Kua
Written on 6:35 PM by Moobells
The Kua is the chinese version of the wedding gown... very very pretty and intricate with exquistely hand embroideries of the long-feng (dragon and phonenix) with gold and silver thread. AND like the wedding gown, one don't wear it if it's not your wedding. So for this once-in-a-lifetime occassion, Moi will definitely love to don in the kua.
Went down to the House of Etiquette (HOE) with Mummy yesterday and was surprised to see so many wide-ranges and various designs of the kua.... each dress was just so beautiful. I felt so excited while trying them on. Hahahahahahaha!! =P
I am not too sure but I believe the HOE is the biggest and maybe the only shop in Singapore that brides can buy, rent and even made kua for themselves. Angela served me yesterday and she was very patient and friendly. I enjoyed her service very much.
From the more modest versions featuring dragons and phoenixes frolicking among mandarin ducks or flowers, to the highly elaborate 100% fully embroided version worn by aristocracy and the well-heeled, House of Etiquette has more than 30 designs to choose from. For those who wants the less traditonal style, there are also designs without dragons and phoenixes and only flowers. Well, I divided their designs into 3 categories : (1) Basic (2) Silver (3) Fully Embroidered. Please note it's my own classification so please do not go to HOE and ask for the silver kua or basic one. Kekekeke!
1. Basic
The rental is at S$298 for 3 days for the actual day and plus another S$150 for photoshoot for one day as a package. In addition, a deposit of S$700 is also required. It's more reddish in color and there are many designs to choose from. From flat Embroidery to 2-D Embroidery, straight jacket or with curves at the rim.
Kua (Basic)
Pic Source : Seasons Wedding
2. Silver
This is more embroidered with the silver threat with more silverish. Very pretty. It's has the meaning of Wu Fu Ling Men (Five blessings). The rental is of course much higher at S$568. Mom sets her eyes on these piece and both of us were arguing as Moi being the ever so practical lady will prefer to keep to the basic one.... While Mom feels it's once in a lifetime thingy and I should quit being a CHEAPO. BUT Moi is definitely not a CHEAPO, I just want to make sure the money is well-spent and what's more it's not MY MONEY but MooCow's. (SO I won't be feeling any pinch) =P But the fact is that paying $568 for a dress that I am only going to wear for an hour really doesn't seem so worthwhile.
Kua (Silver)
Pic Source : Seasons Wedding
3. Fully Embroidered
This is really eyes dazzling piece of work. It required 1 year to finish and of course the rental is much higher at S$888. Moi find the Embroidery an over-kill but surprisingly when I was compared the photos of the different gown taken, the more silverish made the gown more stunning. Well, If Moi is marrying a tycoon and not MooCow, I will consider lah!! Hahahahha!
Kua (Fully Embroidered)
Pic Source : Seasons Wedding
Now I am torn between renting the basic one or the silver one because of pressure from Mummy.... what will be your choice? Let's do a vote!!
House of Etiquette86 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088507
30 East Coast Rd #02-14
Paramount Hotel Shopping Complex
Singapore 428751
Tel: 6226 8139
Fax: 6327 1550
Daily 10:30am - 8:00pm
Closed on Tuesday and Public Holidays
Tags : Stress, Budget, Wedding gown, Kua, Chinese Traditions, Parents
