Friday, April 25, 2014

Walking Down the Aisle


Photo via Results Are In

I think apart from the saying of the vows, one of the most important moments for a bride is the moment when she takes her walk down the aisle. For some of us, we have the luxury of having our fathers walk us down the aisle. For the rest of us and for reasons of our own, we probably didn't have that but we had a loved one walk us down nonetheless. This moment is shared between the bride and her father - I can only imagine the emotion that a father would feel as he gives his daughter away. It is also a moment shared between the bride and the groom - a journey to a lifelong commitment. But this shared moment doesn't just end here, it is extended to family members and everyone present in the ceremony as they witness the love between the bridge and groom.

The beauty that exudes during this journey is best expressed through the music. I believe that the music that accompanies the walk should be one that crescendos as the bride makes her way to her groom. The music should hold a certain meaning to the couple - whether it's the first movie you watched together, the song he used to propose, your song etc.

My picks on the songs are listed below and I've chosen them for the romantic quality that they possess. The song does not have to be instrumental. In fact, I've witnessed beautiful ceremonies where the bride walked down to the song with the lyrics sung over her.

1. Turning Page, Sleeping At Last
    Movie: Breaking Dawn
 
    Performed by Sleeping at Last 
    Instrumental Version

2. Falling Slowly, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
    Movie: Once

    Performed by Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti
    Instrumental Version

3. A Thousand Years, Christina Perri

    Cover by Kurt Hugo Schneider
    Instrumental Version

4. At Last I See The Light, Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi
    Tangled

    Performed by Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi
    Instrumental Version

5. Portugese Love Theme, Craig Armstrong
    Love Actually

    Instrumental

Hope you enjoyed the list!


 

Thursday, April 24, 2014

My Love for Long Sleeved Wedding Gowns

Clockwise: Inbal Dror, Elie Saab,Mira Zwillinger

I know that none of these labels are being carried here. What a pity. I'd race to the opening of any boutique that carried Mira Zwillinger's collection. Oh wells. The wisest and most practical alternative would be to search for local boutiques that carry similar wedding gowns. 

Here are the labels (at least the ones that I normally look out for) that are currently being stored in our Singaporean boutiques:

  • Pronovias, Blessed Brides
    This is probably my choice because they offer bridal packages as well.
    11 Mohamed Sultan Rd,
    Singapore 239010

    9728 3901


Blessed Brides

          328 North Bridge Road,
          #02-14 Raffles Hotel Arcade
         Singapore 188719
         6336 5052

Trinity Gallery


Aside from the designer labels, here are the local bridal gowns (without the international designer tag):

         69 Tanjong Pagar Road
         Singapore 088490
         6225 1612

Ethereal Feminity, Digio Bridal
The Grace of Love, Muse, Rico-A-Mona Bridal

I will add to this list as I go along!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The First Look

When I was growing up, I remember looking out for the bride - what gown was she wearing? How was her hair done? But now, I find myself looking towards the groom. I yearn to see the look of pure bliss on his face as he watches his wife walk down the aisle. There's something incredibly special and romantic about this moment.

Here are my picks on The First Look!

joshelliottstudios.com 

www.polkadotbride.com


girlsguideto.com