Wedding Woes: For You Wedding Services Crumbles
When you’re all set to tie the knot, you want the only thing that’s supposed to break is the cake, not the whole wedding service. That’s exactly what happened to several Singaporean brides and grooms last month.
Consumer Alert from CASE
On Tuesday, 31 July, the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) threw down an eyebrow‑raising alert. It flagged six separate complaints lodged by unlucky customers who found themselves staring at a suddenly empty inbox after For You Wedding Services pulled the plug on July 22‑30.
These guys had been paying a total of about $108,000 in monthly installments. Then – poof – the company vanished. They tried calling, emailing, referencing the old “support” chats, but the accepted answer was always… gone.
Case Study: Erli Elfira’s Saga
- Original Deal: Erli, the tired-to-the‑bone bride, and her husband had signed on after a cake‑chef recommendation. The wedding was slated for August last year at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club.
- Hold‑up: For You promised a lighter rate for the venue. Two months before the big day, they had no reservations. Erli’s inbox was a masterpiece of delayed replies and unanswered updates.
- Escalation: She filed a police report, hit up CASE, and posted a confession on WordPress (Feb 1, 2018) telling the whole world about the “fun” of trying to chase a ghost wedding planner.
- Outcome: After clawing back a rough $1,500, the couple still lost over $2,000. Good grief!
Firdaus Jan’s Tight‑Lip Tale
On 23 July, flicker‑fiery Facebook user Firdaus Jan fired a heartfelt post at owner Idham Salehuddien. “I saved for years, and you just walked away with my $14k,” he vented, railing against what he called Idham’s “heartless” act. Idham’s own Facebook had a parade of nasty comments, going from “punchy” to “complete fraud.”
What’s the Tidy Take‑away?
- Insurance is your safety net. CASE suggests wedding‑insurance policies that cover business insolvency – because what else would protect your pre‑payment when a vendor disappear act turns out to be real?
- Do your homework. Look for a firm’s track record, read reviews, and make sure their reputation is solid.
- Keep your wallet tight. Don’t hand over a full lump sum. Lay out smaller deposits and keep some liquid capital for the day.
- Data on how to reach CASE. If your dispute hangs, drop them a line at www.case.org.sg or ring 6100‑0315.
Bottom line: When planning your wedding, be sure you’re not giving away your entire deposit to a company that could just stroll into the sunset. Stay safe, stay savvy, and keep the cake in the kitchen – not on a disappearing vendor’s itinerary.
