To be a Glamorous Bride for less, I flew to Taiwan
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To be a Glamorous Bride for less, I flew to Taiwan
Since getting engaged last September, planning for my wedding has taken over my life.
From scoping out wedding venues, to tasting banquet food, to meeting vendors, I’ve spent my last eight months planning the big day.
Unlike Western traditions, Taiwanese brides-to-be go through these sessions before their actual wedding day. The photos are seen as a status symbol as well as a way to capture the brides’ youth and glamor.
In my case, I chose a deluxe package that included not only the photography but my actual gown rental as well. As part of this package, I was able to choose from some of the most glamorous wedding dresses that are available for rent. My three selected gowns are altered to fit me and shipped to my house.
Here’s what a full package looks like:
*A full day photo shoot, which includes four separate gowns, two tuxedos for the groom, full hair and makeup with touch-ups all day long
*Three wedding gowns — for the ceremony, reception, and the after-party
*Two veils — a long and short one
*Jewelry and hair accessories
*Two flower girl dresses
*Bridesmaids dresses
*Three photo books, in different sizes
*Two enlarged prints — a jumbo 24×30 inches and one that was 8×12 inches. Both come with custom frames
*Thank you cards, guest books and digital files
The entire elaborate affair cost us $2,600.
Yes, we did have to fly to Taipei, and each ticket cost $1,300 round trip. Not only was it an amazing experience at an exotic place, it also beats the cost of buying or renting a bridal gown and a having photo shoot stateside.