October 15, 2006

Little Red Dot Press - Chirp, Chirp (Cheap Cheap) 15 Oct 2006 Edition

The Editor have not gone to the birds yet... for now.

I am referring to the special report on SGeans couples flocking over across to the causeway to take up the generous spread of cheap offers of bridal packages.

Yes, it is well-known that SGeans flock over for many cheap thrills in Johor. Food, seafood, shopping, bootleg DVDs etc etc

A bridal package in Johor would only cost you RM 3,888 ( SGD 1,743 @ 2.23 exchange rate), however in SG, the similiar package would set a hole in your pocket by SGD 3,388 (RM 7555) *whistles*

Besides having an outdoor shoot with the whole entourage of cameramen, makeup artist etc and a distinctly different setting, the couple would be beaming with pride that they got a better offer, rather then be seen in the same backdrop of the Merlion, Sentosa and the usual hotspots of shots in SG *yawnz*

Desaru, Kuching, Pangkor... are but some of the places these couples opt to head for. To tie it in as a pre-honeymoon concept, it is not a bad idea afterall.

Back home, critics lambast that the stores across are using off-the rack gowns where-else they provide niche high-class quality gowns that often come with a rocket-high pricetag attached.

So the summary is that no matter how inexpensive the package might be, it is the service that counts eventually.

From personal experience with shops in Johor, I have more friendly sales staff who remember me after a long absence. Further more, it is the COUPLE who is paying the bills, so long they feel satisfied with the service they are getting, who cares?!

Why end up with a hefty bill to pay after the whirlwind dramatic display for people not really involved in the marriage of two?

This is your Editor, signing off for today on a lazy sunday. Till next time.

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