There were a couple of big ticket items which Squirry and I had to settle. The first being the wedding band. We combed the "Jewellery street" in ION orchard for some local brands, as well as checked out branded names such as Bvlgari, Cartier and Tiffany.
After looking many, we concluded that we wanted a design that was simple yet iconic. Our budget was somewhere between $2-5K for a pair of rings. Initially I wanted something that has a full circle of diamonds. But they were expensive and just lack the uniqueness. Many brands offer a full circle of diamonds and it is not so differentiating. Bvlgari designs were quite bulky and not very elegant on a lady's finger. Cartier rings were nice but they seem to suit the older/ mature wedding couples.
The store experience in Tiffany just made me so inclined to getting my wedding band from there. The staff was very friendly (no attitude). Knowing that I was doing my window shopping and benchmarking the rings with others, the staff kindly wrote the item codes and the respective prices on a cute Tiffany Wish List card, which I could bring away with me.
Squirry and I love the Atlas collection. The raised Roman numerals of its archetype provided an element of chic sophistication. If you take a closer look at the Roman numerals, there will be III, VI, IX, XII which represents 3, 6, 9, 12 of timepiece. It kinda symbolises eternal love. The literal meaning of Atlas is a collection map. It has some significance for Squirry and I, as we both come from different parts of the world. Atlas is also the name of a greek god whom held up the celestial sphere; Atlas is also associated with durus (enduring).
Wearing the ring reminds us to endure all ups and downs together as a couple, as we pursue greater heights in life together. Tiffany is amazing to make a simple item like a wedding band so meaningful for couples. :)
Settling a venue for our banquet was not such a tedious task as I would have expected. From day one, I have already an inclination towards Fullerton, which has a well-preserved colonial architecture with neo-classical columns and high-ceiling verandas. The building was constructed in 1920s but a whopping $400million was spend for restoration. It has a fantastic view of Singapore River, which I thought will be a great place to showcase Singapore landscape to Squirry's parents.
I particularly love the Straits Room which has pretty chandeliers and coffered ceiling. The whole feel is so luxurious and classy. And of course, the banquet will be prepared by Jade Restaurant which provides good Chinese cuisine. When I brought Squirry to see the Straitsroom, he was totally swept off his feet. Absolutely love it. Needless to say, we wanted to confirm the location straight away. Fullerton Straitsroom is rather popular. We have provided a few dates but the earliest available date is in Jan 2015. Hence, we have confirmed the date on 17 Jan 2015 (a supposedly auspicious date for marriage).
My satisfying experience at Tiffany @ Takashimaya
Save the Date "17 Jan 2015" @Fullerton
Spending a special day 2/2 together
Tailoring a Chinese-inspired collared shirt @REIZO
