ROM Gown Fitting @ The Louvre Bridal

So it's been almost a month since I'm married, and now I am going to start blogging about my ROM preparation :) 

One fine day last year, we made an appointment with The Louvre Bridal after inquiring via email about their ROM packages. They did reply a estimated package which we think is reasonable so we decided to drop by and give them a visit. Anyway, they only accept appointment and not walk in.

It was also the day I chose my proposal ring and within a day we signed up for the bridal package. I know, we are fast decision maker. We are definitely not those who go around comparing price and then take another few weeks to think about it. We would rather close the case asap and move on with other more important stuffs.   

I always believe in dropping by the bridal studio a visit when you sign up their package, so you can always take a look at the gown/suit they have in their collection. Hence, we didn't go for any roadshow to get good deals. 

What's the point if they sweet talk you and at the end of the day you don't like their gown? I'm pretty particular about the gowns actually, I prefer gowns that are clean and white be it for actual day or photoshoot. I know some bridal studios give you the 'lousier' gowns for photoshoot because they are meant to be drag on sand/whatsoever, and usually photoshoot are taken from a far and you can't really tell from the photo it's a old gown. 可是穿的人会不舒服的! 

The Louvre Bridal have assured me that their gown are all new and in top notch condition. They don't keep their gown more than 2 years, and all their gowns can be chose for photoshoot/actual day. 

Btw, I've been stalking their facebook page at least for a year before deciding to choose them. They are still my top choice after we drop by 1 or 2 other bridal studios. We took up their photoshoot and ROM package. They cater to what we need and then set us a price. :) They were having a joint collaboration wedding show at some hotel the next day, so they throw in the perks/price they are going to have for those couples who sign up with them the next day. 

*Fast forward to 1 month before the ROM*

It was our first ever gown/suit fitting. We spent a total of less than 2 hours there and we are done :) All thanks to the professional guidance by them! I do drag long hours of fitting because at the end of the day, you might just anyhow choose! What's the point?  

First, We were to look through at the various fresh flower bouquets they have done before. Not forgetting to ask me what type of flowers I like, and also the colours and etc. I do love how my bouquet turn out in the end :) The kind florist even throw in corsages for the parents for us. It was complimentary. So kind of them!

After we are done with the flowers, we actually started with Derp's suit first. He tried a total of 2 suits.

I didn't take photo of the first suit he tried, which is a black suit. I do realize guy's stuff are always so boring haha! Next moment, our coordinator took out this blue suit for him. We went like O.O! I mean at least is something different from the boring black,white, grey suit. We have seen too much of those especially when we went BKK to tailor suits/formal wear. Derp was quite hesitant to try in the first place, and he gave in at last haha! I kept telling him it's his favourite color.

I did adjust the lightnings of the photo because they were using warm light at their place. 

:) Something unique. 

Not much amendments needed for him, only that the blazer need to be adjust tighter at the waist area. Derp's mum actually commented his suit is very korean lol! Afterall, our bridal studio is going towards the korean concept type of gown and suits. This suit is from their very latest collection and they willingly let us try :):) 

After Derp tried his 2 suits, we can't really decide which suits is better for him. So we went ahead for my gown fitting then. 

I told them I do not want any halterneck/tank top type of short gown. I don't have in mind what type of short gown I will want to be in for my ROM. I already know what I want for my photoshoot but not the ROM. So they took out a total of 3 gowns for me to try. They actually took out more but some of them I see already, it's a straight 'no' to that gown. 

This is the first gown I tried. If he were to choose the black suit, I will be wearing this then to match his black suit. I do love the ruffles and sweetheart cutting. Nth much to talk about other that it's super new and white! 

This gown will probably match his blue suit too cause of the sash. However, I don't think I suit this kind of classic boring gown so it was an immediate cross for this gown. This is the last gown I tried, but it's not as outstanding as the 2nd gown I've tried. 

Hereby presenting to you, the final gown that I've chose. 

I love the blings and also the feather bottom haha! It's a gown that I hardly see around, at least not the boring usual type. It's also from their latest collection! When I walked out of the fitting room, my coordinator went like wow! And I knew I had to wear this because the wow factor is there. 

I do love the back details too..so bling! 

It's a corset back all the way till the ass area. And yup, you can imagine how they have to help me tie and untie everytime I try and take out haha! Best part of the gown, it's bling all the way at the back! 

Sorry for the bony back view, I've been telling Derp, I think that's my back muscles and not bones. He can't help but to roll eyes at me. 

The gown may look tight but trust me it's actually very comfortable. Not much adjustment needed for the gown except the hook at the back is adjusted to tighten even more so that the dress won't fall. As for the rest of the dress, it's all about tie-ing :) Only the top part is secured by a hook.

:)

Glad that they let us take photos freely when we are there because I know some bridal studio don't allow. 

We were done within 2 hours for our fitting and we went to hunt down our shoes then. I'll be posting up more updates of the ROM preparation and the ROM day itself soon! Receiving my photos really soon and hope that it turns out well! 

I'm definitely looking forward to the photo shoot fitting in a month time! Time to get fitter/toner/slimmer. Fighting!

For other enquiries regarding Louvre Bridal, you may refer to the posts below:

1) Solmenization Ceremony: http://firstlove88.blogspot.sg/2014/04/23rd-february-2014-rom-ceremony-lunch.html (most of my stuff were provided by Louvre Bridal)
2) Photoshoot gown Fitting: http://firstlove88.blogspot.sg/2014/06/photoshoot-gown-fitting-louvre-bridal.html
3) Pre-Wedding photoshoot featured on Singapore Brides: http://firstlove88.blogspot.sg/2014/12/maple-love-story-featured-on-singapore.html