Oh dear.

So sorry to hear that. That is actually quite bad. Is your husband a mummy's boy type of person? If he is, I hope that you and mainly your husband can talk to his mother and do something to make her accept and bless your marriage. I am sorry to say that according to some studies people have made, mother in laws are some of the root problem of a broken marriage and also can lead to a divorce. Especially if the man is the mummy's boy type. Unless you are both planning to move out and neglecting her which is also cruel.

But I hope that eventually your mother in law will slowly brain in the idea that she is not losing her son but gaining a daughter. Very strange because mostly is the girls side parents who would feel like this. Not the man's side.

Just my personal opinion. Cheers and we wish you a wonderful and blessed marriage ahead.....

Sound very selfish. And I think you and your hubby knows what is best for both of you. You don't have to listen to all the negative thoughts from your mother in law. But that doesn't mean you should not honor and respect her. Anyway I guess I am not in any position to tell you what to do. You understand your situation best and is your choice to choose how to react.

That being said, before we moved way out of topic, hope everything will be alright and wish you will have a wonderful and blessed marriage ahead...... Cheers.....

Have you considered Oriental Pavilion at Jaya 33? They have a closed private section for around 10+ tables if I am not mistaken. Can go check it out.

Cheers.....

Dear Kisashi

Why crack your head for something that is suppose to be a fun, wonderful and memorable once in a life time thing to do. I understand that planning a wedding is no easy task. Is even harder or almost impossible if you have a very tight budget.

For your gown part, no doubt buying from taobao will sometimes be cheaper. But there is some horror stories that many wouldn't even want to share or mention about. But if you have the time and know what you are doing, by all means shop for your gown in taobao. But at the end of the day, are you actually saving on your cost? Not to mentioned the time and effort that you put into. And I have noticed that many brides who bought their own gowns, 2 or 3 of them will have a hard time storing them. And that leads to another problem, trying to sell it off. Another time consuming thing if you are working full time. In the end of the day, it really comes to whether is it worth all the effort and risk to save a few hundred bucks.

And if you got to have your pre wedding photo, you can set a side a budget. And choose the bridal house package according to your budget. Most bridal house basic package is slightly below 4k if you don't fall for the adding more photos, adding this and that syndrome. And that package will usually have most of what you need for your wedding. Gowns (during shooting and actual day), make up (during pre wedding photo shoot), accessories, man's attire, car flower decor, corsage, flower bouquet and others. Some even throw in a complimentary family portrait if you ask for it. But bare in mind that you will not be able to find a bridal house that is perfect. The key is to not put your expectation too high. And at the same time not to get cheated as well. Make sure that they gave you what is agreed upon during signing up. Is even better if you can get black and whites of the package. Something like an email conversation is even better. And try not to do those signing up today and shoot next year type of thing. The best is to sign up today and shoot ASAP while all the words and promises is still clear in yours and also the sales persons mind. In the end of the day, you just want to have your pre wedding photo shooting done in a budget. Is just like going to a restaurant just to fill up your stomach. We always notice that, the "happy ones are the ones who doesn't have high expectations".

(* Please note that this is not applicable for those who can afford for a lavish and grand gring grong pre wedding photo shooting)

Just my half cents worth......

In fairy tales land, yes. But in reality, I would not count on it. Some people said, it even adds on to your problems. Don't ever get married because you felt that your life is not complete and need the other second half. Get married only when you know you are complete and ready to take on another relationship commitment.

Just my half cents worth............ Cheers........

This post has been edited by flamephotography: Sep 23 2015, 03:19 PM