The One with the Should-haves

When bb and I started planning for our ceremony last yr, we got caught up in the excitement and buzz of it all that we forgot about the possibility that we may consider otherwise nearer the date and change our minds about certain things. We wanted to get a headstart and not have too much to worry about closer to the day. But humans are fickle and we are often swayed when we see something better.

We've got a considerably good package from JWN after many many taps on the calculator both by us and the coordinator, a really good price on our wedding bands and a TDF solemnization venue that still makes me swoon (pls dun rain!). But I feel that we could have done better, if we
- researched more and fight for more perks
- insisted on certain 'must haves'
- considered our choices more thoroughly

Along the way, we have encountered doubts, feelings of being ripped off and changes of taste.

So, just a word of caution to all brides and their HTB. Start scouting for a bridal studio after doing thorough research. More often than not, stepping into the BS usually results in you leaving with a package. Pls note that I adore my BS, I just thought we could have fought harder and insisted on more pictures and a specific MUA.

Look for your wedding bands 5-6 months before the wedding. It gives you ample time for a brand new piece to be made and go back and forth about what to engrave. That way you would have browsed all possible designs, scouted for many possible jewellers, consider what other brides have to say on forums regarding certain designs and most importantly, what you truly love, can afford and perhaps matches your gorgeous solitaire. I bought mine really early and ended up changing the design to my dream wedding band. I'm really lucky to have a HTB who accommodates and plans our wedding according to "as long as you are happy."

So happy planning, and remember to give and take and consider what your other half likes! It's as much your SO's day as well as yours. Im sure you will all have a blast! :)