From choosing the right eyeshadow to professional photography and catering, wedding experts are dying to share their wealth of experience with us. Here are 8 things you need to know now.
Beauty tip: If you have dark eye circles, avoid using blue and grey eyeshadows and eyeliners. For brides with sensitive skin, opt for mineral makeup as it will not clog pores and is suitable for long periods of wear. - Elaine Fong, Make Up Store
The gown: A-lined gowns are most suitable for petite frames as they don't "swallow up" the bride. If you're petite and want to wear a poofy gown, all you need to do is wear very high heels (four inches or more) as proportion is key. - Kim Tay, Divine Couture
Choosing rings: If you want wedding bands in a hue other than white gold or platinum, try warm tones such as champagne, rose or traditional yellow gold. Whether you're fair or dark, they complement all skin tones. Couples don't need to get matching bands – what matters is they both love their rings and feel comfortable wearing them. - Sandra Chew & Evelyn Ng, Fairy's Inc.
Professional photography: Enjoy your big day, don't sweat the small stuff and let your helpers run the show. It's not appealing if many of your candid shots have you frowning or looking frazzled. Another common mistake couples make is to engage a photographer based solely on word of mouth. Look through a few photographers' portfolios first to see which style is for you before engaging one. You don't want to be stuck with a photographer and/or wedding pictures you're unhappy with. - Raymond Phang, Raymond Phang Photography
Venue set-up: Before booking a hotel venue, the couple needs to consider the extent of the set-up required for their wedding. Elaborate weddings can take up to 48 hours to set up, which will incur an additional day of costs. In addition, the ballroom could be booked on those prep days. However, we do see that couples are willing to invest in the additional amount of time required to be put in for the set-up to be done well, and it is a worthwhile investment to ensure that a dream wedding can be achieved. – Audrey Chan, The St. Regis Singapore
Catering needs: Many couples are more willing to pay extra for a dessert buffet. For a unique buffet spread, request food to complement your theme, and use decorative elements or other innovative methods of food display like a dessert carriage. - Violet Lee, Rasel Catering Singapore
Destination wedding: It's common now for couples to have a wedding party in their home country and an after-party in another. A major pull-factor of a destination event is the intimate party size. - Caroline Yakop-Lim, The Wedding Entourage
DIY flowers: Go eco-friendly and try using grosgrain, textured ribbons, or paper to make small flowers for a hand bouquet. If you prefer fresh flowers and like a casual look, buy a bunch of classic blooms like calla lilies, which look great on their own. Trim stems and tie them together with a thick satin or suede ribbon. - Lily Chan, The Olive 3
