Announcement: We're going to Taiwan!

we were adamant about strictly not committing to the packages the exhibitors offer at The Wedding Diary Asia exhibition at Suntec City.

BUT the My Dream Wedding and Romantic Life booths from Hong Kong and Taiwan respectively really piqued our interest.

before i yak on, here's a brief comparison of the overseas pre-wedding shoot
(note: the packages exclude local actual day gown rental, makeup, photography etc)

My Dream Wedding	Romantic Life
Hong Kong	Taiwan
http://www.mydreamwedding.com.sg	http://romanticlife.com.tw
$2,888	$2,888
($400 travel voucher for first 100 couples)
3 gowns	5 gowns
2 suits	2 suits
½ Day shooting on Yacht + Outdoor	Full day Outdoor shoot at choice of 3 locations
½ Day shooting in Studio	Yang Ming Shan + Taipei City + Beach
(they own 2 studios for indoor shoot)	(Approx 10 hours incl Makeup)
	optional Indoor shoot in studio
20 + 8 poses	30 + 6 poses
1 pcs - 20 X 24" canvas photo with frame	(UV moisture-proof film)
1 pcs - 5 X 7" table top with frame	1 pcs - 20 X 24" canvas photo with frame
1 pcs - 8 X 10" table with frame	1pcs - 15" photo album (seamless PVC)
1 pcs - 12 X 30" photo album (seamless PVC)	2 pcs - 4 X 5" photo album
Additional Perks
	1 pcs - 60" poster
	1 pcs - magazine album
	1 pcs - guest signature book
	8 pcs - wedding VIP invitation gifts
	1 box - thank you cards
	Complimentary 2 nights accommodation near studio
	1 pcs - $500 voucher discount with Sophia bridal for our Actual Day package
* They own 2 bungalow-converted Studios with various themes to cater for Indoor Shoots	* Flexibility to choose itinerary:
* Makeup artist will accompany the couple, together with the photographer, throughout the shoot	* No makeup accompanying
* Wide selection of tuxedos and elaborate suits for the groom	* Collaboration with Men's suit tailor for Grooms

to be fair, i have to highlight that we didn't really went into detailed discussion with the former coz Terry and his wife-to-be were looking at a slightly different package that includes ROM.

thus, if u really sit down and do some negotiating, u may more perks than what's stated.
we were quite hardcore and actually sat for more than an hour with the SAs at Romantic Life, until their boss came out and talk to us. oops.