TRULY ORIGINAL
Tips on how to create a celebration that you can call yours!

For a unique and personal celebration, you should try to include touches of things you love in everything, from the décor to the menu and even the invites. There are many ways to release your creative flair and have fun while doing it.

First, think about all the things you love (eg. Fabric, a certain look, ambience, hobbies) and want to incorporate into your wedding. Find a theme that flows with all your ideas. Once you have figured all that out, it’ll be easy to create the wedding of your dreams.

But, if you can’t decide and need some advice, there are always consultants who’ll be ready to lend a helping hand. Here are some places you head to for help.

ACCESSORIES

The Jewel Box
This full service private jeweller creates jewelleries of fine craftsmanship & innovative designs. From classic to traditional styles, The Jewel Box selects and customises jewellery that'll reflect your personality or theme. They provide private consultation and services for purchase of solitaire diamonds, precious stones, customisation & restoration of special pieces.

The Jewel Box is at #25-04, Shaw Centre. Tel: 6733-4100. www.thejewelbox.com

Christine’s Collection
Choose from a fun and colourful selection featuring mis-match earrings and fanciful gemstones. With ten years of experience in the industry, Christine customises all sorts of accessories for brides and grooms including hair accessories, bracelets, cufflinks and watches.

Available at Katriel in Raffles City, Retail Therapy in Wheelock Place, Quintessential in Mandarin Shopping Arcade and Allure Charix at #01-01, 92 Amoy Street. www.jewatch.com.

Gleaminyoureye.com
It’s cool designs with a personal touch. From funky chic to oriental designs, Gleaminyoureye.com can create unique accessories for your pretty tea dress, stunning ballgown or traditional kwa! www.gleaminyoureye.com

SHOES

Essex Walk
Essex Walk’s bespoke service, Design By Me, helps brides create the perfect pair for their wedding. For more information, read the feature “Cinderella Slippers”. Essex Walk is at #B1-06, Palais Renaissance. Tel: 6736-0190. www.essexwalk.com

FAVOURS/ INVITATIONS/ WEDDING STATIONARY/ RING PILLOWS

Spice up your wedding celebration personalised wedding stationery and favours. Whether your style is modern chic, traditional, romantic or quirky, these stores can design something to your liking. Choose from a selection of invitation, guest books, custom-made menus, wedding favours and ring pillows. You can even design cute chocolates with colourful customised wrappers where you can add pictures, names or fave quotes.

Promises Wedding
Specialises in ring pillows, guestbooks, invitations, favours and wedding stationery.
Tel: 9684-9414/9695-1528 www.promiseswedding.com.

Cardblanche
Specialises in invitation cards, program booklet, thank you cards and place cards.
Cardblanche is at 51A Amoy Street. Tel: 6220-3044. www.card-blanche.com/blanche.html





Dreamweavers
Specialises in modern and themed wedding collections including favours, invitations, wedding stationery, ceremony accessories and more. Dreamweavers is at #01-50 Millenia Walk. Tel: 6336-2505.www.dreamweavers.com.sg



Elf Links
Specialises in ring pillows, pens, corsages, photo memoirs, ang bao boxes and honeymoon planning. check www.elflinks.com

    



At Gifts Studio
Specialises in a variety made-to-order favours and gifts including T-shirts,mugs, stickers, personalised chocolates. At Gifts Studio is at #03-17 Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. Tel: 6763-9411

Carnival & Co.
A lifestyle store that provides customised wedding ideas, fun activities, refreshments and a private house for your party. Check out their cupcake making kits and personalized favours. It’s a great place to go for a unique solemnisation, small wedding party or bridal shower. Carnival & Co. is at 70 Jalan Kelabu Asap, Chip Bee Gardens. Tel: 6476-6833. www.carnivalandco.com

  

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