If you have not read on our PWS part 1 , head over now! After confirming on the vendor, we paid a RMB 2,000 deposit through Alipay, and from that point until right before the trip, their service stayed consistently good. Every time we panicked or asked random questions, the salesperson replied

Back in 2025, we were choosing between doing our PWS in Lijiang or Chuan Xi (about 4–5 hours from Chengdu). We eventually chose Chuan Xi because the scenery looked INSANE — mountains & lakes which are what we both love✨ Finding a wedding photography team was honestly the most stressful part

If you’re planning your wedding, here’s a realistic take on Ti Qing—and why preparation matters more than the actual day 👇 🧧 What is Ti Qing (Traditionally)? Based on what we know, traditionally, a matchmaker from the groom’s side will visit the bride’s family to discuss expectations (e.g. dowr

Planning your ROM? Here’s a simple step-by-step breakdown to make the process smooth and stress-free 👇 ⏰ Important Timeline Earliest application: 6 months in advance Minimum notice: 21 days before your ROM date 👉 Plan early to avoid last-minute stress! 📌 Step-by-Step ROM Process Step 1:

After much consideration, we finally decided on Hai Tien Lo for our solemnisation + lunch—and here’s why! 💌 Fast & Reliable Service Compared to Peach Blossoms, their email replies were way faster and the overall customer service felt more attentive and reassuring. Big plus when you’re plann

From the start, we knew we wanted a chinese restaurant for the 11 pax since both sides' families are more into chinese cuisines than western. We also discussed a list of wants before researching and shortlisting which makes it so much easier. What we wanted: - Chinese restaurant private r

After proposal, couples can start looking for wedding bands as some might taken a couple of months to customise. We started researching online for some ring shops to visit and went to the shops without much knowledge on wedding bands. However we learn as we visit each of the shop and here'

For all the guys out there, still having a hard time guessing your gf's ring size, whether they will like the design or not, this post is for you! To surprise? Or to be practical? This post is based on our own experience and it's coming from a very practical couple. For NN, she wa

Some people are more particular about choosing the right date for ROM/ wedding that they will get fengshui master to calculate for them. We didn't go to that extend. How did we choose our ROM date? 🤔 1. Choose something that makes both of you comfortable TT is more particular about dates

The First Parents’ Meet-Up session aka yet another Nerve-Wracking Moment! Usually, couples would arrange the first meet up for parents before the marriage to 提亲 (Ti Qing). However, we intentionally did not want to set it up that way as it felt too transactional for us. Tip: Consider the intentio

In our last post, we shared how we wanted a small, simple ROM instead of a big wedding… But trust us, our process was not as smooth as some couples out there 😅 TT’s parents were totally chill — no need to invite relatives, no pressure, nothing. But NN’s parents? That was a whole different stor

From the beginning, we were both on the same page - no grand wedding for us. Instead we wanted something small, simple and meaningful. By small, we really mean it: just our immediate family, 11 pax in total (including us). Here’s why we chose a small, intimate ROM instead ❤️👇 💡 1. More About

📌 November 2025 – Completion Appointment Before completion, you’ll usually need to: ✔️ Set up utilities ✔️ Buy fire insurance ✔️ Inspect the flat …but since our sellers had a 3-month extension, all we needed to prep was a cashier’s order for our remaining cash portion. We also learned that

In our previous post, we ended at the point of exercising the option - which technically means that we have secured the unit! Here’s everything that happened after securing the unit: 📌 September 2025 – Resale Application Our sellers needed more time, so we only submitted our resale application

When we first started looking at houses, we questioned ourselves: “Do we really need an agent?” 🤔 After reading up, we told ourselves: let’s try without one first — and only engage if really necessary. Here’s what we considered before making that decision (disclaimer: this is purely our own opinio

When we finally found the one flat, there was just one HUGE problem — the price 😅. It was nearly $100,000 more than the first “ideal” unit we viewed and also the max of our budget. And to be honest, neither of us are naturals at negotiation, so we weren’t sure if we even stood a chance. But afte

If you’ve been following our journey, you’ll know that we first shortlisted some flats as practice viewings. We honestly went in with the mindset of getting a feel of the layouts in those estates and also asserting our initial discussed preferences. But after stepping into the 2nd practice unit… w