Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind of excitement and stress. But what if we told you there’s a way to have the day of your dreams without sacrificing your sanity–or your savings?
Take it from newly-weds Ana Mae Barcelona-Tiongson and Jasmin Orense-Rosanes who sought convenience, flexibility, and affordability to piece together their dream wedding needs– all with the help of Shopee.
A Gold Mine For the DIY Bride
Ana Mae is a firm believer that wedding planning can be easy and affordable, especially as she and her husband juggle full-time jobs and running a business. Relying on her knack for arts and crafts, she decided to do a do-it-yourself wedding (DIY) to create a celebration that truly reflected their personalities and preferences.
“Wedding planning can be exhausting, especially when you’re trying to balance your dream vision with a realistic budget. Luckily for us, budget wasn’t an issue because we were capable of designing our own wedding needs, and the supplies we needed could be easily sourced from Shopee,” Ana Mae recalled. “We found almost everything we needed on the app, from items close to our pegs to wedding essentials. It also helped a lot that they offer vouchers and flexible payment terms with SPayLater. It definitely made it easier on our pockets!” she added.
Without having to go to physical stores, Ana Mae was able to complete the materials they needed to create their own invitations, gifts for the entire entourage, wedding ceremony essentials, and other smaller items that completed their celebration like fans and wands, signages, ribbons, and many others.
And with a haul of personalized decals, a mirror, and an LED light strip, the couple was also able to create their own welcome mirror which has been a trend in weddings nowadays.
To avoid getting overwhelmed with all the wedding preparations, Ana Mae gives one practical hack to all soon-to-be brides: “Slowly add items to your shopping carts so it’s easier when the wedding is fast approaching!”
For the Hustlin’ and Bustlin’ Bride
As a couple who are busy even on weekends and who live all the way in Alfonso, Cavite, Jasmin and her husband put value on convenience. “With online shopping, we didn’t need to keep traveling to Manila or nearby cities to buy what we needed, and we can easily squeeze in wedding shopping whenever we have free time,” Jasmin recalled.
As a long-time Shopee user, Jasmin did not hesitate to rely on online shopping for her dream wedding essentials. Just like Ana Mae, she purchased all their wedding needs online—from ceremonial essentials like the coin cage, pillow, veil, bible, unity candle, cord, and bridal garter, to flowers for her entire entourage. Her mother’s gown, her father’s barong, her groom’s shoes and believe it or not, even her bridal bouquet were all purchased from the e-commerce platform as well.
But Jasmin’s ultimate Shopee find is something many brides would not expect. “I actually found the wedding dress of my dreams from Shopee, too!” she excitedly shared. The blushing bride couldn’t believe her luck when she found the perfect gown for only ₱5,000.
Beyond the convenience, Jasmin’s confidence in online shopping was encouraged by Shopee’s return and refund policies. This proved invaluable when she had to return her mother’s dress that didn’t fit well as they had hoped.
“It happens–sometimes you buy items that don’t fit and you need to return them to get something more suitable. That’s why we’re thankful for Shopee’s return and refund feature, it was a breeze for us since there is a nearby drop-off point in our area. We didn’t have to go out of our way to return the item,” Jasmin explained. The e-commerce platform also recently announced its home pick-up option under its return and refund policy, eliminating the need to drop off items at partner couriers.
When asked if they would recommend Shopee to brides-to-be, both Ana Mae and Jasmin underscored the trust that they have in the platform to provide them with a stress-free wedding planning experience, allowing them to enjoy their special day to the fullest.
From unbeatable deals and a vast selection of items to convenient features like flexible payment terms and hassle-free returns, Shopee lets brides focus on walking down the aisle and finally saying “I do” to a lifetime of excitement and love.
And when it comes to celebrating special occasions, holidays, and milestones, Filipinos can always count on Shopee to make every moment unforgettable.
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