It was the very same month in October 2015, that I stepped into Armadale, not as a bride, but as a Maid of Honor to my future sister-in-law, Nicki. I saw how she radiated with joy as she came to try on her wedding day gown to see if it fits. She couldn't stop telling me how pleasant her experience has been so far with Armadale, and she kept mentioning the name Jasmine, and how impressed she was with the impeccable service that's been given.

Fast forward to April 2016, I stepped into Armadale, now as a future bride! I was excited to sign up with Armadale, and went on to select gowns for our pre-wedding photos. There was so much enthusiasm and excitement from the team as they helped with providing suggestions and insights into what I would look best in.

But one encounter stood out, and that was when I came to select my Actual day gown in Oct 2016. I have always imagined wearing a vintage gown, that had long-laced sleeves, (quite like the one worn by the Duchess of Cambridge). I came on aSaturday morning, with my two girlfriends, and after trying on the 3rd gown, I thought I found 'the One'. Much like finding a life partner, it has to come from your heart, and your gut feel. However, because of my small frame, the neckline wouldn't sit on a straight off-shoulder cut, like how it was meant to be worn. I still said "Yes, to the dress", and went home, hoping that the additional stitching will help. 

That night, I felt a sense of uneasiness, as the gown was only available for fitting on 31st Dec, and it would hv been a risk that I had to take. I called up Jasmine again on Sunday noon, and asked if I could pop by to give it another go, to see if things could be work out between me and the gown.

Without a hint of hesitation, I hear the same affirming and bubbly reply from the other end, saying "Sure!" I came by, and saw how busy she was with other clients. I felt bad enough for coming in like that, and furthermore, I found out that she sacrificed her pumping time to make time for our ad-hoc appointment.

After stepping into the same gown, we both agreed that it wasn't the best-fitted gown for my frame, and we just have to take the risk. I changed out of my gown, ready to leave, when Jasmine with her uplifting spirit, said "Let's go have a look elsewhere!" She took me to Inzpire, the sister company of Armadale to see if we would find something there. I learnt that it's not the usual practice for clients to be able to select gowns from this range. I was so touched to begin with, EVEN IF, I couldn't find the gown here. 

We walked in, and THERE IT STOOD so elegantly. A long-sleeve laced, vintage A-line gown- hanging at the end of the middle rack among the other glistening white wedding gowns. It looked more petite in size compared to the others that we saw in Armadale, and boy, was I excited to try it on immediately. I slipped into it with the help of Jasmine, and I think she saw how flushed I was by then- my face beaming with joy. When she finished tying the back of the gown, we both had to agree, that this fits me to a tee! It even had a sexy-back! 

With that, I found the ONE, the DRESS of my dreams. All this, thanks to the amazing help of Jasmine, who was so kind to give her time, and her heart to help me on this mission, like it was her own. 

Truly, I must say, that Armadale gives only top-notch service to its clients. It doesn't come from the head, it comes from the heart too, and clients can tell the difference! I know that this experience has touched my heart in a very, very meaningful way that I will remember for a long, long, long time. :)

Thanks so much, again, Jasmine & Joanne! I know this has been a rather long post, but it was exactly how I felt. Feel free to cut down on the words if you need to, yeah! =D