package, I would like to share with you all of what you can avoid of
what I did.
1. Research Online.
Do some research before visit the shops. Google is your best friend. :)
you can try to check some feedbacks from bridal/wedding sections in some
local forums.
For instance, chinese.cari.com.my is one of the best to look for if you
understand chinese :p
Shortlist some reputable shops and write down their contacts & addresses.
2. Visit The Shops.
Spend a weekend to visit all your shortlisted shops. If you're in Kuala
Lumpur, you can go to Jalan Ipoh & Jalan Loke Yew. There's whole stretch
of bridal shops along the road.
You might be interested on some shops at SS2, Petaling Jaya as well.
3. Avoid Wedding Exhibition.
I don't advise to sign up package from the exhibition which I did, it is
not a good idea at all, trust me. But if you got good reference from
your friends or relatives, then go ahead. Unless your friend is not
really your "friend". LOL
4. Review Photography Portfolio.
Try to view as many portfolios as you can when you're in the shop. If
you like them at the first sight, then most likely they fit your
preference. Otherwise, don't stay too long, you'll likely get adapted by
their products after seeing too many albums. The feeling is like, when
you enter a stinky toilet, you will be getting irritated by the smells,
but after a while, you'll feel nothing because your body adapted it.
Human body is really amazing after all.
5. View Wedding Dress/Gowns.
Request to view their costumes, gowns, clothes, suits, and everything to
do with the photo shooting. If they don't allow, just walk off. Some
bridals they will claim that they got the latest costumes and show it on
their portfolio. When you want it for the photo shooting, they will tell
you to add money or worse, not available at the moment. Well, blood
sucker everywhere.
6. Professional Stylist/Make Up Artist.
Try to ask them whether they got any dedicated stylist/makeup artist for
your shooting. I mean those professionals, not those 阿猪阿狗,
part-timer or even worse their own customer service staff to take up the
job when there are no one available. Make up skill play a very important
part for your photo shooting. Your wife will appreciate it.
7. Photography.
If they tell you is better to take photo outdoor at the afternoon rather
than morning & evening, then they know nothing about photo shooting. Ask
how many photographers they got for job assignment. Is there any female,
I know some girls prefer female photographer to do the job rather than a
robotic guy (cold & dull).
8. Studio Scenery.
Try to ask them to bring you around to see their studio, check whether
the scenery & backdrop match the portfolio that you viewed previously.
Some bridal shops do not have the scenery as they present in their
portfolio.
9. Extra Charges.
Try to firm up the extra charges upfront. Eg. they might charge you for
all the make-up consumables, nu-bra, and accessories.
10. Payment Terms
Check how their payment terms like. How much need to pay for deposit?
How much upon costumes selection? How much after photo shooting? Make
sure all written in black and white in the receipt.
11. Dollar And Cents.
Last but not least, match your budget. You might need to fork out
another 30-50% of your package price for additional photos, provided if
you like the photos. My sister paid more than double for her package as
she loves the photos very much.
But for my case, no more than a single penny I would give them for
screwing up our mood, time, effort & money. Bunch of Jokers.
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