you ask any chinese wedding invitation place in chinatown, they will know though. ask h2cards.com

OUO-r u meeting with Charles? tell Charles that ang (the girl with the crazy website) recommended and i think he'll tell u which DJ's are better to work with i don't remember who the DJ's were that i saw from OUO so i don't want to give u wrong info.

ahhaha i agree w/ the lunch special part

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Yes, I am meeting with Charles.

Did you decide which bakery you are going to get your cake from?

I don't want an 'asian' cake. I do think asian bakeries tend to be not as sweet and taste better. however, i'm somewhat skeptical of the degree of details they can put on the cake.

how do you think asian bakeries compare to their western counterparts?

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Posted by Bridex100

I just started looking into dj companies.

What is your impression of OUO, sangalong, dynasty, and chinese mc?

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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Who's OUO?? It flew over my head!!!

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http://www.ouoentertainment.com/

They have a lot of different options.

Have you met with sangalong, dynasty, chinese mc, or any other asian dj companies???

My reception will be completely American. I don't want anything 'fobby'.

Have any recommendations for a nice Asian-American reception?

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Posted by Bridex100

http://www.ouoentertainment.com/

They have a lot of different options.

Have you met with sangalong, dynasty, chinese mc, or any other asian dj companies???

My reception will be completely American. I don't want anything 'fobby'.

Have any recommendations for a nice Asian-American reception?

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I'm actually having a non-asian DJ and MC. I'm using In the Mix. I met with Donny from there and he was very helpful. He's not Chinese but he's done so many Chinese Weddings in East Manor so he knows the basic games. The price is not bad either for them.
The only Asian American Reception I know are:
Gala Manor
Sheraton
East Manor in Elmhurst

I hope that helps!

Re: ***~OFFICIAL Chinese Brides Thread!~*** updated w/ centerpiece ideas

Oh we already booked our reception hall.

I know typical American brides will have their parents and the parents' friends dancing the night away. Our Asian parents will get bored rather quickly if we don't have an entertaining MC. That is why I am looking into Asian dj companies.

Ahhhhhhhh it's so difficult to cater to everyone.

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Posted by Bridex100

Oh we already booked our reception hall.

I know typical American brides will have their parents and the parents' friends dancing the night away. Our Asian parents will get bored rather quickly if we don't have an entertaining MC. That is why I am looking into Asian dj companies.

Ahhhhhhhh it's so difficult to cater to everyone.

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hmmm... i'm not korean so i don't know how k-parents are but c-parents can be ultra demanding. just be strong, it's your wedding after all! my parents want to have more of an american style wedding but i'm actually the one that wants to keep it close to the chinese tradition. since i'm the one getting married w/ fh, people have got to learn to respect that~ everyone else will enjoy your wedding b/c they're there to see you guys happy after all!!!

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Posted by kewlpuff

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Posted by Bridex100

Oh we already booked our reception hall.

I know typical American brides will have their parents and the parents' friends dancing the night away. Our Asian parents will get bored rather quickly if we don't have an entertaining MC. That is why I am looking into Asian dj companies.

Ahhhhhhhh it's so difficult to cater to everyone.

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hmmm... i'm not korean so i don't know how k-parents are but c-parents can be ultra demanding. just be strong, it's your wedding after all! my parents want to have more of an american style wedding but i'm actually the one that wants to keep it close to the chinese tradition. since i'm the one getting married w/ fh, people have got to learn to respect that~ everyone else will enjoy your wedding b/c they're there to see you guys happy after all!!!

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Very well said.
When I first starting planning this wedding. I FREAKED OUT!!! I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks....of course, not on purpose. Geez...if I can lose 8 lbs in 2 weeks again!! I was trying to accomodate my parents' needs, my friends' need, my co-workers' needs and GRANDPARENTS' needs. It was too hard! I said to myself, I always wanted a western style wedding, I'm planning it!!! I try my best to accomodate all of the groups. For example, I'm having my reception at Leonard's of Great Neck and they are very good with International cusine. I added the sea food bar with lobster tails, lobster claws, shrims, etc (you get the picture!!), sushi bar, whole roast piglet and pecking duck! This is really to accomodate my asian category of people. Of course, there will be plenty of Italian Cusine to accomodate the western category of guests.
During the dinner, I'm thinking about doing something alittle bit different. I might do the European sit down dinner style - meaning, having the appetizer until the end of dinner entree with no interruption with dancing on the dance floor. At this time, Donny (my full Chinese wedding experienced MC) will be playing some games with the bride and the groom. We'll wind down the games a little bit before the end of dinner and start pumping music.
I'm still debating about this. I know some older generation of Chinese people (like grandparents) don't really like the continuous loud music going!!! We'll save the best part for last.

I guess try not to be so hard on yourself. Do what makes you happy!! After all, it is YOUR WEDDING!!!

Reception Sites that do traditional Chinese banquet weddings

Alright, I found *THE BEST* Chinese restaurant guide at h2cards.com....


Chinese Restaurant Guide

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Posted by oOMarshmallowOo


Very well said.
When I first starting planning this wedding. I FREAKED OUT!!! I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks....of course, not on purpose. Geez...if I can lose 8 lbs in 2 weeks again!!

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ok, i'm not the only one!!!! i also lost 8 lbs planning the wedding this summer!!!! my parents are trying to feed me every chance they get (when i come home from school). it ain't happening!!!!!! going to try and keep those 8 lbs off!!! altho the prospects are slim with sitting around so much ehehehe... jenny craig anyone? in 5 months

The Knot's Chinese Wedding Planning Page

so i found this today and it's got TONS of inaccurate information on it... but hey, i guess you've gotta give them an A for effort, comprehensiveness and presentation

I really do wish though *someone* there would actually get the traditions right~ sigh... at least do 'some' research on it!


The Knot's Chinese Wedding Planning