tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53113261751405646882024-02-18T18:28:06.269-08:00The Events! Events! BlogErnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-179011776875160372011-03-04T16:33:00.000-08:002011-03-04T17:45:19.686-08:00Easy Kind of Love<div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Mike and Joan Lo<br /></strong>Canyon Woods Chapel<br />Splendido Taal<br /><br />The wedding of Mike and Joan was simply beautiful, laid-back and fuss-free.<br /><br />This is one of the few cases in which I got to meet the groom prior to the bride. You see, Mike was the best man during the wedding of <a href="http://eventseventstm.blogspot.com/2009/10/romantic-spectacle.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Jonathan and Kris Que</span></strong></a>. I met Joan for the first time during my trip to the US last year. Greeted by a warm smile, I felt an instant connection with Joan who gave me a free rein on the wedding planning. But, needless to say, I consulted with her and sought her approval on many details, as a matter of course.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580388422317544754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZgLEENkwNRWxBSOsBi0u26FIwfVc1y84iHfJ9T05BmXcLrcNarHIIgbSJ_KjnkyXKq-iQuozMIVwVoGsbcIlCCU6prGvs3oxmOq9AhSUcLEHUyGi_eKVk38I2QlA_lknhgbmyM0wPRZyK/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+02.jpg" />In contrast to most couples who spent months dwelling on the nitty-gritty of their big day, Mike and Joan merely had a simple request—to make their wedding as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Just like with other couples, I asked them for pictures on how they envisioned their wedding to be—a good starting point on what ideas to give them. Then, we came to a moodboard consisting of dominantly lilac and silver— an appropriate combination and perfect choice of our wedding colors. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580397488983038546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghINEServnzx_E16vtrNG0M5LhQp9MFH3VQx4ZI-KQQWnxitGSRU-uziktJ3MwH4LdEEIwBi513PEr7fhzUTop8aBpBgvavidX9mIUDlqbk46ku_uxYkm3f-uMUo6ejnYAduf0K0shkB2H/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+24.jpg" />The invitation by Amis Print consisted of a silver portfolio with the main invitation glued, and four inserts (entourage, reception page, map, and accommodations) neatly stacked together. Vintage curled graphics were used as design element.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580388423221834514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO6g73jM0z_exkCImxLdWO_X5kNOlQ9-uY7ubNop1YKHRRndwfGzlSszd6SX7bCRTwFPmnDkWrGCABi_imdjt6TjnvMQy7V-uNcNe4_Ie5LK9wXO1orJMKufC5vGo4RAdGMQAdlfePgOz/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+03.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580388425940585698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bJSmUc3HFXP0bezBatMDDmzsuvjpRGEG36jJly1P7_bcLLcuIM8yhbC6CvNX1AjwYqAdVsrDppv21vKKvY0gsx1_K8Ik8bF41E5cXHacY2QIWC6DHdElTdiFSY35-L1oPoiUqfphRouQ/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+04.jpg" />Our pretty bride (who can easily be mistaken for a movie star) was made even more beautiful by the Madgician herself, Madge Lejano.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580388433195761922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_GO3GL8EPIU2opsLSPJfzBpccegTibD6L0i5xt4ZiPA2KbVyQYJeXUcij2mkSLZ7rosugg2z1E9WygPFR-T2qcFMd53S2wiFA5FVsYgxXb2vjTN8kgk-Pe8BN1m17jm02qeByeMk-TEa/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+05.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580402785022188850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlqtDtIDooHJ6XaIIQ0ijJGCV-jO4cd4dU1rryD91IpkQcAWIAi1PtK32UZSP2n9FE1JwxbYyhc1qi1RhxZxEK7042mp_CQL4Fy5MiiorprLrHzObiYPO60SyrwYiwsynLPVaLoMh6QPi/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+11.jpg" />Veluz Reyes made sure that the gown complemented the innate and simple beauty of our lovely bride. The one-shoulder, dropped waist, tulle masterpiece was embellished with lace cutouts and beads. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580403931430448226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vEo1HA_wzgeVKP-1IYuX6fSL-loXJoV7uUdLuR4H6MHCc9y9WwQ9cdmFdk2gjOsnHmjwG8C4uTAZCb53FxtaEQW0i4KNOij5VIG2c8m7SL5qOcNrNZSq90EqJumrf9nKdWaPgcNIDklV/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+06.jpg" />Purple long gowns with different necklines were made for the gorgeous female entourage. Joan’s bridesmaids surely knew how to ham it up for the camera.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580400869793431314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNfvUXNzWR1M5_BlHN15pLGaNMcxM7REvjODhuRkgJ4MT5CMF_gyOeMSTLih6AnpBGEDcOLwTbSIwt9hb91-NAemnCevgjR8s-m2yxmRyghsRE9Cn7TKxWXBtMT1qsZeRP8JamuHakHKO/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580400863425949602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZb4WY-ztxXSFXClvbOIg_PUICuctwjbrFXtys00whOBwRlXnhvwYADMG4yJXu6uZugqCH0oBcUnqCnJ1ehnDDRkQRwWHwaPWK-sBZbiZ7cELsvyNYnOLU9tP1x99H02v2h1jd6ZvzL5l/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+17b.jpg" />Gina de Guzman of Petals Galore provided the flowers for the entourage and the bride. The bride clutched a hand-tied bouquet consisting of deep purple calla lilies, violet lisianthus, and white cymbidiums. Meanwhile, the entourage members carried all-white bouquets of roses, carnations, and lisianthus accented with green ribbons.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580399221785196050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAB4_nLV5nkQn6z_b3F0oyxmdSbnId1YCHh8w9Bc_QftlykKP-LxTePaKABudcWw_7Ktiqe-eVgou5_MWUiDQPNCku6k8OCDqQKNd5bwwD_0p_zZexyWbJuHBqZvWLj_9Sl9K6kR0Vtlk/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+18.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580400856117625890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKv7aGtpX43Foc9cPOmEsdQla0gbXfCWqojMmCZlEZCEkR2XMp-iupqCjRqQoP34XOelfRCF6oaMlJqajCmXPBCgL0jUaB31F5VCJNCkNme4lK38vU19_96I1vqXKB-CGvsaB5hrizHDo/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+17c.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580400865837900322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtD6LbSiGdK6yqRXYh5qCJWeuJ8ZU7qXt3S2KYc_ouP74nb_AdSw_qnUBbAJYetkNzr_74wCv0MGw-54Qv6rwKaOtr9vWGRpYF5yO23U1biLGPw4iIHpKS_D1TTE3sVofL-RB9W1cnu2JL/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+17.jpg" />Joan took her turn for some bridal portraits. She is a real charmer as seen in these beautiful photos. Truly lovely, isn’t she? <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580403938296146770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ub9U9lJwSqU8qM0JMSa7wY8gvU3oLdjzsN2Yd4gTXtN6LhFq7dhivphV9LHWtSvUduEcRwgUeqRdFempAZGYeL7iASxQioo0Z6BrSC-daam-HQSoIR_3gg8NnrDnKlY-Q_ntCA1YPrm-/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580403938771284130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioP4UiMtBErmy6j6v15PEbdZ8IY6YshbsR5B-Bvhq8BaCrZY29mOFPpjOLrdwxIBKtlnbPjV1Z2g2a0_a9yqKeOQxAeSjiA1Q7w6ig0ln6n3ktyvJzWy5FoMqqus4LUExyUbkPmZ3vHSII/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+08.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580403945183672178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn0XomptCspE1f1DHg4wPnFByU5rXeqG2iAoznGD5tPXSXFnHBphfE9KYfg4H_cQ0eAQCkZa-hhqgPp15NE7eEAZlo4hvz3V09LpdvjHiW8r_XmTrlwpTougi6ck6D6UQTGJxD4r37DdjM/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+09.jpg" />On the other hand, Mike also had some portraits before heading to the church.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580402779517466386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwG-WacH7XQSiO1A5xwAQma33UFSuzcQBt4poqa1CCrOebXiErzgDY0BZ3jxJ86OR62fjWA6kiv524wZWuBudJp5LE1H6RsEsVR03LY4wiETeDNzNSH-8mjdRgBpcoQ3Oo6yakfvLWSjTz/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+12.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580402776931169090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblc_cpSMVmMJU-oZk853On5-BJMVzT6Izi7YTT3d9w6jy0pqj7PLVcufFE6N5A89DlQnhGFoMdyPlJ7_4k467Xf7Xfks2BEuH0vhr-OhBKbkgVNJeOfrT_bEhOV0H26hUfJXmHVzFmZuK/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+13.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580402772397735842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ytZ_jiltmizsrr9TVdWgumv1or0kCqB84SgFqlAXyptV__5XZdNhm18p-C9xB4_ehSKdahQAOjN4cbD_Kbi1dhseGcHDvYHOk7AiBQDj7B0tkZHAtfK93L_gu0kC4wTy7j9GT-2qjD3Q/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+14.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580400873054512162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6C-c2l1QQZNBC_kNG1M1BKCylMM75YgINP8yCUtzTG9wJ3dhkadUgAIVEzpXnl0_ku7-eNkvAo2AqB44Y6jr1MJiCN1NvpQdaA3qIywpwzm3fFBUy5p5csbsMaYnR9VHkqlD0nVVxAQu7/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+15.jpg" />It was breathtaking to see Joan during her bridal walk. She was really beaming with happiness. It was sheer bliss! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580399214695888818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnkcCbzADuGkcG_zqfftOykmVJlO4FhtTYEleOwM-gzZD14YOwITi_jMF7x7fZqq1YP_AK9YoO2uIQcUmvTEK-0PohxjJ9LiR71iUwHVEVfK17U0lvS0OAcGG8SVa5XErRVK6mQqrEEMX/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+19.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580399213811361058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWf9Q8igH3XUEVdULVA5vhHJT9yTZe4906qgIORQF2ONXXGtB-aBGIDyzMjfCsrrSq5xhqEoqA05aa3reFyeWkHjE1qgjApPuvEwArkG7nivAup3PQtuRtI0KVPZgEUoRgrmVYoAgTqvr/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+20.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580395206822827634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVdHs7BOxWnhaECCkAs5NjcCDwa9keEafYPwq9IaBCHWhZyfH0tPXpP2E0zieRFIyStYH5b9zJ5aa0HKU59t7sPe9vU9Nu2C8GsBms927OBZZUk1l2lnFNKPFgGhQEtaD25QhUR2WOMXT/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+27.jpg" />All the wedding guests would agree that Fr. Dacanay’s homily was most memorable and touching. Just look at the raw emotions displayed during the ceremony.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580397497033690706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCNy-e2AXePOykBVtjdSolhUAG1LQA0GpZ63RtfJuK7iaiX4kYLzGJlqvkGSG_HuUbf9dIR0iVX3gHJjdt_LW-PrTdEheJiK26rXJFwMIGXE1xkSy30zpIwXhV7FyOHS-Yi30Fz5Sb4uS/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+21.jpg" />After the ceremony, Nelwin Uy maximized the picturesque Canyon Woods for the couple portraits and some entourage pictures as well.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580397493509066386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3IdNYWZMfDIt9UK5NObOaBjqxR2CF0yBzBxzizH7zoM2MRIbSDEFLOWtEk1vrrDFaXR_gS8_cQ1XVJhZHgPCLDJvGxrZTYJ5GPUxGTRr-V9HhIgmFtYnLeB3FV1XzywR7VwHWcUff_fP/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+23.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580397497797812210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufWPxY8Fdtvuzyu5RS58kpi88alAyyH8Qhv8N0ig72QmE6684HMaf7hcQZQrUhteAXMNIhDG2E41rva6JH8tyMe3mhcWznMTwUolSVVA28W2wyG215GjtgkuAdcLZ1X3FyVRlgKU46jSn/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+22.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580388419803564082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjFHFFZ3y3GhDVkA1ObH6aMk6RGRE1RP-fyROhSbr57cNBE4rp5FkmOliUXt4fUUSkqtbXonCEL3R5hobcjN9hQhbaxcSWVIwtqt1UAY2PU8JoYsjzgpxQWGCg5kKBxeFjLsBe6-3o_wm/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+01.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580399220392896274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0319ol7LLsQSSC0e9kn7Alwk9jhhE7aO57slwpawTiVspg52AeqAt311Da6L6iTqRj5xVxFmL7seKa6OUZNUL0MSXYcSU9Dtbq7LjMnthzjVCd-9GkirKaXwsVb7rDsOxizv7y8i5i20/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+17e.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580397486943439282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiKWW1pCcMZLQC2fdt_Iq0l8bBqAojfi_VcCClGiICKJ4TWxD3nQnQzZWg3Tp-_IZRWo3pT9iQKyPh7RJGEI5xv2ZLhmg-4PxmDxZ6ew91mZlFuWd5OP9FKCR-4zlC7Wvgd5tDp0sHzce/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+25.jpg" />It was during the shooting of the couple’s portraits when Mike and Joan read their secret messages—engraved on their wedding rings— for each other. Mike wrote, “Never for granted” on Joan’s ring. On the other hand, Joan’s message for Mike was, “My greatest adventure.” Awww.... sweet.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580395209318957554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MHEgtRBY6fmzqlN1y3F6_0_ABdicEnum7m0IkqRaf5eM31KTUiDQLWh8UwhrZa-D8HsfGhXR3D7uS5rmpb1CGA8VoRVeRyGsBjl5UH3G1LZBKwy7QTTH1fxhgUiSVJyEGbBGQSGuTtgS/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+26.jpg" />A special menu for the sit-down dinner of more than 250 guests prepared by Splendido Taal boasted of tigress (Chinese spoon) adobo, green mango and cheese spring rolls; cappuccino mushroom; green and red corals topped with shrimp pesto and mango drizzled with Caesar dressing and mango puree; grilled fillet of fish over truffle-laced mashed potato in dashi broth; watermelon citrus sorbet; and paella a la Cristina with chorizo chunks and pollo Iberico on potatoes Anna. To make it more laid-back, the couple opted for a dessert buffet which served San Marco, mango sansrival, chocolate ganache cake, assorted fresh fruits, mango panacotta in shot glass, and caramel crème brulee with sliced kiwi. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580395200061788754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgya-BW2ZcHPu-yNTCtT38mtet-4SNSOjcMDWU81ZP6tkEAoqhFUhlS-ovka9b7LrAKyWxk67U4BxRkcVdh9UAY4IySTKPfQKF-eGHwN2__9hONEvF6bbpZS1s13nkbukcd6S9hqHwm5apS/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+28.jpg" /></span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580395191423387602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbwJmtJXaRclRmGnRLBhKoMHE8Hq5viH7iCywH9J04fNGf0q_o5h1wI-OGfxJ4DAfQkAG2X56wQR_ZLRKU1WEkvnhDUKF9uzUjyVtMf1pyuo1zTXdEnX3FevDnZ0OrWCHYYufSznl4Zul/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+30.jpg" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since the main dining area could only hold a hundred guests, we had to set up white tents for the guests who were seated outside. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580392752628745938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhR4SkBCGU6tsmKmOunXxfhHcngMWCNLLCvfuv8l1BPjjgTfIJv80aL-hoW3yvQx2ONjHdvyn8nVdKZa-63lBIyTR3wNjpJFMGNhAcmSUIGR03qBhdb-1TfIyTwSvRTByhJDhlOE4Oisu/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+31.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580395196464987026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhjFrcHBNqXUzHSFYMCKRRuP8v3fz_1eAyAoXq_KEMTqWG9EW_vrQ2f-u5qOQRxtLvcsJMYQctWTo1rtBxoh0QVbPyvWqVEMtjredQKgyyjfgsQ48aea8vOhlVzp1bmShSuBNFsLr-4b9/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+29.jpg" />The tables were decorated with flowers in varying shades of violet—neatly placed in wooden boxes. The same graphics from the invitations were printed on paper with which the boxes were wrapped for accents. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580392750690310866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTXj-B_U-4Y02TAjyy_NVkyb89IKa2pN8ps73FtU3_YV5O_WNgoq1fcKUEMq0e-iTUmvbT6oLunpDUncpXLxyONAjeuNZ5oX-KoHQoqR6W_dqVpstHhBC5F91wbDBJlz9sA1Batg2Konx/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+33.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580392744250519922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5SLIx7Khclng_BNqWW66rzZyXe8o7VWfUnZ-rcc9Fw6v6Xhfzn_xL2tuabg4fPZCEkq7CgCFZ21tVEqx6NM4PagL4sCYuVFleEnkLMHvLHjgviYx_sBuOBcKb0DmfrJa9P0h6FENfCj1/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+33B.jpg" />White lamps were also placed on the tables. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580392748003170306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi662VLpbuHMDE-Ric1bS1eK4lf-dbziS_lLAe2X1X7v73Mw0Gi0q7KTytGUftTLvAT3bDwgKIaoo_HSZjWPNRyzkDW5SmI0An2Ev6be8Boer-Qp9X-kY-8eXZWS9_jGRrdpizHE_67xxYo/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+32.jpg" />Joan got her wish for a “cartoonish” cake which basically summed up the story of how she and Mike met, the things they did together, and lastly, the wedding proposal. The cake was done by Penk Ching.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580392736423488306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBtT5g_gWbikdLfNkbqLkEKlw32YdJLUTPslMph9nNnhhq6U5sSAn4YjmO5TNMlGXu8qCb69mvXQxFA0uuccerZSf0r3I3mg5Gj6G4vPCHxHJRY-Gbz7MuzSgmLsP7JNMMyS-wb7E81TA/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+34.jpg" />One of the highlights of the program was the “kissing showdown” game of the married couples. Just look at how “game” these couples were. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580390253124634530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7m-zA4KIONu7mkN4NeqcH1C2XVg58fBS8wYeeha6yR2VpFMBeXKAGUTq-x_Uzi1htrL_hUWw2TwgrHuj2H1A-juu0UnaXnaJb1MeP0VhPv9m4UcVK6ktwbzbEWbbn5t6mi25KxJ_a2nH/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+37.jpg" />At one point of the program, emcee Cristina Canada-Lazo asked the newlyweds to do the traditional first dance. It was followed by the dance of the groom and his mother, then the dance of the bride and her father.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580390260034743202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKdp4HzZmhDgVHfbPTVB_G2JnB5C3kr3OG06yDvafufHnlm_4gGIJ9oV7FmiWiQce1f3J1uSDbVqlzWDpFcU6wGRO-YljvEcsIHYbq87p8Qx-ly7wWH3Z57kAMxWk7HK_jdIxIWOe0zwE9/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+35.jpg" />After the program, guests stayed on for a night of listening to good music, dancing, and drinking.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580390249586592098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFPauxDdQY0lMu40MTh7vOQspGxaobJB534C_zQjRNctpGG0SUTIPHTAtO_IJnyCKk1ClhZuoTpphGZcng6T-wgFncqq8Cgi1D69WN2enlpqWj-Y-imsXJIK_Nxz_7eIZBLuwVyD5tO5p/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+38.jpg" />Mike and Joan, thank you for the wonderful opportunity of planning your wedding. You guys are simply one of the easiest couples to work with. It was indeed a pleasure to be a part of your beautiful celebration. Rest assured that when I go back to the States, I will be “claiming” my free tour of Castro. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580390246172756706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfN6RKKJKDTxG3W6KvD1aueOwqxzX1vT4D9aMAhzFNb4YxZeZFZK0VCY0uQ2q_ZGlfsMGYQ8L-qmyuhYCs_qT_BmwlBVB09MgVRyKyi6YQ7joqgZ0djwk7BG-wiC2kooWcBciJR8P1LWoj/s320/2011-02-10+Blog+-+39.jpg" />Click here for Jason Magbanua’s <a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/2010/02/16/joan-and-mike-canyon-woods/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">onsite avp</span></strong></a>.<br />Click here for <a href="http://www.nelwinuy.com/blog/?p=1338"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">wedding pictures</span></strong></a> from Nelwin Uy. </span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Click here for <strong><a href="http://www.nelwinuy.com/blog/?p=1003"><span style="color:#ff6600;">prenuptial pics</span></a></strong> from Nelwin Uy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Click here for Bride and Breakfast's <a href="http://brideandbreakfast.ph/2010/05/28/mike-and-joan/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">article</span></strong></a> on Mike and Joan's wedding.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-75145363268295961292011-02-24T22:23:00.000-08:002011-08-28T18:51:29.706-07:00Be Inspired<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577525048684986946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQjyN12MONNtdtrCDzkisfe93GXuVqsQFZL-fqglnmGPC_EYV36xalB02preB1a0iaiz2aS4Uh6-2SudzPnHYLPgilr9J7LQxde_PV8IYNoUW99cAYUDdjW3L5mzW6Ggy0ENYWTNBCfVl/s320/31196_104407186270133_100001025553615_34863_1397465_n.jpg" />Today, I decided to bloghop. Now, check out our beautiful weddings as featured in the wonderful pages of <strong><a href="http://bridalbook.ph/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Bridalbook.ph</span></a></strong>.
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<br />I have been blessed to have clients who placed their full trust in me – not only in coming up with unique and exquisite details for their weddings but also in my skills in coordinating a beautiful wedding. (Warning! If you are a future bride, this post might give you a hard time choosing what to have for your own wedding. Always remember, the key to a successful wedding is not having a lot of details but pick details which would work and something that your guests would remember about your wedding.)
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<br />For their wedding, </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-trina-jg/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">JG and Trina</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> highlighted their love for out-of-town destinations--they got married in Cavite, and had their reception in Tagaytay (one of their fave date destinations!). Their wedding details in bold sunset colors (that matched their sunset garden theme) made the view in Balai Taal, their reception venue, even more breathtaking. The feel of their wedding was reminiscent of the many out-of-town dates they had--except on that day, there weren't just the two of them to share in the bliss of their love.
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-lea-johannes/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Lea and Johannes</span></a></strong>' wedding perfectly captured the tropical ambiance they wanted--and more importantly, it let them share with their guests the atmosphere in which they fell in love. )
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-katrina-laurence/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Katrina and Laurence</span></a></strong> wanted to add a breath of fresh air to their otherwise traditional wedding. By using green and cream as their motif, the couple turned their nature-inspired wedding into an extraordinary event.
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<br />Being a laidback couple, </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-luizelle-rico/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Luizelle and Rico</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> wanted their wedding to be timeless and elegant, but also relaxed and cozy. They achieved that cool yet classy wedding vibe with much help from an enduring music genre: jazz!
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-karen-jasper/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Karen and Jasper </strong></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">tied the knot with an oriental-themed wedding in early 2010. Their union was a true testament of how the most unexpected things in life--like their love--can also be the most gratifying.
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<br />The relaxed and laid back Tagaytay wedding of </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-jeanne-peter/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Jeanne and Peter</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">.
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<br />A candy-themed wedding was an almost automatic choice for the </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-candy-patrick/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Patrick and Candy</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. They incorporated a lot of candy treats in the décor and food--apt for a sweet beginning.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-judy-john/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Judy and John</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">'s relationship was no longer a secret. They declared their love to the world in 2006, when they were married in the US, and again in 2008 during their renewal of vows in the Philippines.
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-jill-choy/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Jill and Choy</span></a></strong> both love shopping and feeling good by looking good, so their wedding was a fun, fashionable event. Their wedding wear was created by top designers and their grand entrance at the reception was a fashion show with their entourage. The bridesmaids were dressed in bright yellow empire-cut gowns, and the groomsmen were dashing in their suits. During the reception, Jill and Choy gave away prizes from their favorite boutique, Zara. All in all, their wedding was not only fashionable, but it was fun for everyone.
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<br />A Vintage Vineyard Themed Wedding for </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-erin-christian/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Erin and Christian</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> that has inspired a lot of brides.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-elaine-paul/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Elaine and Paul</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> tied the knot in early 2010 with a teal wedding in Tagaytay. And while Paul's proposal was a most unusual one, that didn't mean that they loved each other any less.
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-judee-erwin/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Judee and Erwin</span></a></strong> wanted a classic, romantic wedding that channeled understated elegance. After crossing out 50(!) proposed wedding themes, Judee and Erwin decided to have a white-and-blue-themed affair reminiscent of Greece's prime tourist destination--Santorini!
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-ailenne-mike/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Ailenne and Mike</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> celebrated their wedding with an affair with heartwarming details, which made all their loved ones feel at home. The couple held their intimate wedding in the morning, and they complemented the warm sunshine with a cheery blue and yellow color palette and refreshing spring theme
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<br />People often forget that a wedding is more than just a celebration of two people coming together--that it is also a celebration of families uniting. </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-sabs-mike/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Sabs and Mike</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">, however, did not. Theirs was the first wedding for both families, and the couple wanted to make the celebration really heartfelt. Moreover, Sabs and Mike both came from tight-knit families, so they decided to have their relations play active roles in the celebration
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-angela-patrick/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Angela and Patrick</span></a></strong> are so in love, and their wedding perfectly captured how they felt about each other. Their Parisian-themed wedding was one elegant affair as it came alive with details in rich hues of red and purple with gold and black accents. The décor cast a spell of romance, but it was the couple's special connection that proved love was definitely in the air. </span>
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-donna-mike/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Donna and Mike</span></strong> </span></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">are two very different individuals who stayed together despite the obstacles posed by their a long distance relationship. In the end, they conquered their challenges and committed to a new life together with their casino-and-beach-themed wedding.
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<br />Because their love story took many long years to finally come together, </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-jackie-herbert/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Jackie and Herbert</strong></span> </span></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">knew that their wedding should be a momentous event. They pulled out all the stops for their wedding, coming up with a "vintage opulence" theme to show how special it was.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-kathleen-jeff/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Kathleen and Jeff</span></strong></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> tied the knot on a rainy day, but not even the weather could dampen their mood. Their special day was filled with surprises that made their wedding truly memorable.
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<br /><p></p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Friends-turned-lovers </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-rhea-vince/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Rhea and Vince</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> tied the knot with a tiffany blue and brown color motif. Their simple and classic affair was made warm with lots of blooms in soft hues, embellished candles and accents, and DIY projects.
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<br />Program colleagues turned lovers </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-shermaine-antoine/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Shermaine and Antoine</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> exchanged I do's in Tagaytay with a whimsical Mediterranean-themed wedding. Filipino wedding tradition, modern twists, DIY projects, and sweet Belgian treats made their November destination wedding a unique and harmonious fusion of cultures.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-meg-bem/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Meg and Bem</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> had a stunningly coordinated Mediterranean-themed wedding, which was produced through the collaboration of many sought-after suppliers, to whom the couple had given complete creative freedom for the design. The November affair was a perfect example of a well-thought-out and flawlessly executed theme.
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-sig-allan/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sig and Allan</span></a></strong>'s bright and cheery, yellow and pewter-themed wedding had DIY elements inspired by the queen of arts and crafts, Martha Stewart. The sunny touches set the tone, not only for the reception, but also for the entire nuptial rites. The wedding ceremony was kept light-hearted and warm, with the bride eliciting a few giggles as she said her vows of promising to laugh at the groom's corny jokes, and to support all his dreams, even his showbiz ambitions.
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<br />When <strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-ann-paulo"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ann and Paulo</span></a></strong> tied the knot, they incorporated a vintage French garden theme into their wedding. With a celebration filled with charm, romance, and whimsy, the couple's wedding served as the perfect beginning to their love-filled ever after.
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<br />Colleagues turned lovers </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-mega-zenon/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Mega and Zenon</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> tied the knot with a celebration featuring a peach, orange, and yellow color motif. Marked with chic details and heartwarming treats, their December destination wedding was nothing short of unique.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-tin-uno/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Tin and Uno</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> tied the knot with a unique Filipiniana-themed wedding that cast a spell of romance with its rustic charm. With personalized details dotting the affair, the wedding was kept modern and ultimately close to the hearts of the couple's loved ones.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-mish-karl/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Mish and Karl</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> exchanged I do's last 1.11.11 with a pink and black-themed wedding. Their elegant affair--which featured classic details with a twist--was one well-coordinated celebration.
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<br /><strong><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-myrvi-avinash/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Myrvi and Avinash</span></a></strong> tied the knot in Bohol with an affair that celebrated different cultures. With an elegant champagne gold color motif, the couple's wedding took on a colonial theme that was posh and refreshing as it was warm and intimate.
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<br /></span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-janet-abe/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Janet and Abe</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> exchanged I do's last December with a winter-inspired affair. Powder blue, white, and silver details helped them channel their chosen theme. The couple presented the perfect contrast against their wedding month's nippy weather by holding a warm and memorable affair with a casual ambiance and nostalgic details.
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<br />Long-term couple </span><a href="http://www.bridalbook.ph/articles/featured-wedding-davelyn-mike/?filter=1&cat_id=real-weddings"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Davelyn and Mike</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> returned to Baguio--the place where their love story began--to exchange I do's. Their affair was marked with a nippy weather, dreamy details, and a heartwarming program.
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<br />I thank the people behind Bridalbook especially the writers for the support you have given Events! Events! We hope that you continue to inspire a lot of soon-to-wed couples with your various features.
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<br />I promise to blog in detail these weddings. In the meantime, this I have to ask, “after reading this post, have you been inspired?”
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<br />Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-65786315666295822232011-01-20T08:41:00.000-08:002011-01-26T17:19:09.308-08:00Heart-warming Homecoming<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOa3VNZ3YdslSZ5OUervBN5PJjaNU6pDRngD3YvHu_lHxgMppcm4HGoVlu-0TVzX5T6YXQREtTS64__0tRtr-oTWsEMkg0YAD6AEJvGdqoe_0R1e5K4iycT-iTJ7muQb6tYy-W9j6AYONN/s1600/2011-01-20+Blog+-+19.jpg"></a> <div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Roger and April Gandionco </span></strong><br />Chapel of the Transfiguration<br />Ville Sommet<br /><br />The wedding of April and Roger was heart-warming, sentimental, and overflowing with love.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>It was eight months before the wedding when I met April. That was the time when she had to go to the States for her residency training. Roger, whom I met only a few days before the wedding day, was also based in the States finishing his residency program. April, the ever so gracious bride, placed her full trust and confidence in all her wedding suppliers. They, in turn, put their best wares out, and just did what they do best.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564310162361450994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3MlAmIcAz1X7UuE90Vmx5d3Jm17heT2YHAy7bJzZBCRR6-bm58__IJlzxoWabKoacGcux8EViXx7TidsKSb2Zo959Ub31ty4hoqAZvfjBKDT9ukZgoDtvdb6wXeEhyEeavhrZ8b7xB5UY/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+02.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564467224679258562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClXItnBecnYpp2SciVJVQX3vclNb1f1e_r6cZu2gaIp7EedSUHZln5b-ezw9gjN2NHNObAAZ28iIaZLlv3lG8d0yPMhNH1edCxu8RAvBngg_XaydztIUgfSM8Xp6uEAcltJb_WyU6jqpL/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+23.jpg" /></div><div>Every piece of stationery by <a href="http://www.printsonalities.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Printsonalities</span></strong></a>—from the invitations to the missalettes—was emblazoned with the iconic representation of Spanish gates. Teal and Tiffany blue were the major wedding colors with silver as the metallic accent. A monogram was the other design element used for all the printed wedding materials.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564310174365645026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVweUMBKkJpNP5BVPKDu8umgzxNIvnAJ_ujReAGRT6ejd7YENSaBvU7F-Z61ZEP7EEDe_6gLQcOKMS60aJ1AFq05F2SFH-QzspxAuTbzzUpHiHSQSdXTIBiIOCRp0j8d8p53hlctdAl7fL/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+04.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564310169654492434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrjIEKK7BYM4xR6KwObYKtsoiEVpqUOl9aa29OL55UzSMCfCygtELJsVf8Eus1XNvF-p4vkKjs0d00IPiVkWzehNiZhJpJjRMDsMqAup79gHG76afOhJyD32D2cerCJxjOrm4KzzLzD0G/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+03.jpg" />April was a vision of pure bliss in her tulle and silk taffeta <a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz </span></strong></a>creation. The shirred-tulle top was encrusted with lace trimmings, seed pearls, organic beads, and Swarovski crystals. The gathered skirt was highlighted with hand-pleated hemline.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564313031149554674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rrJlhcIDyPNyqdeSJ2ZPu9LbeBYtf0KKHYH5RKXpWq_Y7DPdNO65SnTyRNn1s6HPxzRL8hIpivcPfyxbTfzzFThgzCB0hUONiHfhlYbUc9pPxupdVP5pjqwt2xyz_d1IUuzbdBGu0y8U/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564310179423381714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVha_WKW4XxC2U701tXJnQ0XDWUJycFe0p5lo5GPgonihm9hP8RgDVi1I4SLDVI9pWnNm2xMJJ0PDUOrKQquToMmSgw-sDr_x_WMeT-5KDssfqTC_3lVsD1Y8Cwhs3uIQxtERv3Xq5maN/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+05.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564314153256323010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7NYlbw55qKrv4sDdfhAHj3b_9md-BsdRgJMvDcD5VotJcKOF1w0OVZNgmsD6hyphenhyphenmojSfw12xjt10vm6sAuT3Z2DObR23t_GrcLetqFVo4zMx4-I6QHcmspzvdq0kIpTkhFgyvcPpQu4Q1/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+06.jpg" />The shoes by Niko featured the same lace trimmings found on the gown. Niko also provided pillows for the rings and the arrhae.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564313054282420418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavRO3IKSVelVEUIhp1PJ6h8FddMpx8kGZBRK1Zt2cOjjAANZDMfq3od0bM6Ot5HwQYRthWQSl55Z7BI1yyW3ix_jmgHFM-urHNBHPsOi07Ao2X55pnjh9ATDHxVFCySPNyvxdrPA-lsJt/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+10.jpg" />The arrhae holder was actually a small jewelry box bearing the same color motif glued on top of the pillow. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564313050241136466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzudJW1rtqTnkHKr9tdZsTh3NUt1jlMvpQi5_5V3T1-dXysW9wbZAf1HFXk7EXKXtUKMmye5Z6dAdykVRog1U57O-ZV5xfGtblhOirls7UOJH1pM-LEvotP9wVSF4BEspZxPxV7XSgXtOH/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+09.jpg" />The matches reflected the same patterns found on the invitations while the silver tapered candles were tied with teal taffeta ribbons.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564453396521873938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhPdn6WzjaIxNT2RoUuFiJky7SOFZA4ednSTx1KAycbZZN-OCG_1NpZAkxEL06WDWx8EvVFwY5vKaoqborDjEeH9zpSv0IJfptCv_KSiI2FySBXfmgbM92SyL1nbmCbIkmx7IjHoXQdEZ/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+11.jpg" />The heavily beaded votive candle holders for the offertory were tied with the same ribbons accentuated with pearls and crystals.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564453396018758914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBmFnXXTv9yVmioeYOPCZV8rklsfF-EIokLqfMTh9RmYm7kqUlc02LpAkeQPnp7mXb7jUJv41zu8gYT3j7dPDIAmCxXH4u8FQXSTjT8esZcrqZFeMcaDQjuGNh6AyKN8h-bM7QHZ6jr2X/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+11B.jpg" /><a href="http://madgician.multiply.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge Lejano</span></strong></a> made sure April looked her best,<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564471431793986770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7jPcPI9xDMT4lwg-SAcMxQvbFrJsuDaP4NPaabLShwDjvbh94Xun4QU7wn2xi6B5lwG0wMCIiDFNbx6bgCi0d19-GQPDdtSmC979aaxq0uML05J_uuxQmhIWIYRSnPwRwLgqDk9yDvxd/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564453402053769138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-mROP95TzvsrCGPxqsZ1t46hBepLYZ33OMPo_dgsTi46NhsQ6okrg6DhqhtVLOBGlOuA_f2mJnL3qBcO2sO4KnhxwAUZeRJb58hUhUd-nQSozo_KOf8n4ZD5zam8jy4bWLpa7COi5TXt/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+13.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564313041606389330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuZ_3JqPjXEVK7kbEdDKfN5A6XktZlaCU_ma6WhyszzHJkMcfJj8jCKFUJ7K4s7Sbds34fIRtZFd7M2I97TA2H3bDIZqQIWxCHRuwPzdn5Mn7LY3sohP6-QSLLPIaDbmsmb32y8EjR20t/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+08.jpg" />while hairstylist Steve Pagsanjan used lace trimmings with beads and pearls to highlight the hairstyle of the bride. A vintage brooch completed the look.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564453400377157538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9aDzHAOs58tjbR4y0uhO5ZEFMkuIyz_XMrDBLi0c3OE397vFKXFk0gGApUCgFXbV_Y71Z_qWP2Pw-3ufBIJYvidAx2pdeXSsIJeUHv3qoBZ1q86VeWwwR_u3lFaiePayqW8TBTO0zr8x/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+12.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gina Galang of <a href="http://www.royalflowershoppe.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Royal Flower Shoppe</span></strong></a> beautifully arranged a hand-tied bouquet of white tulips and white hyacinths. The stem was covered with ivory grosgrain ribbon and accentuated with pearls and crystals.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564453406491533538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPGPkanw0tPqOgNlJdnni3Zm3GglfvftEvaLDqmAq3Tcy77J6bqoZ6efeix569tOW_tCtb-1bLP8Poo6sfJXaWhpztJx_44n2UO5fFAXHOHzb5jj21VfrsZEoNfH64jJwMVV1GnjckZ6c/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+14.jpg" />The female entourage wore teal long gowns in silk charmeuse.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564461398836392450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Yp5U0yJoCeOMjNR_3S9VXH-4Pu5vdMaAr9434alEw5Tir2dSwagkQGUKoG2RMROsqAJ1W7pU2QYOL4FDSjY-_fgXcJhGdzNLyus2uKhfhl_yTxzgF3nU_KkeWRCDxiO-B6MB_09oyB27/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+35.jpg" />They carried hand tied bouquets of white roses, carnations, gypsophilia, and alstromeria - with gold beaded bracelets which served as lovely tokens by the bride to her lovely entourage. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564471428279671554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-5rex_opZCUxsgWwoJt_Bd0nS0HstNal0JaRo7rw-_253w_zEovu4gea7OE0P7P-ez3wALSFlYQ7Io-4hO8Q_re4gLo-yr-p8cqRLCo1s6CV4Pszz3Jjyr7HzmvDV8efjwh17hhKOAy9/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+15.jpg" />While the flowergirls were lovely in their pistachio green flowy dresses.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564459315883867250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXi08KSxd_D-nQECV9zObNLQ0xQsnzwhmexd_ucjzK4NUIaJ1kMNNBWp7NO13CjVRzIUsml5IViOInrXQtFsmnsKVYeBLyp07arPgzeemowhXenNysrW8CVM_QecNdCbQYKN1ITbaoUUM/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+36.jpg" />Before heading to the reception venue, the couple spent some time with Pat Dy for their portraits. Just look at how glorious these portraits are. I love, love, love these portraits—they simply ooze with the love that the couple have for each other.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564467243518932674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yLRsmKufs0r7u6hGArwvD2qUhAvuUqA8KWdlPR_t1WfRVhGmb8MBf3vKFkRHn7DYfP-fK8CEdlik-15Kaps1qfYSOQsLWENAwchTkxjEytb4Dkgc5ujXCF2TuNe_E_EWVE3VcNAuKRBp/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+20.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564467231279573250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkBxvTjW2rMlUHCoBMIiIHlRC_Yy9mvUzGRXlE6c8sO4SmjdNm-TzQvCS6qvnhYqB8gboC4yZ5RZS-x835wvZ9sgEyni0WmrbCIPCIpW6t-RnEgi8n2hrbLmhWwr4zi7eny3YnkyViu4Q/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+22.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564468121924814514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjHQF9NboVP9C_IO-e1Iga2S80Eq-Bdult62Z1bbxU_v8QHJE0rVshCwMC4n-8daciFg2ryeJiX-BVFSkVSclR_6yB_4rHmYNfP9P5ZERi3vhzdsCJk_lxmRY7z8l3JZIRDdZqriiE5rf/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+01.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564467214044348418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSww9nGJ-g4xrg97huYBcccqjTQ1GO7Nze7X_SJXCZ7qDM1_e5Bh3-xKP3x_Or_euYgN92vhCHnkEMrLJ7N0EbyUVgjBe-2LXkylQV6c0uaRiHMUcLZ_0Qlai4b18mu1Z8pZEvufI99bD/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+24.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564467239198929346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMJtA_Mui5rHbdF0341b3lsvLR9KteraVPgHoViho09_j7ibLrtZtJFSJPdnjmMltaviDgnnkTHeIKd81DvetoBt0LbvjICtcyZFQey7GjqDJk2yEd8iwxbHYtywXKWglzqkOTFQ0nXLZ/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+21.jpg" />At <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/villesommet"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ville Sommet</span></a></strong>, cute silver champagne buckets filled with M&M’s and containing the escort cards were laid alphabetically on the registration table. Guests were requested to look for their seats.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564464123609152018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5raj8yZfq3j2uSvi8co-K0G_oA1Is2jftg_EJCDmDoLq-xMfSjDcI4ZflsJ9dq9G6bz5iykI9U_9dOGz1a3ThNMWleGczWN2De-_nwUi2TrJrKLnFlxEZpPiRTjP833RrfypHqULksh_t/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+29.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564464129635553954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhaZgUQT64J559SjWLi5Gl8ISdzrvaoHfGQwsBr9WXwlNmyWZEsm4vGS3mvFC0e3S7oPHxtE1qQT1fV7aA2zGDFOkpp_usJlZjQDcAXzcojq1LllSCvWcMOtvkdKMHoM5R5pY4KXvEOQr/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+27.jpg" /> They were also asked to write their wishes for the newlyweds and hang them on the wish tree provided by <strong><a href="http://www.kbycunanancatering.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">K. by Cunanan Catering</span></a></strong>. It was a sheer delight seeing these written wishes with the flickering candles amidst the clear crystals and white orchids falling from the steel branches of the wish tree. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564464124330253506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZ4l1X8Rj51qPl_TmNOGHEltpNVsjOjfMamWgai70TS6omt1DmAQWRzZgIrnxzfLbTzMKWh6VSgmA_wzgvCG4d9O5Sn_MkCHUjkQmJOGFeUHf25kzv8rhIzYb-uIOaAXbbd45B7H7bJdm/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+28.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564464133261456562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45pIRBNJD_mA202GmqHJJWcVKSDLQOeddREBfe5HzmbrEDufZitT-s-NQPlNns_pn38OG6BmUMjIFh2X9a9LY9RkI6aNZxLRroOHYhau7YgKyPDyubpLR1FivFWU9WrMQ1PHlSdcYuzlt/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+26.jpg" />Clusters of white flowers filled the VIP tablescape.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564461408016009362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KO1HErVEWMgVn3yqu2aU3vrmV30ZJeIAAycQm15_j0qjmJzFB0ePnoLmZ9LGuTSVrT8b3aZlVdBN4Qnt6n658eb8HgxMVY2wj2-5182bqgE1xodBHaYiZKIM0vU1E5J9ZZ8DztPOKoFq/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+31.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564461413545557906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBhbmA_jeIBFCnAAdJLsmP6uSFkmFcDK0FQ7NV-NgaI0ERec6P41gaV4hIUnOb7WjKxSHMu98-7vq9nQhLxNpVLPhKVFZnkK8EagV1RPWf_Tiq_RgMlUUDbaHIkkRtR-gz0A35Vv1BHtL/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+30.jpg" />Menu cards containing the same pattern from the invitations were placed for each of the seated VIPs.Pistachio green napkins were rolled and placed with silver napkin rings.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564459319327471410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq5I4RlTpTEGm6UILGEQGk3wJGP0A5wDIzL8DHSK9lQ1aHV_1cJN1OlTOX-Z0NxD-K7KoBlnVz58T9JiGX4k5hZmoRjoAo1YOCFOp7SGWZ-fajo58Dz0MorcMXYAkdYOIVhzy7yvEIy8I/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+37.jpg" /> Fruits were also used to adorn the tables.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564456427091173714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2B4g8V5S4UCZDMJsUlP3teUyHVhogP44VS3rmqEqpj1_fbID37fDFnT5pxO8f90aEs1UzVVonY9iQu3iKztIAt8OonjwidfCkoX3pY6cTs1EPw0le8GCCcV717tE7VnhgphelQ5hE2SvL/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+39.jpg" />Provided by the couple, green candle holders with gold trimmings added color and charm to the tables.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564461402950979346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fDdsYF34Mx9uQKbHoKDo7TQgerb-JXkGL5iG09bGCpXzOg4ws2Gdik0-n58ABV-dAwgp5aI9aXa29Npe8hxZaSwDf1Wo4zKj4m9U_PJrC9-CFz-C1rjf7vIyZfBXELzLHwEOXZE5poj5/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+32.jpg" /> Vintage frames were used as place cards.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564461401055352386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWGBRXKTpiLhy2TPPdTyIclvOQ2RMmBkbkmMiakZh033aXilyxS1kWT_jKjuPB474vpVt0WHLM2VJsbkq6fL1AKAH6vvJu0rLel4CkPoAuy_t6VNJSh-kBnkyInis_cigdObOiiTgUhK0/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+33.jpg" />The same variety of flowers and fruits was used for the guest tables.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564459314815275522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7FH1UJA9wFgPkTGZW582yAcTdst5m0yhzeGn9GqYSpkOU8CV4Ulh6Lcaj4W5SDTrG_FovjP-JoPX91kK2a8UyiUELSalVhhew6M8XeIm5Gq1ZFSeURmGXjELsfVdg9lJb0xyoWcGQx5x/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+38.jpg" />The cake by Janet Madlangbayan reflected the graphic element and the intricate monogram found on the printed materials.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564459304117124242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuDEfyFO2R-5fSAgaPj79AiAUUXsZ3rWy2NSEK94_D8k3sQ9lasE41yXtJVitjRypCoyp3CmXDVL7EbAcJoTgB12zSSFDFUI6OXdTB-dJ5P21A0eoIP5phKNnBdGEtwFgoNkBSIorqG1S/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+40.jpg" />The food by K by Cunanan was a “smash hit” among the guests especially the dessert buffet spread which consisted of flourless chocolate cake with vanilla sauce; strawberry and cream cheese crepes;<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564456404282016898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOQ1rre8w_kXK3YrJYx0CW5ZYFSm3CFYzbLnMp-C2tCiAAFj_zg4Q6M5evqEz8CmV9GLcggRm1vzcAGF_6aRlRmDqVLZpOM4Iw1I9Jt9umgthfwctTUbfwi8uof5EIGK5HbsAa2ek4hI6/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+43.jpg" /> lemon and mint-infused fruit compote;<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564456417995178786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaRg1Gd2v5EtGwVo7AjzGPfY-CYNjc9qeJeUkvVa2i5O7gMJikPZ_HzSHjNox5SNPVQJIH_xxxNNuKyQao2FEN_mEJMLbgoJNIxa_bwbFWuYyf_ttT5amFrZfmQByS-8XrkGHOpLzlz1q/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+41.jpg" /> and kiwi and mango panna cotta.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564456407794903618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1nspkfLuJWEfDmvCJtJs5ds-hsUGYhk1Ic3OodY6R2z3Y2hf3p8EC1sYncWTuMnCdPJB0ZsJbNCpd6YKYRaxXTLi65PvMXL5Ex7q9BPnfrXeDi6uGML_YRs1pPWxuoSg5MwsPFjrl6sTi/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+42.jpg" />The program was interspersed with sentimental speeches from family and friends.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564464139675696578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiHbiCbAYc9T43U8smhECw-KaxFOTRlm2xeikl65pKZ9HPAQDk5KeoD8_FUpLl5m-18r2vhLDhhwIGIrtHaBDu_LydQmhHHD85bbIw4ZyfoeI4P0B1eVxYWKVdgTXAXwiBjaCWRzWvUkm/s320/2011-01-20+Blog+-+25.jpg" />To Roger and April, thank you for believing in the competence and expertise of your wedding suppliers, including yours truly. Every soon-to-be-married couple should learn a lesson from you on how to just enjoy their wedding day. We pray that both of you successfully complete your respective residency programs. Love and inspire each other constantly. Have a blissful and contented married life!<br /><br />Photographs taken by <a href="http://www.patdyphotography.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pat Dy</span></strong></a>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Click <a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/2010/02/12/april-and-roger-caelruega/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">here</span></strong></a> for Jason Magbanua’s onsite avp. "Jason, you nailed this one capturing the essence of the day - relaxed, laid back and hassle-free." Watch the same day edit to see one of the most emotional and heartwarming bridal marches I have seen.<br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-20302522679681881142010-07-22T22:38:00.001-07:002011-01-26T17:14:43.835-08:00A Charmed Romance<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Peter Tordesillas and Jeanne Fontelera</strong></span><br />Chapel on the Hill<br />Splendido<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496988804674314578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxof1rGsOXdwQ795iEWZ-Ig_4G1qmIs0tPHqcDwuPBH2QQfuZsJiGXPjnop9_snSzadANE2gKwHb0ErqLScOFTs-3JHBjuXzXU_FomxLBuiMDnCjiarTtx1XhaWcAMZD6owpxRcgw1_N4/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+01.jpg" />Every time I meet with potential clients, I get excited sharing with them how I can make their dream weddings come true. And meeting Peter and Jeanne for the initial consultation was no exception. I was so animated and immersed in showing them pictures of past weddings I have handled and giving them ideas and side notes that I lost track of time.<br /><br />During the presentation, I had a feeling that the couple would be great to work with, simply because they listened attentively and genuinely appreciated the efforts I put into the different weddings. And when I got a call confirming that they were getting my services, I was truly overjoyed and my excitement was heightened.<br /><br />The couple had a major concern though. Jeanne told me that her younger brother was getting married three months before her scheduled wedding. In all probability, most of his guests would also be her invitees and would attend her own wedding. Considering this fact, she wanted her wedding to be distinct from her brother’s. So after poring over workable themes, color combinations, and details that could make her wedding unique, the couple and I decided to use Spanish touches with plum and lime green as dominant colors.<br /><br />For the nuptials, I created a graphic icon simulating the tiles found in Splendido. I incorporated baroque touches to further personalize the graphic. The result? The icon appeared so regal on the bespoke invitations I designed for the couple. We kept the invitation as formal and dignified as it could be; the only colors used for the invitation suite were gold and brown. The customized graphic was boldly printed in gold on metallic brown board, while the opening of the invitation followed the shape of the pattern. The gold on brown was simply elegant and beautiful. The portfolio had a circular seal with the words, “I do.” in gold stamping along with the wedding date. When I showed the invitation to Veluz, I got giddy when she exclaimed, “<em>This is one of the most beautiful invitations I have seen. Ang lagay Ernest, hindi ako magpapatalo sa invitation.”</em> (“The fact is, Ernest, I wouldn’t let the invitation overshadow me.”)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496988798782361042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5JaCWB9dLVUTk4AmVZ_Ti6nbNUMeqUNqCVpUCwWWkTzxZIi_08MHile-qPvWYP9WZrOqR7fkbZjc8XPyMD8lX9KDz0R0tBwknXeddOq_JIImkzfVfO4a-Dwpp1s43sp_bP2gkYARZL9u/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+02.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987841039617682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioUfXFCCwJzAem6mERQhayWNgQKaASJEaqrysE-mu-0EQVr6VbhYxNqqgzdZ3iEj4Vrl-i_Lai5jN2Ku0VhoYt7-hwaX1dyOwKMO0SUnzBCV3KMuo9pAkp8KyfbQDZLqaGFBgYDyTgrd5/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+04.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987846088024050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo_7DpDHyeylcmuT7G4eAl3ftq1N2MFvaA5DTMyvWXpcVJyWuLlkaRfxcSa3n3_xUXrBwPA6W0S6kwjx0UQXb4m-7SG_6-gaPyNr8j_snpNIuQ4G-IC5D0GiQlrmGHKj-kqpgWy4ruouW/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+03.jpg" />I asked Sid Estrella of <a href="http://www.amisprint.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Amis Print</span></strong></a> for excess printouts of the invitations which I used to cover the boxes containing the souvenirs for the principal sponsors – a set of social cards and matching envelopes.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987838707593250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Af9XBuT_u0ew41XdjJCnaTPwpnLcPFGLGS8oOUGOfrHJ0yin2AJ8M0tqny6gGjTUcCjD8iJ-ihFKtsEcsWaV3JmhVxazXuj08i_YMBsrLwSJ9JvtdFG9cq0ivGUXiGR5b7rtPI8pAvt9/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+05.jpg" />Pictured here are the personal social cards of the newlyweds.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987829234666546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8inh8YQYtBNmnHUE8R564LuQUHOHmGYn6H9H-cBoW8DuiiPKHOApWWQ09YQ6ToXSjGVgZbTOXmEayIz1Bcz_4uwBdQmCCOXrrsB9NutxQFgOHwEigG0K1BAbDeY7JVcgQ98_bUMDBKb4/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+06.jpg" />Going back to <a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz</span></strong></a>, she created a long gown in illusion tulle with vintage Chantilly lace and organic beading accentuating the bodice and the layered lace at the center back hemline. Beadwork of cut beads, pearls, flat sequins and Swarovski crystals accentuated the lace. The trumpet-shaped skirt extended to a short chapel length train at the back which featured layers of hand-pleated tulle, thus creating a dreamy effect.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987825898904658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xzJIeKP7IzP4MczXDChZa_nJ5uYX78coPlrTIe-pj5oIvEoTeUIc-PbhIInp_tyDKe45SbN6pCyMVmD6KBUT7NN0dw09jnTKjQtFLV450xisWJazqDmg0MqGerD993m3nmbF9eGr4L9w/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987044975430450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQ5L9sBVg40pJ-h8unYhHSyTNrscUJJXCGfByLMiNRLpxXDQxDn6ZLsolZM2glHDkQauskTjEZbxV_Zq5H3RgDakLe9hAeRha819ceb4Z6KE6JZnDTWdphhgdzoCcHE0SvyT4VXiuBAan/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+08.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987035951191090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPWXaHLmY88YhG_ebhOHKjT72SOK_UVA8HfWw3nMxsp6AANhuOpnUzxJTc88klnDDm3uaGqzt-qj3cNRbQPfRFicM4uTKJpY2R8yr-uy1pZR3xW49xm17PHSFWCUcJIKxrRdn2fISxzyO/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+10.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987037444998338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C_mQwaYYNBfEjJsAtHEh_Fi0a11LGrQ75prShrQNqOBXPXIVHaPDqGLgC2Qq-uY_qH1bZJcMWCbgRMHk8yqs-upifGin_x48hFlJakPgfs16Lone1Rc5fCrakFT_6AiBho9HinXmuvBa/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+09.jpg" />White candles decorated with plum and green ribbons made more attractive by vintage gems were used as part of the unity candle set.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987028485966642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj099LGHNWpYEksbebKReqG0OlAA4fYYKtwFiwT8tNY69orAaBmdYlNxapXpbc1qWSURwsJZ9Tp6U_2EgvQG2jUwqkEA258xfqvU-18Oy1qON8_8taRmWRVqQJZ2wnPwDP2I-jqUwSAblJ-/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+11.jpg" />A vintage brooch was used to accentuate the main unity candle.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496987022311352450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzWcqc1U3mud3QykrKm4VrjS6KNmLXCf0OGdJ5XlulFETkVZA3IUj57U9m6hWWiHJhjtcUwfxYSG53umm9r5-3eysuaHujpUxjmNffmrg8ipKRhvonQp86xTjd977a7w3NIXQhXAVto2H/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+12.jpg" />Even the matches were covered with lime green board, and adorned with violet organza ribbon and the same vintage gem.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496985829733716050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cfWVSEjLIDqYZf6r5nE6VLT2JNGNogTlI88GoCu9AFbtUrTyscxU4ogd4_mOLJvxWu7vYVgHCUMgMmB8T6dA5YvLQGBbYWb_9Qp3dMdn-SqKStnb6LKTVArAQ2e4SNYo6Oszf9FeRFJS/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+13.jpg" /> The candles offered during the mass were purchased from Regalong Pambahay. To match the look of the other candles, they were tied with violet organza ribbons, and the same vintage gems were glued on them.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496985825025164722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Keq3ZL5LfQD_TnWklUrjvszyO1AH04oCOmqCVY1kmGKYKBa4FmOvR2efSwF9j7a3QeDnZsiDmpgbHlZuRLn4vrY-f3Fe-pETDJCjpYPXftQZ_N4-nNL6I-io8kCYRvscO7NCUsztLVM3/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+14.jpg" />I supplied <a href="http://nikoforveluz.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Niko</strong></span></a> a pair of crystal-encrusted earrings to embellish the ring and arrhae pillows. A crystal-and-copper bracelet was dismantled and used to beautify the pillows as well.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496985815223187314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfp8rG3yDdszQxjrPnUijAJRnofJI6IgjRpr1Gmc2FTjalF2PXOXKf9JpZGS2Jw8r9CXIEKMGo1NbNn3hGpdWyKk9iIOx6Ix5T-7uol40dFtqRfWoXcgi4DQRBdTCM0c3A7FfL4xdLYGC/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+15.jpg" />Lovely shoes and bag from Niko as well. :D<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496982812800508290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PYGmmXE33nAcG2Y-yWFisjZEh1fTHtR2yEmUOp94Ue9d5M1ErRxGM3zBNNY0c2aXw7oAwqj6unz-f2UTunfOv3PPWa4tX-WKt2Fu7O-GAV8G-rIBuGksy-QXErZl8ijQEkWYZjda9Use/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+23.jpg" />A jewelry box covered in plum damask pattern served as a container for the Bible. On a small frame as part of the box, the words, “I do” were written, again to be consistent with the invitation motif. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496985812210758866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vsFhXM6Y49mC5tznoFIjclTxO8dF793ZxE8-sAvcr5xn5dRxpHYgi391s-8ivHlpt2gaig7Ty6f6Rbrur80Gld3bqesQGNKAjw77sH4KEEnNHm5aEnNCYtrq50P6BnBv4x6chxriEOr0/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+16.jpg" />White and green flowers by Gina Galang of <a href="http://www.royalflowershoppe.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Royal Flower Shoppe</span></strong> </a>popped out of the plum-and- green gowns by Enan Almando. For the entourage members, Enan created gorgeous gowns of cut-out flowers cascading from the bodice.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496984033855203010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopNUypg9M2uoTgtN_YYSS4soHXJE3GEa1eqVTMK99TKg95pQiZmIVfUoW7JBpaixSCmfst19QIf3HCH40YJY9uvarJmSFN2OoAegLIVy5I9BLJgZLrk-HqPh40n6kAXIAodaimeNVIUKQ/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+21.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496984042837409842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnVT6dGyAPc1bBqFNcrO2TMFHjwSdIA6fjkJoEJ10zAjlPOGm5lrFVGXE_E2qf0417CZDKPRpbKHzC9qk5PWMwD-SFqclJVbzUiK5mjca-0bdQJvbQ00cElAq38aaQoI8PHO9KOEnVYBJ/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+20.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496985801122704002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfvIigP0oBU0G8sTjt1sX4WUktF2a-lFlvby80_GRGfNZ6x7-kpG0wh-XKSgHVjITpy_VVuhuDOKYRuFeBWaQd8YC7y0SvxHd6bAn8YEDKcCvf3wtHynboizLO2MGpfjE5LAtBOp-b_vy/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+17.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496984051183791506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZEDVpf-LfmduNNfTg0PdEMq24utszPK25dVGbw1V1pNdZL0b-d2Y0yE5ekly2hE9Xy6fzfIwwQBH-Pe7htboR_QFv9iaiSdbXtQJl5J2oYwkntc6ygMmzSzkKRQh5GyzXl_2SvyQfADd/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+18.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496984059457616018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahT3Wg0ZvrgVXP9PIxCrlLPxRrNiTR_SE9jYjw7qXIask10P7s6e9CUI1Y0r-exM9halOdoyOZ6oSQ3eGUOvTlsyiRk81VfSIkQGf5JuW37BMCFjpxEx3rN7rpg166d8HtbugR_DDBQGX/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+17B.jpg" />Jeanne carried a bouquet of white tulips – hand-tied with a silk ribbon and accentuated with pearl trimmings – to complement her gown. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496984027097579906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2w0c2sUb0sI3bzwK0jVXNRwQyOVyyQMGfwcKIik405v91BAeEKrkRJNzeonOIl1ppaj1VzvC2e-0aezCwERlRtXWlJB52t66Yi54sbp0T7qOFI7b-r2u0z4uFaVc6B7ZXw5uaR1ASEIVC/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+22.jpg" />Once more, <a href="http://makeupstudioteam.com/blog/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge</span></strong></a>’s flash of brilliance showed when she used her own necklace as the bride’s headpiece – to match the beaded detail on the bridal gown. (Notice the necklace worn by Madge during the make-up session with the bride; when Madge placed the necklace on the head of the bride; and, the wonderful outcome.)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496982804398079794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFkCrLSE4mzmMzgM17-HmMmk4RA7umCHJzQKHU34EUpiSRyMhotQYPXFemsI8XNBfrqnNMjyGbcsZYnjZ2UzkqtQTAkSdV2RQ4oWI0loiyvHGWp8eLWVkVle21-Kw9VMVFqBDb9Nf5d6l/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+24.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496982797067459298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S8tjOerOA0o3JG5P1NikegMjWecqVyS2ioIFnDA7F_WsX61itc6Je9C6T6qSEnSrm61RfMGEdeVfPzJsmzNv2TMAs6UXWd4xz-UGvXvPkOSQ0zYdtFVAFpcNR8uWSCHjFefSfSqtOjni/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+25.jpg" />Peter was dapper in his Francis Libiran suit. Some people commented that he is a dead-ringer of Wendell Ramos, or a Jorros Gamboa’s double, as others would have it. But for me, he looks like Diether Ocampo. (Naks!)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496982788391057250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7sMjvJ3r7FTjKpQROi0EcLtzAeMlh1N7P0dkaEB-ajqHEpMAqC-wNt7XhRHkPE4hxmSGXPnvnHpJmHNbzXMVZam_l_f56rnFr1RyqbDF91vTGTKQZkMqnUT0LaOqKLLPwGz_vGWssDoi/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+26.jpg" />Here is Peter with his entourage – all in custom <a href="http://www.francislibiran.com.ph/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Francis Libiran</span></strong> </a>suits. Lucky entourage, I say with envy. (I could only wish to wear a Libiran suit. Hint. Hint.)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496981337587991250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtswZTmLFIO2RW17RmmVJsChRN0k2NhaQNkowaZm9IoEpwD5XmJ5d5SxDd_o6zJKx1hRz3EUePKMTrKQHtyKLg-tzvYvJ3-LpKBDSI81k9V3nqUwsNVy1Yk7VTQgyilFK9jc0K79AliBO3/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+29B.jpg" />Both moms looked their best in exquisite gowns by Francis Libiran as well. I just love how their gowns blended with the color motif. And look at those gorgeous purple bouquets set against their teal gowns! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496981328982629570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsO65ZrbpPC9ZEUQvFeH1JDeCw8Mo4aNnqzy9UiLYk0ScXdiT3SNSt2Z9VeRmpQ-7nGRART3zlwTIKp1FsIXUeTd-yFPwmxPaNOm_rL8XCo7bqLCSYmZoIkSKPk4YvN-FwaD-Pg0USgk0/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+30.jpg" />The chapel was lined with white bouquets tied on the pews.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496981321402839122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Togg6H3BCzvo24RtrgIHbddF53Q3KAbnVXT9yIDjff8nUQNbGxkiAy0MRnK0qkaGs_zEP7iTAtLhXQQ2EErH9veRdYD3uAFQvV63bhQztRh4Wjpt-7cMC-R8w9f0giIJHbpoI4oTIees/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+31.jpg" />I could still remember Jeanne’s mom during the dress-up. There was an intermingling of sadness and joy in her demeanor, but surely, she was enjoying every minute of it. Hence, during the emotional march, tears fell – not only from the mom and the bride -- but also from people who know how close the mother and the bride are.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496982784447609458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCfxbEeGdTqRCP9qpooD-Jqb_8yr3tss6XKSLAYoyotQPe9mkFvRRyJNndYdaOXg1fmK_ACBVinoals6fYlwJvwAm6IdsREcSQ3CYL-JOkKDcM3mNjCG9EYQjQ4GYMwQQhwS7OYTVmvn7/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+27.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496981340181009442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqdFurG9tmCBafB6a1oFA31acGPognbNM8nG-QeDWGiykpBm9vP1CB9Sp9G7OTN4Zp13_8fx9swx_4i4Jvp0CPA3uUe_PtpVj9kFAT_NY79OJzaCbPGl0gYyyO7eFL2k0ZQLx_ZMjdhWw/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+29.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496981344216234258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVIAY1w0V7LCWeHIUoZN1SdNpscnz9CcjmzCGc-61X7_X7zoCjLPUK1qUbH3_RKVjz-5UuWY-HQ6xNAEPuidWF8plM3ZD0v2jvPOZc6Lob82qutgswotff8Il6tBMJKXeo1OuLQnYbTrgA/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+28.jpg" />The missalettes carried the names of the bride and groom printed on parchment paper which covered a hard brown board with a gold print of the logo.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496980573313714290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XUJLMrcDGRP0FtUDrDZUPUKM6HyCf9oN05nYsr64miNoCfMiVw5adoqCvvVXgvcOoE7sC6V2qlffiTeL6hD3Hp2fDhST4qddxk0XgDmWo4oJrQ5vvgnxTshaKAIfjWX7y1IYqpd8XHrC/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+32.jpg" />I think tears welled up in everyone’s eyes when the bride and the groom said their deeply-felt and heart-tugging vows.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496980568349448162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXL08nKvCjyswLLtTPfk5Cm4cu4HAHG_h6IEx05SFe_AW25QMhe6kOVY0j2ou3_Gf1L3ULCSxEh2MwIm2ACvRSnUscemKWnw8QOaSablMXjKZTahyphenhyphenzrlIWNH2_56HHWUf2k2wmsgNStPv/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+33.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496980561283914690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bNCo_njs0_auPEVqyyBLcWzcBiz0r0TgolKFVWy7VXj-jW5xK0VJPFhinmUlO7pBDpmK89WOgXx1WsvlSAm3EWj_Mc-BqR5GKpX7O6AFV_jI5qRhKXhyGc0i7BH8GnjdlKzwBTqT1xMa/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+34.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496980553007364642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPJV40iCK_17WZpDe_e-4eRvsaS4G6a_xS5-K2GtPNhJqq8oD1W-8qzOakdvF-_YCOQaagF8waOkLyE5y9LzGvYLr9MjOnWb-to5YpCKm6sRf9x50nEPOykwcaMT5dTJZ3stcTg-N8SGE/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+35.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496980544528253042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GVOwMNUdGK_5AzRFyamhVoMjR_FXgo1nCDedrAzXrtTQ36PwG2R_l6WG5297aPjyciAV1KjFS7dRQapgy9ScuheFOPzsi64p_kpTuidqtqHMF9hsY53d8s_wCD-UcNYKarIJaykpu7Lx/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+36.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496979429165011074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvOHRs5RrbGIcLmubnCw5jD-31LIJ3p6-RDri4LajydHQmVqC_iDVQkVIQtRMLJGJzSX4Kyrb8QSLhUX3wbfT2CaiGTe7G6RxEwFAXuVhzWll3WhWL7c6_5hrCSxUQ4TqIhEcshpKHXSY/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+37.jpg" />Here are some portraits by Mimi and Karl of wedding guests having cocktails at the fountain area.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496979424116318530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Pi9L2rUJjw27eJPYv0UN5gqUPh3lLX9bSHSRG7T4q7C67jPHRVnuQWJFZ2s5AVYy_7AmB2tjY877WRi1XkEwAJqqDbdcbxlRPofgmwLDNI1aDQQRZE8ih9TBXgADP3qcnvFBDWBsLkTd/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+38.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496979415982531618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIA1pN5lAJy8Cox8DZddnOqUaLvnINumaUt3OKBg0WIcI1MSKNaiQKRqKB3yYY3i3fQmwoE6NRXsRKaJSWWby3VKqTeNWKpRyoDNOapD0Cy_33xFlnMLlKQ_olN32KLe6fEQGvITUanPVc/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+39.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496979409849594578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfc9LKTJ101nLYbVk0U0ERiF0u0uTd6i901b1yeMFt0XyfzXPt54suzbtPAGyo-IazH7F3VbVbDl2Tgteey4hAWk09dAvncAMwLD_v4kHa9wdXBJAoKT3h3kQkGgOlD5Og4d0SMfAY0c4/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+40.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496979403011307602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETk6a4HTp4E8KABLyjzkPnLEQT7Z2PwhgSmWlf9mhFxjTwcn3LYNdfhUcZvK7nnWzZa5FuQtk8BITBYF22QnsjosK4DtTJGYL_Ka-SqFxKmz9bEo09HK6kKs4A8eKmDjNszhsBBH1DENU/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+41.jpg" />Escort cards rendered in the thematic pattern, fonts, and colors – and using , to boot, the time-tested and ever-dependable Nestle’s KitKat -- directed guests to their seats.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496977915823673682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio22wMDkBsTYW8RlmHyhtHGyZWiQBgDURfKIDwoGVJzCeCZxlk9MfSXG6PJtpU0cmVYoWTq6pbkOhiXYr2WT3y-sVluurK3W6B0lJp7_tgQXDQYX8XD3_dVa0OvhUBXRe2_-TTqysniAXH/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+42.jpg" />Sister-in-law of the bride and Zenzest owner, <a href="http://www.zenzestasia.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Michelle Asence-Fontellera</strong></span></a>, provided the ultra chic souvenirs – air diffusers in grapefruit scent. Packaged in nice lime green and plum boxes, these giveaways were a big hit with the guests.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496977906615878386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWWI-dU3VLXEBHvOwTvYoPKQyZ0YRgGLZ9SprTaleiYedd6P8nWSYnRnoH5NnZLt_7-9Ii1bKRLsv-IosuD7zySgcQJv6_bS6BzwiSE7UYe9_GSZHzKAKIj5k3LahIRLVCs_KJHFqSH0X/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+43.jpg" />She also gifted the female entourage members with special baskets containing body lotion, room spray, and other similar items.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496977905103619458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf6qSUuThefu4MkpAwolvAQAPaR8YBdVqPHrdcUf4j87QAvZbV8Zk2jJ_sBxqPcRktuwDsm-mhfDB0z-n5RMxKWViAyLOYIJXcww3NqbWM4U4zI47iG1qWHyaurmX64B4d8VIAvqIkzjO/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+44.jpg" />The couple opted for predominantly white flowers for the reception with touches of brown and gold. Guest tables were decorated with white flowers and gold-painted bird cages. Printed table numbers were so useful in the guests’ seating arrangements.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496977897382922530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tN4l5W1xs-g3X9osBwb9K-uKEkToU-FuZW1WfKxXxwEilAmMv1b6iavph-ZkO3zRI2UlDGbGtxRPNU0wkbRTeiztNvEciKHbQtJRRYNl0tPn37jSuSRohORVRZ1m_lgKf72DHkP4rE-T/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+45.jpg" />Custom-made linens covered the rectangular VIP tables at the reception area. Folded napkins held by beaded serviette rings<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496977886843405314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mmXQAYWs_beuZ7aixGD-ABPe8Dqc50J0B58iw7XzIDesMAAyR2w1so5US4rQGrHnKamTnCRrDeAghoVNMfqzY8Rry0QvPWLOluDqOFd0Sh8T65D49y0dFbwTotlV6BZ3rQRjRgLzEk0e/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+46.jpg" /> as well as individual menu cards were placed on top of gold plate chargers.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496976293474536514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikd77eJgQn_fw9HMbp8RbqH-hQQyqwYMpxlqIgwdgAFdLJGYxmg9lEZOLiJhAG3tbfrIu0_h0CcU_aQ4cCQ7Rb21ecvquACibEjLcS2TqE8seD8hC9ouuWKx3HoMmwy5snDvjF14L3UUeE/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+47.jpg" />Place cards bearing the customized graphic were printed, too. The same graphic pattern, enlarged and printed on a 12” x 12” board, was used as additional table decor.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496976270945356146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLV2BprOHi_tIj_uUX0rFa6RZ1m6ZOTj8CvIPWsEWqam9InGTZZa6Rl1E2mTjhpcwggxcoE-FiWhUWjvP635MxxMFoVF32Bd5SO0slFd9Z4zzlxTdf8dE_Z4aTZXOCBu2h8HnvLoQ16aS/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+51.jpg" />A set of brown and plum candles was beautifully set on the couple’s table.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496976284666686546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_H8eOI9FSkqRzv9hg12KNT6kJr-vFHLlyvAynOQQBqc_11VO-VagMRmN1C2coVjuDIup-WKu5WhO-1XCX1iLO34OurQCh8y9NYrHo2jNxkELvpiyqPlJhiKFqunv9i8AyjLnm0NJa6NuA/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+49.jpg" /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ernest-Pascual-Fans-Club/121417424561573?ref=search#!/photo.php?pid=132061&id=121417424561573"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Regular glasses</span></strong></a> covered with beaded lace were used as votive candle holders. These were placed on a half an inch-high box topper coated with gold glitters.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496976273986178050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-uq36riyHIgJ8TFxByJ2mCvmlMlrqYb7OlQCutiVq-aCM2ccsu4NzNapVv_1kVEU0MWZAb_LDGc2anTFj6RaTgD-MRcPEiHAsRdwo43r3dlr90-PFUls8yZSInTuONrVICqor3Let4LY/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+50.jpg" />Rolled purple napkins with plum and green organza ribbons were placed on top of the individual menu cards.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496975419245530610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Vh54Dtu2Z6iA9w1tJ9It-riEWgiQW98rzRS_JyuTi_tMarIf9Y8YC-mxH6nCN_AoLN32Kf0XgEUMtAfRdkhiR-Bw4vWjIeteebuJ7Aw7CZYXeUm2t4WDSU26vQUVJxMS8zCBRY7YqB8o/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+52.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496976287375281986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUpy5blN4aNsf1zYn3PmJ-b35erFUbw6jFTMG5OJxUGl2tL37g7L71axxlI0-a3PO9W_iFaTw0RoaQjlHd-WGDISuFbelW_jcWpHQEBWjnHEH1wUhpHMgYFYOH1ChN-A4VOt3EDmgF_83/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+48.jpg" />Tents were set up for guests seated outside the covered area of Splendido. To jibe with the look of the inside dining area, the tents used white cloth accentuated with cascading beads and printed tile designs.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496975411479733682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUffMouda_pC6J2h3HNtM8Q2g65uatZ2ZSNhs7J7mI_yJMJvp2oW3hJTNHm8qmx0MJUnhn_91FOr-29YtWW8T5KVNO_GKyFQMLX9wXb2Cqh0iqDHD6XgqcZt0-a3yuBMtX3kgsjIw3YfAC/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+53.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496975396207571378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSQCdmqVZ5bzjJsJL_ZaIR3Ze7n0BRxuMiqU39S6FQ3-sVumEZfkn6ZcERWEruzzr56dxXl5CudYBCluekpkVKGr04No7NeAu7wHerE6CzDYt378K9u8mPkHbkeQTVV5juX0GxxWJwzVT/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+56.jpg" />Children (and there were a lot of them!) were handed special loot bags filled with treats like these adorably delectable cookies from Baba Ibazeta’s Classic Confections.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496975399759061058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitG7WajzYRy1Bx8KOSTGWX4mRnKXPxWQp1QgjtPFAALgNLwvjKeCxBCTiwCRRKkyShqK4caRiRaHWsVEXeCYtWCqfXzRlFYaIXk7OJiphZ4QbCXimQsoN6jLxbwBoLxaaildrOeru5LOAK/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+55.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496975403059921906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmY0TDEKiZ-Am2N571_CWCkqRPRlk-Nrf-KHbN8SHXQ6QK_iJy6RXY0LEqMAOWCbx-8SV6_WaWSYEwr85SZ1nTgAhcDESV9_K0CCIVacPVxHLE0MESns4hfIGJX9HoLtS6hWhkMfk_IRi/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+54.jpg" />Janet Madlangbayan of Recipes and Magic prepared three small cakes in lieu of just one three- layered cake. This novel idea is perfect for unconventional couples who want the cake to be served as part of the dessert buffet spread. Note how the three cakes look individually and collectively.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496974371505624434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDB-QNJfzmjYeuqqJ9P89KcyvMZfC_lELCo4UwL_TTgSPHjKyKKiqMe_X4VkB2RfEFrDBZfowryqekYUGs_81jG96yDf147dNw67WXAb4ZrOViA7rKFt8QV-m5khEudBcf-a5Z1KEXEmt/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+58.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496974378733724994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzrAVnUeaV1zAvRUpxncTX9MfW-pZFpqEsJ2d0H6M6VYP4f3-Rd_cuXTKYSdYzgXRr5H9pe4h6Ud-eiBV8KNhtMSsQs429Srbc8FRv9XKCtucZCkyhHKVxyfAGbIitpmUq40yIaVaqkvD/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+57.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496974358372936098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufX4u5tsVa4M09ngMhJPV1mGKSCAean09B1iYj1g-P17sqg6SByYN7hRXOMy1rd7JDIGPUmH8hd9qEMdJqYo4OmZHE-uqhsvOK2UkgrISMSlpfBwrcMMitpeAYlQBmI0Vqi4KpDWNsIGI/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+59.jpg" />The event was interspersed with heart-warming messages<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496974348319488274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvh6PrXxfi66wUPMtcwXvxYL17sszGacqm55ejCH8etdXr7qRfwQLYatDkgGmUIkK-Q5Ps3_HB08D9qlPWLGXQxMtIzDd_F4iTvi-2QonzHYtBTPsuhuIEJ0JDCTP5Z8aOeQi1W4mtmg8/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+61.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972384178931410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2HUJ7LzlB9jW7oMQtw_3aPEl1GhmsWOVPScRNMyNiqLwdZUoyloRXCC8SaxzZB-uEgSuoZ2LhJHk0m1yF3laqiYMxbHQAl4rQZMt2Odi_68sX2bF1cMNZ3psSYdL4y7BNxOCno_sxu2Z/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+63.jpg" /> – plus a special song numbers from the father of the bride, sister of the groom<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496974357495020786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KKlH529AlydOiMkudL39xqpCFnaxX99gPG0IpGs7DtXdAjZqHPGpMaBQcBrqqxonMSfdavUpJ2GMceOIdKn0dWOApOIdA4y00exWgaVCY_AHGkQTjps6qbdq6dZZFc1rHlpAAoy8ojsu/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+60.jpg" /> and friends of the couple. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972376145062434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCK3aaSBJN-pElYe2GaJ9XtNl6k_TlaXGt6yPf2-ceZirw-2W4DEBnotHt7JLUw7JpgL40DR4cjBAwSnGK368I15ykTstDQkoINpYxnTwmWQKyVCo8WduFjugyELgn8i1O53MiukrTQhu8/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+64.jpg" />The onsite AVP of <a href="http://www.bobnicolas.com/blog/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Bob Nicolas</span></strong></a> was undeniably the highlight of the night. It was a visual delight. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972370497446546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuw2pmBPD6ssouT16amlmZaFjdTiisjjq5rGB4WG-nsyWwyLf_LhNPp0PVwh4BLKfNel6V9BWhy_c6d3w-id98_6d_VR1KDjpjC88gIzfudVIggqPWE1zElnqXUrUcMn4hsn2FcYW7dTSn/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+66.jpg" />But it was Jeanne’s singing that made the strongest impact on everyone. Her heavenly voice enraptured the listeners. Nobody told me that Jeanne is a superb singer; I could have asked her to do more song numbers during the wedding.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972388932489858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfG0SkR7QJ2bVGrbEGknxThTkp6JH7H3JZZrGbMxSaHqJElpu3RmXzno9icIbCzktEZMFX7FM91MaBVlS6v9Cws6txBnDzfKFNsIHm_cazAkPZOrF_LN6SfRbuU-t1FfEX5ig8z4D3ET7/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+62.jpg" />Postscript: Jeanne and Peter’s nuptials happened a day after the wedding of Candy and Patrick. When Jeanne learned that <strong><a href="http://eventseventstm.blogspot.com/2010/06/sweet-as-candy.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Candy</span></a></strong> commissioned <strong><a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/2010/07/06/pat-candy-magallanes-church-palasyo-de-maynila/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Mimi and Karl</span></a></strong> to be back-up photographers, she (Jeanne) requested me to check if she could also get their services for her wedding. So, here you have these top-notch photographers, Dino Lara (as main) and Mimi and Karl (as back-up and to shoot my details). Needless to say, my details had to be artistic, distinct, and innovative. For this wedding, I gauged my performance with an exacting and demanding yardstick, and hopefully, I passed it with flying colors.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496972362371302306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTrRpXkHz2ZhlGcDuRC9KH690Stv8jI8s7hXWuCs3BaegivrfVehyVvqspGyFKaFevCL29O_hnUCHSz_-DCe-Epf4rDblSDhgTuohlRUX1v7DJiBiAh6TkpTbh-lS-fmIxeU20r7Oby2N/s320/2010-07-23+Blog+-+65.jpg" /></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Click here to view the pictures by <a href="http://dinolarablog.com/?p=7284"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Dino Lara</span></strong></a>.</span> <p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Click here to view the <strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zooA-s4dOY4"><span style="color:#ff6600;">song number of the bride</span></a></strong>.</span> </p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Click her to view<a href="http://vimeo.com/10258941"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> Bob Nicolas’ onsite avp</span></strong></a>.</span></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Thank you, Mimi and Karl for these beautiful pictures.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-78415797502459203232010-06-19T19:31:00.000-07:002010-06-20T19:58:28.816-07:00Sweet as Candy<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Patrick and Candy Tuliao</span></strong><br />Magallanes Church and </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Palacio de Maynila</span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The wedding of Patrick and Candy could be characterized as sweet, whimsical, and l fun-filled.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484678786483579842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72EpkyQdWZJQQpqhoAE2IZXEinQGsAtgToWqy0u9MwX6yz6Y1IGBy5u3YRIbAg7kXNjJ8e0Qj7SFr8y6XOTnnEbnV5_V34MHXolDZdQNRsxU4xaN9m_Ew2sGaYno9K0GDpSL2pLrY0JU3/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+01.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Believe it or not, I was given less than two months to plan for this wedding. Panic attack? No. Why should I? With a bride like Candy, who showed me a look book the first time we met, I need not panic. But while I was going thru the files, a question crossed my mind: Would I be able to execute all her plans? Her mom (she with the aristocratic bearing and features, and well-coordinated outfit and jewelry) pointedly asked me, <em>Hijo, magaling ka bang talaga?</em> (Are you really good?). I paused for a moment, looked at her, smiled, and proudly proclaimed,<em> Yes, tita! Magaling po ako. Magaling na magaling! </em>(Yes, Tita! I am good. I am very, very good!)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484678791453605858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvjuhRnCD9aFOQ5JadZjJBv3DBU2140VGkA2D5TrubZKh_PNUERD4vot1vQ7i45JUMFOgnrnJ3tvu9Z3S2AabcLNj2AWe9jB-qi2QL5QrfC8lPalRLF1uAv0bWcw5NHWhM0v_-CRXILKr/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+02.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As if it was not pressure enough, Candy pulled me into a corner and told me, “Ernest, you already know that we have Dino (Lara) as our official photographer. But since you are now our wedding coordinator, Pat and I have decided to get another photographer just for your details.” Whaaaat? A photographer just for my details? I inquired, “Who is the ‘details’ photographer?” Candy quickly retorted, “Mimi and Karl.” Upon hearing the reply, I just wanted to die. So, it was back to the drawing board for me. Thinking of how to make this wedding worthy of a details photographer, I had sleepless nights. I had to deliver, so to speak.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Let’s start the ball rolling with these details for the ceremony. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Look at these gorgeous offertory candles – beaded appliqués attached on plain white candles. Matches decorated with bead-encrusted lace.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484678800788843842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPNK0DUpyzQwcueBaZZv-oQ-xHtfLEv59Y6z5AFun-Kv9_zdyxtfVuAwFYhYii_XENt1GPBvzb6AXFxM4lEayShPbnEU-qHTUi6MRIp87LJ0Q145RjON7RQOpp6z-JiHnVgKYdV17EeSy/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+03.jpg" />Unity candles tied with a simple organza ribbon and accentuated by a pair of silver earrings with crystals. The main unity candle featured a crystal brooch in the form of a ribbon. A ribbon brooch on top of an organza ribbon – truly a visual delight.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484678815069165970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2sKyBU17ILD_yMcVZ7_wgJZZSfm_7NZNyrWO4jGfw58eehqnZ7T9WAFxXpQd531UO3vpTT6Lj0dIMwJqqQQIFTTeOYnIzCJYtzcA8gXbXSIBvaFSaXQiDX7qrbjiJOOvuqhyEekdAHkU/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+03+B.jpg" />Candy is a certified crybaby. I remember her shedding a few tears during my concept presentation for her wedding. For that one unabashed display of raw emotion, I was quick to quip that we needed to hand out small packets of tissue paper in customized organza pouches and aptly labeled, “For your tears of joy.”<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484679790089281298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoywyimrkBYhPb4vfm_apppkE1dknmCkWT6S-i_UqRND2GUMHqVZ58Eesyo4sW_FBacRYf02CbQGaUoJf943lQipq6U0nNHG717kfpLecUKNTf4Xp2ahjk6H-8pnlWOY2ga39-DjL9RfE2/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+04.jpg" />The pillows featured a brown embroidered lace ribbon gingerly placed atop a blush pink pillow, and capped with a champagne silk rose.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484679803185974850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS485hgIv8beVBXSC1Xb1ub7N8tJvNOhGtKHxy2mZ-EFiplTSDBNxreFr_qJFmUeg594m-dgC3rIMGKyi_ngPPbisbwCB_ciajGe7Awq-mS2JsA5kR9BDHYL9QYSRXVEi4T3Lp7z88XJaW/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+05+B.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484679797387195570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pHJKNNV3eJnt_rlyCy-8IcsCWtqWlryRAFNaT5QXh9qXSzYty9DeUyb4fo7ZkedKjtlJ3IGLS5A3dMiqNsPHCk7ulYVtUg2lSTD1fw5_N2eARlZl8QDbnWg5WQiGmJgswwOEFZd6Kfqu/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+05.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You might have heard a generous dose of superlatives showered ad infinitum on designer <strong><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz</span></a></strong>, but this is no exaggeration. I, for one, would not get tired of saying that this lady always pushes me to the limits. Candy’s wedding gown attested once again to the dynamics of Veluz’s artistry and creativity. This time, her inspiration was the 40-year old train of the bridal gown of Candy’s mom. The train was restored and made an integral part of the ensemble. Veluz copied everything – down to the zero beading found on the train – on the sleeves, bodice, and the back portion of the gown. Pieces of cut stained lace were added to give texture to the new gown. Even the manner the bow was tied was very ‘60s. The result? The gown – as Candy would aptly describe it – was “perfect, inspired, and had a bit of history in it.” <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484679816067775170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUc1l93YTkchSuw3AsGAwxPQz2xj0IkgpjU1MQuI_LLNrZpgzZTrjytd9e5trOuQHUw4SYyoE5Jx7yGN-caZyhnMHtmQBw4lKonkJ20OBe0vBajjS91yUSTkApQpstIwXSoRyF2OAErKl/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+06.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484679819310610866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHdIf_lz-5Y7Cko_lGa398crn24XRPwj0FSfxmCIXkiViEjK24Ghb28_2x-XxfxFWiR8qlNahhhG0uVQtjee9izfQM7ffIPTQA8i5rRscGbaDOanIAqkEVPpiSlUG_tFVSWgZLE_YNTvH/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681111049714514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT36tcL7rzGORdmworeylem1JXpAEfU6QeH0C8c0z_eROSzbBlZsPSsyREAfpHylZF1c358H72La803KXJdFrFWOnVZgg4qb4htEGfKA0UQ1Wu2AzAP9qvOF7dE08b3InxMBJobELFvHN/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+08.jpg" />The flower girls wore cute pink dresses with gold beadwork. Gold ballet shoes completed their collective look.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681117853252978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZQLNUGHzPRsUBggaDoUfPkF4U-W2zCSYjpkTlOpYffaD88N4XT_GXr1wQbt4_gc96Ty9x0C0QCYZIKaCmqvMuXA9ni9rxWoa0qfIflkC7-vghyphenhyphenVbiSi6pL9UF7MuD0cUzw9SuQxFtXIj/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+09.jpg" />Candy had difficulty choosing between the two bouquets <a href="http://badang313.multiply.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Badang Rueda</span></strong></a> prepared for her – the virginal all Ecuadorian roses with gypsophilia fillers or the pink and green dreamy bouquet of snapdragons and blush pink imported roses.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681122817506114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9KTAiukerCz13SuVZqtlmIp_sTC6jz9eKUnPBBVAo4yCBtoradq2AF5-fBIAVZyxP9muAK7DqYWWsqcVsIP596DHjeaOvyOv1twcLY1O4tg5kk7PutsUcKAkWDMMmZHpI3uuIOxk6q6U/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+10.jpg" />Candy, after picking the white bouquet, requested that a small silver cross be placed on the bouquet handle. This small cross contained ashes of the bride’s dad who passed way four years ago.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681128018786802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHE9WklrEQ9FJnoWKuYLBwwxljBwHo-RxelyWgMmk4vudjZUloxgDp-pN9Dc9Cu3wdoTppnR8_leHAUMMNtBlobxt9SLVXmntPnfQKrarq7Gx7IWL8rYyLp8djN_Bjj0qWQ2HUnDXyyfh/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+11.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The entourage members carried pink bouquets with pink tassels and a huge pink button adding a touch of whimsy.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681141200834626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64SWwjidj8tU7oKUwYwcBWDVGVIAN5VrwRtDm_Xc1ccJJgOfPuh8njpyJ4cD9R8eBxjosU1FL-jEihTVexgcD_w4p3YJzg-enN8QmfIZ7UN45WG9p1ZeQJtnyhViAjYPCdzZ1NkIdg1pF/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+12.jpg" />\Make-up artist Denise Go Ochoa was a perfect choice to prettify Candy on her wedding day. She was certainly a radiant bride oozing with effortless beauty. :)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682805704443602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiJkWhhSwAMYR5AIxEJV3ETnrL4KesqXtsSfskhmQBKklv6cWDWsBfjwaWv64NjDc1cFlFv9Y5MFnuFJMlaby1E9qpMTh6F7yZOIVt9xL7PQ95dAcjM9hR4dWR0dXbGlhD-vUU4K1nfB3/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+14.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682792630311202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2eAAaimqIi-Zq_2-uQKwIuuKG3PKVbMsbkRJaC3M3FZRii5OpqKReExd-OyrBXv_bhTaGBlby9dCmTjFnvaAT42B4iMU7eSmwRoH6c90zFyQQe0eA52IIgbah9iFE7KgdZMTdV_rwDgF/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+13.jpg" />Since the bride and the groom got dressed and spruced up ahead of schedule, they had ample time for their pictorial session at the church. Pat was dapper in a black suit It greatly contrasted against the white aisle provided by Badang.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682808737555906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbq0RAvKH2Sadh6aANslqa55XgEIcuNWWMia8qAwB4zXCNzBOC_OjZGhmYmO4iGdGPRyymdN3npXjcF_yk9CJfDQ6MChVlTN2B_T_IkrFWBIyfMjyaVxjFFGtkp4ZQ0JjkzbDg5qHew2hQ/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+15.jpg" />The flowers were placed on towering white vases with cascading crystal beads and lined with white asters in customized boxes. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682827545415154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsurKzDdwxayEINQii8RUEzOrVBBYVs361906iDv5qrY-8CNz5ltEXj4iOlG-eKNo8JDoTeiN82Ur5XG_HoLMVCrDjVcE4mugy-utK8wNGFqE_JOfAoqIj5A7_-nS8TFzhZawsXfiMXZa0/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+17.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682817291534226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAE0ZOpdO_FjZYWXv9E2wQO-SjqwEVY7AOUEIvwiY3s2W8HTuxQNIH2Wwz5q8An-n8SWtUEuY8an1J8EHBc1_r8oQwVifL5KOrRKBe_tEgutttuVSXiV11QToygPn0og31vQ6UGU1lddIo/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+16.jpg" />Look at the dazzling, magnificent train!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484684491088337906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV5Z8U9A5Pb6W9E0UzXTV7hARKw3roHEO_L7SaL6S84agfwF9qWbH0yz3gL6TJVvur6TxCx-y5XhInrRaUipYGODMvSFjplGjnWrVa2Yzwisu_DAmUr9DujmDeCbG__QGOtEz1797gTSFg/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+18.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484684514743812546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1TmATHeVN1ZNmXXX6_sHZ4lpF2eTNmVqGYPXuTe-EMp4HS4xJNyjlrTGFozhfiglNXWQmxPeulmBpy-H1jI2CICxkvM-xYQLPNL7URJ3Xz2fpVRyiJj47JGjpoRUxNk4poWQeh2SbDC3/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+21.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484684504988305314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNkO2aUOh4SlDZUu1EyUzzFzEBu6o_veplL-UiAKLaGRGAEm5JBTQv1rRo87F7HpAXlCUrwxjv1RAzIdRS19P-2jqqcF6rbmYOg1uoF0zB3zmrOs2us4jbi_hKHsFiy41lstRaGrAR0ps/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+20.jpg" />The beautiful sunset set the mood and provided the glow to the lovely portraits.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484684521256187154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihncL736vMcvyDKj4xvKv7iz22OWppFyalZ-px4X1OrXP8LG_Hk9lOfRqfA6vZSNlDK92RCu42F-wTEoGLKudNe7bZMzGJuIkkcrBeojcPZOUiiaU9_D2Cs6ZfkLtM9IptHo-WtHg7mHRy/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+22.jpg" />I just couldn’t wait to blog about the reception details. Where do I start?<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">At the entrance of the Palacio de Maynila, a candy buffet awaited the guests.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686327141682786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvZBQJc0DBaYBLGzU9RVk29v8FmJ-E19UfIYV6jxQu5BBa30rOC67WUM3nwi2j2cSmLvKZFOouXoxMjUBbOBUnby_g4Hqd9KdGZBcqBNXuM9PQfEaVhJE3dQTmdhydiNxftcX6A4iAZo9/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+24.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686338253907234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4q7cjXauJFohnOsNan8j6eAQ69IIsqPXMDTEuQe07yBkF-q80nLYv1I9WvxUrAfHbtd4SlYxxjvKnSGejqYN8Lhx87PEXsVPGTJtjsdqYd8rL03Xonb0aNZ7v6mgUsZ7axMf54LiDZR8T/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+25.jpg" />Both the young and old enjoyed picking different candies/chocolates/sweets personally selected by the bride herself who brought in two balikbayan boxes full of assorted items for the candy buffet alone.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484688978506819458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrhO0BpgDjvOdJ-1h9u31bfVqj60webpDttlaGtxeBtRXJ0j57sguGRvt3yAj6_OpgigpJH99wH_G35WPJCed3gYhYcDFRfBq-C2JjwQHqKGyLghm9-PcTg0DwaFw9iZCsA7j3uBWDheue/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+29.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686367149230594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDO05yAfiw_sCcjKNRa5Qn0kDIT3K7Pp25D98T8S7tWCj0ZisJAynvRiBJQDO2kbxIFZbR2jkaHh6s_lZAwzkMwbd0vQ9CSgas7CXkfIu5tRjaL-Kx1-Yq6IMsVgPrssbG5R9q1qbT67hj/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+28.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686361623133666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0bA0-N6vUgivQX6B8RhP7mtWb4BXwaR4wS3mkGv8zMJqzP3omYcdQmst8HKn4aB4t5ixWnlNmExLLPf41Q_Bm_fwyy9Vl9ZSq6T0Xewch05BiPjKRgePzbWNFI7RG023x7HaLai7uPgh/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+27.jpg" /> These pictures showed what a marvelous candy buffet it was.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484686350496412898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMO9MvqP5-RcieTiDp-dvpjgxR1t4uBYhrq3gcLAkXlzPfPtFBKiALs1VhRRgtsP3IylrDUmiXMImOTxjtcYAp-ribnADjqlZly5ysNKX6fyMLN-vkdDABXCC5d9ibKK5hpCBtJkGrTKbp/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+26.jpg" /> Guests were given Chinese take-out boxes where they could put in their loot. Crafted again by the bride, these boxes were adorned with quotations about sweets and stickers containing the monogram.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484688988264597506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4oHKdhX-kknoyCwGi-g6vHBuf54iKO2C_TSD1I151Coa2wQm3wtq2FJNtSZARAxN3-e53ExbcE02ongaylOvCghAx4-9nzYIY6a3dj3HM_USVpeTSRLliO07Fsy73GIf0Q59sEcsxTkaU/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+30.jpg" />At the registration, guests were asked to look for their personalized place cards actually bearing their names attached to candy sticks.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484688997704057122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihN0dViKIzHQnV0wKQGv8ytPRQlqOjZvRhiHzW-Il8z0S4wRgMNJ8-pQfaO4PdAZVPgsMntVPx5xRm_2WH2zrFKY9Q5hnijgCiiLOP3q4rw_MZ4xQZWL4VLg0oTlfNvQN2iT2J2P85cgG2/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+31.jpg" /> Each card had a checkered, polka-dotted, or striped background – to be cohesive – in the same pale pink and brown, and in the same fonts used for all the cards.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484689004048397922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu9FhdkyRupjyXf1DF8cPF9dyvhcfpxFe0OUV9WSjs8VK_7ug-rCCOwdGvnkgNrdM9Rz2TwgZmFfKd39hgHWQjER4NVmiFMbFa0_fNab9dhCoAV37OYQK0tGxZkZWTn1zt43GHrVlth252/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+32.jpg" />Guests wrote their messages for the newlyweds on small cards which featured caricatures done by the groom. They were also asked to hang their congratulatory notes on the wish wall courtesy of Badang Rueda. The wish wall itself was labeled by wooden letters embellished with the couple’s prenup pictures.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484691066934383938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpa9a1rBCfYiMHTuJFc_Xeo7XGqyWWyvtGUvpuXy2QQdZnQca9iAj-p0F0d7D8_2zZCIPoeZMGdlqkWwp30rCrmVeQhES0fdqGWYEVEtU6U7FbqbEfeDAitpYJ60mYId_IKcUEaHNbTt0/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+34.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484691079234750738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_Wyrcizs-hert3y9xDj-g0L22NoZER4ZSP05IGNSD3g-h6xXZjtYeiQ382Wyf425UDyCVCDf21Z-ZB6FwB4hE-r0c1FHh9GKFl0Cxw4VqHL-LMdHeU8-gFemgVM0B7d-Lo9UejwM-62F/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+35.jpg" />Even the ballpens were decorated with a simple brown ribbon with this inscription: “We tied the knot.”<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484689018651607666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRmHIq-7Kc3ChGJJHDsYqTURXGh2tuGzbLFx2yPFdlzIayfNmeakZnbHFicTneGF3MeSmpEB5wvMB0AnWAQpAh7a8m4RSLi9i-wkDb0Uu9OLgc8zQW_onFWXA3tNAmkf51fa3xYT8V_XD/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+33.jpg" />Cocktails overflowed. To match the motif, pink lemonade and mojitos were served with stirrers handcrafted by the bride.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484691088184494802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hjrsQ8XBk18WkkaZaZfYR-T0OUYp7HVgbXvcJgMvyduinLV1UHg7H6sFzznkTPferQOvi3rFFYLalv-f0qy01XZAS3bvzT2UI4CqoTAUk_TDRXXuHupeFeulRWGU8XH4EvV12vxpbTw2/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+36.jpg" />Prepare for a visual treat.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484693756468065714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitP5kx8u4-GOASVqdQHLFjUjVZ9b_FO-t4jwS4-K8ry32kQBXS2GH5buN_D4R8qSvh9d3t95vipcFlmGID83r7roSCtIpGQ83-5eVoFpD9ibU6s247nKxfk4cqpkDxFfCn2XIygP6EEY3Y/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+45.jpg" />There were two types of centerpieces used. One type of arrangement featured a square box covered with textured brown cloth and filled with monochromatic pink roses and white asters.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484691096099317666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c_E9yofucjJhVOa39O1fn-E-5hm-ahpZWqKUYYWIf3aDbkhqOrkm65zUyykYXT-q6Jfb4s4zzK-QW7MMKkwVQU5H2aChkVElOsNksuLqZKGmI90dlg_Sz2sjt70Jn96gX-Fjt-pQE4Fc/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+37.jpg" />These boxes were lined with pink and white polka-dot ribbons. Clear cake stands with small cupcakes with frosted icing in pink were set as additional decor. Table numbers made from fondant icing were perched on fresh wheatgrass.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484691107556880370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHMylHMAFXmnUUU-SRIeUMSnxtjGWJ7ybLFsRUApQ08P30vDPBTB5eXRA3kwO6ZWVT8KeY_sRaiVqRMikk8GkWD31o3B5sJs8U0yJisXkro1jV5tvWQrNgOt08Ox5xKOAVroV8zv25w9q/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+38.jpg" />Other tables were decorated with tall bamboo poles painted in gold and wrapped with thick brown ribbons revealing a portion of the gold paint – mimicking candy sticks. Grouped together in threes, these poles were placed in tall glass cylinders – a perfect way to match the high-ceilinged reception venue. The small cupcakes on clear cake stands and fondant table numbers were also the components of the tall centerpieces.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484698664771859346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHxMDj9YJU6hnnOk8jizyIIVyO-fIXZvCX8y2MSBWMNCPtO_rvI0Ykgw8S78uAIBn0QHg4R_yswTB2y0Iu6UvaKPGAoxRCBI9SZHU9svUkVUl-pi0jaYjyIiR4Y3VJg46Kw2V7BPP5SiJ/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+39.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The presidential tables were lined with pink and lilac flowers made to look like giant lollipops. Steel kettles were hung strategically and crystal beads appeared to be flowing from these kettles.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484692867803668194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPdDdjInlzH_Lrk7jJRHxfsiwRuoPOUXuI_r05K-ziO02xQm1QVDKrhqefF8FwLHgUTiy-RfbC4NgkMcwUhILm1QJBD63FUKSP8QX7g4gcipMdelVpdus5WBWAHXD7dJzQvJEu5kcdg_W/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+41.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484692864226209090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRr-vcOhNhqdyNVAHPHxaJ4yzYUmuttHPYO-gqx90phgZJ0qxXo6mJZYWvBQidGUKaZrbzJykoyBjKM-7wAYX0_HAfAUREdvMmcA4U0jXs3e6Bsbn8mKX5xYh_ZZ6oH2VPPOssGqkpw6E/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+40.jpg" />Pink and champagne striped napkins were rolled and wrapped with rings made of crystals and pearls. Menu cards were designed and printed for each of the guests on the VIP tables.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484692874783170498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTp8HEIzXFmusJZ_jNJ0R000jAWlGW6q4z0DIOE1fWzG1Z3aKfcjrhl4iDGfeuHgEYXHJU5D0IZTBdhGmLURSJR6OZAi79BbGbyaWG-qN2_OyC507B6mLhdx-huDmZF8ZbEZrkMWhH6l9O/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+42.jpg" />Clear votive candle holders were covered with blush pink beaded lace. Seats for the VIP tables were decorated with beads and ribbons.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484692884582438642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkUziSuXDJlF_HEwe4gD9BG9ziVJhc0l_G2rdIeG61_sEs_dqBa6a32G0we0lq07v93WSr7wZwMujnvz-T2e3kXeHzb_0Hh_uGKuxuMY48xXcmI_1w1ALSf-vum8IBZbSGH8XK7bobbwH/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+43.jpg" />The couple came up with reception rules printed on cards neatly placed on every table.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484693745130374514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHAHg92NKKhh9S4-sHxsOwvLd2Fmv5Y6ZPM7OTx2IMbgP9IN3Mt9hc3QM0CrbWFawo_KgSTPcWT_LT8QnByKHLNhfRyOC3rua19bhlr6enSfAGFapE_PPdNlZUF8qM_zMD9XBqM_a3hUC/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+44.jpg" />Pat and Candy did a waltz, but midway through the couple’s traditional dance, the music shifted to a funkier beat.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484693767843079634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5tCWgjVD2TqwKIPxz2rsuzoBNYSfrcJuRPsgfoV-7rHvvQStjlv7bN850e6GHYDw2AViGlBureTt0p9XD3h-ve6dC1dRGnxSzL6LojgDeVjeKqDP0TFVCOXWf2Ke1GMYO_RsouMfCRT_/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+46.jpg" />The couple then proceeded to the cake area for the cake-cutting ceremony. The three-tiered cake by Clay Cakes was a sight to behold – brightly colored fondant icing flowers carved from cookie cutters covered the entire cake. Each layer was overlaid with jelly beans.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484693813899170354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTA6VQmlP1_Z2FQ6Lv6AbW6dO2qz8D539P58b8eFeI23RnL1HWR8DbOvNgoNwLStfL9LXog6f2tRf6LEXfOMzM6BJcgqR7-UNuaz4v1qdCHmz7rmMYJvDwfKT2sIdN2Z4r-cq18WUldx4S/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+47.jpg" /><strong><a href="http://kbycunanancatering.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;">K by Cunanan Catering</span></a></strong> provided the scrumptious dinner consisting of broccoli and cheese soup, barbecued chicken salad, baked penne pasta with tomato and creamy pesto, grilled red snapper with mango salsa and coconut cream, Japanese rolled chicken stuffed with cheese and leeks, crown roast of pork with Cajun rice and, of course, the bestseller (and my personal favorite) – grilled pepper-crusted tenderloin steak with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables with feta cheese.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The program was highlighted by a special song number by the bride.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484693823176206066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_V6i69-xcmUsL0_Hb7yFSY8eN6OGzaYJwQNtV5EkJ-XS3FRb_NbCktxLvK9lvpvXQm8DM80ySmVbdJiud0JAwgPJPoposf90ibbU8SrpXNxCq0rs4PYcOYXTqeFqBY5Jo0af4NEqsgSk/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+48.jpg" />Not to be overshadowed, Pat surprised the bride with a rock song by Sugarfree, complete with a moving cartoon (that he prepared himself!) about “things you should know about Candy,” playing in the background.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484698642228625650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJkEQq4jPbGJShyphenhyphenXz4XY6tUd_KiNsp-I3CrSzWtt-SZ-g32KzaBbpZnMBYwBHBbNe-OzMXlG_et1sC5ETJp7LmviBbgm1fe8QQR3OFFtgoHbAkH_nW4kvZ5wwWLhNtjMS321y1I8OD1JF/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+49.jpg" />To date, no groom has ever pulled off an endearing surprise like that. I think Pat did a great job. (Just look at how Candy gave Pat the “look of love.”)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484698659443986882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aYsxpjs4QssABaVNqkN0Wqufu3YZV9wM4Qu9QBVgkxHCXKBCqiBlxTztwsV4AsPyD3G1sIpEchTn_t9JLJEVzezjaPh7Z2f2yqpNTit-e9t-m0jYWB4U4JdQTYOrqmZ36ZCdZe6-u7HC/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+51.jpg" />Arroz caldo, fishballs, and pan de sal with adobo and kesong puti were served as an after-party buffet to guests who decided to stay a while longer and enjoy the music of the Compose Band.<br /><div></div><div></div><div>Summing up, the celebration was a whopping success brought about by the rocking reception that mirrored Pat’s and Candy’s personalities, the sumptuous food and overflowing drinks, and the personalized wedding details that would make even Martha Stewart smile. But more than these, the couple found priceless the fact they were surrounded by people they love.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484698652894693634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDbuVOFS2lQ4UCG4ahmb5SQZKzmy4NGsUusvy8esdvWQu6v1ACm3Gqpiad4zq_H19TsXzRv6IqtFzOi7oaTISkw6NM3WR8_8CgMxkuiP537KPb1nqA4is47jzPFm55FLDX6RM_vSRNbg_/s320/2010-06-14+Blog+-+50.jpg" />Writing about the wedding, a euphoric and sentimental Candy enthused: “Months after our wedding, it still feels like a dream. I know that years from now, the pictures will still make me giddy. The memories will still make me smile. Because on that day, I married the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. And that, for me, is the sweetest thing in the world.” Awww… now, isn’t that really sweet like candy?<br /></div><div></div><div>Thank you, <a href="http://mimiandkarl.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Mimi and Karl</strong></span></a> for the beautiful pictures. </div><div>Click <a href="http://dinolarablog.com/?p=7243)"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">here</span></strong></a> for Dino Lara’s take on the wedding.</div><div>Click <strong><a href="http://threelogyvideo.com/blog/?p=768"><span style="color:#ff9900;">here</span></a></strong> for Threelogy’s Onsite AVP.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-20918071592193353722010-06-07T19:30:00.000-07:002010-06-07T21:01:34.670-07:00Empire State of Romance<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Jasper and Karen Fernandez</span></strong><br />Santuario de San Antonio<br />The Peninsula Manila<br /><br />The wedding of Jasper and Karen was inspiring, chic, and well-thought-out.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225108912569938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi1ZA8SaeqLCl4cUG7PKZU3JzKsLng3FvqexhCYJewKKhnOUjSvVM0HreUg_uF3ELIKz_45Ti5DVBa5HSdVHdG4l5iP2lJ0SCjOFbAkPRRwNUiei3SwTpbtHbTvZRja53e2j2uOCmbRNZ/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" />It was during my trip to New York when I first met Jasper and Karen. They are both working as doctors in the US and were then planning their wedding. As fate would have it, they got news from their fellow UP Zoology Club members Mimi and Karl that I was in the area for a quick visit. And the rest, as they say, was history.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480233774392318578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwERiE65u60dTeZ86PnU_Gj8u1QSHPuiCmRN-X-jd-4bq4vekinBCP39ZV3w0bplPQBBJw0iSjlF3UIWvU2lfBbfTzS4H8NMj5a1bUjfEsPFkOri2uXEbeGmbICqWVCLoP8aC9URI66WC/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" />Wedding planning for an overseas couple was no piece of cake – e-mails and phone calls peppered the coordination and preparations. The zonal time difference of 12 hours was no joke but with Karen – ever so diplomatic and attentive to what you were saying – the moment or situation was made light and bearable.<br /><br />The nuptial theme revolved around two elements – cherry blossoms and the pink-brown color combination.<br /><br />Starting off with the letterpressed invitations by <strong><a href="http://www.thewrite-impression.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">The Write Impression</span></a></strong>, Karen opted for a classic design with a non-traditional layout. The flushed-left wedding details highlighted the iconic representation of a cherry blossom bud.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225119572175026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN8JtapDlDdh1glBk0pafeC60HIICYvZxalZ5lrEP-E6GIErN1hqTClpsEViGT6TuU8on0l8r_2HHoP-iucVo0gN7gyFRHj01ewlvQ8_r75-h6Vuww2aw8TXzhZBlVaCl6kYvaZ0GNrZ2/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" />Reflecting the wedding colors, the invitation suite came bundled with a bronze band bearing the couple’s gold-stamped monogram.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225132161470754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EMdKfFssevE8ILF4PUJDf5q-0uAN5kuCA1AKLchEUnqgUV8I6GrF_-bUEiatZjMxiCD-mToqAUVyJ3gab5uK3quBJPLFFy1xGAqslU7FHjkG5Z_KdK9pPEAij4ke6LMbl5fOWBGM1gO9/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225122864806914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XH-hyitqdjq7kNie_SPLwK_tXOknPtaeLBcRq5Wu36eNn9Oe7EphoIWEsVccp_xtozmmeI255ZjEkKkrFiniNdgshpRaAuLip8jjVKmfyHqw_eQUiFPSB2NwSm0mzo3KaYrUYeT3EXdp/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" />With a team of talented, time-tested great suppliers – Mimi and Karl, Veluz, Threelogy Video and Madge – this lovely wedding was a walk in the park.</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2010/03/karen.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz</span></a></strong> was inspired by the romantic side of Karen – who brought pegs of how she envisioned her wedding gown to be. Veluz thought of doing something different this time – corded lace, seed pearls, lace cutouts and silk flowers strategically framing the gown’s hemline – with a continuation at the back that revealed an all-tulle skirt. Genius indeed!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225135205787298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjhZOAEZaqUJLlDrtvzy-2JRzOKkx5l-iLCLrdFqhagwetqs7VbjqiimRlwbxTa9gpO7kLDX8KIS6wZRhFgTB5RXXoZ6IlwHhz5oKQ09OBpuEHFcHdjDgp77Mj10hGUR7pfjwmUtLBXCv/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480226523127057794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QrxOUKoTdv4Cpd6RqYL2pdqR_qW81OB4shiYh1M1hHwZIbejbDz7zE7hLT2vhZzgrPFJQgdxEEQgU6cktOTu5tVOWsOZdqM86mKJI4ETJ5YQe-j5S1Y1FPhfY43mVUTdJ_ilQRzoW5L4/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" />Karen was ecstatic with her matte gold Jimmy Choo shoes – Killer!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480226527014011762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyt9bU17sTTHW9BfTqbbttp95nt5tanSTfyC_kHLuIZ25pzxkSOiykYKKMUINrkunPgRAIQp7_YYXRToddzVCRrsuAZCqeJjVnueTzDRZMlWdlVu51xDVe3WU1rQCNdyUyhez3WCErY0xB/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480226537026780578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFaPZsgDC3N6Nq6G6NJCLSzIu-5T5NE1zvxY37Ta5UT5mD2SCFyrGZxkb6LyXMsj5E4TLugmCPIPRGJnNgJt7DEQCrULOk6K0q2LMKtCHnF6fYJojlZboSXchLSCIHWud_8BcV5LCN0_s9/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /><strong><a href="http://www.makeupbymadge.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge</span></a></strong> perfected the make-up of the bride without making her a totally different person. She merely enhanced the bride's natural beauty.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480226549425082050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYnBprvOvEash_8xHLtXns8sOtQEmiotm9pCc3M6r7eWUmHSmQtxCQA1aPvXoGa98YWEZHUmBXEAYvY-xFYydD3NIi3MboDFi2wLug0YMF9obaXg1CSRBphciAF83PxTx-QuIObiGFPhUh/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480226537974005442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgawuwh8S9qSRahUvPV5t44egYbwGllD36_baCK5psQy1xTLgRBUdHV02VDaaJJSas3-LwTAri0BvuKo2_oqFQAnrY68_1PSP39vPtXzBOjlfRKFd7q09lfj8WhyphenhyphengRiSNQWc0k8StdJI6Cf/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /> And what a true artist she was – she used the excess materials from Karen’s gown and creatively crafted out of them the bride's hair accessory.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480228064025491570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7gUjRCOAgA2yGSK20zJEPPeAUnaaJfSpzIbtfpAMeSQPPCCnAWYjto4yt9G6xO2jreAWJDgQ0ADhCcLCs8NDqEqxqpSCiJufDbANTKRwM4lEGAkZhaazXOr8WVE46I-tKZS9fw8hKucWp/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480228067823333170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKmpmIPIbFY8-lPTD59oHL6lI5VHbMVUgdw3BIeHQr-2FqsXsv4vScdKWKQWKnQ0E5pzXg1QAvI8mCly-e9M7-vr2UbrDtoweE2TSNYdGsRTx6Sr0F5-gEFcX1rW2qij9dFavOdI9R1Bp/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" />Truly, Karen was transformed into a wonderful bride – with Veluz gushingly describing her as “such a delight to work with, mild-mannered, proper, no-fuss, and just pleasant, not an ounce of bridezilla genes in her blood.” <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480228058085866626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhattairxzX8c9VNcTquxSKTg1jgu4QX76szw0KKyx0DH38UxjhZ-Z0UMshRhHCBq24nP6RyzZF2Y_M2rAVA_FzqLKIdfcg12zR5L1deDa57nFnRSlxZwfg1qbmEBVx_fpCVjUF8wg8kGrr/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480228042290764322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQg7OEi_zxqAM1azq6q3CsD7ACrKVBPFtFm4M5z_7PHoVFNkbE2miyURwon_gwM-o8-jDyN5cvRxNflrdO1Vy1UgE_vHqA6oRmWCvMUB6I-Kro8tscCQSbJ_qrCjw1aIhcwj-VAujckWNH/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480228048112623778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1wODcnD8SgJW8V4O7D_-hp3QwbrRLBgzpX8wOP1RjecNVKSumgp6XSjz5eK84xIgXkcLHWbqu3ljGqDEJlo6Yg9F00vs4jLv0Ec0AxHjz1dU8_BJftc9uXnyKEzcUQYgZAvxXXa7TY8T/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" />Now, on with more details.<br /><br />The rings were placed inside a silver-cast fortune cookie – an Internet find.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230112653759602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCI1WAx3VRh8c0WFy8p4XB-8ZL-r8pk6cRCPWVGZHsLX9zUCwRZE1fzRyWrjOPCZTCMYheyK9FWW2iZrx1m5FJy2clFIR02q78QhpWPN0wuwq6nWGZHRTurfJwizqTm-HNhUiHl242oyBf/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" />The bride carried an all-blush pink hyacinth bouquet - by <strong><a href="http://royalflowershoppe.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Royal Flower Shoppe</span></a></strong> the handle of which was painstakingly covered with a 1/16-inch cord and made more eye-catching with a vintage brooch.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230117063371666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYMQ4zFV_Sdt8vwGm-uBD78n6v2ZyIB_CgctjLREctOy3PJt9Nhv0xNVSPx9_MX57VnAdRcRfpucKSqSko05iKvc3VFMVsfcAdHSCiQ6LMXEBGt2nzsBLyC-_zPpH29o6ehftYMpiX5IE/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" />The white bag and other wedding accessories were, of course, designed and made by <a href="http://nikoforveluz.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Niko for Veluz</span></strong></a>.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230127436620722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GaNdAT9MLZy5sL6pgZcaXFIHS2uWAYNY_ThDOjWen03hbknd2KELpbBGNLIkWETU5CNOLOg39qYyWkBu70bIWLQwaFrW8r8SsEYoIVvaxZ2NNKjIvcoZ4DUAJdkA0WJFifd2GNdcEVQ2/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /> Flowergirls carried teddy bears placed in tin cans personally painted in pink by the bride.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230132948216178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCXcsNecLlr2WMLMe3NvoQmxNfONQistHsuRsDWxtQVNLpHZywPukpJTjj77BFJ0mhyphenhyphenyaAfciCVZPA6jU3AWv0_J4agpuzocBkEPO0ssrwAVnEtZmpnCzJCrWCSqWuePrQvG-a6j9o6O4/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" />The misalettes by <strong><a href="http://www.amisprint.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Amis Print</span></a></strong> mirrored the same graphic floral icon used in the invitation. To make it subtler, a gradient pink and white paper covered the misalette. A pink tassel accentuated the Asian theme. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230138717991570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggooqofeXI0wvRAYNK4HCIZZ69-AN-kvaGhKNhiyjswQTjFNN-wfrVCYjfD71dqWoqgWTa7pK4CyDGobnoD6RdSqSLcK5584DZcowWGbIPCf9G6_Rf27AIDsH7pXQU1AqgZ2qZ_bcQOeh9/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" />The wedding entourage wore brown gowns and clutched pink bouquets. They looked stunning as they walked down the aisle. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480233767013594482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTVLqmy30vPQuN34S9Ok-1S48ee0zntqkw-4omPXWdCnq9ceFQIa5Z8jd-90piWQY7JrXb9hEEZ5vMqn5BMhGiqeoPMsvmCkbKrykVOpZjzUDEnU_wdzfRb153KRGKMTj7t_10OXwHUc0/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480233773274817538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFs6S4oCWu4w4IBVCy1OP813Ut39cHMQWOo4lkXbeARx8cOzv_FuZDjZbD-RBKGyYuZ0om91CpGY9gzCTwUpiI4sRw0XX9glgRUGrCL_hWCsVgRgK6ggp1N0laypHwlRMFiUDrG1w-ggGp/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" />After the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Upper Lobby of The Peninsula Manila for cocktails, while the newlyweds had their portraits taken at the Santuario’s courtyard under the glorious sun – it was a great day for pictures and the couple gamely posed for the cam.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480233787062961506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMCeGAW4XQH4FEd8BcZqJMEJZ72uZp5nGokBTUHC_qVozUWViZF5PMsNLAmk-9kBpXdQUaeat5eB8vTrFs1OOMmMv7fbdOZRHoxH8AiHDmXy0YJBGiiNuBxH33ut3k9MB8F9OoOd_B7pX/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480233779025592690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GwcpzXlc8y5LyMQwMhNfAqnBjm7JLzZI-M0MlYTJM96nj1jk_eUpiymM1NQaIFiaehHTkCy5jhZNN4T9AadYSPuFs1uDjF7jWooUgZnCdpnntAZwROzN7bfFNNxjecwT-JMRFYlN7kIn/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237005621046562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4b7gFZhtE0qroRpmRYPJfXJ4odcjmEIHh1OswJ2c3Un0rC47OC_EdBG5HVTBuA0Rge5FDy67cdgtYyi4t6fpu5FzdXf9bxutuLVl9W1jBa9aDf882gK559Me0QfOIALnPCpNA-f9I6evz/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+26.jpg" border="0" />The Vintage Jaguar Mark II was a nice prop for the shoot.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480245380203072658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FvNlonMwVHgDHQ1BzIXSjvk1SF8EJa1cOsVxiSxIy2_DaLED6tUBevnvJOQvB4cgiLk5tXVpB_NnayrZD5nweF8dNBSpv82jULoMHzS3UQdeY2H3HWf_8PsY2XdMQddMak2OR411wtgh/s320/2010-06-01+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" />At the registration, pink Chinese takeout boxes were lined up bearing the guests’ names. These boxes contained fortune cookies which became a hit among the guests.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237010175060386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdZiN-FtTYfRK_vDiCJIoDtiItAhj3noIwFZq1KzYQqfTLr4MMr9z_4-x77MiBRWF7T5tTh5Mzs0m9nhDThhW7CtHmTUmEYn-sPKehI8FZDh58GtEZpK4NnNyDqR7Hfa-qlI_ssE3xaTD/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+27.jpg" border="0" />Guests were also given handmade soaps placed on top of wooden soap dishes. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237018086060802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga87AI_D8WIeA138rXzsKfzymnX5kb4WvEEesD5M7BeCYhBi_BpGKVHC51WL2h6yPLMZ5ZQrb_VD-5Djh1AdRYe7-bYSb1kPlYrtCK7jH2HF3ZsCYkhX5HJ88b5WF7gDRRDGV7h6a7KvRh/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+28.jpg" border="0" />Instead of the regular guest book, the couple’s pictures from their New York prenuptial pictorial were placed on 3” x 3” boards scattered on a cocktail table.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237022981939842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZ2Oe82GDhE5s5DkY1LoiIDu4_HRo-MRXhhBFudliTmzFcfYGHuf4pjJzrR95iWlYEMYtX1RgzM2KjpbfLmIcgKL8SX7jvUsKIEiSDFBRheybEKnxba03QnJvQ9EKNyc8rh9qaBxsrDQc/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+29.jpg" border="0" />Guests scribbled their wishes for the couple and hung them on a wish tree placed in a Shoji (Japanese screen)-inspired container.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480237030117451810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6MBW6kD2jPrcNrSXlE2AXuWk4iwA8tcXyGkZv91MG-OdC8ASUqbTbRapeEZmCutmPVsnyALZM77ZGmSIvRe7lQXPQ2iOuHtrnZSXh9-Wwcl1oWrZ_IOh19zToSsa61OXLQR9o3KkCWRw/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+30.jpg" border="0" />Square tables were festooned with pink flowers on gold-painted pots. White flowers seemed to float when hung on dried twigs.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239347045126882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtRcGqy-5m3jXY7q5o9q6LjhLekStUje-i7V7rvp_I7XyclC6AfHhSMU1uOC_qNeHySmTtTU2m6HWUmsJouS5W2E2hefjZRbKGabbYlelkap9T9BXdsYc8vIMzWcMVe4YEXd36c4DJ1H9/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+31.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239354507437970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7CLR0StcL7aq-ffzp3v1QDUTuN973I4OQqJg09XJDfVBb62ByTfmsr5_vntsH1jktMXfH_05QTUEZIYYrFkOUJtTu6waXGj0FCTr9IdKcpjwsChtfcDKCBEEI8VQvvt-lArpNaLSNoGx/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+32.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239360448434834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3tuEZ-2b1i2J7kuQq5mf4VaAu6TZpHLKbinfmjSQiMuMkcsGanoBqWP7_WrfV-ZrQEwmu95aDgdObL8DJpN_SWcmf8X-lwljLM7VnGSWG5Kyh264d6W2APj-ss9Gp6o790DYn_XDN8-h/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+33.jpg" border="0" />Brown napkins were tied with brown lace and finished off with a haiku printed on a board.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480239362094927938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhEZEx_VGF4RQ7kLtrdTZkEYk_o9SueYTwtbFqAIdKQANmTjiuEMos26A9rf3g914F0TOBu4DBpioZrqFdO9nRSaVXbLChyphenhyphen_WcZ2QPy61YedZHaIIX9bvGpPHOe_EMyI0h5rqy50CYn4Y/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+34.jpg" border="0" />Steel fortune cookie place card holders cast in silver were used to sit the guests on the VIP tables. Shogun-inspired candle holders from IKEA were used as well.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480241132399370946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8S1bCAeRUpXy-jI-rYQCly74FkPkmFozBVq68ermkiiKBiKCSIJbTtLzy9Zvqi1YkYZoh614fAQiyWnJ-LKWILH9c6EswAIcWM8zaEuAOKYtG6Wm3B_EoDXLQh0x0I_TY-crm2Ax8hUz1/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+36.jpg" border="0" />Groupings of pink flowers adorned the long table for the VIP guests.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480241150268893026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYdMfFSfoQVa6MkqJ9EBL9qvBoFUsKl-RdC-40pQxu8B_pMA__wZoKVng0ywfjw5z5GMjkmUTgnrdCy4yI4ZNenMwvjhzQTERk1fyJPJ0EtZaZyZraUhOcKbdzfiSSoxO_gEUfty7MMO_/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+38.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480241142808145682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdAUhKrs4wTfHlfIVQeNwJRdMtCq5TDHh_6bc6fBqK4mqTMUrE1NiRvOM1FP2_K5cszGC2lXwwk3TPpJbPWzW7SoNpUEh4AtTn0jXkvH_siYwQa3L5xvI9lD5EyWfz-qJSD_jVYiazHzq5/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+37.jpg" border="0" />The cake was another masterpiece by cake artist <strong><a href="http://thecakeartist.com.ph/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Judy Uson</span></a></strong>. I could not help but stare at how gorgeous and real-looking the gumpaste flowers were.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480241156855543922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD41f2BBozYN17gmdMD2r8FvL_PHVkFhOxLn8pBsiLZcK4reSRHJat4m7n6Xp713vryPhV8aGlJoypdwJzBBSC0SbvlzWfMCzcpPRognw_3Prxj_eBdkaoRFpv49wGHqTIgfQFkLn4Y8p3/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+39.jpg" border="0" />The couple thought of something useful and practical to give to their wedding guests – social cards bearing the principal sponsor’s and their spouse’s names accentuated with cherry blossoms and placed in neat gold box.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480241162480426722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0d5WKKQp7Gn-mNTbW2hKjILmXmHUUEcIrUZGkT_EMr4ZHbwjPatP-2pMNzf7d3VYn-kY2xIxvfe3mt3CS9_nFQc5l6IZplNge0SL94gERR_jGWRUncUqz2FnviYnWBmdolIZKpAqIyN-/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+40.jpg" border="0" />Having lived in New York for much of their time in the US, the couple named each table after famous landmarks of the city. Each table name was printed using the same fonts as those in the invitations.The menu labels for the buffet reflected the wedding motif and colors.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242863323054178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNe8qqY4O2YgcyhXKqTFHoUDD-MAYXg4FQJ6o-TPd9xrfj4tiXprXGZa34cPUJOUgnFzH371SjC8H_zkEbDU4RaLRoeLDnEOmOoSVW-OoZbiNRunZq8YZvwd8u_bauTrMXFQUtF5AwlWk/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+41.jpg" border="0" />Several highlights of the wedding program included the audio-visual presentation which featured the prenup photos taken in New York with the song “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys – a bride’s request – as background music. This set the mood for a lot of partying that ensued.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242872256507906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylU7SjU8mu7M5wcQWu9NflRa2M7PDpasYAf8xFm0_JYy6bU9IaIESNJwz5_9k4krEu3c3SARcW3Us-b1c91xlJcvzR9yfuaSObMBTdmzbS2gdKY608z310UILk_yxMrMrbIsEzp86Qfjr/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+42.jpg" border="0" />Host Cristina Canada-Lazo conducted the fun couple’s game with some familiar faces becoming winners.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242875945429570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8DIYdAEgUO-9zWRlw94oNBdjj6b_AyXQn8tev4G72i_lY8nFqXXIc9ePWBmjyxA6-xqcDrRxQZjxAIhQTlnZIuTpn9YvY0cqqQVqFB5oa9HPjE3QdDoTIWP7SbRCwcylwNdMwoNeMOdx/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+43.jpg" border="0" />Lastly, Karen surprised her groom with a special AVP on Jasper’s dad who passed away not so long before the wedding. In addition, the couple paid tribute to their moms by giving them special bouquets.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242884545286386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4PsfmNWLsbLAMOAV8kfBBfng1FQhjrVJfMuzVEjhCr27cFQ3cYR1ttyEEtyrSBK2bNRJYFGw1HIYRmF0xS05XnRYJGhkHgkGos_u4gvUpFdHVUI9l2oPb6mCzhdUDl4JQeouHM3id7OHF/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+44.jpg" border="0" />Mimi and Karl prepared a surprise <a href="http://vimeo.com/8908847"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">slideshow presentation</span></strong></a> of the wedding photos as a special gift to the newlyweds.<br /><br />The night ended with a romantic foxtrot number from the bride and the groom.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480242888717327090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHvTaHTneBJyrjIjUoGmF_uoQsokddgqJwZuIMnhYu7oH1pc88j1oBvHlC-fqcrmhYjehtyMQ0Wo1ymZENEAiz1KnwZ-64qbsNMAbJIMN9lMa4y9NlrMTbbE4kbBfeYcZjiTtyfQFFkzy/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+45.jpg" border="0" /><br />Thank you, Karen and Jasper, for the wonderful New York experience. My trip would not have been great and worthwhile if I had not met you. I was deeply touched and humbled by the superlatives you so generously showered me with in your speech. Til our next meeting in NYC? Again, my sincerest thanks to both of you! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480245367877859186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaBPKPySZjZIR0shD1reoIMZUcYWBLBSBVaPVNYBEsYLDpf81SHsRn9Gbq1jyQRFiRSaKRGe97NgCUiPWJ_QC8_XHQ4jWY_wlvzQf6Cwqe1O4Mbwr9HT0kZyj-ITqLMkrEi9jy9zD5g4Om/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+47.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480245365999054642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-3ZsgkU1P4VzJvnf0VZ9qSqnOZY_GCWswD36jvqvGvmd4TDgtbFcGHduE6zbCDh6o-PsV9sQd8scL45ZD0gtO5XWVLV5FssyJBdRTwvs9J6APkUT-u8-8FQPMGiQOb5JumD8qFaXnllv9/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+46.jpg" border="0" />Here’s our picture during the NYC trip.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480245378861484642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS87rA3I_D2qmA4-iIiF58sbn1MOdf83WTC4O0brW9LpFg4Ws7AIOfzTsGQ9pyBF63v7Cv2jEk4Ytm7Fos6mMtYSkxYiQjPwosGj-KobTr5twVhHcX03D-_LCoNUSnps1bUDIX1uiRokuw/s320/2010-06-05+Blog+-+48.jpg" border="0" />Here’s the link to <a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/2010/03/07/jasper-karen-santuario-de-san-antonio-peninsula-manila/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Mimi and Karl’s blog</span></strong></a> – Real and heartfelt pictures indeed.</span></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-48043431111526030412010-05-30T22:06:00.001-07:002010-05-30T23:31:10.133-07:00When Simple Elegance Mattered<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Mike Marquez and Sabs Wee</span></strong><br />Santuario de San Antonio</span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Blue Leaf Events Pavilion<br /></div><div><div><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477296561243614930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5qqo7TLQ9JNk_B2nQUyvzCtcd25lGNIm-CozVzgXz-5FRQ6rhManRLKaNsSPxToqC5ttLETHMLJBz2PUMQav03kjyrqDG4weIYGvUP7pHxHcJbwPxEKrcan1zujWQ1DoT-k5Zn8fiwDu/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+01.jpg" />The wedding of Mike and Sabs would be best remembered as intimate, genuine, and heartfelt.<br /><br />Sabs, who is a flight attendant, is the sweetest bride I have ever had. She has a genuine concern for me, not only as her wedding planner but also as a friend. The bond we had established became the cornerstone of our wedding preparations.<br /><br />The very first time we sat down and talked about her wedding, she said succinctly that she liked it to be very simple – “I want the wedding to be a celebration of the love that Mike and I have for each other, and the love we share with our families.” You see, both Mike and Sabs come from close-knit families. Since Sabs was out of the country for most of the planning stage, her mom came to the rescue and she helped us out with the wedding preps.<br /><br />The concept of “simple and elegant” – though perfunctorily used by many brides I have met – is very subjective. What may be simple and elegant to a person may not be necessarily simple and elegant to another. But Sabs was able to concretize what simple elegance was, first, through her color palette of silver and navy blue which turned out to be a great choice! It was clean, modern, and regal.<br /><br />The invitations designed by Printsonalities reflected the simplicity yet formality of the event – two cardstock boards in ivory with the text in charcoal gray thermograph. The main invitation carried a pearlized border to add texture to the invitation suite. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477296567713336226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKoTJqZ2ZJJ9hSe_GzeMizRy6TJN_uHIUIv1BPetKhgowylkf6Z0K4zVTRRhv7a9BmK1sNniOjEpxBqEuB0FopqvmBUD9cPsi70R3sj_Q7L2xQ0GeE267rxhjBEzu0iPz2gIefXEcaN3I/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+02.jpg" />Designer Rajo Laurel kept up with the preference for simplicity of the bride. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s wedding gown, Rajo created a lace masterpiece with a high neckline. The back details included crystal buttons for enclosure and a neat bow in Mikado silk.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477296572465855666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGktYUzDKG6-rMNRL9W2nqXWYL2sDyhKf-dS3JWSfp983_q-jaXS4VSHur5wMSalo4ZUdO6g5hNSChfco3rUQV1hvbX3kkrqyJzMcUnhlfSvp1YaJUqwUxcEW9t9wQDRisp3ENI3xpgSS/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+03.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477296582188888962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDJu_45vN9VaPSL97o9Zf11BQNwtE9YQ-aPe903cKVygdXXOLUz4dA4b6_Le6mNyD8t3WZ9EzFqpNzYYb5sm7xy5pg4Oycm2Pglc5e-lAkyPJXur6HdCPju2TvtZyRVk7T_gcl2GLm6ol/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+05.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477296576930992130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-F2BbrLb97Z2juvh3ph_w0K1gPH-TlolBs5HSkwZIx-tzdg4VwipyQIuN0yT6P3tjozlg76stnislh0bdyIhglg_V6jp0NI45YT-f_VEFnR9N9IeQKLo17uPRxHF8APIu_mbJvCDAvnp3/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+04.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477302035949279698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo75b0O50A1NmOrHuw6rZARd7nI8uavDWGQO-ghqpJ1u_9nbJ8Nmqawgw3qdR84G8w8-UQ70gXwqNsj7fIHrfzPMIZuGn5Q5Uq8VdC1utb_sq6LQi60gtkBUXY_OOeJpTxjblB0_LXOA0/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477302030942262706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq3QecgJHSCctYi6bn55Io6oAs8J9bSJPmz5WNTk-_79KTNEw9ti_8nM8wrONkfbMlb0D_m1xa_df0ly4AtPpWFMn1B2799_D9mFXEzikHJLq3VAvXKkMr7KLuz7jwcLO5X4iVyrXjz7F/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+06.jpg" />Sabs wore shoes from Solea, and Rajo provided her a vintage-looking hairpiece.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477302059194406418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1P-HqKiruycSxCy7ABP9ZmHr79uqJnRTPIzEHYOr_2JtRe0gCgPZnb9H13FYELJ3eO_2YphcLvvd2-O-FX0orr2hvj7-NKk9Emp3G1Ccffg0j8QK-ZUBY8IIkxGhbd0pYriGh_bDy8bi/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+10.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477303223617627970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp57WJzI42kq6BmbSHCMDfzYvZbNATz05ByL4NJFxSF5cWgtgCoiKtAVnm4XwhAFAIbx8Lr6dBHDzaIjdF3Sq7fCXNpQ7wnzqcrJVhzh3nLPwWrX2EkhUdtcIjvbFvUORdqBm3RA6g_DHj/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+11.jpg" /><strong><a href="http://www.makeupbymadge.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge Lejano</span></a></strong> made sure that Sabs looked her best. There was no bad angle for Sabs – each angle was picture perfect. She has an almost perfect facial symmetry. It was as if she had a spotlight following her wherever she went. She was a sight to behold.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477307258450902866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8021ORiw538Ai0HIkcUvQeNzdRzs6q-Eq37LWuLrnUomohY1rXVbFv5EbOiGyeXTVfniKtl07HqOeJaJ2s1iqauP-Ro3VQYTmwFfHhlbrA0fxeZnwLeirvBIpykAbUU7jexvpaCCYO_Fs/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+27.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477302045018266386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCw4-uCsBq-4WNfhJGv2MzQLqamF2Yq-bFriNQWx5yd614UGf_U1R0QN1GBaukarElMABVFUSFebEjNP9wJCiJtKByTwQi-2HwHKNdcIHT6Espzf8iX4nKCL_96wqrOO5hiv33I4l8LrHO/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+08.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477302048444110946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypy6ZA9mHCE6D8s2JeOKorP35kNi7HBQg0p-0jZVgovFFksHOrudpVNGNcoDntu6KlciU3z07hjGOWpie7Ky5bZWYm8WxJhkexvZ08VPTCyNdloSuBB9TS1vViUuW0tNh6Ea1HodjtCHO/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+09.jpg" />Sabs carried an all-white peony bouquet by Zenas Pineda.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477303231812014418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXMYjtOjS9nhEWknQrZ8M1b4kCrVPOYWrRyqQ0-XH5sg5JnbCa4UMRLw6Xs8ItWCR4Fg0lTqA2isjaUjzh5Zj5DZhvXV-chRsoBmN-_igwNYt6-0o0ELvn_lTER1HNUirsQTFj2Rv0PrcL/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+12.jpg" />The entourage wore elegant blue gowns with silver accents.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477304301824746370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJYTLdCc2N6givfTkYYCNa3MQOh465AavU-s7IrDkjQmid7CjrT1ucoieq_PUp7c0anAvB5OAeD2wRjPhdVYWRgzOyitHYKPwOPGD0s8b5b8RBpcCzU0JnQnGMfdcQxUneLt4iLCmzeGp/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477303236686255394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgRQ5RKEJuCmxKLouDsSCIRBykeAvX4r1uuY0h3MEAjkY7f6TwNDiXNON5nGprp76rkPUFqBe4BOhg-zbZKtkoBe_3F_B3yefwmmf1lXcY-G5pOIBMlt9dhqDWs1MI6mv89mCEuePd3HZ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+13.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477303242791230466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1hjQVFoA8oZ13etj7fyvORDXAqzsYsWiCtvIgwOGKdSQm68voOr5Zoq5ksxBP8W20ToIt-b3DZX1CiUAvtg2QTtkeFARB7JbOMGnJOy6DHbJqTHcxjx1qKbZM1T-yRlJT4hn1iBzDNRC/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+14.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477303248963326274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbS9fJf0U0AHQURxLxjlm0XtA2_o-KWQ7QYnxfdz26tqhLIA0cZtMt3A92mY93xV_vLaLCCsA7aOFdkQXKfWizRonEe7wgaWaxVSDCp2qClE3eawPYtj9WRBrAYs8VVP1nqgczQIFB5AZ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+15.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">They carried white bouquets dotted with lilac flowers and tied with silver ribbons that matched their outfits. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477304312665416466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWjsvfay8cMyPNwIwMhY7xXrd3AUjZd2cmMTRNsR0WoFwr90BS46kbmzEHO5yxpQT_A3sqxkM5sCznpI0pDnjYYq5Ljw0QZqU9rwSbpyTs-WPRTCagTA1KrtuGyQWNcwJ_GEnvyJmYDVq/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+17.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sabs didn’t want any elaborate floral decor in the church. She asked the florist for clusters of asters in silver urns to decorate the aisle. She also decided to do away with the red carpet, and thus expose the elegant marble flooring of the church. It was refreshing to see the church’s aisle bare. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477304324630649602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJk9cPE-mIQh3WSk_KT2mrTxydFjEbIUASzy8NUZkYJOS9rk7SmukxmOlHZiZdwibqmnYzzpCrUGDNEcj1Ktl1XHQE067pdPDgp3fUDSXKkjOjtin3L5uDWiShSfNUTGEK5h28lJpy7UGw/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+19.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477304327857574530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iGYHqRB_Lv4TruNwaVZ-AYvbS6XD32BpLe3xyaq-SR5WiQF-sc-IjmXJTBPbx5Rempdz8nisWsX2LKhl22-npJWVBDtrK01BUjkloRI7Q47G6tTCV8wCC80m6pio1NGhZpn2GjYUaFh6/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+20.jpg" />A plain shiny board covered the misalettes which were tied with a silver cord. The end of the strings had silver ornaments. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477305828150212754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9v38wRtxdyFf_GYCPN6ei4WBDfJDbGkePyesj3IAyYCYYgE4DtgB2xxJwLp8I_-ea0FT-UziUggjtI-Vo5MR2od7GSpj5PQUUBoIdIl8fOmXwVNdn1pON8aMtJgh7U6ZvFZEj2Q0b0mN/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+21.jpg" />The unity candle set featured a white pillar candle tied with a textured white ribbon and accentuated with a vintage brooch. Two white tapered candles wrapped in blue tulle and white organza were used to light the unity candle.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477305836548437826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXq4xTomqPKfzsqU3GF5YMy6eId3m9raAIQXXFGOmlTN4F3Cr6MXbJl3HEppIivI019eM0GnT5IE6TWDyOG-dXrU-CxZPKM3lXcctL0IjgE4hQmwgYu7P4IeUNwG-uVUYGXtMP4tsOzpWu/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+22.jpg" />Photographers <strong><a href="http://www.patdyphotography.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pat Dy</span></a></strong> and Francis Perez captured the fun-loving couple during their portrait session. Despite the rain, the couple was game for posing, hence, these lovely photographs. (Reminder to myself: The makeup artist must be available for touch-up. Good thing, Madge stayed and made sure that after being drenched a bit by the rain, the bride was as radiant as ever when she entered the dining hall.)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477305855722315954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpIcp55UsCK2E3S5KWCVEND9U6XvT3XBZC4r5wY2Tp59K2yQSrSSLruRxqAguqIwUP3zWntpDE9hK2NfF-VD_xXXGRqQ-2Sz0hIPVHsPZ2J0OyRJdjGdAWXNiOCT-eEdnV_YGinyXykGw/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+25.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477307251627508418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkopFeH30E2QMXAL-fpoQFKEZNFvFHwZoKT6uT_-KS-7WVtRM_SzdhDeLsWLTpRxG5M7jn52H9LL-N1KfurSDspiLOQgYkktamuUsgxsczpRoxa29pKIc_PZuiI6yJmsgGHvAX7KNf2BTQ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+26.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477305846133611570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwuTSdf6qans_Coxif8Cvzasr6UspQxpat_vAo_qYaiMVDpNHGwa74bl4EzbP-198eKcw4yNsnmFfow0SHKyaDM5WwDDuA9xSvEU7z4MMmgl-W2gWBvkF6gVsHDNsDFalmUtZs0ixtBXd/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+24.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477305841170050994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGc3lDGtutY7GARELElUt2lCGRiX7l1H0FaXFp4uXdrapgUVg4kZV9wx0NymcQ_3eAMeAovI0mWuidlLzUuvuHkRhzs8wiBRap77Mn7SODcUkkgwU-8KUxX2ha0AfEiPOt-JI9xDyIcDm/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+23.jpg" />Both the Jade and Banyan halls of The Blue Leaf were reserved for this event. Half of the Jade Hall was venue for cocktails; the other half became part of the dining area for guests. Bizu Patisserie provided a variety of cocktail food which consisted of mushroom duxelle in vol-au-vent; melon, shrimp and prosciutto croquettes; Spanish chorizo and cheese croquettes; and beef and capsicum in skewers. Guests swarmed around the wine and cheese station. It overflowed with the best of wines and cheeses from all over the world – Gruyere, Stilton, Emmental, Brie, and Edam. Bai Capture set up a photo booth which became an instant hit among the guests – some of whom came all the way from Zamboanga. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477307262695033202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2kXGbKk9CPDwuEkavQyIKUVYSUAvagXILzlUFlEHw0iUmEtbyr10RXWhMg1uBegjJKYmDWfMCnrm5TiockAqzG6SObHhExbhbRAQCuyUZud6qRmOyCEn-bOMkg8MNJERLWWaKvysDuygL/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+28.jpg" />Zenas featured square-mirrored vases, old-fashioned candle holders, and pebbles to create a minimalist look – as per request of the bride. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477307273075096450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdp_HO2AWCx-6BsgvQyL0j92oyatMfxFCCpDXZ4MIfhS1RFTNoLw-ODthSSD9PeIgTleScM6y7wBJAVgqEXFOmKC2HjWq6oRmfcnFbTEWMOSaC6sry6NSu7AYhXx-R2n3uATUQU7L9VC3/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+29.jpg" />She also used tall crystal vases filled with white pebbles to add height on some of her arrangements.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477307274449155874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuKEH18Ra-AwD3rZHsjzGfDZEb98dJz54KrFOW-GkPsGRMwYC7ur-jx6GLh7vkP861ckMjVz559-vgv8gaRYi6JADFHSG8k0pq5xMJc89BrvK7zkAxDCNhZrkCfnEbqg7yKiPmaehqQ2v/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+30.jpg" />The menu cards were placed together with the napkins and tied with a silver ribbon. Boards with the names of the guests served as a napkin holder and place card, too.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477308645294898114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzOHaE6HNB4SPVDmdXHOpNIq7-XbkCegGQyqgUDN8GwbtI-8nQds1J93LBDjcwg57e-dEb11LpMvN_rhLMXEqNWHUv7cuswatGaO5CJ6pSCywet-1WcxT3xi3X4KUhBL2lDtq8cKc8_0c/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+31.jpg" />The tables were named after the international destinations of the airline for which Sabs and Mike work. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477308656398192226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaw3pgAcCsHaj4Uq8a46C_nRzoHwgz9QbT7CojU7OjpPLKbU-bkmckqpBtjVprBmwdozbozNXaabcYoqp3leZBE9EpvXasrL-Ys52QFG3Tt_tM3lamuMjS8Uwrpy3PSQq3bOD6C4oGdMSO/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+32.jpg" />Right after their grand entrance, the couple proceeded to the dance floor for their first dance. They danced to the tune of “Panalangin” by the Apo Hiking Society. A shower of confetti capped their dance.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477308665012138898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphiBlLSyxMlHcbyKBRi6iFG8W2axNexfbBjkgomW1wFlzVnSwpoSFAH_Mn8YRCcNwy5psUgGk7p16zKiBiMWpWc6oPm8VQrzOPk9XyFcKLQtdXy3TjCSAv3zXcEp7MFAi5btL_N6VbfUJ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+33.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477308671218717698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkq7qgvqUXhxfnui5nIhN3yPWIp1AYSAqdf62s4m7lReW3wY5-utZ3CVDSaJqlU5n25NB2DJtvMFS499AE71GFNB59z5Ln2iHb9iCZn0s9J5Sx9HmXNn8vtdb0KrXtee5H2c14b3FNMa6/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+34.jpg" />Then, the couple cut their five-layered fondant wedding cake by <a href="http://www.pastrybin.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Penk Ching</strong></span></a>. It was indeed another masterpiece from the Queen of Fondant herself.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477308674042942418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKBTrmcb7068wsZl41FlUPyKTL7BgnuaN2Ng-umlxL1iEoWI0jypIhI-xoNFWSrip2fWBVAtWFq2kBIatxACNoB7BYVaGz1jetoXyj_3M74UjGUib06Hz1lkSvj6mCUvLlWqgStvMrl-2/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+35.jpg" />Daddy Toti, Mommy Cristina together with Mike’s siblings – Anthony, David, and Mark – welcomed and thanked everyone on behalf of the Marquez family.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477311155806484978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnjU2hPrtfOW19afA1UAhL9Ux2b-EWgYSp3yJa9-xE11C1Bqz6lH9Osqrw-xCM1GcFlaHZT_ATiD3zTRpkQSVc5A7ScO4mP8kmTNnYwYzegySn4YGlM0MritzanT_EdUTYe-Ky9nBsZNAJ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+36.jpg" />Dinner ensued right after. Bizu served a mouth-watering buffet which included a 10-hour roasted U.S. beef belly on the carvery with mushroom sauce and horseradish cream; chicken with bleu cheese tarragon cream; baked cream dory with pomodoro, prosciutto, bechamel and artichokes; roast pork tenderloin with dijon thyme; and grilled tiger prawns with aligue cream. And what’s Bizu without their famous macaroons? Yummy ending indeed.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477311156267376578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDsIO8tVDhdl_S1OCeMDQQ8Hl6AELKCKPWXStXuHkDpbD48S8gjyEUhkMW79J-gKtFgvov3_QySWnEN02gO_JEx52Ne-qpLUdmOAqI7y4oygEcalsK-wGiTxvMsctju88mIURzeOX9eaY/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+37.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The grandparents of Mike also gave a heartwarming speech.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477311163578411986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4k8ufHP_Ulx5bKE7aT0RsCf76T1vUjFd5TzwahUX9v0R3nIhB3fvP5gqqlL8NffxFt9-mbVWjE0gGc2igyJedyThyphenhyphenZIO-dearLa6wpP6c5X1fk_uX6RlLi5MmpqpyR7so7iEX1VuU2T_x/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+38.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the side of the bride, Papa Ernie, Mama Gina, and siblings of the bride, JR and Kuya Mickey with wife, Kaye welcomed Mike to the Wee family.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477311173824311858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxupzeu5zUg6TO9uQX_xg6SlqDgjcEZ3kQA6IGS2tDhsxbSmZ3dE4jlc0W1qdu6AHsF-H0d6uQcgei7HMmFSShmtxrGEnJVpqRAmJLcD0Ur2hLVm00A-i6-MH8Vwj_yxlVA1oz8a1O8Gt/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+40.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477311171023377122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pMSd3zE8iqmY8slZbQeNn72UAjav2s6Jetl2HmNEuS3rc9enqdTdYkX1BOera1bmxXnWjwT82oszT5I75P8oZGoMP-ATF7hP762dtbRe5-_DAvmEx7V8UwLvjDs2n0QI3Eo9CX8J6HIn/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+39.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477312916209019778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7fCJgw-HT6lJVlYCjJ0SonneuLOzULdzhUGVktvazI5HBYpmMy1BRxpm3kKMaSvqDsFx408YkaAulMbTLkDax8pCOvvmdf7OXerfHhJinDZzLj1dgWWz6-TSzwg5pcSacJxUC4laV0jY/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+41.jpg" />An emotional thank you speech from the bride and the groom made everyone teary- eyed – this coordinator included. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477312925228134034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBcdQpySEPBjDtZtaCR9QTHeV7atdHvIA0e7xQYfZi8EOCzVFVe7z4Ocyt4cDfLkGSMgfgSiHRRAW2hA5px2aTC7V3trkvDcAdEdpxX5XJSbeyRuB_6Fjb9I02Q9SDUDcHU77d9aN_6Sr/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+42.jpg" />Mike and Sabs were the epitome of happiness during their wedding day.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477312941447160178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZo9-TtDDSe7yX2E-JEEfPPAiYgKLi1RvzIkU_kVyaM7hxObSpKws4ZJY0VuooqybQXvI60L4uy94PCW6eHc2ciF1mwCgEihezC6dGO7UMMSvQcTEd7ZPyuDR-MaFJCTm1Q9UVJ_-FrTD/s320/2010-05-25+Blog+-+01.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477312936801331906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJ5Zr22yupGAPeDmjSc6ML4BUPlNZ0-sMiI-IyY9ElgyPhX1HZ6Jf40td79T8KL84Ojeyc4Z7hdjopcD61N-yGI0bZkcYr1thlNl2-PrXVEpcWHu5jQGcWqzLlAEvQ9IZAhrFeZpa2gPZ/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+44.jpg" /> Here's <a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/06/12/sabs-and-michael-they-met-when-they-were-14/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Jason Magbanua</span></strong></a>'s onsite AVP.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Mike and Sabs sent me a touching thank-you note almost a year after their wedding. I have to admit that letters like this make my heart melt and I am not ashamed to say that I was crying in a public place when I was reading it.<br /><br /><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477312931540227202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47LqGlTqBElkFQ67ukLqymYqMEbQ1VImmk12R80zh6IHJhXZd1TVYQir4S66cv_KfrKTo7POR2xy3_T9jeS5E0457QO-CpaYrBkOJ660yQAaLwnjl3cxNfdFkwhtAvWQiPmpkKWY9XDsO/s320/2010-05-31+Blog+-+43.jpg" />Dear Ernest,<br /><br />I might have known what kind of wedding I wanted maybe even before I had a grasp of what marriage really means; from the style of my gown, to the "feel" I'd like to project; the flowers, the colors...but little did I know that with you at the helm, my husband and I are now proud to say that we had the wedding beyond what we dreamed of.<br /><br />You made it possible to have our wedding with everything we wanted, but not compromising the factors that would make our personalities as individuals and as a couple stand out. That made us really respect your suggestions and opinions. I might have been stubborn during the early months of our discussions (causing money down the drain..ha ha ha!) but what mattered in the end was that everything about our wedding came out to what I can call my "dream wedding perfection."<br /><br />I guess the perfect manifestation of how great you are at what you do are the many feedback we received from our family, and our guests about our wedding. Words like, "This is the best, most sincere wedding I've ever attended!" or "Everyone was crying!" and "Your wedding's so beautiful" or "I felt part of your love story!" were more than enough for us to appreciate the hard work and sheer effort you'd exerted to make our special day as it was. We can't thank you enough. Our gratitude is beyond words.<br /><br />Thank you, Ernest! With you, I did not just have a wedding planner. I have family. :)</em><br /><br /></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-83219193147883259622010-05-23T19:41:00.000-07:002010-05-23T21:43:57.615-07:00When Fashion and Romance Met<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>Choy Nuñez-Jill Sabalo</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our Lady of Lourdes</span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Taal Vista Hotel<br /><br />The wedding of Choy and Jill was undeniably fashionable, detailed, and personal. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474666472592459730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYfZjowdbWif-jXDKn9A9MBPKKlMsTUgkZ8DVhxypJ2vfx4Xe1klyTcRXY59ZuFt8-_jprXeysWm5vRZKaOv4ZqvNFG6CnN2K0sxIGl5VayFlAuCPGXkg0zydqgEYl8AAPS1zyekhx_iG/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" />Honestly, when I first met the couple, I was smitten by their good looks and natural charms. Choy can easily be mistaken for a movie star while Jill has the bearing of a refined and well-bred hacendera. Warm smiles and pleasantries abounded during our first meeting. The couple had a clear vision of what they wanted for their wedding. Our talk was finally sealed when they said, “We trust you, Ernest.” It was the magic phrase expressive of their confidence in my ability , style and taste. After that, everything, as the saying goes, was smooth sailing.<br /><br />The couple decided to take their wedding a notch higher than the typical and the mundane. They wanted fashion to play a role in the festive occasion – from the outfits of the participants to the reception program. In fact, they liked fashion infused into the tiniest of details.<br /><br />Details? This wedding validated again the fact that there is always room for a myriad of elements to make an event special, unique, and personalized. With the couple listening to all of the suppliers’ ideas and suggestions, there was no way that the wedding could fail. The affair was a huge success as far as everyone involved was concerned – most especially for the newlyweds.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Brace yourself for all the wonderful wedding minutiae, and the amazing photographs taken by no less than <strong><a href="http://www.patdyphotography.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pat Dy</span></a></strong> and Francis Perez.<br /><br />The couple chose mimosa and brown as wedding colors to exemplify the warmth of the sun. A lace pattern provided a dramatic backdrop for the text-laden letterpressed invitations. I replicated the pattern and used the copies on the other components of the invitation suite. The couple opted for a handwritten font to evoke a formal yet fun wedding. Don’t you just love how these patterns appear so becoming in letterpress?</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474666484858373938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi244t6HZmWqp6mMIdcr5L2cP-Gxj36U-Fn6XCAK9Hc6WolF5UheZiHBLM1lIfXT1Mpt0OcGffcnCIVLRsGLNVhwcGqRJlS87Rz8fgZNwN-A2DTL37aFFPEe55XzKh3ijx0PGtO0IattSx2/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474666479734421778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuGk0JjBrHNA6SgTIdAMZTpcyq3WiY9FOx6bnZKc-DN4xJ5-ZABPWPBBtZ13vd5TE7koDluzmBjpRkU3K6yvjv8w_W5WFzIfZqpm-xMCX8OflDlcl-Deqz80aScQW38jVX0rEqJlc-h-l/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" />The wooden arrhae box with gold and silver metal plate carving matched the theme. The arrhae was composed of six coins from 1980, the year when Choy was born, plus six coins from 1982, the year when Jill was born, and one coin from <strong><a href="http://www.weddingsatwork.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Weddings at Work</span></a></strong>.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474666490508006322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UM2hMj8c9c4onYQi6ikqrUphf_GzwgDl5ehrilwgnu22twOmPWPam0IpqsBe08r16SzBe9Pp7_qpi9eA2yiBi0glHiTVTxgvDLnbDaOAilcvam5YFoYdu66hTMnl76vP3NCG1RFM-XTs/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" />A golden brown-textured pillar candle served as unity candle. Decorated with brown and gold trimmings, gold tapered candles completed the unity candle set. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474666494174775522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXrgQHWUGkFaHqo7ZS6PUGI3fviUP7Kbyoitjhm4f2T42z7PnbWeKX_se7AoKRaT1CLVvn_pVBqmgYArwBCboGQQwS1JN8Np6Awk6Vuh315ri1nxB933ByV19J9YsM0up6TPdirAJw_q4r/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" />Gingerly handcrafted by the bride, the couple’s gifts for their entourage members reflected the same color scheme and the patterns. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474667330678489410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDF4xO4uBk4wyHBWgJ8yWZHB0jajosgLKcxGgcHiUC7PqqEzxtkyWg0paPvlP2V-tXaLakvBD6yxPHY_83jBA7klA_IzkyzJNE4XxK-YKzlUHw2ySBO0xuIjCpDcQOArjN9_O5AZAJ-vS/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /><strong><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2010/01/jill.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz</span></a></strong>, once again, left me breathless with her bridal lace creation. It perfectly fit Jill. Featuring an asymmetrical neckline, the gown had seed pearls, Swarovski crystals, and lace cutouts as accents. The veil had similar lace-like patterns which were hand-sewn on the helm line. Multiple layers of delicate lace completed the standout look – suited for a fashionista like Jill. I have already said this so many times, but I look up to Veluz not only as a mentor but also as a paragon worthy of emulation. I always strive to approximate the passion, creativity, and quality service she invests in all her undertakings. I owe this lady bigtime.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474667356865999954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVJ1NFEWV5dIbsFL9yttxnJ9stee7BlXhi8NoUwy9rd8yysB61Brc3QZ3rp3dfBmkXlSkX8ZMHXpz1cHgcTDMNu2dA3QFW4Xmg8BJSU16LC5R8pyHj3PG0FiZs7gXzAMWxsyWkKlFlZv-/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474667351817382834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhKEydR-4GX85WRnSSFlb7oCWOjZaH5VpmLz5_9Y1oyxNglt2VP8aO1SLfbeBoOljonO62pwRCQH8yxDSCN3Bx3yg8Ky1xoc7fg_jZHLOb2BirkrS5ypM1rOkSmMJCFyXMOk5J2phEfql/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474669018239667202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVA11b1HXGX9Y9XFNJ4HKDI15XI-JVS0YEuqh_qSrIaKhwjk20YbQyYQHdkl04jZwp6dKXjEisff8mSZIFTtT4TvdNrC_uCf6CvNqYGsSmk9KNXFiN6Phtwzj-ki0qyge7-azvRsMV5FI/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" />Make-up was done by Gela Laurel. She enhanced the natural beauty of the already stunning bride. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474667345448458306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XT6lsRwikzRGYdwLzX67XslkJ92nUbUTZE5rMZVup7SO2TX68k2Gl7XOm2av2vyzMiIts_dd1nYFltQiWpg0m5Q0Ph6kS4602EIqVxTaZ_4mhlh3Yv7rmwsN04_sseFqEjfRdGb-Nv5l/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474667338799045794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEn-uSIak3GjGpmsjokINPFvsR0DKVmISRfDP6jDokxC1elK82Ew7eG5Tuw3roPbEnYfydHQlco6mOZUxAw9W88raAj3PqKMyiXef0B01Sl1WaWTgFnyZG02E8Q6AY1F0_kah9mCROoTp/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" />Red bag and brown pillows for the rings were courtesy of <a href="http://nikoforveluz.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Niko for Veluz</span></strong></a>, of course. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474669028949910674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz3GWPU7xRwLqcj_aDoUkHVU0aQt_nb0-z8zRIrN_chZpcmacWZR_F3sP_EYAwF4_9TZw4-nL_1HdfqqOw33pTVvMw-MciiN7JIeFftv6lMwHAIXK_1rwJBSVh-MiLtuEBwLhQOU9xmRU/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474669032271473522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUB1UdVvoebzbs0mrYkHp-6x8INrZB6eqVW4FPe5LSs5SB_c0EcNF7HaiNPs8EF0vF5CwvctrSTQx0jL6_3tz5PFtrNqke5WNEkb5K92C4CE9OSi0DY-uYIOyPfVqfFEr1ouXQ-Ybi6dQg/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" />Bejeweled Ecada shoes – Lovely!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474669022754140706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5zZL_Hye9-ovG_FsCKIVBeffDuhTDAtLR3eOmfq6fXRaiRW92w5MGhRBOgPmX1Qb5Fql0DFXlangLVwW3donKoaZRoSzM8w5AjJ9OFNYAU6saJ4W3bnmT6d9KgAHt0CUN-njHIANw0Cg6/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" />Choy was not to be overlooked. He appeared dapper in his Randy Ortiz classic suit with a twist. I just adored his white long-sleeved shirt with textured details on the chest area. And did I say that he looked dapper? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474669041405328466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN236vyR5bFIosUsYjXB4yaftYdqIagdO2CgI57jjjnrzHnj2bGfOKkQYSpX9vd0VQwBASpyDjUeIcR3dn8zAnPpwfgT-c_aVBPMUX50iPFETkpCVub218SWxrBA_QjSMX48uKfDaP4uE8/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474670519157437954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3mxJo4KXQQV6aagHO5KGcW6XZEeg6Hhm_IKdQ0LWhyVkjJF208fvZjlxw0I3IGnw_ZXBiYPRGhIfeseM5HmV0ITbc9L8v3wJNN1bgIBFg3-TFuSz2_8Nn1jzT14Saw8lkHrQfPj6BSeb/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474670513241653682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HJ1En6Eh-zYTt22AuM3GY2gcf5_3eRd_fxHY1fg5eacYMbZ0CxMSMUBmoquKXwefTbnKTAeqaDQAjbvq4NWcdGbnVVOklcPfPc-qYni9WgQvNO1eS5JWz8pZ5CT85sfOm6audXHEk6fz/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><strong><a href="http://nikoforveluz.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Niko</span></a></strong> was a winner hands down for creating those wonderful entourage gowns in soft flowing chiffon accentuated with cutout fabric flowers and tea-stained lace. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474671844238363362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7v4IQCp1LExAoPXa_hX4fu5XWwLJDS6yM_W_lkOp_IGgTCv-mYexhocoNk8QdyrW18G-Lu1dZwTzZRAN7XjNiX6jlHlZsF_PY3jCOLpk6OjzfTk4GS3ryApI5wQireFt729i8DIkQ66c/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" />The flower girls looked innocently cute in their gowns that mirrored the color motif.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474671854634017378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4a5F2LjKkw_R5DU_ZuFfbBeRjAomcvX44pp9ZKczoXLccnlvBo4M1HntBKrw5bdAdW6L5Hmiv9uo_ZNyIlKjrWOGG7U31Az2tI9v9GdoizM5rx25drEgumLfCReIgobzYlr27_89vfZqo/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" />The bridal bouquet, inspired by fireworks, was an arrangement of exotic flowers exquisitely created by Zenas Pineda. With the signature Ernest touch, a brooch was placed on the ribbon to hold the flowers together.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474671858446520690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFV-2_iXA5Ro-aq8HakgLaqJfA_IrOWeer9KlrcEGLjcfTbiHwY0YaLDwGEMLij9zYQ3kFASSFmRTwZmoioRO4MYHp2PvnbbNGEvaDq2sYGA1tUIVX6MMfL0OFO1a4hnNBIub_6JAAroVz/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474671863454844050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0f8HbhbcNJ0avbotZambtxbj9CFNVF8UaIaJG8A5NUIYMRHafyvFb24FiwUhBjP3gdOGx2tvYsd6CplHYwVCowLoLl8Es2ayUqZTkaEM4bNr9p8MQS_b1jQbEW1IDcjQKt8Qvxk6zF2w/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474671871814170274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquLZVI9ULzEG4KO8_ZyKMbECdMOVcqKi4fTGwo0pDdV4ZXM8tKI7ZgESjeT8JdfKNCtBKxsntT4nWHGq_kbVOoPDsgZljYFOVoB5Ucrq_QamlQz6XbkVgmMKJzhJw1ocrFAm9KuSguw6r/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /> Brooches were similarly placed on the bouquets of the entourage members.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474673166605109666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDqham_P3g1v4ZnFAirvAp8aHveJJroEIIk99bK5uh-Wpv7J8sRC6UFLU4gH74bXoNWfhwMFwbuMqTJYAlQpCBqf5xw74cYLYAW6L8jovzdsgemsYy7K3w1SevzkANbvTBG7Svankydbz/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+26.jpg" border="0" />Jill demonstated the ideal bridal gait. She walked down the aisle gracefully, elegantly, and effortlessly. The embroidered embellishments on her veil appeared radiant against the red carpet. Choy could not contain his emotions when Jill sashayed toward him.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474673174053191842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsD7BVeQMCHR2fCLVXAQLLxkoouyIlw-D4XD8w3T1NMcwSwlA_r84IMLrHCr_mOmUnHDbrUGGU9COvY6e3vCFsYW33Cwh6SiHBnMuyJHMwscWAKo_k1_4peRpv5fcT9BEKVhwV61M3ebp/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+27.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474673180207971906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsbUY_oa2D-9XwCqg-of67xGxfJTrh3WaSY3yKXfm8acF3YhBH5RZqPw9JX-oIHtphC9u689j-y0YjsurMddzN9-TIpJKLy4wcJhHYZJYCZ2Ol7yQcKr-xKKwnCdIVRThr_YkcaKnpSAb/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+28.jpg" border="0" />Here are pictures of the couple during their portrait session. Don’t they look good together?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474670525347574338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7l-J5o3qaWDLUzlrGIHK5niYYgnFOOSdG92zUIDMbOWg_S6V9wYGSVS2kZ2YUCpQ6cjjJ0xcJfmqMfzA7UQBOnqqFGvKiA36z69tpeHltCKk1gf4Ynn7x_nvaxEI5o4s7M-1ZtL_HBaCX/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474670542639610402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKaOwlYthBhWuEMWBpM7xe2ody1t231nyVKZqTTGKrZy1L-XhkfiaPP0DMsEpKbglNx3UUjdt6hdYsH21IYIXdbcoYiIbJcD-fq45xqdUg3NW5Vp6FLqLM7sey87F-LPgUc3qRGFVHbK0/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474670533471061522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXN-o7q2LnXhFFEwoGaMYHfRSPsZ75BhAYj8ME76nqiGQsu9IvMVWcJKBKt2ZAvzUPtCjWMMNqzPudF_vgWk7cCMuoITcTZZIF9COqxFlPDP8-0mypl8GNDWgXHyCYJbWTj-CzLB0LFJJ/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" />Right before the guests gathered inside the main dining hall, the newlyweds had a pictorial session in the ballroom. They gushed at how Zenas beautifully created the look the couple had envisioned for the reception venue – formal yet warm, romantic but not cheesy. The dance floor was illuminated for the entrance of the couple and their entourage. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474673186372418338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvK_6AqJxEkkvINnadOYr_mJUKke24Xn77dH5IJGWm4I6MWDXVebISEf4CTnSMzMywBoX3wMswIAfDMiNO_k7y0_8z01FSFVzvBzFlkjsjkrlcb1OHQrn2txGB_rnn8Q4TTvF1IAJszfh/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+29.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The stage was covered with fresh green kamuning leaves accentuated with the initials “C” and “J” made of yellow flowers. A lovely couch covered with delicate fabric and tied with a yellow band completed the setting for a great photo op. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474673191615936290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LyJ83jiQe2ry4P0viokdqORaMHI4QC7MLNi6wrPCemVMM0hyphenhyphenIL7yqRgYIayWyzbRaRKoeOkogx3kM3kBPRjdwrw2pADXpZiuRY0IPJdp6pk0OsCQifxs5UCjOXJjUoxYhLUqRbf2u0vT/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+31.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the right side of the stage was mounted an enlarged photo of the couple taken during one of their trips. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674697068124466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfGG4ix6Lear1GdqLReKn0YfVo6TH4b7k8Qz77Memfb98ykZzYyLFXPgnvyB7p8axJGvGFcrU4E15i8jnh9A0CvtAXKW4r8rhOVl4nyw4oUtxJbHUs4gMEH_YNlVlAp4BsK6nElm2Y-gN/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+32.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gobo lights depicting the same pattern brightened up the otherwise boring walls of the ballroom. Lights and sounds were provided by <strong><a href="http://mrsensitivity.multiply.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sensitivity Lights and Sounds</span></a></strong> headed by Juancho and Meanne Fondevilla.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674700803264690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvav-UgPfYWm54busBGHP0F9h77SjEP8ne0qcGTAJ0Q0pg8oFvYWvm3OppbL6r7g64_MJZxL3vFJLozs9tZSDT1SDtWhJRIQuIgs32qXQmgfAUd2M2ALQFS93oaKvFRDEyorZ7sckvXJCI/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+33.jpg" border="0" />At the cocktail area, guests looked for their escort cards which listed the different countries the couple would visit for the duration of their honeymoon. Hence, the table was aptly labeled “Find your destination.” <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674709206826562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWbP7unhWhaVATa9bnPRRq6ja4M6O0iAjDVErtQUu8KWDLk9_8RosG1U96ymii45QJhazUtVRs7hjhCiWWhwk5a7Ow3DpOY61JZSrJW4AgBklTgeJOdw90_uvEjFQQ2uUzeQip-uLoJgI/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+35.jpg" border="0" />A wish tree, painstakingly crafted by the mother of the bride, was another activity for the guests during the cocktails.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674714480783426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8hA3ZYgKI3BWDW3WYOTzxMUUotAG4QppmdjtlwoWKQU7IlCm27uXC1EJLQahhy9DkBsNn88NwzsPJv5u00e0-sVDlBWKBo53PURDDI8Q7ljAoK0ov1aJPjV3nh2HVhwiu72Rdr15_iVY/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+36.jpg" border="0" />Trivia about the bride and the groom were framed and placed on top of each of the cocktail tables.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474674719285859250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLk6aGHqZle5Bm90jTRNt5uuDcKI3iZNJvbyV1hYtJBBqRtIF2chiFdTKdhCzoInExfJQoeygV25zih7NSM9NiuDBogugryJQziPIvHNiG1cIFw8UUkqpoCtv_2gDhyphenhyphenpGKC7XaDzuNVOe8/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+37.jpg" border="0" />At the dining area, guest tables were decorated with square glass vases wrapped with thick lace and containing yellow flowers – liliums, alstomeria blooms, and cymbidiums. The brown table number cards/program cards coordinated well with the other wedding stationery – from the pattern to the fonts used. Silver wooden candelabras exuded a warm glow on the tables. Scattered white pebbles accentuated the table set-up. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474676393992038034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQZJ3dJjRKLE_JfYV1Dzx1odhrUDlvL0dYVhuIqLRQHIjF3SRgMKw72q9gOTMC0UnE1RlOcMCq7oxnOV_kRwX1f3i4Av2Nio5XhYAM0wAxmSsYck5C8bX4bKGdivYfSjztL1AghxGiwjM/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+38.jpg" border="0" />For the VIP tables, square menu cards were tucked in crisp white napkins placed on top of golden, square-shaped plate chargers.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474676397816946290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv98oDBSG9ZLwLHtr54LAE-Z9YlB_07Ck1CIFn7BnrnokmIUh7hwUZ4jbc06lRtQKQo7H23OySIYJkPvSt69VQQZBD20Jvbe7KQx_DNR2T5bcd6wxic_hdPkN2qgR9r9WFZfrNk7TSfX3/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+39.jpg" border="0" />Specially wrapped candle holders with a print of the pattern were used as additional decorations on the VIP tables.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474676400444306802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzxzOLukUKHTlvcCc6QldahVOVCQySXM3fpd7SGD3yvAekw36tL7aPW6wgJurHwFMbaj8ACivKsMOPWZfXPGnumWdaxEAfOs8r8e3un_glX4Dw_922kYLlr4sjD9hN3BTadSPsIaaajMK/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+40.jpg" border="0" />The cake was a sight to behold. <a href="http://www.pastrybin.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Penk Ching</strong></span></a> proved once more that she is the queen of fondant cakes. She was able to replicate the pattern (down to the minute, intricate peaks and whorls) using sugar. Truly, the cake was an amazing, edible art piece.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474678384826478994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2gH3gvwzo98zxG2d5vMTnphnW-9fhPxdxnTvo9UTbYF5j902fMvBDtYwI9WujZadR5nGZQb1ZFqz21H4-xUYasJV5C6azJTLiEZ7TgNNXYluLlrW6L4wJOHuwFqYZBvni38itLp_LRUN/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+43.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474676404385188034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWHzl8E3DvDg_DU709nlSX7Rb5O8I6GtEN9LKbUgeKzh_IQNuO8MvsFiiBdZFT2JwrH937lOY7DNvadLcxLzByrbl50EsP1mPQY73mE8PRH91og4ChhukijsIhrald_gU0HEwtb8mjRqJ/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+41.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474676408986314754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66dPpy860a6jzH6nLBh5stLSu7YXPvRAlxj5s4boikmW7_IsPm_0TwCACOn3s8SSzC4H3tc-tVCAto4zb_RpBx290tzMfhJ-UIiAqn6JNHb3AqJ7m4T8OE2h3SpaF20IL-_QhvH-AdUi-/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+42.jpg" border="0" />Handmade custom butter cookies baked by <strong><a href="http://thecakeartist.com.ph/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Judy Uson</span></a></strong> were given out to the guests. Bright yellow icing looked perfect on the flower-shaped cookies.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474678391527792802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBiXX8NkjN_4Tu5gDNv0FGUCCUJLGd89vXMCRyvVn6m6ziAzEsocCmCZLqv4mpjknmfhu8BT1ht18OWQPInq09y-P0ACzkY6dPwtLkT-LOD-no9QBDginmo2uQrXB-70kJtHJCG3hGKQCD/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+44.jpg" border="0" />Before the couple’s grand entrance, the entourage members made their way to the illuminated dance floor accompanied by a specially made audio-visual presentation. The finale, of course, was the walk of the bride and groom. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474678404708302306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlBUPdYuVgbWOWc4jvUMIkGY9oRMVnaRY7ZWOKflzo4hCEQ79CFlT8SjftgOgQ_NdlyKba9Bu5f99EtJKfEWNOVuT3pNjTsKdLtLZXz9vre_jf-BhldamZ0g-pzZa6MB2twVOx0Rvy_0e/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+46.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474678395981954306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE18wr9OJ2Q9Jep_IASs0GXvzQg2byXcAiiAGl30jxjZnAaABgO3f2MJlaSC9WCOAVHfYmXRKj-fWOz_hORPtP_zAo5YA7_l7Us5t8XFyi9btmMzhWc1iZfVvamCy7yV0Bn46kx_FYiE-/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+45.jpg" border="0" />Heartfelt speeches of selected entourage and family members dotted the program. A wonderfully choreographed dance number by the couple capped the night's merry-making.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474678409336088866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXWSuGeTQ00ErDNKVegL0V0TsxvuGWnYlqAPdVcLqCyFTWepGBBi6NrtDzccRsSdhTcJiQivOrykB7kJh_duW8_NRFUjqRYrw0ncshgOT6jTBu0F5VnFKOWEVSB9zzWzpELZEuimJO0f-m/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+47.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jill and Choy, I would run out of vivid adjectives to describe your wedding. Simply put, your wedding is really a testament to your sense of style and romantic nature which are innate in both of you. Thank you for your friendship, and cheers to a married life filled with laughter and love! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474680520414911362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJP5WMG9cXxaI5S1XU6UFucSk3baR7_lUVrv2kv5_9TvC4k9ngSyTjbwDJhv8Kw4wAvrPgltr4wRN4GJrnOZMVmgVVkMY1EwREalfbEdEnQxTAZ1EK8OOSieAjepgt8ylZqJ8vvlzVeAc6/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+48.jpg" border="0" />Here are some outtakes of the wedding.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474680524925157682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqz-GMBPxpug34EyqB4rK8lMTTmmZUELfuh80n9LHandqIgZ0jg5NEUIgYk224zWY_i2GS3jdB8EqMnAFxNwdVr8bGCnpPA2M8eZvQjeHaw5nD58iefWBl2Pp9O_uxCY4qFKWkBEO4CA5/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+49.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474680527831777474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtharcx-WOzmHn1ZsiXgJi7qsolMoAqMSO34AIYR9Az-4WlCN95qC6gW5t53VuS9hDO-f1BbQlDSJej7APtUDPVTXPgDmKfvDZ6KvORc7G570vO5Hu8gbU1A1pzVqulQOKtVylKG2vrUyR/s320/2010-05-21+Blog+-+50.jpg" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And here is the awesome onsite avp by <strong><a href="http://vimeo.com/9042220"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Bob Nicolas</span></a></strong>.</div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-4867866381734029952010-05-14T18:28:00.000-07:002010-05-14T19:29:04.996-07:00What a Real, Fun Wedding it Was!<div><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Jobim Makalinao and Tania Ventura</span></strong><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Magallanes Church<br />The Peninsula Manila<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471310460415653506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4muRWopovZ8Y6QESJvA2vtZCW-2obGp7_Waq_6R3WBgRLYxs1Eum4N_bphh2DyOuLpn2swjcl3-E1ga74XsXDfhHnfABgcj7_SztwYj8NRO639-Hxa4-4XOIah8Yi4zEaLF7lXQs1efw/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Described as an "obscure combination" by one famous local designer, black and yellow proved to be a refreshing color choice for Tania and Jobim’s nuptials.<br /><br />I have known Tania since my DLSU days; we have common friends. Tania personifies the woman who is confident, creative and independent-minded, with her pixie-cut hairstyle to boot.<br /></div></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was giddy when I got that call from her asking me to plan her wedding. Of course, I was extremely happy, but at the back of my mind, there was anxiety and apprehension. I was also pressured since I had to offer something different to someone who, being in the marketing profession herself, is so involved in many events. In a way, she is my boss, the point person for a number of graphic design projects that she occasionally throws my way.<br /><br />All Tania wanted for her wedding was to have something different--something that would pop out of your cookie-cutter weddings. As expected, pegs on how she wanted the invitations, and the wedding’s nitty-gritty--from flowers to the gown--were exchanged over two months of the initial planning stage. Come wedding day, people were talking about how different, yet warm, the wedding was. The innovative and non-typical elements made the wedding unique. More significantly, these distinct “touches” truly combined to capture the personalities of both bride and groom.<br /><br />Here's a peek at this real, fun wedding.<br /><br /><strong>Invitations.</strong> Tania wanted a small invitation—eye-catching layers that reflected the color scheme. The words "Eat. Drink. Marry!" were printed in white ink on black board and embossed to create texture. This black board was laid out on another layer of yellow board. At the back of this main board appeared the laid-back text of the invitation. The only insert contained the RSVP note, bridal registry information, and the attire. The black envelope was lined with yellow paper. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471304904819445842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz-HzWLak7ZjIzzb0vMtMb6rnLdvhlzflDy_n9s1zi9-ibZJlJapREKlTUK4iHnMF6BRDJ3HnHCkjuNNGbS-Mpk1hWP6Uy8XCBLsy85l24EPeDT9TUGdfMNevhj881_MNkIIkGrUZSEWN/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471304908080110610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpNbCRG3iWBO6AU5zboN20VI_NA62PXlqdwLy-SCqYnj_WQW0Dnw0AZpjqGFp5lbewyYvwqNYzQfAHVielsn0fnmhrjXDKqtfDOT5jWNbCP57FjxQoilavjbiJKNDDXcb050aJLcc1HOr/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Misalettes.</strong> To match the design elements of the invitation, the cover of the misalettes used a yellow board with the names of the couple printed on a black board.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471304916912003986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHK4lak5PvwnBLlVAUnYcok8jth39tMl03i3Ua2Q8jL_I8CvrH_VsuCC4MB2aSWfMYU9t9ADsOPziu7SR_EIHqLV4f3NaHWJbaDzHnyeCt-dAeca9YZlVtZvODTkXd5kTFEc-mQv12TGAY/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Gown.</strong> We went to <a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Veluz</strong></span></a> for the unique wedding gown that revealed Tania's fun yet sophisticated style. Veluz created geometric patterns using strips of organdy on the bodice to highlight the bride's svelte figure. The skirt was made of layers and layers of organdy and feathers. The neckpiece of black onyx and vintage crystals elicited oooohs and ahhhhs from enthralled wedding guests as the bride walked down the aisle of the Magallanes church.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471304925717149794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FzXmlqxjvfufTRvsl2XfjcKV_LkCOQFNklBYOvJS5gHY-Lvf60IdAEoq3_eAzYRO1bITEf0UcLxGwh6Q9XMnVLpUQIr7vMyjmL5WEFi5eN39IOTG9ADNfhvYrAHGyqLH0k08a65xCT3O/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471305662343955778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F-6OHB_82ajpMXLjyxWxearhCSa6UCg2frKPAIEuO0ptYhyShwDVtnRgjhZVuKA83fAFNdE2xGYgnzaKqF_xY_SBSu-4iEnqpHATpcgUzNc1Xk4eljQ8-2J3GwoxhEam8RfC0zfQE6x3/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471304929255500210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Dz9Q7e9MIs_d3s3qn-REQAgFO5uSnORXLs5ecw44yZhEnawnMIMtyakBnaiCy0HzZlx_bt1waKV9NyxLtCVGXxiJEUtkLsOEoQgIHkmJ1JqQaVZcSM9iDnDlLlkTUktURwg7YuTFuZnc/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Make-up.</strong> No less than <a href="http://makeupstudioteam.com/blog/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Madge Lejano</strong></span></a> made up the bride. Together with Steve Pagsanjan of The Make Up Studio, Tania became the bride we envisioned her to be. Tania bloomed effortlessly; she constantly beamed with excitement and happiness--even if she wouldn’t say so. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471305667516477794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZ-Md5VtY89x2F-UY4zByu9MFKMNfPkp-iIF2kh_t1hTHiayyeiv-y6O8ErlBrdhfOCmKAL_whwfOYB8yOBIzKz2xK4NHCMlbHx8XJMHzBRR24YgOMegZQFdLriosDWfLSaG8KCc9cxv1/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+07B.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471305665451230354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtI0Vzvjp2lwCYV9H3FqkKr381onqTK2yDLai07bjDTTb1tIf0qt_FjO3k5g0X37vivAReG1EotWrqx3YDHcaOM9yqotWwxtssmnSWdvVfzRaMzQICVgb-bH3DW-zyzAXmuySGiDPmYGFA/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Escort Cards</strong>. Since Jobim and Tania share the same passion for travel, the couple decided to have the names of their guests printed on boards shaped like luggage tags. The place cards were unique and fun to have for they featured depictions of the bride and groom as cartoon characters. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471305677387460850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmq8JfIwdMbG4IIeSxU1oJ3_mhRVarBQa90jIy6Pm5Jiwhjcav_nLVcvVGJa5C-oF55HCLdGmN4R8Gh3Bi_ol6Tu4NugWs3-QEc3pWWN2zS7cDQDawJUpXrj-RqWImYFLsrGxEGOLQwLZ/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Game Cards and Prizes.</strong> During cocktails, guests were given game cards to kill time. There were two types of game cards. The first one was called “Text Twist” where guests came up with thirty words which they could form using the letters from the names of the bride and the groom. The first five people who submitted their game boards complete with the required 30 words received special prizes from the couple. The other game board contained trivia questions about the wedding. After answering each question, guests had to find the words from the puzzle provided for them. The first five who completed the puzzle won prizes too. Specially wrapped chocolates bearing the same caricatures of the bride and the groom on the escort cards were again used but this time featuring catchy quips about married life like Rita Rudner’s " I love being married. It's so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471305688004885570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihd8sjuVKsuMjNXFZg7ecKHFvqjM8rnYYukBnhJ29ysw2dGDj8wZd6jPa0oxNrTEEd-59KeRonVBAA-EhHp0mgQNYa7GJrrMd8cxpRBcXiKP4K5CwadI2aFygcI-bxzZe9pkTTB-2ZMLr5/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471307937387852258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUryNo2zGbFhIZh7QwS1djgilBzSC5NzHNw0ZJln903MEr9Dd5qcsWXdFDKgfHhmRmKP1JiKcpqIlnrULHZr2s1EZuDjZ7CqKyAvmSqoh1dlNchUN8sv5ty60EXwSpiLwX6iyN6u4SDrIw/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Bouquets.</strong> The bride held a bunch of white hyacinths accentuated by a vintage brooch (this has become my signature, I noticed). The members of the entourage, meanwhile, also gently clutched bouquets of white carnations, lisianthus, and roses.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471307947050347122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76cL4P0mAiPx1FFM2UeCHs6ovmFm7uxjsuhkw8yJZuzf28m58p9-tK3hQ9Uwi7gjA0oMlfrfgpOI_goZ5_TU6wVpUvmJvZmmFJkYSlujlKUscwH-xFj8SQYRwiZRAp_1Dg7sTyv7nQRA6/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471307939364265250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QJ0LN8-RDq9anm2DM8XamP12Tbj2IxRwsvTOU3XPVN8D2bst0xXYn_Lt9I-83ON33R8t3z1AdeOPQ4INqmcbJFCciSWClxB9hIbNSckPGxOM6PMdZ100ZJJvlk9HEsWE-O6p4BDCuAHM/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471307953080644034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklXQ-FTZBTZDsTKqhjGvwfddNy0yYSOPxRggxjmNy2p6EdLaayVbPubAMRaa9Z35Yv-TbdFm89aRUbIt33cX03OB3GdRrwRKqZ9s5HB5T1u-zVrQRIpWjVEWzYbtp_kMkOZbohHou6j6R/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Cake</strong>. Going with the yellow and black theme, Karla Magbanua of<a href="http://claycakes.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> Clay Cakes</span></strong> </a>whipped up a bumblebee-inspired cake with layers of yellow fondant icing for the yummy lemon cake. Miniature bride-and-groom bumblebees topped the cake. The entourage members received chocolate cupcakes with yellow icing dotted with cute bumblebees in gum paste.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471307958325464738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60t_iDtN_SachKxNri3FEpmhRptHJneFQ4VTs1yXpaRrLXX9lu8SQTIFOUffNG48JicwxRdeduhdrhI1ZFNgnBDM-Sf1aEcr0Hs_IapFPVdqtKm0k7YkYezQ1PJBnPPPKRlb6EbjTy33y/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471309100727086482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXXTd87Uf-iJKG1ZnQjhlbyVEtceGCBnnMICQeDfXnN9Eyxl4IogNUr6ayGOnFdWfEnbeo0pXSvOsjMoepau9DbMVk7Ns3T7crAoy_i-AaerMK6yR416_a-tfw1XTEZQAkspJbsSv8Q9s/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471309091855420098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxda7oOTtrxU4PErLk-zZFIJeaZhgK8cxbLa1Mtec0SeQ2ch555wqINsTjZGIGxbU4PVWTpUybHH-V3PihO0np8ee9NrHncnjUBwpqaAwd3kG2ChkhDrxLJRZBtS511ftF0vAfUPblZl_i/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Souvenirs.</strong> If there was something Tania and Jobim splurged on, it was the souvenirs. The couple ordered imported red wine, and asked the supplier to produce black wine caddies for each wine bottle. Each wine caddy had leather handles highlighting the yellow stitches. Each came with a sticker thanking the guests. The tags contained the same caricatures used in the other printed materials. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471309110867342482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61Nx30uXpWzT6JU-B8QAGOL2BSjTIuAIJ0w8h2FOw7_oHGXiYYOJONhcXlzdZio1whVn57xGUDPSkIVhWZwuoca92Q3Lp-HOqTqXRWTFWXdsPcqfbSI9G-eD3sXEnOnN4b3O3iqsYkNgE/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Flowers and Decorations for the Reception.</strong> Tables were draped with black cloth to complement The Peninsula's black seat covers. Yellow and white flowers were arranged elegantly in black glass vases. Table numbers done in yellow and black, together with the place cards and menu for the VIP tables added a touch of elegance to each centerpiece. Black and silver stones were used as napkin rings. The ceiling of the reception venue was decorated with yellow and black discs that created bits of fancy to an otherwise drab and formal reception hall. Layers of gina silk and off-white organza with hanging crystals served as the couple's romantic backdrop. Gina Galang of <a href="http://royalflowershoppe.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Royal Flower Shoppe</span></strong></a> provided the flowers and styling for the event. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471309119664318722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuV7my0MxKIyG0qSsh-XPFpAdWmjK8zIGjO5FA8xvv_qmcOSdm5QEeN9X7na5h_aEr_sSsJ4eW2nF6P1R_wDXE9Uh8GwBTLBl7CgcW0kp8nXNbj83aqk3kImleAyEcnL5FwQ2CI7NpDsAv/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471309123581039714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-z6Fc1mtb8rbUp6YoLDJsGbJHNb2DBbc5QxRZ_iF1eltES211TJJlMrgvzu4ZACpvrAkppH41K8XNST1FwmfW18moOdrJj540Y9XDFKjw1j13-pJQU1dhW-NykaRHfD5Mbpyd8zXn8xp_/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471310437775921602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKHIEOjLtZkSjLYvaxI1UjgYfUtnb7heZTF_ct7ymyUZ8b8ajev0-dl5-zwO7tjOd1zXXhP-YdSOcy3LxSvlEzfglRlwFGLLQF73icDcY7K9_UfLUk8Ug2ou8pe_zPU3ua8MDtK_NM70O/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471317847534810674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAL3iajRCEt1M3WQt8ZA5-AJlsRfb9SKw3ZTgAKA46LOiQHICGv9p5zH2OnE61eg1_q7npM0ZrtsNmxGQF4cfi3oaEQkF-Q503Pz2uqyriuZiRYlVFItISrXu_BoOtLWlsliZDrcFk6oqw/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471310445597610178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmck6991rqbFUFFnpYaoJk5M_2ZfobUwHD8Sdk2I7wtwdOm9qPyA0lopTH4UOR0LOSbx5SY7hyphenhyphenl5pd7u-3Y_LWGIekLV-OPwo9dECpyQOGuy5yYWXMuaAlCQt3pLQq4ezNqouw69HPFuQ9/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471310451782505714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-wP7-yReXqNWmBEA0V_cmF7UduwdPiXPMPmrAdyt2SKM8CM6xbh-0rK0me-CzU4cg8DlBISZsRkw4crbj8HXqhc7rh_klhnBniuC0jj0xHssNwVmICTFsqBrDBJXpOjpAwT7RQsVqoM0Y/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jobim and Tania, thank you for the wonderful opportunity of planning</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> your wedding. I am grateful as well for your gift of friendship. Cheers to more projects! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471316918134937186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlPezulSzfkyNrb78Qt6PQmofB3BrkPQAgEUY72lBe6iNSK-XfccDu4F-5aJ0u4xQVtZu5bBSrdJ7N35YOdzB8h9dWxuV_YE27EaIL4y4djs8zJ3vfU2gnthjIqLsm7v_5raZEfqU1RtP/s320/2010-05-14+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All photos courtesy of Oly Ruiz of <strong><a href="http://mymetrophoto.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Metrophoto</span></a></strong>. </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-72594720430519240992009-11-29T17:14:00.000-08:002009-11-29T20:44:57.817-08:00Start of a Joyful Marital Journey<span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">John Garcia and Judy Dizon<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Santuario de <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">San Antonio</st1:place></st1:city></span></span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Peninsula <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Manila</st1:place></st1:city></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">John and Judy’s nuptials could be typified as sentimental but enchanting and regal. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409705515654309810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lFQ_SbkgjciaDpn-4UiYp4aVDkxDXzUhaFtUcxYRJAb1BnPSsWABCYks44bC1WtAO4IzQCHsqqajFAQ1sQ5O3MyeSRr67Pl-gp2uXSdXaOygNQ1pUrYgXJSk5iCqOjAtOPppRVX8RKjw/s400/2009-11-30+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Judy was the last bride I accepted before I closed my 2008 schedule. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>She was just excited to have me for her wedding coordinator, and so was I to be chosen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Every now and then, during the planning stage, I would get <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>reassuring<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>messages from her. When I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>met <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>her for the first time, she <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>greeted me with a warm smile and hugged me tight<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>like we had known each other for a long time. I planned for her wedding as if I was doing it for my best friend’s wedding.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409705523178633954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMODx3xNMnNCbFnMtf8GMwhYf0nSH-YuMLPLl4MBnkRFbiYEryOIDJzzfocrHr3r7ZbZVHiq5zfJH7n-jCVR5gQUebSwSbQpdIeu5ouWWlNY9A-XZnDNvPDcI0s1xoj_LUz_if55tBb7Q/s400/2009-11-30+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Fast forward to the magical wedding day. The atmosphere in the hotel preps was a pure delight. With friends of the bride joining in <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>the preparations, the air was permeated with contagious laughter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>The bride’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>parents were so appreciative of the details which were one by one brought out of the box for picture-taking. </span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Some of the beautiful details of her wedding were as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The invitation suite was printed in blue ink on silver paper. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737793845005074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYtWuusleEzDhfL3HGXXNIQ840JlJ4nGkHyYDRjHsg3NHsoECLpZq0XzAXcMuWScu-prLHJlbUz-ChcVyUSGDmN0blVlO74atdIFMom56A8YRI8WaGlw_zIu7F5i0Uo7dNAGpv16Rs4dcm/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Iconic snowflakes were silver-stamped on metallic blue paper which served as cover for the missalettes.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409748912143531186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84MeOEY56WikcLEAa-UCYgkk4gVJ7wglkfubO8nbEZF9fpoBDczjnX7DsMFGxN5AeaxURcI6qp-hf8BlMd9bYgHeMbFAnOcjq74rHRQRrPo3pi9FzGiv5cZEG1RZi6PTmcLGEgfmWXkZ3/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+42.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The gifts for the entourage were wrapped in ice blue paper and tied with navy blue ribbons. Gift tags reflected the same patterns used for the invitation. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737324877648626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpStgI7tJbfqyUwK3DQZhrPRIykx4PWtM2-UxJm9QgOeIdYhmY27SNStl7kbGD4sf6TaQ_1cDksLK4eoYLJXaQyR5De8N1ax3YgYxD8uGD7q7uFtmu1pBb_cxVFYOYqHalH2Qke8xlH6Ea/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Some bouquets were interlaced with bracelets fashioned from <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>monochromatic blue trinkets; others were adorned with snowflake brooches made of ornamental crystals.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409739324524099650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHZycnIFKhUFfSguGPU5u25PHb9UWcyvo5mXSiAIhSoB9WDynBLQXIrbkpzPfBaa2kB9F1piV5_ltCYDM8g2RxPWEfWY5QGW6ulFxoDXbYf8f_Jq0Sz9j5CHaW8RR0jCWhUesS91JBMWM/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Judy carried a dainty bouquet of white roses, carnations, and tulips with a “J” pendant highlighting the handle. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409739341582818466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGFdl-w8NGyFw8-JRGeWeKeZUIxeB7HTkKZxL51ndQBTaKbvAkGe1RuwGzXltpdXzdRMyrLKv37Ma1KAjAwdWN-itW5etQpNO0kOJ7lZcXYQtOQ04JTPpoZmRJ2oYegCJTSdKMu03nAYb/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The shoes featured snowflake patterns to go with the theme.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409739336928196738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ0E4eONICeCty9w0TJFhe8I0jJJEQRfSs0ETB3_PJ37bxss5WdAGyQKntrxizFjw-h_xfg8wuGBm2DYs731x8-CLw8_rc5A4FUZbeJ7yKJQw-feM6rxL_HiQR6Fyv-PkiDdGM9ZRJpEOH/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The unity candle had a big silver brooch. The candles used to light the unity candle had blue crystals which were actually earrings.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409739330583792754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaCNGQoKVl72AApMgCrlLHquJVLnqJDGiVlS8mP8g7nQfuWwGK7aXBy8GWGl-J9LpPZJ2RqqNjUrsdC3H9jTmx45o455HbT_Tvr18hki5vLR-Mw_RTo-3zZWaohXOHUyTpzaLLJaQbJDD/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409739326162326754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguD_pddmmgyfELaWHqyL5GUdOQlFFHm1BL4Rl6yjHrJttq8145zsDBZ-aBspFZuXAzDC_GK1kcWYIqgYVLabRq_OQVR9yW9HQF11N1kjexrjB1WizqKAi2079aQ5X5HcqO0Jesr9KUt8E7/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2009/02/judy.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz Reyes</span></a></strong> designed an off-white beaded <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">pina</i> cocoon gown for Judy. Note the letter “J” embroidery which was cleverly incorporated by Veluz in her lovely creation. The gown fit Judy to a tee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409740668532057634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzDMMLcd6DXIy2CjfLpw9QbY88VlRXPX60lCSJWLBwKmGLzqAqCqiby_fV-vOj1rLmWa3Me5OFbroFFx800igtUD7Jkv1TLX8rFRhmRBymU3Wl0k5VStelWhOQdbMAi_omTY5FeeUbZVx/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409740662923790898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkFD0us49qnUc1xkRLXIK89b5ViCJFFxDTT_oe6u0LpFhP9a6qU-ntQWiMQ0iv_66JYkKebOnSHx9WLXl78lzQXENhKQ6886VwqjRHA0HrT2HnLzyNMkd39BOyA7pD2QrDQqaK2rY8kee/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409740647871452978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U-eIOeH9SXjbnJAqwNFKllyBTM2j_itReEvTZ14eH-xIuBnAbcl8xPZgTR4QLFgtamdws974Xeifc4IJcg8T9bQxgrSVc59MQpLiM3sDbC03nRoohCd-j01g0OLB1qbW4UMgBuiLcp7G/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409747661443793746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbDjB4SbVRRlotlnUCIBQNSZVPMrVtG-0UfbG_UGMSXmRNc9DAQsz9jAk9_tI0VVBTZwUYwADPWKdMBycH9IpFk66F6TNPgAOsIE2C1gp8Nctxwm3SjNMdpyI3u6hRgEaSddqhbHNnJAV/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+38.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Judy rode in her old car with a personalized plate number bearing her name.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409742122292662706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfsb4Gb3TWyOAOunIl5lwLYwQfHzsItcqzLIkzE3t8kA848Tr4kj6liVu6z11MIfWsIBcFYfF8yEAXGmy_R5nDLmxeA0ALx6rOl4fLrEjgY668VDiAYMmtLsbCl2z09snBzm1pqTBx4eH/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The <strong><a href="http://www.92adsingers.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">92AD<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></a></strong>rendered <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>church songs which made the ceremony <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>more solemn. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Christmas carols were also sung at the pictorials portion of the mass.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409742125389586818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WlRIDcb6hfaFLLd5XI8t5gfWWTGvhQe63P0Uph3gQBrcKhOpn8FqpeoYRgp2IGiM6_eXufygGBTcomKbHFybUxhqDlxaSnZ0ROWlWsmBmnenWXJCBK6buFy6MZMFZv0PjH2n7Gt4NP3U/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Instead of the traditional confetti and shower of petals at the recessional, guests sprayed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>artificial snow on the newlyweds. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Guess who had more fun with the snow sprays?<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409742136006553282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamxBE61nAHInvyU8QIX-q6vXSpBQ_I2jN8jk1DkUZilMEWblewgMOxjREHrUYZNug1R6JPCTmeCkuqJD3JK8lUPJXXbIqmAMMqjV6rRBxw7CsYlZs6lMjkHZpWcaJWAC4L9DBbxZxt2hc/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409742141582173650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5Jp-apmrm32_U29ukr3eNz0UUhZfIaypzr86Fi83hFByJx6m8q69w4fa-pU7Ofakdh4oGKoRPGohyphenhyphenMmMQ-vnljZabZbKMXz6J2FfHs07mDH6xu27FPOqsjeGAkV__Kpi3lEPYcoKrkda/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">At the cocktail area, tables were decorated with white blooms, small glass balls, and snowflake cardboard cutouts.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409742142463028514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4P9ZdO2vl-CbTVgjMYymCUTeLjtebOF9Ywxx7xh3YjgHi21xOomBUgOfEoH8UKYd9loHcxSznhsGkb23k_MBThjnXmzxAjZWH-fqX9DGVVB12kicqlbshVXbfp4xysDYLD78e8pMTJIkg/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409705537322589250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMC1f8vFTsThBZCsplRAmF-3WXV1qoIkLDFOp7vbUpMX748tS7v2sinhqKQTb08sWqYeLWIpGSLeg_4eavaOUHhfEXV_Wwn9Z81enQr559kJbR5k02N1e8XPrkSGBvRDLMM5Y0Hdd4zrAb/s400/2009-11-30+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Guests enjoyed the M&M candies in blue and off-white.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409743988224130754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhpo4llZ7Jcwq9zcnaIlTybetZydL9m1y86o1i3d1jRctjn4CmAMI3FMN0rZc4srqVs_9inz5QhtZQhqlK7OimNH3kHBCghykRvC7ssXfgD-dexx4_UCmTH55cLWOUyLxb6ZopvxGbQE-a/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+26.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">They were also directed to their respective seats through the tags attached to small bags containing nuts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>At the back of these tags, trivia about the couple were written.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409749023975086706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA4mr3qlkebFGmye-1uZ_6ehcKlaCBZ6P9TXAFt3kJuO7F6fXLDG9h5t4kbSibkx0bOSwhTuE6J7T1Qpw1PzTzEs_ODQNUxyOtF061jyGNpIo_OAkzSSCocZMdqEmXqhL8MthW6g8nqcns/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+43.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737328645984162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqzXL2HRwdaOC_0my1uD1n5lSynIJqaBTQCgDzaobnGCqbStrBuKelTMtg55q7Qig9u5bVud-D5jArUnaEDZo6HHen8obJ6PUJBQhXD-uZF355PkdpdMLTCvzJG7Ilnuqn13A3d3eF3Un/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jing Tanada spruced up The Conservatory for it to exude its naturally relaxed and intimate ambiance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She placed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>all-white roses on blue table linens. It was perfect! White Tiffany chairs completed the clean and clutter-free setup.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409745932721460594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_86MFSMDM03dQy_x9ZXLiUfbn0y90t5ob2bN667Rr5Lo9D9a2dPRezviufF6GII69UwHI-opfVxWbXZkUm2-D6M6CY_bv3f5ITO2NCNTGqW8VnQKi74xx9FTgDsCBRlML7N1WOWnUKVIw/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+35.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the tables, place cards with names of guests were tucked in silver-<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>and crystal-encrusted snowflake place card holders.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409745926692511442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyw26TEl9xb06KfZmcAbG-ylgN_zvOQaM3uzhvhBtym2HBIEGuBL6z3Rnp4b8-XJMpgT1dDUOwfjRxJBV6Bu05kcHeZlvdBi4VoxYD5S9vHCiIkFDdck3xszoTHbIztB-G5A9NNbnxr1r/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+34.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Snowflake parchment paper cutouts were pasted on glass containers serving as votive candle holders. The same snowflake cutouts were spread as well on the tables.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409744001450796210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0pCbRMQGRsu0oRJSgBrVyWpJuEKFH5xZdLq4o0Rh1c_U_OdiZ1ag0D02PJdHrqXe0u5PpxK4C4vwZ1Td2E7RfLTqdVrnD9AYChyylYvD_jrUpuVkdrwiDKiijVYL04LcDuxiZuLqEVd3/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+30.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The ice carving had–-you guessed it right! --the snowflake design.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409745937834180498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjseCLh-SsKYOZCmK3gVC8lSl5Ta2oiEVgVZr3GUPuIk3VF_57jdjclZZZnDcqLMu7AtZiqVhoNxmkgLWqZjdC8qlvd4ougTM1wdUOJGihMs8RuYoXHgUM5uxuygsd7ZsLJ0wGAHbBTkndL/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+36.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To create a unified look, napkin holders were crafted from blue metallic paper with the same design used in the missalettes.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409743996540278802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiQwrlAByr4QcfKM-j52oAY7J0fnAnMzSNvZASNrSpzWT5MVpoP_7HZSgqiBeNufOglpcuXU4m5CZmayzp4b0WPoEEpU8s1UWMaQ5pwBX2zWmFae-enyBBM2KhxeYrTCCPVIuxRmgJPQq/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+29.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409744003860388386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIxuAelJd-i2XSIit0lVMJR5WmtchTdD33O3Z5Q6lFeXdlAyibPXTFt-PXYg5qc1teVhiYDeilowenr3jq0-YVZk3AWR0t3h1sloMjACpYm3fcW0E41xprvR1_s7ZWj_ugj_MO_Pu4Vod/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+31.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The table numbers and buffet table labels manifested as well the winter wonderland theme.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409743991425661234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyxGEqHD3aLn1JAJGssrcRIj1wPcKNwFd-q8Jby3UJG396LvqcoxEQ6h87yfH33YhyphenhyphenbQgaj-J2jNcLlZikjfICS4U9R-xRxCe4uryPMI3iIoy0I6IZLRBJ6oomi6NnEz6dRa8yepg-jKO/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+27.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409705535932344690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hgWzGwZrvR8J3b9FIA-MDj7u-eVadHZevqORoesvQQKGvRBoXr0G4RrbAdL8yNmHi71A8gl7D3RPvDH0Xsj0KPRKjV4BDAwq-BvXxoKnBpjYWg2ayX4BHeKoZ58aowgXBc__BcXbSASp/s400/2009-11-30+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The five-tiered <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>cake was done in varying shades of blue. The topmost layer<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>also featured the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>bride and groom figurines in winter clothes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Snowflakes in fondant icing were also utilized to decorate the cake. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Claycakes by Karla Magbanua created this wonderful wedding cake. Ditto with <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>the bride and groom cake with snowman and snow woman as a special request of the newlyweds. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409745917735329090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqOEewm1LXAXL1cqU73MlGENYvKzmZ2uRkP3-NhLy6DQ1eOVae7U2Py4_YGv8c-m2g7GJAE5vOLbkhjnX1ocDDb2JQ0oi9MlQ15mD5XDPEJ35Tt0Nr8BluSB7pvHJX5S7cuW1PaWSiDZF3/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+32.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409745925488333938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOewRQFyltYybIAkeYRLAVc-NLrDaj_zv6n5ydIdU7z876Fy8KKhluK_2cKqrkCj7XuIN5Evhxt4IO66ohMmpwm7kEEyZVbTcIggjSqnJwqIPnulOipOVz-bn8QHp2E2i3AYRiqLO9pmwq/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+33.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Mineral water bottles, with blue and white labels to match the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>wedding color <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>motif, had a silver ribbon with snowflake trinkets tied on both ends.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737338689126802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnl5aeMjRNLYLR5wykoVHKpgQwVB-bVLausBxoBxi22kS1ltsTxfiWEzZVh01pWgt7XhXildU_mXopFnUBfpOOKV8bAnUdxu9rwz1MgJ8A8gfDlR0hCNllsPTsfO8_p2Dbk1QrYWHzutUV/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737346879386610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTXA1CwbvdhHJ8u1AEDdjjpWGd1FiZ3s4-t0WYHFeBIEgnZswha3zJsvh3pOU2SarXAlAxy-ORtR8TNbGR2bTmmkjLNRqfIgWV_aCB2FrfG-GtbjcWBuddHPWyF5noXw4np-66HpZ8l_q/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Silver bells were also placed on tables. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>They<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>had note tags enjoining the seated guests to ring the bells.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409737333874521906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAVS4MiygeMoq6pnUHvDFq6-Pupw0aly4AZy5POpOcShw21kQpy3sAcVdnRvBxkgDSMmQRIv767_MrprIq3SSfS4_pDpMIZ4jQ39SnMstEauIDPDrCpXZOgp_lY2xc9VLTBdDGWI8LUKl/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></span></span><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All pictures courtesy of <strong><a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Mimi and Karl</span></a></strong>.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409747653867980322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPz1bEe-9NQxpeQNMi8PHQ5U9_nulO2kDh_IhF2x8j3F1oNaoh4L4SQHwTdU2FoDitHaSS_aRfl02UDCIhT-M59T4xGgb7eUOkOfa6yTUX3qGyQKqM0PzVh8O2S1rOMz9ewRdhQDZYHZg/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+37.jpg" border="0" /></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A few weeks after the wedding, Judy sent me a very touching note with a heartwarming poem. An excerpt follows :<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409747672219130706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6Ke2qP7AzZ2YLCS_iIHlCjDnC_510Vn6KVBodgKyktPwZVVLWPNsIh7M8vwnjfIQVhiwq7im-pnuFEMFUEgWShNn3UJFEw3fDk8ixNECgh82mj8NoB6sUK6z6LpDSo4rGKKNuzXyaxiq/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+39.jpg" border="0" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">No amount of words can truly say,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">How deeply thankful we are everyday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This wedding became the talk of the town,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Because of you, how else can we wear a frown?<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We've planned this wedding for two years,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">That big day, we breezed with no fears.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Up 'til now, we hear nothing else, but raves,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our event has become everyone's fave.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Even the smallest of details you always knew,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All the ideas you've shared were never a few.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Concepts only you can pull off with your creativity,<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You've constantly surprised us with your ingenuity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><span style="font-family:'Book Antiqua','serif';"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Judy and John, I truly value your trust and friendship. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Thank you for meeting me in LA. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>See you both when you visit <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Manila</st1:place></st1:city> soon.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409747675225633906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwT8Bl3iGL39TsFBDPEFS6TZDm-6YxaUFsC6pEWLV2q4-e2b6ZUUZHZVvYhtEBv8vr5gSEi3EiP8UTsr7V8gKlobGymLpSHb3yP-GN3sQmW_eOAVAZgMFu5Wlbvk7RkdwSib5UH2-vlLs/s320/2009-11-30+Blog+-+40.jpg" border="0" /></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-9343561074919148172009-11-09T02:45:00.000-08:002009-11-29T17:00:58.024-08:00Real Weddings: A Perfect Day<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;"><strong>John Calipjo and Heidi Castillo</strong></span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Manila Cathedral</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Peninsula Manila<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">John and Heidi’s wedding was as contemporary as it was captivating, with its distinct charm and appeal. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055059718261234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y3cpMOinjyFmFLaTiZ4HPeUx5SEb74n2Wa6HtAXDJdt88zxz9rSiukMszsJl0t9SinfsKQzq9LmoaHRnRx56OQxrhNRluTAK0axW5fIdJNKUswqOm8oQIc4ysAN_7kBhYzzzJRc6I4M/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+01.jpg" /></span> <div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">How do I start with this blog post? Heidi and John have a special place in my heart for being one of those couples who have placed their full trust and confidence in me as their wedding coordinator. Just like some of my previous clients, John and Heidi are based overseas. Heidi is ever bubbly. Her bright ideas brought out the best in me. Needless to say, her wedding details were nothing short of tasteful and sophisticated. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402053789623856210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UW2dLj0w67eP_O5of-D8_kyWCgTW7-BudWQuP3Ot2VKxAl_Cqs3JJ9SAVpfhATGKE643lWkLD6aB99VvxLMcinrmu8fhyCjdaaJf2pYa_gruRzmTudXIuiGcpB0u59lbDpkc1Q9JaAg/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+02.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">John, Heidi and I were in unison in creating details that revolved around their theme–-modern romance with a twist. Thus, hot pink and silver chosen as main colors. The letter C, representing the groom’s and the bride’s surnames, was also incorporated in the motif. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055062496439106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfL7XLhaiN4XSqpMvhZRLgKLhyphenhyphenWA1xqiO5ck8ds22_YNgZVUyQebEeFPDUukycI8BaaFBZqDoy_c2-hVJOvMeiJR-GZmFwzkZGkNQpSE4ruOVcCDy1tIT1bmmvQtR_Xwpp79enpMXiWiM/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+06.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All four corners of the main invitation featured a lace-cut design. Text and graphics were done in ash gray ink on white board. The main invitation was then placed on hard hot pink-painted board matching the envelope lining with the same lacy pattern. A stylized letter “C” was printed as part of the band which held the inserts together. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402053791939091090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVFbIeKKmVYRRIgCRjBXuynhxCAcm0GOmIHvPh1VBDxItljezCSf_SHxuuAENOmntypPEK6cIOlw9KgO3ZQxeUTQ6YB0HjjpWLw91xz4dg3lFrpRphDDm-K_JB1u8eatDsbdYQchCtKo/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+04.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402053792149855330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwjEjZme8n9j7zbYYT8UfxUe_z5e4g9bIHd61eWJW3jozd2WyXqAG_KOAaiJhY6SEAmH2R-UyK0qLAIblm6_QJp8cWrVatwMaJ8HhW4BxVcrulQ89sywmP7dXdllA5tkLpPdvMsZDf2Q/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+03.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The missalette introduced vintage icons printed in silver gray ink with the names of the couple conspicuous in hot pink ink. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402053798477528578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8N2OoUaHtYXo4kwN1dNNZrDKpNUvztat-W3szHbS1EpRR1Cwmx6mRL2wQAH94ZqNJHcArSg-IZNpvUnSzxueNQ5ddZ8fiQ_MCIcEjtH5WfLfLUk3X3spFCmhU11Wim6tQ5ZyHI_8IwXg/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+05.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2009/10/smart-cookies-ii.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz Reyes</span></strong></a> created an intricately embroidered pina gown with a five-meter train. The underlining of the gown featured a hand-painted “C” which was patterned after the invitation suite–-following the tradition of having something blue for the wedding. Apart from the monogram, the wedding date was also painted to add a bit of nostalgia. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055066119792498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsf2jIPPOrEK32QnZLzlGnQctxTuKL9GW2LOZ_2AYVt9Bb-8h4Yvw2E-oaTSImKIa_uaY_SmY27RSYD5-v6WoKPR0igtAgoUos0mfhC3WIq-5REYu359Bpu88RRh-BcWBOsHJKx-4MQw/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055078345313010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-98tUXaYDsT4MxFCxNlaO9gvaJ60x8OEYhr3TLJuLFyuT9y4Ugmcgg66IeCPt_TnL4xsihSMSxTiI3r9m4xvB_3Y4LE2RApqNmfPMINCVu7K_w6GJgy6bUgm9CvuspZKy7sj54dDZp6k/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+09.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055073212347362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhz0v6Zpa8Eylivr8Oaks9SoWUs5WWeIT82YLvl6uU3K0iSnkppPdCVm4F9n6BPXQu3HBIcYbz-V-lCj9L8J5n8qFlmFH2312iBeU5KzyMwLiduRhq39n9myncWGyv3LwF7vQnSxHIVbE/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+08.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The bridesmaids wore pink gowns while the female secondary sponsors wore plum-colored gowns. All female entourage members were given vintage brooches to accentuate their elegant gowns. Their bouquets were embellished with crystal and pearl bracelets which are usable even after the wedding. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055637944220130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsehISJ5NPx5q_TNsiQWjypMd8t3XnMmPhD022ybNp5gmnIMtiCTw35enC-eZ94mVbth2SQ1kKyWcOs9hixM91lrh9oChmBhuEtN3lGMjqfhRsPs1ZFKkwbotA14Msuzy4NF7Jbl0cmY/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+11.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055635268235362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuJh64Kj8-dEmN3vwbDApcqtb3JNLS39CT7WQaVJ4OlOAwh7PJYUE_W9Pb7mS6g9ebEtxpDa1FSEXekYMdswLej3YyUIR4yT_Gin59uI_YCRb2j1P9irW_41zI5VUhmZEpUY_-OZYc-s/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+10.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055631113442258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKqGNFu1TUCYzaMVgZKSqE6llXPLRD64M451OA_35q0HtKHJE08B287sxCXlLxBJsqLc8cQrQZDT43GXS7p90jd1lglsACQOB3DijAJVNbY_DkRGoObavksCVy4tNFZEik7jzX4Oygc4/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+10+B.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the other hand, the bride carried a bouquet of all-white peonies tied by an off-white, grosgrain ribbon. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055643283847714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP9Vt-fTklMAS74kmreQCUHA3HDTBVW7Kk1u8P7ppulNy4b_wUufj8DyLUd-qLZw9UFesXaFtPDs-22erKhJrFJk56hbB8vOJWZbryx0bO4GhSW6CWqsjNe6IverjojEi_p7qcPAWL5c/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+12.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In keeping up with the theme, the bride, a self-confessed shopaholic, provided products from Victoria’s Secret which were gingerly placed in pink and silver bags. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402055648814137906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqugHncofWmFCJo6oZzf4xMvukV1bH74Sac2qyh3cIAb4A7flJG-7LxezzQLQSltubqN6ncKE2wNDhE_cDPn1ra7ln0gQjLbIe_QPSVfL1YKmGjJvrqtgV5xX7s1zRG890pdlbpy7RKrU/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+13.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Repacked chips and pink-colored drinks were the giveaways for wedding guests. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056276395201346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cr7b3y7gV8MKnA1Gu-DeClAnFnkujaXTCuXd-ymvhypf8gNV-4sh3uIr1tSS8a5MGyTefmAe70gZ3AG-1jH_VcN12p2tQxqis7ChNk_C_wpwUM9aXG2Bp5FFbuxegaA65fk8t1ez49Q/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+14.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056270907189858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy59l416rj8CaBIjDW48NSLBQp8_UMuucPFRr3Sg9k3FIO_IQBGvQKxEU8DEijK4USac1pWcxc2y11-Oz4lOmeoyAzRXPi5S2_JC_u1QQffU_pOnGCDUjYeRGQR_UTZOjOQenJiZhN7ok/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+15.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">At the cocktail area, guests were in for a lot of treats as well as surprises. Guests were instructed to look for their seat assignments from cards hanging from twigs. Each place card was decorated with crystals. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056279429554354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXm4wmZXRgA5EMg9XF5uWzJltACJYzX9CfDlUbPPeppv4eESYfmIi0Ftw037A9gBI0O8EJane7n95Fo_0RSCpmuhBFkoNUh53DAF54yN0g1ZXS634auZ_46fLKemTqY_h0Zd5zEvM9RA/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+16.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056281444221538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnSDEvVu90DfKLh4hMQpC08U_kXWhcTAtrTYQstKwgmBpJMXqx6n263_UdFetUPQA7Bzj96nf_3ZDFdb3PFhozLuilKJMqJmurtYjAQzlI2cksTQbQN-_L-4NY4IMbQIFmm0tlILz_Qs/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+17.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The cocktail table was laden with a variety of snacks and finger food whose monikers started with the letter “C” –-chex mix, cappuccino wafers, cookies, chocolates, chips, clusters, Cayman Island rum cake, and carabao’s milk pastillas. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056288574766258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyXpmJNTxy8hNdGccxfe_Qqj_ZBoOsNf-c9K40hDxSB8Ik3kyp2CJrQh6XtSJr1Dk6UhMc2DPnWNMUs4ycl6zZpeT42A_s-tC8i8wCXoOZOk8_9hHu3P6U-sDoI_4Tm2kjC_7wrMhTwo/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+18.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402057603294949570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9REwq1C9k8KLAoTut4rfF505Xz71dJZD3RCbDJWerydcpQ8t4PY192CFV_R08q2lmsOc3zhehNYDwZdv1bYp2I1m46bur5B1iDANCMPZPE0p_IiXa-CCa86DJ0CpONRvmfJPR6sexcMD/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+19.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402057614049293218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AfrBgZ_0nGE2mpwfJPtRArl25WN1_WKnBH4ItoBGwMvpCIT5E-aMGGyrefKfvGk6stwnRWBJeDZZud7kPGfhP4f-I_rx95ugKj61500KUIQLZMVmmS3DtUzkQKRRN0yU9FDETpYEZM2C/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+23.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056667702170546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-oKcDcv4w-Q2BnfGMGRNOie7rChOQZCIYbfrGcJPIdhlRpd4CsPkzaqOqKLA-QAxNprM4m3J2m3Np3NNG3LusI2YQEk7FCVhMI5gDYwljRiwlNrinFGcCvUe93XzFfHif5z_f5BDZLk/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+20.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056678503425954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneQN32-lvNVBPJUYEcxIa9dfOT-60M2kf5B89RJbAunP4ntJ4oaT86wq-_VvTPPGezqgJle9kw6VP4zUXfhp2wxhp_W6e7wgcqmeO5fdY3DzSU-1aqYhgB8JAbSIXh5z2P2NxNq3PyRAN/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+22.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056671172014546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pwLi54XvcTrgyXR7L9OFmRwxcSTS4hu7mYULPU8V6MS_xZX3l0_egOmA-j2qkTVWhtxJRPnV57PKd0d-1kJ9ypDUMShN2FiYh7DSXFmSIa1CuVC5nqrjiOp-AJpA9g2O-5_KVLEA8lQ/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+21.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402056660010708898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjindCPH64BZBaXeB0CMGGrkzTgzZt1iG958oLqyW2bshRoHu6HQO-5r3pHw8tCf0DQelE7XkbdHEvYfTKPyjeSMYTJ1vEkkzhsvBoQBNTcSa7A60RpfMUAL9_OyIt9yA_WTYwJ0gSOvus/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+19.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Light cupcakes with real lemon peel and strawberry puree, topped with pink-tinted lemon buttercream and silver dragees or candy sprinkles prepared by <a href="http://regalikitchen.multiply.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Chef JB Cada</span></strong></a> completed the food available for cocktails. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402064714164027554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PDSteZF0sWgIlyVK1S510UXS73GY5inVL7VRPiv9nWzhB6VGMH7regOgkE6dCO7GTzmsP1YXau2DYTXbCTVNrjrcbtseJsosxb8B0RIncsNqHWpBO0QcHvhLG7zFWGVIc2ATSg2tz9nD/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+24.jpg" /></span> <div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jing Tanada proved once again that she is the stylist to beat with her clean and elegant setup of crystals and lush floral arrangements. The Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila was draped with organza cloth that softened the look of the vast hall. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402064719126548786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssZwANLk5QuhbVhvLHD2viiObJ-bc49bODCtrjHl2OoIGBAeeTxAGkQHfmLPafI5txujcdsFBoM8uM9c3iWpYCXGE0TZ5SbYs0U1as_k0mdWl40-qNSqWtjooWlvd-7EXmlkwFTwxBuRB/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+25.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The presidential table was festooned with pink blooms–-tulips, hydrangeas, liliums, roses, and cabbage roses. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402064723933435010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4AlUhyphenhyphenPb002zlLC_8wO9iJJPsPYdCt3uz4lFP7x7mwPlp2-Q8vI9R1eLSqNvu0EaDGFI0SMfqTcv3IGmfNp4a_NMpAyMj6Nyu3R2pRsN5xSe7QvLPJ2_U7Jo2iP9-ipKEjLfSZg-wTRE/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+26.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Truly a conversation piece: the tall organza covered lamps and smothered with blooms. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065220233079074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOMwGhYF-xaCsOnD_GRithrvcoSt8GxxnIKmnx3N6iIYf_mKp02jvoJ-WSZW2GFD9ulUm4payip0nrD-bCGgSgeXtIpHfuojcldO5YCwK_3578gGDz3I9jE1GET3qEvGOFnSITJxKiOmp/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+32.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402064726951221458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34fWOMyup5stJMVqX5o7z5D9JXGlLC22xliaOhVYYmt9Z1j0Bh2OGCLVH_OopSfByZymmYICNeg4tGQU2nxMmyiwSnBzx4eGLRZtod0V8KnECwOukrehFmx3er7exl0TcBPvm5b9gSrHW/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+27.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Off -white delicate lace tablecloths covered the tables and silver Tiffany chairs added a touch of elegance. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065214699694754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX9pw_GI4wsj2_cLy-ef_9k3zkeFE7lJbQQD18GRAJyvdnkb6wLkWO5mCtqOX-LpHnW21Zspt2vCqJIScw-htNAm4SsxvSg0iuCI_5kwl5WAFZUkP8dzuRaUwE5DUOwxUXHReWdr3rasjC/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+30.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Some guest tables were adorned with tall arrangements in antique-finished, white pedestals while other tables had low and round arrangements. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065225037037074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8NVH6km5_8pilE04QDFuTk4vKCXNzlHVslO8jy7y39zsXulghQn7XfIpG0TlQdZdZy1HgoIuHChWdKVxWljo05G1H7Far3Y07pk9HRV-OxahPIzpIR0yBxWp0LOGzqC21DkTH6u3hXp0/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+33.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065206343334146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVKYtZh1AtbeUKvo3_UQCQXBUB9KUJzHgn9UK_bDsiMOtfIEt2rLWrz8fkM8O7CvxTuEjhNlE8ubCS8jzFa3NtQSWXhO6aqP0fIZNJVu34mjMMEjrPRvrbw5qIDmkw5cSsRi9T9jARzyg/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+29.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Everyone was given a pink rose tucked in napkins which had the programme cards.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">S ilver resin plate chargers were used for all guests.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402064733228716930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKR4NjVYmYFmVHF0nGi59blSurLpdcpfgPzKAypmu5ayiDyQyjU97BmVfL8fY5nVvveJ9YzJmUO-DJz8brcfzMAs9XMOv9zk0kLapk8YPNdOKjDnmeJFPxtnahCAT0WpuIAoAc-kFQnCXQ/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+28.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Table numbers rendered in pink complemented the table arrangements. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065218899769858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSWL_Qbf5qezy5K3yu59o1qQDCJ0SnKf4qMmeL3EzkaWspU7Ca2CS_BPvgxL_C5EPvJqFnGhpKHtiVM-HRk6ZR93Ch3WT9sEyO2hG_yZ2ek7v1sxL6DPwe1RXbgW4rts7aZgEEi-Qf4ZA/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+31.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Even the food labels on the buffet tables bore the same color motif and fonts used for the other printed materials. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065710356234674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH50WWTLviXDo50Qv4Kq6JaOmW_Np7BRN-FKi4ByXBPJs6Y0Kwsgu7H6nG1Xl3OqTs8EqdcNBRNlPiYGcHmWDUM-U_g9u03LVapkWUH-8pswZQr6NVc_QtqGns1Cfv7x03pCtQBJ0Rwkn2/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+34.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Alex Franco whipped up a 5-layer cake decorated with pink hydrangeas and silver ribbons.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402066125856895970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnBkr6BKwrYCa2hwfFlM86wHfN7CwAVuFvbT1fMgVHt_fWE6YXdMdzM1n4TazMQc5Qyx_iHKwfck4xfI8u-rvsZxCJV6hyphenhyphensIHS3xN5Kk1_g5ErHg2UJj3IXWATTJCLZSFw40XD3dq-7Ul/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+39.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One of the wedding highlights was the couple’s first dance. But before this, the bride danced with her dad, and the groom danced with his mom. A surprise audio-visual presentation was introduced by the bride prior to the mom-groom dance. The AVP featured photos of the groom’s departed father, and used the latter’s favorite song “You’ll Be In My Heart” as background–-the same music the mother and son danced to. I swear, all were teary eyed–-including the program host, Tetta Canada. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065712203430962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfsTiywnkwPYMAdXNuEeLkCye7iSHxO4_KVBl5SPHEPla-_GlQUGLl7I0aH2LixlaAJRWKDpTbLSD1ZOI62ELXii_nMdy2ZIaVmjyNanMF4m9uAGCv70ZgN3MC0OcCUlFLxzPg-wHqXom/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+35.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065719323053954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1H91EDeWbkmmTk6p1gUsS2Lu50IaXjGMCGNQ577vmls352vT40eC8hC0cKpfzSGxVp70_ASCklyeuTfKWn_p7bwUE2PS9UGCTD-qXRCUOPo6EVq5_gMjBwKfWOW8CL-kC9-2CBQaeOHN/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+36.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065724048211650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmNovkdeFs9sfGYJW-62zWE_N0CBO2cIzSzMOAlluQmPyAb1BLIHPuy2MIeVOWRuA6aj3LZCb6aUueBS2TarIYcgDFgNVXeAxmXrYDMgcFysSGT6XfD1zuVjFxlCPA6tIqMSGc2luBMnU/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+37.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402065723401914530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__xLpxwT9GP_VwS69DpH7ZugGu7cS1qESQeq2tpN1Pd6nQKm7gpuNvEhq6DnoEAhltjhKnFzpiABxXBdFmSWa2q4UlP-fBK3KNuvj6XMtyMfNr6EHnMTqQyY8mc6ekYx7oWQLpa_E7PZi/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+38.jpg" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">True to <a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/05/14/heidi-and-john-sumemrtime-lovin/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Jason’s blog</span></strong></a> on Heidi’s wedding, the bride was “terribly excited, hyper and happy” – in fact, so contagious that the feeling rubbed off on almost every one. In my book, this is one of my favorite Jason Magbanaua’s videos – a refreshing take on onsite videos using an Instax camera.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thank you John and Heidi for the wonderful experience of planning your wedding. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402066131196121890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNnHKLccGml-qf8h_lUiPT4jUK0JeAmFxndDRuhuY5oiewGgqT8gHBMbMh6PqNlSJxafrLvtpwWYtMowuMqpSYhNV9eBimlx5QiBULrXpXsIOE-PSD0GhxGRkO-8FNKN-DeT1vLyPKD0I/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+40.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All pictures courtesy of <strong><a href="http://www.fotogra.ph/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Mimi and Karl</span></a></strong>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">---</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is the same wedding featured in the Beautiful Weddings 2009-2010 of Wedding Essentials.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402066136977044098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dgmFTppAYlDxTUVjzIF9NgTg_4mv-NRfm7Lb2acchjRrA1iYfRca4UqK7nbBWuS4ev3t4oBbXeFm2ffSMmrnlfVQgC9dRn05Tbz9wNSIFLtY0v5sP56Olb0GCroQyRCZs9TQD92UC625/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+41.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The bride remarked: </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">“I think the most special thing about it was that I finally got my dream wedding and I had the best suppliers. I was sad when the wedding was over because I would surely miss the members of the wedding team. They were Ernest Pascual, coordinator; Jason Magbanua, videographer; Mimi and Karl, photographer; Oly Ruiz, post-wedding photographer; Alex Franco, cake; and Karen, Joel and Steve of Make Up Studio Team for my hair and make-up.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">“My fave details:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">1. Everybody had only one word to describe the reception: fabulous. Thanks to Jing, who filled our venue with flowers, crystals, candles, and drapes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">2. My crystal-adorned escort cards; the VIP table was filled with gorgeous flowers, crystals, candles, plate chargers, menu and table and place cards which were all coordinated; cocktail tables on which we served food whose names began with the letter “C” like cupcakes, cappuccino wafers, carabao milk candy, chex mix, and Cayman Island rum cake. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">3. The best part of the program was my surprise to my husband: a mother-son dance while his dad’s favorite song was playing. There wasn’t a single dry eye. His dad died almost a year ago. Photos of his dad and their family were also shown during this dance. The song was ‘You’ll Be In My Heart.” <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402066145252094050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJr1ztuaENBW9nLnIxLY0x68iHUvYi8zUBtaRBpS33ZZHsFWlZiNeGwEXiyw6d14gsMrYXsQtfj93mhaiTtNKVlSgNAzQpZN3WWvS0GuR2d-17aOQxAHAfsWhdcn__U8iOe7aloDcbrBQ/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+42.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">“I trusted Veluz completely with the design. I just had two requests: a really looong train, and to make the gown fit for a fashionista like me. Favorite feature: the asymmetrical ruffles with feathers, back detail, and the beadwork of my train.” <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402066149733373138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAE30oXEpBgzouXdBJ1LviPeOnV_d2q_jvn_033O2f4w2Tu1pYrsHbcViFk1UqkoTlYoVaOAz4QTtBNKz6ZEW7jGbbmre3TXqPRmpEnqi2lQojysAkPNfNRmrihqb1q_4593fAZQ_6a-uz/s400/2009-11-08+Blog+-+43.jpg" /><br /></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-43228977860047926342009-10-26T17:31:00.000-07:002009-10-31T21:32:05.328-07:00Real Weddings: A Romantic Spectacle<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Jonathan Que-Kris Rea<br /></span>Santuario de San Jose<br />The Penisnula Manila</span> <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The wedding of Jonathan and Kris could be easily characterized as elegant, charming, and timeless.<br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072247930170786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiX1N1z9VbP37jazoB4JVU7nkLnVovYynlKatcwSpGzc1bjkPU3CuYJL83xwbLfSeCmUsN0GWo0joQrtthreiDAOEd3r9K4Tp67YdV9HJj8ZZnqCiQEvsR2TjXeZxqh_9MlLw0X5eB1gA/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+12.jpg" />For the first time in my wedding planning career, it was the groom whom I met first, before the bride. You see, Jonathan Que, the groom, was into the wedding preparations himself as much as his bride, Kris Rea. During the initial meeting, I showed Jonathan some of the graphic designs I did for previous weddings projects, and how these materials tied everything together beautifully. Good thing Jonathan appreciated and believed in “branding” a wedding. He then asked me for another meeting, this time with Kris. He said that he was sure Kris would be excited when I present her some of my ideas for their wedding.<br /><br />The second meeting was a breeze. Kris and Jonathan were easy to work with. Not only did they know what they wanted, but also they were open to suggestions. A mood board was conceptualized to help us out with the wedding planning. Here’s a peek into their gorgeous wedding.<br /><br />On her wedding day, Kris was every inch a beautiful bride made even more stunning by <strong><a href="http://makeupstudioteam.com/blog/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge Lejano’s</span></a></strong> “madgician’s touch.” Felicity Son created a hairstyle which framed the bride’s charming face. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072253493704210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqRi09XICmeBM6vrNy4PqxOMIf1cKnoCYuW2JoqoUdwpdXwPGTzeGoWXGm1VCF_dEhX-qZye19hb2xOlIK7l9hou8sZWOiA7vjWwBOdx_Yu5idbIxyp47hgq19YXqZWCyqhpUUQ0hsDI/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+21.jpg" /><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2009/05/kris.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Veluz Reyes</span></strong></a> designed an ethereal gown made of multi-layered organdy and topped with lace cutouts and fabric rosettes. The gown was dreamy, yet very modern. The flounce on the skirt created the illusion of Kris regally ambling down the aisle, as if walking on clouds –- truly a breathtaking sight! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072256618220242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rtMVHAIotSU7N4u_pRVx57gnKmNgBAIpm43i5SznUF8YRNLmCGdVbSl1QWggW2Lb4ghyNLXBVHSMT2sFoVTFuGU2qMOS6wl5fB5ctjeZA0gKkEjJLuYRstvJ3I4TMG5ELqmrXnzRPVQ/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074991810741794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeZq91rS_p39EO1ONFqPsX_dgbDd6BJ3ehkZEJiVfb74GM1VWedjlynlrq2K_nJRBXN4N5D3cpoHn1mXkuXk3njsP7iQ62O08FQfY_WFs4XNLcizAafKfPnbJWb86I5w3gk0kb1UIBpg/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+20.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072265569966450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdL9cmzCykPix5zn0z94Va1EDuC3GVDIhOSoVvTrMqgsWlrOK8-2pSeS3outw7hNmQKIMxtP1w7JP95eLPAIiX0rWVzVRgOBJk452SejDh2Mxuxh11FOHzG5P_bYF9n4OVl0S8NNeUr_k/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+18.jpg" /><a href="http://nikoforveluz.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Niko Hernandez</span></strong></a> was in charge of the female entourage’s earth tone silk taffeta gowns which featured fabric cutout accents. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073149058064978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirG-XLOVMQIJ7zrZFKk4cCqH2WERSMOrLDi-fAuLNh8y1HFD6GB1wpRb64pU3GLtFllgCUORzWROPD5msKTGEJPrdMRXHakVsJW29JbVg-W4q2Q_sa_Vi3G4haoIXykb1ps1XSrxMd1zk/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+13.jpg" />Francis Libiran tailored a classic black suit for the groom. Grooming was done by Joel Estrelles by Make Up Studio Team. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073158875888674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPZbRJk-1_UoU1dEAICfctcw1W52DV0Pw9yJlukyRfWejeVsYayqqq7K3tjY5-WKeuGJJ7Y8vJ9j_AK5AhXLl5DVy1OsRNhN1XMfqwCzvV2djVW3AitQjyStLsHySz59cV2l-lKoYhdk/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+15.jpg" />Kris carried an all-white, hand-tied bouquet of Ecuadorian roses, cymbidiums and gypsophilia arranged by Beth Amat of Eve and Company. The bridal bouquet matched Jonathan's boutonniere. The bridesmaids’ bouquets, like the bride’s, featured roses. To bring out the earth hues in their dresses, they also carried purple lisianthus and red celosias. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397072259698596738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVu6E-HLSmzynFIuNrnyObnCFheJLQy1hLw20lJj_h7YQzNe5HAEdj22WT7BcHhFAnEPMta5JkwVqL8Ubtgw1aLesbIL_lELq9OVD-X_O1e-TgTcWPx51YwMt2TEMxyMzFHzzkBoQ2Qfw/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+19.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073156452615442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutvbKa0KMlRYg83gUs2yWg8H6nqby_Uzz9UwdYXYqcD0OE0TowzMrkOZarfACmu33E00eIdbBs6Y7kuMWcshypHHOe9bFCUg7iY0DCPpl_4NGLmHzK2aS4g0A0gSwcF-KislS8oxJNYc/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+17.jpg" />The couple seized every chance to customize their wedding including their letterpressed invitations which highlighted a red damask pattern. This pattern was the common thread that tied together all printed items –- from the misalettes, table numbers, and menu cards, to the place cards and escort cards.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073167580878210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6-y1DABMOR3-HahGLd-l_MNo9QivTC15WaCZZ63rFqtQgKJXfhNkS3c1Or22MYCY5GX1TX-mZH2HE5KaFOs83iikVzJlH3-hEWtzRyQqyODViBqfuQ5iPdRhMi6Orif_ydEdhUxeWIE/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+22.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397073163364559266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhniV61-Pmpq7jEIcl6kVInwNzXUIjvqCYrV8JfctQ0RD16P6NukrYn2r6KhyphenhyphenCeGNf_ZR_9E7J7p_2iOrtfsiObZ10D7duPu_U78RPhMMNbZzybuHDDCVUnsACprvi9uXaJyqJmNaZzkeU/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+06.jpg" />The couple named the tables after the places they have visited together. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074059449332978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeyPVbULR0YiIz6EvNZNLsMVNm_5kXGcclCjLscNeVe4OJOKhhiqvhhDbOyh4cdIRbSeqI2I_YBGDEqUE0VOa-CpNdEM8G1tTGwK63XSP4bmrF6vYN3UpNfzMYYFjSgKYQmuOdSD1NBg/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+04.jpg" />The adult guests learned their seating assignments from cards attached to small bags containing Hershey’s kisses in orange, red, and brown foil. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074064360222914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7J8bTpqUNx2NJsrVwTm1CA7gBd0QFkjdNPAu918p3a8SGfpUJFl5Ein9uXRfqfKB4f3eL3L7CfISnF9M6GzEs6rix2DH5WftaLq9RBjHNJNLPaU6nUj3w2NnuCWM_PhHjs9DRmk140g/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+08.jpg" />Beth Amat was also responsible in making the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila brim with modern elegance. All-white arrangements were done on all tables. White cloth drapery and crystal beads cascaded from the ceiling. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074997118203666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_7xI43f6zAmPhpEgF-I3iFeW4o-gtY-0-dfzMfamFHN_FJH9eJZIwvXtNLWTmdqMD0WWHRHP5aj54bk9llslp7hVykeWnQ5M09xOcssz4ODtSp5KhACuq_Zic3mJnASPtaE5KnZWcm0/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+11.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074072449844306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGbIk48gBrM_vDvq_Fl089cE25ohLe3T2FQT7eUR68d9xUiwjo7cIbgPw18U3cQDRgGdFq2r6N8L9y0sS5__S11DOfgEcFQ2Jdep1pEjs-bR5W7Ft99pTj8IS_esCnHHLSUC6zi93Qvg/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+10.jpg" />For a more vintage feel, the event stylist covered regular glass cylinders with gossamer fabric and lace –- the effect was simply romantic.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397075006110508594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NyhyNuqEN7zelbaAz8xSrR4xrMeNz0BptFABHSzebitVSNZgR1V0LB-ScPh7YL-Z2CJIJtuVvwCp1rOWHjQoNT9Q0iZWfJqQRyHKWWV23rX4nCBXcOG0zy681M6jrhUETtoYkIsj6dk/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+05.jpg" />The guests had a gastronomic feast of Smoked Salmon with Garden Herbs and Dill Mousseline; Cream of Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Bacon Bits; Cajun Roasted Chicken Roulade with Caramelized Onion Confit; Seasonal Vegetables and Mashed Potato; and Mango Panna Cotta. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074991193647634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzE9oY7WQ8pW320IeDjtC7WdCidPx0mz1DQeqc7piIzXFtUDvLdUmoflEirLWXdZYfKdae12SvzgGvrT_Owig3jXmhAN9U1idqDslc09btkilyc3yJ-DIRZqQx5fHHR7ArxF9EcEGbmRU/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+03.jpg" />The wedding reception hall resounded with the heartwarming message of the maid of honor and sister of the bride, Khristel Janna C. Rea, and the ceremonial toast led by Michael Anthony C. Lo, the groom’s best man. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397075003059319426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_kVgchrCDrOoid98WeqfyTBjVlSwHGM5xmQYcNg0f79VN1oSYKvCWwGVDU1Z3y9qMOmbDaDbuU-0iNdyrN3qxbLjBShsOK4qpuQ7m_yjsQg-oG0QMIeMsVDFqJEVIkMpBxmBiRbvkxY/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+01.jpg" />To Jonathan and Kris, may your love for each other thrive for as long as you live, and continuously inspire family members, friends or strangers, and all lovers around you. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074057293446130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmagAkkq6OjQQ3ZZJlqisX10jH408IsYeHGZNLxJXSb6jasZjsZd7Vo9ClFEWLC6_LJy5ItlTkJmIvD1w5e0WEalbRjSzhErcbw5hW3DcI-QnRiVT_ryeO49prxiTlbqBlGVL4h5mvoko/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+02.jpg" /></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397074079648869922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8-wDa1A5phkviUdOGTmXxvJy44LuveN_IhI92wrwkEoHcdfnU4wyptRw8EbPwbW9802dIyONED-Gs_YNgM060BUQYFsv4OTQMYhFrpT-Myo2unVSipkfG2ZgkRniuWAA6G7NSMYhjYs/s400/2009-10-27+Blog+-+23.jpg" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All photographs courtesy of Lito Sy. </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-4265495405996848262009-10-14T20:50:00.000-07:002009-10-14T21:27:52.728-07:00Martha Stewart Weddings Philippines / Issue 3<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpUqog_w-46NeUY0yJZ0OHVgIvZfSKI1sCaNLdtJ7NzDrXBov7QOXji7bGFgOCIXPCCgXqRPDbtCgCLw3hyphenhyphenHl6k1ujj5nT7XbOZ7YGKZV_BAoESe4Gyvbwmnd8MXRJHd2n-hLWnNiz7U/s1600-h/Rev+MS+01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392670991267053634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpUqog_w-46NeUY0yJZ0OHVgIvZfSKI1sCaNLdtJ7NzDrXBov7QOXji7bGFgOCIXPCCgXqRPDbtCgCLw3hyphenhyphenHl6k1ujj5nT7XbOZ7YGKZV_BAoESe4Gyvbwmnd8MXRJHd2n-hLWnNiz7U/s400/Rev+MS+01.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">September 2009-February 2010</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Second time to be featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. In this issue, not one, not two but three feature stories on my brides and yours truly can be seen on the glorious pages of this magazine. Enjoy! Grab your copies now. </span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392671460656018738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VyULGTxd4hS2Gm_R0oZEemMYeL70ycTVJscCR2RByXWUfAOMJ3JmnRVJnHMsRECSj9eC77hBkV3LPnRkT6iE3CA8NYTjixxYT2gTzLVYD_AVgfloOCuHG83XK3SaSM6wojVAennz2AU/s400/Rev+MS+02.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">SINCE THEIR FIRST charmed meeting nine years ago, Califronia-based couple Joelene Sarmiento and Remar Balatero have been running high on romance with the kind of love that comes straight out of a storybook. When asked about that fateful moment, the self-confessed opposites share a real-life story of love at first sight. Joelene muses, “I even asked him that same day when we would get married!” This fearless forecast caught Remar’s attention, and the rest, as they say, is history. Last year, with the sunset as his backdrop, Remar proposed to Joelene after an exciting day of snowboarding on Big Bear Mountain. </span><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Baclayon Church offered a symbolic location, as it was the same place where Remar’s parents exchanged vows. “It was important for us to keep that tradition going,” says Joelene, whose trip to Bohol was her first to the province, and to the country, after fourteen years. The days leading up to the ceremony became even more memorable as guests went on tours and dinner parties, which all highlighted the island’s best.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The couple chose the vivid hues of bright green and magenta for their special day. Joelene adds, “We were also greatly inspired by the couples around us who continually show each other devotion, love and friendship in their many years together. All these make up the commitment and strength that it takes to make a marriage flourish.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Above all, it was the pair’s overflowing love which made a lasting impression. As for the future, Joelene says, “Remar and I dream of a life filled with adventure. We hope to be blessed with the greatest adventure of all – children. ‘So as with all fairy-tale endings, this story is bound for “happily ever after.”</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392671471241071218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWuoIC_ktoX1y66QFZTHdIN1MyAeKnJS7TGclppHyU61n4SsglGV4wsXJig98OEISSOj4_Ktx5BI0TVehwSGLC1oarNE52w0uJuRwpKyP2X1ygaIM9lL2ubSq64RKY7CboMU5I50ZMAU/s400/Rev+MS+03.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These pages, clockwise from far left: The newlywed couple beams happily at the altar. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ernest Pascual, the couple’s coordinator designed the plum-colored invitations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Joelene and her sister-in-law bought the bridesmaids’ dresses at bargain prices from an LA shop; a simple crystal brooch topped off the look.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Flowers served as subtle accents, like on this basket of petals.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Snowy white flowers star in the bride’s beautiful bouquet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tiny tots begin a light shower of petals along the church floor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Vintage earrings from a thrift shop decorate this unity candle and matchbox pair.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A radiant Joelene awaits her cue to enter into the historic Baclayon church.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392672567841560674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyJ1uKoGGeaIkBI_E_ASx8ap29iAz7C_Vk0aTKhsvomlKy8WU8DF5et8AL72KhOCBdTPqrkVRMstPdEiAUGCxGZ18JUSgWtXIwTPXdhHa54yu00yMmBVCDqiE7X4kvCldWP9lho_9hHI/s400/Rev+MS+04.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Clockwise from top left:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Rows of calla lilies lead the way up to the majestic altar.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Personalized M&Ms read “Sweet like candy to my soul,” a line taken from the couple’s favorite song.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The wedding cake, embellished with a damask pattern and silver studs, was made of delectable butter icing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chocolate favors offered bite-sized words of wisdom.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Diamond details enhanced the tiniest elements, such as these elegant matchboxes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392672573820800946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lVK3oVbKEAle3Q-ePZt4xnMJT13lE1gPUjw-xZPnOj8XSahZy2zjR1Mvsrrg5wlYATd-GgNxvML2fnddmadvJ6_LgY_2fK9v8bIOrhpvIGqufbs-bMP-7w15jvJyLvMSGz28UMQdhaI/s400/Rev+MS+05.jpg" border="0" />From top:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Each table was a vision in white.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Guests enjoy a hearty laugh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The buffet of local treats included cookies in the couple’s initials.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Joelene and Remar in a candid moment.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Friends and relatives were greatly amused by one of the reception games.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392672579950052738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidomRQJXtwhTecpGkSRl0CqEtfrfbzqFwHpYuTCw3dKv1dV1tKfke2YMexMSncVvB0z6TIEKuSj9HrgQK_E_AV68dXa_NRciJ0S_Zx6dyuijEpUp0q5Ql4plWUcpR5dY2LmwAFJjaBQ44/s400/Rev+MS+06.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Clockwise from top left: </span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Light pillars and drapes add a dramatic effect to the vast Dagohoy Ballroom.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Love poems rested on every table, all twenty five of them were personally chosen by the bride.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Tall and short centerpieces add clean touches to the candle-lit setting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Every element at the table was in place for the lovely feast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Heartfelt quotations greeted guests as they took their steps up to the grand ballroom.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392672588057491554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7KnHK2_4zukyzjoO4Dk42k_KLWJVEbA1BLC8mgTk-LG09Z2LoG-2be5LkDFqSST-sAol5m5LX1-FVDg-slCzVCKmHIr4hH5r_79EzDqGrVRFZRK0qHMpxeaFmy_UEO7ou0cFaIkV3Wc/s400/Rev+MS+07.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Guests cheer on the husband and wife as they relish their first dance amid a shower of confetti.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Underneath the ostritch feathers, purple bow and platinum wrapping paper lay personalized social cards for each sponsor, given by the couple as tokens of thanks.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sources:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ceremony: Baclayon Church</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Reception: Bohol Tropics Resort</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gown: <a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2009/04/joelene.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Veluz Reyes</span></strong></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Coordination: <a href="http://www.eventseventstm.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Ernest Pascual</span></strong></a> of Events! Events! and <a href="http://www.supreme-weddings.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Supreme Weddings</span></strong></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Event Stylist: <span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>The Blue Grass Project</strong></span> (Michael Yu and Joseph Dumadag)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Videography: <a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/01/20/joelene-and-remar-bohol/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Jason Magbanua</span></strong></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Invitations: <strong><a href="http://www.craftmasterinvitations.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Craftmaster Invitations</span></a></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Photography: <a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/2009/04/16/remar-joelene-baclayon-church-bohol-tropics/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Mimi and Karl</span></strong></a></span><a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/2009/04/16/remar-joelene-baclayon-church-bohol-tropics/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><br /></span></strong></a></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cake: <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Lola Lilia’s Homemade Specialties</span></strong></span></p>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-7020593123995902472009-10-07T07:47:00.000-07:002009-10-07T08:36:33.567-07:00Real Weddings: Romance is in the Air<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Ricardo Pedrosa-Elena Belmonte</span><br />Madre De Dios<br />Tagaytay Midlands<br /><br />Elena and Ric’s wedding was enchanting, captivating, and romantic.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389874244151733058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtnrcbGiVO59h7u11ECoFuU6BJgsDkOJiOvKWcGLilzvahtzZo7uAuf1zyc4aeOj14HKVPD2jJYdhuoSCJj7BfcrXiYtw6GTeLt-sLC8XCLJm6Pq0deIerV1XI_neY9qPt1MhG4EjVzQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+27.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Imagine how much pressure this wedding had generated earlier when this client couple finally chose me to be a part of their milestone. “We have great news for you, Ernest,” the groom-to-be said. “We have decided that you’d be our wedding coordinator because we believe that you are a man of style.” Gulp! I almost choked in fear – tremendous pressure, indeed.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870218923683810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIFCTgDqJMsZWv3GFamWMVk-QEdNQ4Ad-0ZNBYNMKFDK5yoeDUATdXvVtKVjHl9PliIIYe2nFoUVsl0SPDgI3qAWM0uKGyto8JMogtsvvWhkiDArspJd01s7g7UZkCdYm_USq7rCAFHg/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870242009699106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CmkqU0gfNre7G-VgH2FUmzkYE8zS6RALCTr3ZStud6eyT9LRwHDYtJenDZ4D4FXWRb9BFJJyROgcMAAGy6cmtbvTmbxUru5yv85iIthTINYNqEZH1Hd48ouXkW7HPn2-jnV9Yzez98Y/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870233131484290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEEko02RKHymAn-XjeqaT26VmOvmAcQMNy66FGMCKgIFSlGG0wkGcyGrRPTWJBTq7EJhh5z1Fb_T9rQUbFjx1Sw772dKkFaCt_2VXlDoOl9bRnBP8aWN_fQ8OMmfSSe28FU-xI3A1UuI/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Elena Belmonte had thought of only one distinctive look for her wedding to Ric Pedrosa: modern romantic. As luck would have it, the couple found the ideal sites that would reflect what they had in mind after several changes in the ceremony and reception venues. The final choice was Madre De Dios and Tagaytay Midlands where acres of lush greenery and the cool Tagaytay weather were perfect.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Elena dressed up at the Tagaytay Country Suites, and rode in a Jaguar Mark V which brought her to the chapel.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870717263165026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWwzqqrzWosriojjuzVO2HUFF6JBnJF0Gb0UTQYfvSrOd6iqvSWK3YQkTZRigeVTTBVmYJ-XVOAK5GeubkQuPCUPjEB0mEZyjyET-5hrS6MRPD5M5hgDhxLIeRMg3PjYl1K4dMZEeBTs/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></p></span><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Florist and event stylist Jing Tanada spruced up the quaint chapel with white roses bundled together and tied around each pew. She covered the red carpet with white cloth and loose white rose petals. The bride didn’t want too many decorative touches clashing with and overwhelming the simplicity and natural beauty of the chapel. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870724383985442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOfN6fwDuNO01oxW2jiw-g0s3phZe_nRZ9Tb6E34-64B8YyFlabf1wcSUhsJXvwKIPAxrI_DXZ8u5IX9IT6anlgqMu5HjL2s5CzcD7mYFolOkabyIWcMt-1yaVvqj-NhwTkod9muLsbU/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870708557857842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaZiavl4jWb72IyETB4d8DVqYKiTvuKKE5VTZeR7aOnBOM8w_kGtgTJFyWLFM0n8polYZv_YhGDPJM1tYESfeTcrYXPPhaX-X_W8-JUmCJr7dQLoi2uSbpqjKECtQoUHPDaB0K2MzgZQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Elena was a picture of authentic elegance. She was proverbially a sight to behold in her off-white illusion tulle Patrice Ramos-Diaz creation. Her wedding gown was accentuated by lace, floral appliqués, and three-dimensional fabric cutouts. In addition, it was punctuated by sparkling, strategically placed crystals. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870212217962786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQr9OZ9_Td8HjNuooY1hfVpmf5TjhB-096yIzNZe-E8HqalSLPItG4XRK_CqvXsbctqKLw6SPRrmmUm15M2RmQB0oWC0XL05JHKby_F2VT5zBfwLRClhOZqix0fq5J6gITBnbL783YQ7c/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870699700860914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAhk7zR4xGdubo5PkkG2UXT1oVWBdewYHtmdgepdNfPe2lFB5MzbPwS9_D6orm7fCHqeHH1HQb2UvCL3xQi_XYJRtgY9i4JL-ZArV3JMHF35CpmUCb0jV2oHBk3kNRT1ZoSCxQsHFtIQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div>The bride originally wanted white peonies for her bridal bouquet. Unfortunately, the flowers didn’t make it in time for the occasion. Jing made two equally gorgeous bouquets for her – one, a bundle of white hyacinths; the other, a cluster of Ecuadorian roses. Both were tied with silk ribbons. The groom also had two boutonnieres to match the bride’s bouquets as later, Elena astutely opted for the Ecuadorian roses as her church bouquet, and for the hyacinths as her reception bouquet. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870227991712978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObhw057GDB1ugn1HFDJZ1oIfvTOzWRk6geryEJl3DrcroWYBRBUBo_nvtsSXnsJYKrbLLxVvteke_nIpDvOEytW3TXIJrdVa2_4d7TH_oP-2onjJasG4n1Zx1uzcGfqpXkMV8Ye7OoIg/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><br />The reception was simply breathtaking – with ambient lighting, crystal beads, and fabric draping from the ceiling, the perimeter added to the romantic vibes. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389870729413709314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglryVQkvxPItLahb9pww2W4bdT48Z3JcuA9QA-rB5icEjbExCLJ7HRaylB60JCqdb2K784FlJDqlxvQ6TCVrh5lvMkRzjfHKIvBnI7JbDJFtOYmnE2jsyORoy1aZyE_IeWBA7KWJXpfWQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873033014625602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H4zujAwGFmNMMhxNJOQomd6A69zfNT4_jXbHPiIbw42pS1cNMQ7MosimXaeBcJECtMnnM898vM9UV7JtUcFn1NfY3LTK9LHpD62YWZ58yr7omVheV9sje2eHWQjKagYOa-RMioA6S_o/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389872503071288370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pf9FrqswIUI2O-A3pqB6VulSvVnvelyzQtLdF5dNhMccKZe9MlHsrmGgNUnSnNnvWQU1xgScFqddncg5RuW7WRx8ELfUDg0I0VyPNptqFgSLJbvhLoBU4cFodf-hz6sx1VT5FYoF3fM/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389872518862662562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvk2lkIEoBshQPlgE_C2QAoULV-LM1mtSAIxc8dC3QDj_vhb8Ai4Et-kJk_ewr4AGEUvBkpU3Lct0xOn6U2J9721BBQ9XDe_9dar0iGvxOCRpCilMsGkayV7bpli1xXZG4KdIdgZMQgE/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873006505479922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCsL1yiN8QKLJnUI-gqyZtliNSpVCureFEoSSA4KQry-o77EkGv2PGNJnokMSdykOohSslJmYwx5uYXOcVxmUh65aBafd5_qp6B4r6v2Aq7cn8PM4_Ky-6g3yxPNY2-Wkc013qI9wuSw/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389872488705202018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Pds7XMURJdadROC7gaOYsy8V6Jhcz5Mmqf1Yz_XvaTPQFUuXV1bqGy7666Qk5K2s6cGWWQ9atEVlvW3M4F7lD_fAxK5JeGPH-Ed3JGtV2Kmtc8L7lLz7Vu69PtIyeZc24pM2QMqqJ_U/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873793701069010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfjhzDzpsIZ89b5rfLmC94BZHAKYORiifus6TPP9UI6UG_2gyb2Br4jv5yAHLmNM1-_N7yVFKv8EPHAxL5XHL1wrN9pLlURW2RqznB7h0RwtWSWcBoNHkmn40X1BMwMZ0QKU1RJlmGVw/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Each floral arrangement was a work of art. Kudos to Jing Tanada who made certain that Elena got her wish. Truly, romance was brimming all over the place. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873016018673042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDDOejWZuGbEcEFFva29MRmnA-GkFfMR8eFHIHr-BOOBEFbKexm1o77BXJ9Wn162lHQNzOPrcgOdzNNXkzQOkFUtpAOSBVlzOB2-8tebmjr_1Z4EVYq4566JJU94KKpIE5HxB2otf4mY/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Each table had antique copper votive candleholders and handmade crystal napkin holders. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The names of the guests seated in the presidential table were laid out in handmade place card holders. In fonts used for the invitation and the misalette, the names were printed on off-white board and then pasted on top of a bronze board with hand-embossed details. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873020050313618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9DTuK8ZhEkdm3Sq1dEJlvIuCFwrG6ZElO4JAnuS6m8UkheUWbITGuyK3gY-HoOeSg9CoB1zIA7U5TyNLUTcd5NnTrx4osicT4jZ_pe3uybuENVBWTJOwsJUYU0-60E_CSmqSGEhTbrA/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873801007096114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1iVrvjAc8lvPjWHmr5OWf1oNdeF4P9QxlTAV5yqR3HRopOGALn4v4DnqPnfsuhLAHhb1W8LHlsI-zJlGk0uMeKrwqg00SX6fxyEkyr2Bxnul4Kyhr1QHJuUjYyNr2TNNZTJNb_A79lA/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389874255804513154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nzyDnO87lzyq-QTKjrsG3ZS8H_kFscL6SYJ-8udjSOqQWwVIkY_9aYXLPKu2ubFlZ4_Lw6DyLW3C3gVF-NzmFRrR12Y4FdEkeMIXpFybap1CU52_RmsaFm0X0JFHgs5SjVDUmjpeaJU/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+29.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Shortly before the newlyweds entered the reception hall, Crystal, the evening show host, spearheaded a fun, moving-around ice-breaker. It made every one to loosen up a bit, and created a relaxed and festive mood for the occasion. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873815845527410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT-pt2Uo1L2h0ytJj68wD8-TNe0H-gjglAKXittbsE5wtOjtsc66CiLkE09hepvyx327jVinthMekszcE0l0qwB-q_NtpbP9Vxlcvf4EDuUz0eFuIHOEJFLLDXk9RlPFnGlvb-NlwOpo/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The menu for the sit-down dinner consisted of Arugula with Basil Vinaigrette, and Cherry Tomatoes & Pine Nuts topped with Warm Goat Cheese & drizzled with Highlands Honey; Cream of Mushroom Cappucchino & Brandied Prawn Bisque served with Bread Rolls with Sweet Butter in demitasse; Lemon Sherbet with Russian Vodka (garnished with Mint leaves); US Beef Tenderloin Medallion with (more) Gongonzola Sauce; and pan-seared Lapu-Lapu with Potato Gratin. Immediately after, the couple presented an unexpected but leisurely change of gustatory pace – a dessert buffet from Bizu in time for the cake-cutting ceremony. The cake with tiny flowers was also from Bizu. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389872496829480178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTtRpqox4YLiznt7hlasWgD6ItBvZAB6_bsUVXCPcuaHRfsIqlFU79TBrSL20-K-ecs4egB4v-MoaDW380NS_J_BStale_C-j9FkR8VnD4TzPkQCsvvyYu8ieHtLsF34SJEm7ON8STog/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389874248880370290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpr-d9SODTwg-722egPCyZrQaXRSX2NE6C55kZmAGpvMLfG9-3n5qcX05M_nMvAivblxI8sqFh34iVLPyYtH5cTjOnejBI4BGVZwEeG2-A4T5EqUeCAJMwlXt_LKafDMM3goOhR93CqQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+28.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389872510925079954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXdeKbaHpceWj3yTMlBCLqz3auXwItxRPD4YoL5qva8BsITR-8-LwJhpFSkEncRi1tr6PnOi9w7JIitO1rYAKgBTW7ljH-grBtE7xQMJkTFgHvQNKCczrK7sJWaXQ_KFPMK61GJXWcRI/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><div>Each table had cards card on which the couple’s party rules were inscribed:<br /><em>1. No calorie counting<br />2. Curfews not honored here.<br />3. Talk to somebody you don't know.<br />4. Indulge yourself with the yummy desserts.<br />5. Approach Ric and Elena anytime.<br />6. Enjoy a nightcap of alcoholic beverage.<br />7. Party hard and have fun!</em><br /></div><div>The card also contained a poetic stanza that exhorted guests to:<br /><em>“Dance as though no one is watching you<br />Love as though you have never been hurt before<br />Sing as though no one can hear you<br />Live as though heaven is on earth”</em> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873812430891058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tczrnAXtHOG-6dRiewX6u2vBF9mT08lAd4oD9Kul3a_XsPgFr-gRvfv1t_ckfyJ1ow81qcyU4ERqxMEGSuJgsZlDmQ3CrWWN449RC8FqPowl_frZFxcUZsl87IfIGg0tQJVD8Dwm51o/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" />The night ended with a visibly overjoyed groom singing his heart out with the band, NATF, singing the couple’s favorite songs. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389874237584030466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnhGFJkBnJA2LTaJe2hb9Sk1tJ1wMr0RChhfpzvT7VZOOIubK7NlDxzyIOel6bmjAkqsFpqSCgkvGNxl4Nm_eIO7taZ_qMDgGcoFd2BZvY3wy7kpbQrS8oiUUzEDNLLOQWskRurXJ0b4/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+26.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Lastly, I could not forget how the couple thanked me profusely in their speech: “To Ernest, our wedding coordinator, who has given us so much help, and who has likewise put up with our constant need for assurance… You are the best. This wouldn’t have been possible without you. Thank you for everything, and especially your good humor, which has helped lighten the preparation for this occasion.” <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389873823563643922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4rAgQYBR3LmWxwA1n6xKaNd41XzWhLbMwG60wCozIJ04xEHQrPhj3Eol76ZHuC6pOH20y6iqZVK-eHq26ilQzXiuL3dc-LOaIbbDzB3rcsaE-M88ItXkF_a7zAia1q8oFpqYd4PvVcQ/s400/2009-10-09+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Watch <strong><a href="http://threelogyvideo.com/blog/?p=437"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Threelogy's Onsite Video here</span></a></strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">.</span> All photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Mimi and Karl</strong></span></a>.</span></p><p> </p>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-32789880290395256372009-05-06T15:35:00.001-07:002009-05-07T04:54:53.376-07:00Endless Gratitude<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6amjryVAY_lCxzRZI7hvOxkF1ZSoUDXTolaV5OUZKW_6DoKhK8TwAef3fINJE8Kjl-L1DVTf558P3hr2gMNzwFSgJTuAhdW_wFOpLKY1Li81fhZKoi9IhoJON4F4bcoCr_uGzXvRh2rE/s1600-h/Fuego+03.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332843557564828194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6amjryVAY_lCxzRZI7hvOxkF1ZSoUDXTolaV5OUZKW_6DoKhK8TwAef3fINJE8Kjl-L1DVTf558P3hr2gMNzwFSgJTuAhdW_wFOpLKY1Li81fhZKoi9IhoJON4F4bcoCr_uGzXvRh2rE/s400/Fuego+03.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the eve of my 33rd birthday, I paused, looked back, and saw what a wonderful journey I had –- with people from all walks of life who had made, and continue to make, my existence one such great experience. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In my own little way, let me say to all of you: “Thank You.”<br /></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To my Events! Events! Family—<b>Joy, Ali, and JC</b>—thank you for giving me a super fun time at work. Actually, working with us guys is not working at all, but having a good time. Cheers for more events!<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Wow Alberto-Henares, Cookie Amador-Ang and Peaches Go-Tiu</b>—thank you for teaching me that true love waits and that your marriages to Ron, Alvin and Franklin respectively are great examples of such love.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Tita Agnes, Sir Alain and Ma’am Eliz</b>—my former De La Salle University Press colleagues—thank you for being the best critics of my work and giving me that elusive first break. I am thrilled to have been surrounded by artistic people who have creativity and passion for perfection.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Gina Galang, Cristina Canada-Lazo, Chinkie Agregado, Niko Hernandez, Jong Mesina, Liza Alviedo, Marite Ilagan, Sid Estrella, Penk Ching, Dino Lara, The Make Up Studio Team, Mimi and Karl de Leon, Teddy Manuel, Pooh Ong, Amanda Tirol, Oly Ruiz, Mangored, Threelogy Boys, Bob Nicolas, Noel Jimenez, Jason Magbanua, Tania Ventura, Don Peji, Maya del Rosario</b>, and the rest of the <b>Sun Life Family</b>—thank you for making my work a lot more enjoyable. I value the friendships gained on top of the generous support I get from working with you.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Veluz Reyes</b>—you are truly an inspiration and I owe you a great deal. You have been my mentor and guide in my becoming a successful businessman, and more importantly, a better person. Thank you for the unwavering support in everything I do. I look forward to our heart-to-heart talks which enable me to see things with a clearer, better perspective.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Madge Lejano</b>—I treasure your friendship now more than ever. If there is one wish I have for you , it is that you find your Mr. Right soon. Your strength, passion in what you do, and endless love for your children are things I admire in you. I like as well to see people continue to treat you with more respect and kindness which you truly deserve.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To the many <b>couples</b> whose unforgettable nuptials I organized and mounted, thank you for allowing me to be the bride several times over and making me a part of probably the most significant event in your lives to date. It is impossible for me to enumerate all of you, but you know who you are. Thank you again for all the kind words, referrals, and friendship even long after the wedding.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Tito Parrish Carlos</b> and <b>Tita Maribel Mijares</b>—my confidantes and mentors-- thank you for always pushing me to do my best in my personal and profession life.. My countless phone calls to and consultations with you have truly paid off. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Robert Lynch</b>—for always reminding me that I am a good person. Thank you for rediscovering faith, hope and love through “angels, butterflies and clowns” with me. You have never ceased helping me and you’ve become part of my growth as a person. What we have defines and enfleshes a real friendship. You are truly a blessing.<br /></li></span><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Ross Gonzales</b>—for being the “first person I will be meeting in heaven” and for being my “Morrie.” Yours is a wisdom that never ceases to amaze me and I thank you for sharing your innermost thoughts with me. Certainly, you have helped me move on.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Simeon</b>—your ability to see through me and the immeasurable respect we have for each other is something I value. I look forward to our conversations filled with exciting disagreements. Thank you for showing me how one’s love can overlook human frailty. Although I am yet to see the time when you will forgive me wholeheartedly, let me care for you from a distance. I dare say again how extremely lucky I am to have you around.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To<b> RJ</b>—for showing me what fun is all about. I immensely enjoyed every single time we spent together. Wherever you are, remember that you are always in my heart, mind, and prayers.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Joisce, Tetet</b>, and <b>Ria</b>—for making me part of the “SAMAGA” (or the Samahan ng mga Magaganda) group. Joisce, thank you for the PSI experience and for the enlightening New York meet-up. It has truly opened many doors for me. I will be forever grateful to you on this journey.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Eric</b>—for teaching me to put myself first and making me realize that, indeed, loving oneself is the key to true love. We have become better persons over the years and you should know that you made it possible for me.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Rachel</b> and <b>Fofo</b>—we have been through a lot… thanks for keeping me sane and grounded.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Dra. Lilia Pajarillo</b> and <b>Dra. Audrey Camacho</b>—for making me beautiful. Thank you for your wise and effective exhortation that one has to be at peace with himself first for the inner glow to show.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Jason Santos</b>—our 26-year friendship is one for the books. We have been friends for as long as I can remember, and I thank you for encouraging me to go on and achieve more. You are truly an inspiration not only for me but for people around you.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To the <b>Pascual Family</b>—Tita Milet, Tita Vimin and Tito Loy, JD and Kuya RJ, Tito Ciel and Tita Pet. Batangas has become part and parcel of my life. My yearly vacation/exile to the province never fails to unleash a flood of childhood memories.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To the <b>Sunday Group</b>—Tito Ethel, Tita Lyn, Kuya Maynard, Kristin and Emilio, Kuya Joel, Lia, Tito Ato, Tita Amee, Lex, Ali, Ada, Tito Boy, Tita Nieves, Tides, Kim, Tita Bing, Tita Kar, Tita Gwen and Tita Gemma—our weekly get-together has taught me to value our family more. The undeniably close ties among all of us reflect the genuine love and concern we have for one another. Truly, I am blessed to belong to this family.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Lola Mommy</b>, who surprises me with her ability of living life to the fullest. I would want to live longer if only I would look as glamorous as you are when I reach your age. My love for photography can be traced back to my early childhood with you around. You have an eye for beauty and I’m glad I got it from you.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To the cutest pamangkins—<b>Iñigo</b>,<strong>Julio</strong> and <b>Gela</b>—thanks for giving me joy each time you smile. Rest assured, I will treat you like my own, and I’ll do my best to keep you out of harm’s way.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To my sisters, brother, and in-laws—<b>Ate Ara</b> and <b>JP, Mon</b> and <b>Tessa, Ella, Mikko</b> and <b>Ria</b>—growing up would not have been wonderful if not for each and everyone of you. Your acceptance of who I really am is greatly appreciated. It has an immense impact on how I live my life now. I may not be as demonstrative as I would have wanted to, but I love you all.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Mama</b>—thank you for believing in me; for teaching me how to pray; and for picking me up every time I fall. You have taught me patience--a trait I thought I could not develop. Mama, I love you.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To <b>Papa</b>—thank you for instilling in me the values of integrity and responsibility. Being at least half of the person that you are is my goal. Thank you for the inspiration. Papa, I love you.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To my <b>O</b>—it felt like home with its abundant love, contentment, security, and happiness the first time I met you. Thank you for making me believe that love can come at the most unexpected moment that defies time and space. Thank you, too, for making me experience what true is really all about. Your unwavering support in my chosen career and your love for my family are things I value, and I am truly thankful for.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And for those who went before me-- my <b>Inang Milia, Lola Corazon, Lola Ely Nery, Lolo Cile, Lola Ely Pascual</b> and <b>Lolo Aris Garcia</b>. I know that you are looking out for me from up above, and making sure that no harm will come my way. Thank you, my angels, for your divine protection.<br /></li></ul></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Summing up, I have, indeed, a blessed life, a life I never thought I would ever have. And as I turn a year older, I feel that the best for me is yet to come. And it will happen through God’s divine grace and because I am surrounded by all of you. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Therefore, to all of you, again I say, <big><b><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you.</span></big></span></b><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <photo></span></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-27991486937341338332009-04-30T08:27:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:07:47.521-07:00Overseas Couples Redux<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As if it was déjà vu, April proved to be another frenetic month for me–-not for weddings, but for meetings with overseas couples. I met with eight engaged couples (all in less than three weeks) and it was a thrill interacting with them during the customary ocular inspection, food-tasting session, and cordial discussions with their chosen suppliers. Truly, the energy, excitement, and fun were endless. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong>Couple # 1 – Brenson and Myles.</strong> Both Brenson and Myles are based in Japan. They will get married January next year at Punta Fuego in Batangas. At the helm, Myles is bent on having sunset colors for her motif. Kaye Cunanan was tasked to whip up a sumptuous feast for 150 family members and close friends of the couple. Jason Magbanua plus the husband-and-wife team of Mimi and Karl will be in charge of videography and photography, respectively. The latter found a perfect spot inside Punta Fuego for the Christian ceremony--not the beach front though. The location is top secret for now but let us just say that the site is a sight to behold.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330507099684738450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWSCxXNHpPdC0y_GxMTvnjE5EgH_6DfwQ4zpBynLQWTg4L4vvjpFXzUmhMsNrfWyCHvmgEswkoeAZs1brkWD0kk6oGCRQazohoE2f2sgOCrs82O8_09DLF5xtBqGyZu7iZfTcSEl0Nzk/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Couple # 2 – Roger and April.</strong> Both Roger and April are doctors based in the States. Roger is already a resident physician while April will begin her residency program in July. She e-mailed me while I was in New York, and we decided to meet up in Manila to finalize her wedding plans. Working with her was a breeze–-she exactly knew what she wanted, and we were lucky to have her cool, doting mom to help us out in the preparations. Roger and April’s wedding is set in Tagaytay. Jason Magbanua and Pat Dy will do the videography and photography, respectively. Veluz Reyes will prove once more why she ranks among the favorite couturiers of brides. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330506809303399602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7jADI7WmhD12-eD1Br4Ta2zspyxCKAehM9xZYBG8I4S1VOrkSEYhA81TJyjQPwx0r7uNcpOjz1J_-R9K_t8zQzXTZcYcwKT8azZJOcYIF017G77CkmbyHVoLOS0fWrLezoqZsn2DVy0/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Couple # 3 – Romeo and Jen.</strong> Both Romeo and Jen are based in the United Kingdom. Having been together for a long while now, the couple has decided to tie the knot in April next year. Kaye Cunanan, Aaron Lejarde and Veluz Reyes top their list of suppliers. We managed to maximize the couple’s brief stay in Manila by finalizing almost all of their wedding requirements before they headed back to the UK. The food tasting in Kaye’s residence was definitely several notches above satisfying. Her bright food ideas always attest to her enviable status as one of the most sought-after caterers in town. Aaron transformed Jen to a lovely bride which prompted her to say, “I never thought I could be this beautiful.” Meanwhile, Veluz’s vision for the bride made Jen giddy with happiness. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330506811278778354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVOfHlowSOtIvhyrmgmZowptz6G0DnhS4tEW3mMIq8OYqoYMmS7Hn5Judp8RpqqzBCX52ETF0RtVRCZN7PSTeNlklu8MPn9gjFZ_vta4FQ9JHLhnu8sRdtxlMIx1rI43NoglFYPaqd48/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Couple # 4 – Jasper and Karen.</strong> Jasper and Karen are both doctors based in the States. I met them in New York, thanks to Mimi and Karl who recommended the very soon-to-wed couple to me. The first meeting was very casual–-I remember I didn’t have a proposal to show them. What were the odds of having a successful client meeting while on a vacation, right? (I’m not complaining, okay? I think this is way beyond coolness – booking a wedding while on a vacation.) Threelogy Video, Veluz Reyes, Madge Lejano, and of course, Mimi and Karl are part of their dream team. It rained hard during the photo shoot at a new resort in Angono, Rizal, but there was nary a whine or whimper from the couple. I love this couple to death. They’re one of the easiest people to please and work with.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330506806763084898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCzkBLiuWuu9tchlKM4BFl9iTdwPBicT0847l4EWxc4oSVMuFzSuGGfsmfWWYKV8RxkRodLhldMykGOErHAFZQDkcYbRP3gylyJRzDIXZyNKpUcd5iXGflruC08eEsiYOnT9n8P7Rq8Y/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Couple # 5 – Mike and Ysabel.</strong> A few weeks from now, Mike and Sabs will say their wedding vows. Jason Magbanua, Pat Dy, Rajo Laurel and Madge Lejano will help me make this couple’s dream wedding a reality. Surely, this young couple will have the time of their lives come their wedding day. This will also be my first time to work with Audrey of Bizu who’s doing the full catering for the occasion. I couldn’t stop talking about how accommodating she is with our countless requests. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330508518327637778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp14_FhK4OG47uXu2uF3Ow_LS6hFlFbJWmCF5WsnzxZyCBNnoTXetQFvG7P7USMi3s1l5ES4eCVyp1cWX95ws4rcqtxMFsDYKEMkNZve_q98-Zecn18_mWOi35E64C0_azDKh_Sl8cW-w/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Couple # 6 – Jeff and Kathleen.</strong> Kathleen is a flight attendant for Qatar Airways while Jeff manages his own business in Manila. They were recommended to me by my brother. We are concocting a wonderful night of fun, festivity, and good music for this young couple, as well as for their more than a hundred guests. Madge Lejano will prettify the already gorgeous Kathleen. Bob Nicolas will do the video. Eagerly anticipated are the avant-garde bridal gown and cutting edge suit designed by Puey Quinones for the couple. When Kathleen flies back to Manila in time for the wedding, Oly Ruiz will be ready to do a prenup shoot which promises to be another kick-ass e-session.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330507101609430018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEK2ypUJTkkIGrQi7lQYlO50SH7Nk_r-LwCqDY8zIIdFmblk2qAyoncedl0U1CmDOhD3wOV2vlwlBkEO8ZRzefe4pfsxoIKgj3HANXPQnMeDTPw2PqMH6raTshyphenhyphenCYgJinBUqBVnN59Q0/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Couple # 7 – Mark and Rica.</strong> Mark works in United Kingdom while Rica is a Manila-based marketing executive. All systems go for their Tagaytay wedding in June. When Mark returns home in May, the couple will have their prenups with Paul Vincent with whom I will work for the first time. Teddy will spruce up Sonya’s Garden with his eco-chic floral arrangements. Completing Mark and Rica’s suppliers are Threelogy Video, Niko Hernandez and Veluz Reyes.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330506804945415602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBSIw7z7VfJ7ALBsM1ODmZHUmrGAe5KdCpDJdh-JzkMO7fnT8_4D1QBiEvyC2FXuK9jAQsj-bouHkiDwXJrbCVBnUUafiM07VTOMkauoA5vx4G8xla6VBOIIuPyDze_avGGXEzustYv4/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Couple # 8 – John and Heidi.</strong> It’s crunch time for John and Heidi who will get married in a few days. John is a physical therapist while Heidi is a doctor practicing family medicine in Illinois. Mimi and Karl will take photos of the wedding while Oly Ruiz is in charge of the postnups. Jason Magbanua will document the wedding on video. Heidi will don a Veluz Reyes creation. Jing Tanada will transform the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila into an ocean of pink and magenta flowers. Finally, guests should look forward to the yummy cake of Alex Franco.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330507106784556450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAZRWOweA3B1sXFE9po_BYnNudAidVNvp2lhe2jdYf40WxJogfKko8ed0Bc4SZuPasw_un0VIZDlHfjiX52USL2KauakdiYAsWDiZgq7zUbQkg4kJgKIXtZs1rrzPyksTN6uGOQdqMb0/s400/2009-04-30+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></span>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-5590582299319403702009-04-24T07:44:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:26:44.953-07:00Real Weddings: Details Diva Goes to Bohol<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Remar Balatero-Joelene Sarmiento</span><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Baclayon Church</span></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bohol Tropics </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328280269173933154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVGNTAOCrPpbIsfT9q_kDra0DESpjJurXB7j8aqibd9HZueGQO-aqeYo2sqIWZHjZQXT169TsuE2RWaiJl4-XQAquRl7d6DCPrPbMmzIHxSuSYCmrTXDYOovVfzq3gBndUEx-Kf5ITi8/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" />Almost a year ago, I got an e-mail with the subject, “in desperate need of a wedding planner.” I was intrigued by the subject line and I immediately opened and read the message. One could sense the sender’s desperation and predicament. Briefly, she told me her difficult situation: 1. They are a couple based in California. 2. Both of them could spare only a few days in Manila before the actual wedding. 3. The wedding would be held in Bohol. 4. They expect 250 plus guests.<br /><br />After sending her my standard wedding proposal with a few links featuring my most recent weddings, I got a follow-up e-mail from the bride – <em>“I've spoken to numerous coordinators through the e-mail, but none have quite the experience and portfolio you have. I've spoken to many coordinators that just didn't mesh well with me, and now I feel like, judging from your e-mail and website galleries, I found THE one.”</em> Now, tell me, who would not be flattered by that generous compliment? Even I, in my jaded, stoic self was so touched, and honored to be a part of her wedding.<br /><br />Luckily, a huge load was taken off my back when I learned that Mimi and Karl, Madge Lejano, Veluz Reyes and Jason Magbanua were all included in the list of suppliers.<br /><br />I visited Bohol twice for ocular inspection and to look for local suppliers who could furnish our other needs for the event. The wedding preparations were a breeze. Joelene, the bride, had a clear-cut vision of how she wanted the wedding to be. My inbox was filled with photos she gathered from all the websites and these were used as pegs -from the gown to the invitations, flowers and the reception. Everything neatly fell into place.<br /><br />The details were, pardon my self-patronizing tone, downright elegant, coherent and exquisite.<br /><br /><strong>Invitations.</strong> The purple, damask-laden invitation was rich and opulent. It featured a letterpressed main invitation with an RSVP page, entourage page, and liturgical participants page inserted into a lime green- lined envelope. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328269788174759234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqYJk501JAs-wHBNZfylaXP-xPDb4aup3kMtKZ5zoZGPuFR6sBn0qmelwNyp_JDGVdUeyNqNdKaFCEG0hDsu1vbbnBDJ1zmM8_BLW481xtiUoV4ljvANsqNHQnP_Bw476MsCvZ3-S820/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Chocolates.</strong> The two-layered Kitkat chocolate wafers were covered with specially designed wrappers that bore the purple damask prints of the invitations. These chocolates served as décor on the customized lime green linens. Individually, all the seated guests got significantly apt and different words (e.g., laughter, trust, desire, compromise, etc.) that semantically spell a happy and successful marriage. At the back of the chocolates were the pronunciation transcription enclosed in parentheses and a brief dictionary definition of the word. Truly, this ingenious touch was a conversation piece. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328269794286416290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17GtB_7mzadVso1bY4YyFN8dMqVjs54sWYY82XTOohaWYCT8VZcqw_lbfrmpEGMgRgrlYorQ98M8LobhXDO8fmz2XuwuGc3kRl8PfUT-Ku2Uq4L-N3u9l0GjL9M03JezgLCpQCfP9pCU/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Unity candle set.</strong> The crystals encrusted on the matches and candles were actually earrings snapped up from a thrift store. Add a silver ribbon and voila!, you have an instant expensive-looking unity candle set. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328269795135462402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWZyaGI-Jr5SQuY-dTbGXs_iwlcxH625bQErtcIjnJvBW2xrqLwXnKg78TPYxq4AEsbKs3puijwWHoaqpV17XXuLR_cxRqm0EBsZTIrbcVKCROesCt8G6NUYcvP7SrwsFbgZNEU6diEo/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Misalettes.</strong> The misalette covers were done plain lime green and plain purple. Adding interest to the misalette were metal ear hoops with a vintage feel.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328269799104772338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GLMNQU6GqG3R_gJ1nAYyQ2OzCFNlXg7f5zbsq6mqX2hzeciZm-umfUjcAwfU92bLy7cKxEEbZVUIro8SQpw6m3iYcT8Mup9sk_eVr6OIbJObCJIB-EuRGASGWJFli3psJKHDluWd5po/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Gown and bag.</strong> To say that Veluz did a geat job was an understatement. Joelene’s wedding gown was truly a fashion magnum opus. The moment she glided along the church aisle for her bridal march, a series of ooohs and ahhhs emanated from the guests. Apart from the jaw-dropping intricate details, what made the gown most amazing was the fact that Joelene never had a fitting not until a week before the wedding. The bag featured ostrich feathers and the same rosettes found on the wedding gown. Simply, Veluz outdid herself once again (as if this is even possible) proving time and again that you will never go wrong with great talent combined with sheer artistry. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328269798753080706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE94UhgvsW6YmuNYD4UlLypfqzv_5KtAPzGU8oW9tK5uDhMwQv1cz-0bcLj4aAl6hGC1SGw7AZgO3HvL_vxPlEN8TyzsrC7PnhNMYuUgKDARPF0PkssMhMqtnrPSRFXOIUeJ9yY8gox9U/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328271078462398386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HKvkZ96vzIKiOvh2SdcV7YzFQIq8KndvGRhoDE54W9ki6Xs_oqPhgRVs1wrHTjhD0PUymS5JdyPmyCTaw29CC-Fl9Hiblnn9um5g3t3pRrL_0OV8HwL1rSw_E_tDUbE8FvBuhFnjDec/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Gifts for the principal sponsors.</strong> The couple gifted their principal sponsors with a pack of social cards – something which they can use. Special silver gift wrappers covered the boxes which contained a matched set of 100 cards and 100 envelopes. The packaging was topped with a personalized gift tag and accentuated with purple ostrich feathers. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328271083425612866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEVRFllEGfu22gzDQ4iC6_kctJ4TNefU0Zfx-Jd8M6mrd0oVN4lUV4KNAhzwAZZ3Oq0t9YIVzEWPcIT45BQEZK5YR5rFvBVH5f7OFmsKgTglj_QHirR3jvsXsIe6xls2aZKm9WTZPqx4/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Bridesmaids’ outfits.</strong> Since all the bridesmaids would come from the U.S., it was Joelene’s idea to buy their outfits online. It was also very thoughtful of the couple to give the female entourage members brooches to be used on the wedding day. Even the cute flower girls were provided with brooches. Notice the matching shoes of the female entourage members – very chic indeed! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328271655760347250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6d96mn99XwG6SczidSJD_JJtekHxU5TIp-mOVF2_sKaWJCYbR_C494FECMdGu-uHmkQVNRAmeIPzqdg4bPbWzuASmRNQmbrJ0HrSw2NhZ3dH3huVxOZSYmR2fVrkv3DXIMWr1DA0JTs/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Bouquets.</strong> Each bouquet for the female entourage member had a special crystal trinket. This is another personal touch which was well appreciated by the bride’s friends.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328271080366567010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOm-O14WZqEvTXysM65fH8aZH1uwt-pUaTXrrl8FdlpOjVlV-1pg2TgK7_8kvSRsLplBicqrxP4Ah0HNa7Le6F2wyq1i8kKZYxYuDVBysJOUBwQfv2e8cqmhsrbtrUJO24N06aYk9BwU/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Cake and dessert table.</strong> Would you believe that the wedding cake cake was made of butter icing? From afar, the cake looked like it was made of fondant which is the common trend in wedding cakes. And with its intricate damask print design, one would expect fondant icing to be used. But no; upon closer inspection, it was made of butter icing! A dessert buffet was set around the cake table. Aptly labeled “Sweets for my sweet,” it offered a variety of decadently delectable desserts specially chosen by the bride and the groom. A hit among the guests was the R and J- shaped gingerbread cookies. Thanks to Ching Usares of Lola Lilia's for the scrumptious dessert spread and the intricate wedding cake. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328271086661303106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4iskKLld0nEuB2voAfd84MP8Xt7pnHJVKAlSUd-S8Ty5dpCdVnSfdcVuIWTxAwvNCAq1ctVc9_UCQN39LN18QwJY0o5kIU0qb_4ePooUj0bnl1qmNIlE9Ko1y5Tx3BQ3c4VWzDYsuSM/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328272272090908658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KQQmxQWLm-LZM1ZJBNmnZC9jDmx5bFAoxSNaQ1T7JOh2WQND_wv2dihWZp27xAjumsjIFQZgHsNkBPyYL5Uc1SnHdADRioYGWBe5NfMCEIi5z9xIWccca6De-1oDQW-HVzoe15Q3Wmo/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Floral arrangements.</strong> A great find in Tagbilaran, Bohol was the team of Joseph Dumadag and Michael Yu of Blue Grass Project who supplied all my floral requirements. The aisle of Baclayon Church was lined with white floral arrangement on lighted posts. For the reception, special white damask printed lamps and ornamental wood lamps from Manila were shipped all the way to Bohol. These lamps were decorated with clusters of white flowers. Customized green linens were made specifically for the 14-seater tables of Bohol Tropics. Specially designed table numbers and program cards adorned each guest table. The program cards contained the names and oft-quoted verses of famous poets. Four damask backlit posts topped with cascading white flowers served as the couple’s backdrop. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328272271762458146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0vO0-f3h5BT1tgMpJvm6xiNN2PwTM6Q-9Jsw6ILYuDl4lDBMJMRgo7Dk0rKmqRswl_OjuQEI2HAIFEsSSGdp_Z55ZFgBtDb4NSFfu7Qydz_vP4Ojs_Nk3EI27sYd_ILhC6UbFHvMYffQ/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328272274809964450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtHo24Jd8mxX1j4teLq9Qe-e4gjLTNDNlnKnEqj5gUWAuW-wbg5peruKrEppnQGa8SwK8DSIvUagBLUv28Z4y3gGS_BkON8rLC_Yx8gvTeWywHJP5DfpcMgmFvqiTDeyqkT-A1xxmo6s/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328272274616757890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeQ7Pk3HA7KCec__5MeFrA9kUXPlFx2zp6rx06873brZjMjXoEk6camEvhiWP8Ep-PNu13DeCIVmnWBgBO8DeQPxp6a-XNt79SC_L8emSddVE3XpreWinQh6R2bpwywuzS1roqvmtXbA/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328371959141512690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp7bL0Su26aLjyDsgnpP5t0RMdLBCJ49hP8fLf6WPa77KBUVKSW6kRaPAOeZF63bw-Xwt8EWcdtQ6aCqR4f9TPBzVPmLnIIH9WUy-Hdt7_iDl6-X_mDw62gbhuUauiFOZxnr1KJfpxAE/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Stairs.</strong> Of all the motifs, I liked most the love quotes which were placed strategically on the stairs leading to the reception area. These love quotes were specially handpicked by the bride. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328273095870430290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCdfyPIuHXKmJKWsqONNmcGjVY_6r7sW1oTQqYIHB2HPQdHjB_1hRE5X9nDeLl9dCo3J5MEhJkW-OJ62T_uUSwyFKi_bkwwHOsaxrHs-XALJ9UKVRb21ekjhT3iWqH9JeGI58-NOKDXg/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Photo Booth.</strong> If Mimi and Karl brought the Clique Booth to their own wedding in Bora, Joelene brought it to Bohol. Guests didn’t mind the long queue just to have their pictures taken. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328273096588304642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4c5a5uOQ1NKyKR2RhVDeeJVaZeVFKBosvx1iGho9XQfb7yeCnOiUcPBwX5XeU7D6fRcZ0YO8uvn6FcDjlPiGPfAY-0rg99CjYrVQj07upwBPWMiA3XkoCNcqHR67cacl8J1mgNi7b6E/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Bus ride.</strong> Since there were about 60 guests who came all the way from the U.S. (and some Manila-based guests), a bus shuttled all the guests from the resort where they stayed to the church and back to the reception venue. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328273102136119826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YZhaibgk1w-79_1EhkO1nv0yQVVNe0Omz-cqjBHrXnvfxwIAQ445yKI5YQD5iq2YomYFQD8DHkTj8iL7so2UZPtprZkegMqsjo_LQaDhVSXStEQetGi_OrU4adfwnw1JtVvqMF9qOEE/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" />Wisely, every would-be bride should listen to what Joelene has learned from the pre-wedding experience-- one has to “let go” so one can enjoy her wedding. She trusted her suppliers and in return, she got the best (and more) from all of them.<br /><br />Special thanks to Auntie Bettie for helping us with the logistics; Mae of Supreme Weddings and Chinkie Agregado for their expertise and indispensable assistance;. Ella and Joy for making sure that all wedding plans and details were carried out to the letter; Ryan Li for the tips in mounting a wedding in Bohol;. Veluz, Niko and Ate Lempot for the masterpiece and the pleasure of their company.( I appreciate as well their going out of their way to help us with the entourage outfits); Tetta for hosting the event in three languages – English, Filipino and Bisaya; Madge for leaving her comfort zone and doing an excellent job on Joelene; Jason for the well-received on- site video coverage; Mimi and Karl for the wonderful pictures and for recommending me to this wonderful couple. (Wow, I feel like I’m the bride here.). Lastly, on a serious note, thank you Joelene and Remar for your trust in me. It was a joy planning your wedding and I look forward to going with you to Disneyland in July. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328273102020640114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsurAuvS_f8fDjFyepKvu5MEnROjF82ZXHCzWMg8mjCI2SsuhmGOy3-82uWvZf0dqUwur-lrrtWzxu7HAJgLeUaZvit2CKR2skC0595kef_QcF_vxLH5ul6ShIIkvW5rAm-JOKf2eS1us/s400/2009-04-25+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Click here for </em><a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/2009/04/16/remar-joelene-baclayon-church-bohol-tropics/"><em><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">M+K’s article</span></strong> </em></a><em>on Remar and Joelene’s wedding.<br />Click here for the wonderful </em><a href="http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/2009/04/joelene.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em>write-up by Veluz</em></span></strong></a><em>.<br />Click here for </em><a href="http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/01/20/joelene-and-remar-bohol/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><em>Jason Magbanua’s onsite AVP</em></strong></span></a><em>.</em><br /></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-19472888387409745682009-03-30T09:22:00.000-07:002009-03-30T19:52:52.755-07:00Real Weddings: A Family Affair<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Aldrich De Villa-Ada Atotubo</strong></span><br />Don Bosco<br />Manila Polo Club<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />It has been quite sometime since my last blog. I was out of the country for some rest and recreation. And now, I am back. </span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">My blogging of the beautiful weddings I have planned starts with the wedding of my cousin Ada Atotubo and Aldrich de Villa. Both were longtime boyfriend-girlfriend in high school. This explained why the <a href="http://www.mymetrophoto.com/2008/08/aldrich-ada-contemporary-engagement.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">prenuptial pictures</span></strong></a> were taken at Colegio de San Agustin—where it all began. Kudos to the couple’s wedding photographer, <a href="http://mymetrophoto.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Oly Ruiz</span></strong> </a>of Metro Photography, for capturing the beautiful images of the prenups as well as of the wedding day itself.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">As part of their wedding motif, a custom monogram was made—stylized letter A (which stands for Aldrich and Ada) enveloped by a specially designed lace pattern. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319028231614110946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8p0o4IXguc6IPFi6G2gtrawXI9oq3KTYupCih7-5gaLwXAjfZaFR9a2SwzR8A3yDTEk95PVqJS40i3iEHRpMBQCGs22kjTdh5hc2XeDi9O_I1feWjiglXHkWl090QqMSbatKiUXwrDw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+21.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The pattern, as expected, adorned all the printed materials from the invitations and the misalettes to the menu and escort cards. The same pattern was seen on the unity candle set and even the matches used during the nuptial mass.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020616944565874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnZmJN-PegNPxvW2no-_URaSKMH_-hHyYktMBtXWN6Oh4fZ8H8O3yTgeXAh8HvvFk-m9gYhLYP5nfFP6nqPDpXXubcsFxpQs4Vm_Cft_8nw4xARiK2CjrefOzXvbQzMYkxT-h-igZuBI/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020618768700434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZOfyp0dOrdC1CUe3CFW0Q7DIx8WhUXOkTi6tBve0NftQM6wYjaDUIGsmrFT3qYLf2giJLVk7vniacHfUGqCDCErumaxaL0swwQ3SbVd3rpUhmAE277xXMUWepG1BzOfnlzb1laLFeR9Q/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020620731269906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zc2K8XXt6peOISWvoEX2MA2hmM8GX2zglZRX-G2x7I7kleiC2_3lfmQcb_RiuP7jNth9-2LKsd-2J1FxlqQYn4vYHMscf1wWZ1ylUk8TmhjaxdXc3467n2TCNmYe1EE3Oce0rtixUDo/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+15.jpg" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The bride got dressed at their Spanish-inspired casa in Parañaque. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020610321902594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdlpTwwGiBKOx5KMjZ2INyc0-Dj9X3aMyMz9iKoJjfI_ebVUNOXhsZsiJT4k1ZiJwEqW6t0zsr3kdggIEiqjaS5a7E6LHYbx0ove5Eu_Z4ZQqv2Va3L7QCaB5Y9BH3JpAWojSXeyMuxNg/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319019376345845138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhwP_K5MMkzap3m7PBfOzuAzKZA5zS9YFdsTMO2iEPOyWwLPdUUz8uAAvr8aDXC6OT-r4URUL9NchuBL91XJ3yurm9e1yyT-r7P-wMNJrgcC8Ben3JD0wN74wy9wUFIVIKe9nAClBcl8/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><a href="http://makeupstudioteam.com/blog/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Madge Lejano</span></a></strong> of The Make Up Studio prettified Ada who stood out in a Parrish Espiritu Carlos bridal masterpiece of a gossamer gown in offwhite French Chantilly lace with tulled hemline. Ada’s female entourage wore custom flowy chiffon gowns in mango yellow also by Parrish. Each gown was accentuated with burnt orange and brown rope embellishments. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319019369933430994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbS1o61ncLJYQ1yqTlwrcW9rW7gTXtm0kBaJticMxSy7thyE33pZFFdcG5PUpLMGplZU-Ep7GPP3anDu9EjCXAEsZk3HExc6-r1AIf59qS52GdrMCEt32Oh0ZK713PFXtT0A9klsm0gg/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319019379779698866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBPBeVV2E9yV-5fuZVdgqiaO8oW3XDa1X0cBq9S4oiYwlOAH0Y3JKxNalLm75ajo5bbf4bhaVFhIm3U5m3GDHCqx2T-ggZKjJa7UVSEjZNh68K-l3eZetThfr-5owCdSOBq9TRKmN9UM/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319019389003267298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcOdPvjdRdKO4duxybAJ8WVvyM3h6bYpw3-_tbBoxj1yBxAClnBddTPzHsoa_c0i3vRtNVG92bC5X77iWPlwb-5nqKFLLc5qAP8QgHUqSJltK-ZpmLCVprYULCaqFkO4j43qJ_zvHlEE/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319019396806819650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyNEtq8Ciz2OkODVlqZ8QR6XNvq4K-QaLnn_HS1VfT8xD_zyI8uTLe0mscbvYbUsF7i4VifaLRBVDHYKMzUXsgU5kEcrq50dt3Zbf3ZczXkfgBFBxeOGx0C5Q1mjO7ac4AQDSfxxmKKk/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020195587261986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYt3Pbafc5oCghgLTnaiax0tC0zjQPMf9f7Za-3kf-HIYGVDqxZTA7pV20-C5mEQHYpnGfhXbka01TcUDwO0pIKQn93-WOPMZF-WQPYWLw_rDhgFapQcm0gRZZzJy7htsJSwFAO7M3i4E/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020960833741042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfx38AaTnsi585fEweZjag97MqoZlcAJgRwIS9UTfl5Hv_FMABl56ADy7EW90kjn8U-LE4Wjs8sIu4fqsdlbujXzCuuQYgWa15DU2hp80RVrlIXgnXrFNHfWutCBW1TY2j1TQ1wh-liw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020186701801138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6N5fBhaoDRmEg6du66V_K1Om8D0TeW3TgvwRlIEzuRWUUA4Ipo4KwGZgC81dczYokXKDFh5qIItm9uv-3C7tqQ-XygxEqX4ZtbUdXmvIV35ALUGPRT4xtLbHA-k3pIW23tnci8beVLwY/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The female principal sponsors were provided with more than sufficient clothing material which created a unified look in their fine apparel. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021959832501490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivwK5G2h5QeMPQse8l3uqrDw7zS78l4-ypHSpULE1QSsQxznrBXBd7sJ1_71rzW55tnq7tm3FPITNp0vDXyaSB0gB1W5yo3OpBCPI7V6AfrRgBJEidqSIvLSpEcjIpDwGCxDwWbt_aC8/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+35.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The aisle of Don Bosco Church was lined with white floral arrangements tucked neatly on gold cone-shaped tin cans which were transferred promptly to the reception venue after the couple’s recessional. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021955034722146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGy4Haettv19rBBXh12_Ru0qdiZG2T0uWbYdVNGiuqBHSbmuJgwD5AGJLtm_MnXlJaykKVr3TSsKhk1LDqnvs30KGJt71Ook-BVfe7uSugVgc7HdrZ9sI1yeAp2HEhRPCXpS2MaPC-znI/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+34.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319022195906739010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQgI6PvIp3x4DRPlX7r0-Vo735Axu26csJOSCJrMVpIkx5hP9N7rloMVmMV2CAziEYqmYSwHCFlH6G42XzTsuPyk5rJjh9H3SOUsHXGBOGrTGtVUWLS6ke9HM76j_QxWeNsQV3zkfDUw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+36.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">At the registration table, guests eagerly scoured through individually packed cracker nuts sealed with a decorated paper containing their seat assignments. The line, “Nuts About You,” (pun intended) was placed together with the escort cards. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020955159361138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7f1UOeL-miv7hy632_Bu9KsTwakhadrj7ZDIvujidXGgFR9OO6et_1vsGYUwaPye0c4e9HDQ1xJzOg8opEUjMwuQ_BAxw83P8gDzHxWol3C0hyphenhyphenlwjc-hrNFi_qgaQVSPgmcvxWaWLDU/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020967541255090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKInN76wvjGNhA58nhkS0h955N5NLXj5RT5NkSDeLKz3m5T5C5p7ELSmBe1KwV1AZpDAL_SFmKEiclBgGtd12UgVetwk3I_aDVGc7qz3h7tV-2YcYSDHYdFdeSvRLJlRNgOE8H1QU_eA/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020959010635442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC22n_b8q9pYwHN03HGVrT08oM6JXmXYE5H6hXA7jRV2ZeGC1gJ11jUulQE5wIDfmJ52uAwOIveB-coWEIcG5oK4GZWR8toh0rlyxBTkfYC9bapAwIiiixEqXYfrb1tI-X34oKjuMck9I/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">While waiting for the newlyweds to arrive, guests were treated to a musical extravaganza courtesy of Sound Salad. Shortly after, the couple made a grand entrance into the main dining hall of Manila Club festooned with monochromatic yellow flowers that enhanced the bronze damask table linens and champagne Tiffany chairs. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319144666413593474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZFHMAxi2zcPQdVyhMqZZqFgu8FENMg6sAb1pESA7xm95ourfGAmA57MQyY-lJT0kouqWuZcYlv8IdpIKkxv3kAqEX2WPuESvoaUlIXo9v4MCbMCXBtGMmVJ86sgnEKtKhZspwJerba8/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+37.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The bride personally designed the wish cards distributed during the dinner. Guests gamely answered questions printed on these wish cards: “Who made the first move? “Who has the final say in everything?” “Do you think it was love at first sight?” <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021259294154530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXBeJZeJIC29CUT-PkCyggZzZDOz0mH8eax7R0eoHTm4iuIcvKgDZxjiuvr7qxKKe95sDoRDDe0m-8jyEr8E18wxxKkXko2o8hluXpuI_J1OxfUzTPINcpQHFfBiKsQ5JBzelfTuZ6G0/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Napkin holders in yellow and amber tones personally handcrafted by the bride’s aunt, Gwen Garcia, added texture to the long presidential table. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021272188472866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZneIqNdwdtY1HvMOVuhur6TeB3lUpNTWt8KJx5CwpHZM__CL7lPd-0JvJDC-Iq7it-k9OSNN1BnW-z8xydtUBQ-0_AHCNGKrLLzcP1NYqofP7GQBu31SBor1PEaT11bEC_uSwV5QpwXE/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+24.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319144669547691762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx93gN7S0BeoQabmgpkymCUQzo_CCDffNFs9YeFIVlASeo4qx4hNG6umafbSr-VS3V6SUZCTfnzEWLgPXgcF0TDplUDW8RVKBmJl2GySpDoX0jCY1s66tBe-sncWbokPcwLGOGA1L-FJw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+39.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Warm, yellow light emanated from candle holders made by the bride from glittered ribbons, double-sided tape and regular drinking glass. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319144667085007106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKc31zFqeiEZkXFz-xrreExHJdVzM3RAWyl0hEBFdSU7gFU58SdewnHRP3rdcZ0934CDxLfCsIYVdt4Tz3q0y1JQvymbilMmk041xdhjUPESLHtnflPYqMspOBMEO1AQIdgGkbqEXW2k/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+38.jpg" border="0" /></span> <p align="left"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since the couple were student sweethearts in CSA, they playfully named the guest tables “Nursery,” “Kinder,” Grade 1,” “Second Year,” and so on.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020956567977826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwQc9LVrCUE3R8X1lycuWjS_X9eihX_oFr4P64IJaPDq33aHaCqWv_0tNACO-fNFKOpHDBRBTRRJkHXIVIFNfcuNwyFdPCnS4xeFKe93DCHwWWp-9EpdIAE9Fyiptc7_I87d313QRGRM/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The bride and groom cut one of the four satellite light butter cream cakes with caramel filling from Estrel’s Bakeshop. The cakes reflected the same lace pattern from the invitations.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021270791825186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlI_mt7YP4NTPrP2QIt6IWtF3h42IgTjYLapEzFAr4MCXQJ9UwcO0ohZlMnV-k-eqq-itvwMV6WIyHApwvFFWvj95I6-ZIU9GThoSUNzW36FQgngPWQBuzShWx1tgChegn-fkK0l5CLY/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+25.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021262086509314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjnp5n6Bk8BssH4r0y00y9TYvNEw5oicPbgK5aGwzmzH-OzqWzuqpRj54DeeLvET1axU-LEM9Vpg5ShQrVJ1IBMiC0jbP7mw8f5LhfAkQjXjJDkkzK5Hflj4trfSFqV92jz3NPLdCGPo/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cristina Canada-Lazo emceed the night’s programme which had fun games for the single men and women and was culminated with a special dance number by the newlyweds.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020202051110498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8r4d-fmxA-e0T-mRFouw4v2HK56S38LDMscIAmUTtmOC6UyWir5nNHstkh5Csac-kr5ods9qtQRMv_q4CLIN_bfCNdzsaN4xAQH6UjpX53h7h7Pys5deI2JEWmpC0v7PeSWfIyYPIlP4/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020202811782994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL62RDO4bn6QiKVlEcHKTHOWE17Yq0Hg30tmSsMayZYbCU2blo_jl9BVfN2pzyOZNHuaC54rwFUm2hudxmkIkgGX-zBSV2CVL9ZyD4kDJ9pG6lHro4V6AvC6ML194MM6JNXo9ftmDFceY/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021678982623826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI_sKA1S2Xbh1DS01GqlwrBU0QNoh6zemBHLUk16FJak2g985Tb84rzqj4DJIvr_9QtQJHQQ_LwxXScRu4wzu2SRGWxNAD2hEUY7CP_jbvXkH5M92a1UYvhQ2kjvNqURlUoGIXYpxey8/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+28.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021676435556770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw94Rc_Z0Nj6vW9Z1SLoZcnijZ3NRBnEevbrmGuLPAVaGinkAQeR0V8DFX5JOjTxhszxqZk6Snzw3bJCeq_GvQyNEpjtOw7fvDT1mqeu4YnsVA65Cr3pUUehDGj_QeAbp7SgM5OSyINo0/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+27.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021687885150658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxB8G_lDM3utYFRM8Klp9yVN9A-A-gHvP1N9RWXm0W2Y3FCNIaS3-GVM_7r_YpKZhBaTjmgPY3_-8xhbmlDo-N9g84gqrtp9agp1n_DduzQprhBqMN5y-CJ10LhWIRHEUA3SzooJZUozQ/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+30.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021944887706674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1Kb0PbaxWpk0g31m_WWvrZVmMO4H8RyL3TesvvESUnMN6MFCsNUFkV7JU2Mg3YfgzaXcmdtF4LmpiqgDRyV1R9T4Be3sTVx1DVyupcm2NhepfDSjyHhfTCiX8CUAfYwUwnlzizx39k0/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+31.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021686823039394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFCDoLm-zlbS2_bfUAPbTpaXuA-Ymqx9t9EC45mBF0OtErOD448IglX2yOz68Ae4cpQY2HC_pVJT0v1GphiskrOIOD1lmunRmUIZ1sUbLGTLVCNdP9BeqLv-J5cJxG2MazgaPXWLnX7k/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+29.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Until the very end of the evening reception, Ada and Aldrich simply radiated with much and real honest-to-goodness happiness which, for me, is the most beautiful element of any wedding.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319020199013565906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSE5yPpdiuSu6l0pZLZXiLTbMbqN0ddi_jHmdaptruY26SvNQOJI9YosvKJo3NDoO2vUBhbznRRIXy0tI8PueGcbx9RvhqqsgDj5S6U9vpRh7r10ERuU_pdor_vNFImLKpbEdik-MvLw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /></p><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021952330551810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8XeC7FN3_-fUSKjKH9dXMZ8Z4VtlhWoDomXhyphenhyphenQbXovJ1NEI8OGi93ZZMAbRen0Mn3tCet0771PHCo84s9ZRn8mTApyrcV5IoBXNJS6C860eg4PjvneXL2g9oRX9a7wkFT_68MvKMkEs/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+32.jpg" border="0" />Me with Madge, Tetta and Oly</span></em><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"></span><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319027553758689602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqLsmZapTH774HPAsDRFLu4vp-wHopykrLlQm2b5Dns1uQaWY0pPl-wgFeqvL0YOuHyAEdWDktM14qjepeXJYWHVqOWNSX7K0W2Vt_iBR-hqW6cZxsS_eEj4Mdn_0BfgNw77l54Nx08Q/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+26.jpg" border="0" />Me with designer, Parrish Espiritu-Carlos</em></span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319021953936097298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjldBftTapFcOCkVwEUrfr7Qv299kVYkxGwK-DKJnuKs2JmHpGd9n-D8RR2dTmUN1n0Vsg9ygHeHdskMEsp35AwTnEXK-yax9-tu_9JuBDaXPT8raK9RMUCosrsNIzDNSpryouGa1Ttw/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+33.jpg" border="0" />Ada and Aldrich with the team from Events! Events!</em></span> </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319144682511815154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsC-vzGNZH6qhyphenhyphen3dm_5g2FQNqSipCQfTO32lJbBzhuNUV2IUEoglqByLxkBC3RF-9__wYE4lb69iBlmAvGeIdbh19-xnt-s4Aaun-f_sjh6xFQmI-hSl5Oo7X58dqh30L876o9nD4IHs/s400/2009-03-31+Blog+-+41.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">My immediate family</span></em></p>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-32125465981263994402009-02-03T16:42:00.000-08:002009-02-03T16:47:05.892-08:00New York! New York!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After mounting 8 splendid January weddings and 7 unforgettable December weddings, it is imperative that I unwind, re-energize, and attend to the affairs of my heart. I will leave for New York tomorrow, and will be back first week of March. Clients and would-be clients can reach me thru e-mail </span><a href="mailto:info@eventseventstm.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">info@eventseventstm.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. Truly, this trip promises to be an exciting, awesome one. Not only will I hunt for fresh and innovative wedding ideas Stateside, but will also spend thrilling and quality time with my <a href="http://eventseventstm.blogspot.com/2008/03/boracay-bliss.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>O</strong></span></a>.</span>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-7924373103847904512008-11-04T00:10:00.001-08:002008-11-04T07:55:21.382-08:00Second Chance<div>It was my second time to be interviewed for my U.S. visa application. This time around, I was doubly nervous. Though I had no expectation, and had psyched myself up for whatever outcome, the thought of being denied again a U.S. visa was eating me up. The entire process – from the submission of the passport and forms at the pavilion to the actual waiting for my number to be called for the actual interview and the interview proper – was whirling in my head. My heart was beating fast. I was thinking – I would rather do weddings than undergo such high anxiety. (Really, I would prefer planning a wedding than being interviewed by the consul.)<br /><br />And then my turn came. Window no. 3. A young lady, probably in her mid-20's interviewed me. Unlike the first time, no papers were asked from me – no bank statements, no land titles, no nothing. I answered her questions about my work as truthfully as I could. After a few more questions, she went back to her database and found out I was interviewed last July. This time, I thought that my chances of getting approved were getting slimmer. Then nonchalantly, she told me, "I find no reason why you were denied the first time." I answered simply, "Same here. I also don't know why." At this point, I got a glimpse of the interviewer-consul through the next window. And there he was – the same consul who interviewed me the first time. I just wanted to blurt out to the lady consul, "Ask him why I was denied." Good thing, I stopped short of saying that line. After a few more tinkering with her database, she smiled and said, "You can now visit the U.S. I am giving you a B1/B2 visa." I couldn't contain my happiness. I wanted to kiss the lady consul. After mustering enough guts, I asked her what type of visa she was giving me. And she said cheerfully, "10 years multiple entry visa." I left the window beaming from ear to ear.<br /><br />I plan to visit the U.S. in February 2009 for a maximum of three weeks. After that, I need to fly back to Manila because I have wedding commitments in March.<br /><br />For those who prayed for me and with me so that my visa would be granted, thank you so much.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264831490246484306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGtP2QkHlb8Zu3XzX6toCiM4ha4ZopcntRcyAMR1aePhUzUYUJjppuL2IM1iyWFwZi7xiPvjz2jGCdj_8pyS__NOKaDvTq4Tqr7P50xFo5aq_wfVNXVSeLFqIE35NyQYw-kjo1QdVxIY/s400/2008-11-03+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /></div>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-59020758922727790942008-09-16T16:36:00.000-07:002008-09-18T07:50:18.439-07:00In Gratitude<a href="http://www.icanserve.net/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246774822233485842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingCKYiTGCXyi6jkNIJtBgA54o3FXDXiSzLiCNwYJZ9gQKg1i8vpwqPPCe7wlNq0UHQkfdJbk-yEiG7JHTWHDpfuU_cdv-EwftpbodkkgL8nZPgLpJt9DhMrpuXinlamix0AhFKMopGLc/s400/2008-09-16+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It was early this year when I just came home from an event that I got a heartbreaking news from <a href="http://www.eventseventstm.com/gllry-montes.html"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Raymond</strong></span></a>, my brother-in-law. His wife <a href="http://www.eventseventstm.com/gllry-montes.html"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Tessa</span></strong></a>, my younger sister, is diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. I could still remember how I tried to be strong when I went up to her room immediately after I learned about the ailment. There she was in a corner, staring at her only daughter. I walked up to her and assured her that everything would be fine. Deep inside, however, I was so scared for her. Who would have thought that a 30-year-old woman who does not have any vice, lives a simple and quiet life, and eats healthy food would be afflicted with cancer?<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I phoned some of my doctor-friends and doctor-clients for options and opinions on her condition. She underwent a battery of tests and opted for chemotherapy. Her doctor told her that she didn’t need a mastectomy (removal of breasts) because the cancer was detected early on. It also helped that she was young and her physical condition at that time could withstand the rigors and effects of chemotherapy.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I never thought that my younger sister could be that brave for the duration of the treatment. She took on the battle with the Big C head-on. She was strong. She needed to be. We all had to be strong for her as well. I think more than anything else, the prayers of the family and friends helped us a lot.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">With my sister's permission, here is the letter she sent out to our family and friends who stood by us during our most trying times. Tessa, my dear sister, I look up to you for the kind of strength you have shown during this entire process. Remember that we all love you.<br /><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Thinking back to the first days after I've learned that I had breast cancer, it felt as though my world had turned upside-down and inside-out. Terror and grief overwhelmed me. All I could think about was my diagnosis and the overpowering feelings that controlled me. My life was overturned in the most dramatic way with death staring me in the face. I remember the fear in the faces of my loved ones and the pain and grief I put them through.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>After the last treatment, I know my life is forever changed by cancer. I realized I cannot return to my old life because I am a different person after the crisis. Having gone through chemo and radiation is like having gone to hell and back. I have battled the worst and have come out victorious.<br /><br /></em></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em></em></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>I hope and usually believe that I am going to be okay. One reality that you cannot escape is the hard fact that no one can ever promise you that the cancer is completely gone, that you are cured, that you can live the rest of your life without worry. Sometimes I do get scared, and then I remember what I have already been through. My faith sustains me. I would never have thought that I could manage surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and feeling so ill but I did. If the future brings me more cancer, I now know that somehow I will manage.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>One of the most important things I have learned from this healing journey is that God will use the cancer as a tool to reverse our life and make it better. Sometimes, it takes cancer to give us the clarity we need to see in our life; it’s always for something bigger and better. Breast cancer has changed me physically, emotionally and spiritually. I’ve learned a great deal about my capacity for strength, for courage, for empathy, and for love. If there’s one thing that cancer has taught me, it’s that I am stronger than I think.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>I am proud to be part of a very special sisterhood </em><a href="http://www.icanserve.net/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>ICanServe</strong></span></a><em>, and grateful for my companions on this journey. They have inspired me and reminded me once again of how beautiful life is and that it does not cease to be beautiful during or after cancer.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Thinking about my own life with breast cancer, I must acknowledge that my family, relatives and friends deserve most of the credit for my coping. Your prayers and support give me strength to continue fighting this battle. I will forever be grateful to all of you. I wouldn’t have gone through this without all of you by my side. I am overwhelmed by your powerful messages of love, prayers and encouragement. Thank you so much.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>To my daughter Gela, thank you for giving me more than enough reason to fight this disease and for always telling me “it’s okay mom” whenever you see me crying. Your smile and laughter helped me go through the bad days during my treatment.<br /></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>Most of all, I thank my husband, Mon, for always being there for me every step of the way. No matter what the future brings, we will get through it all together.<br /><br />Thank you everyone... for everything.<br /><br />TESSA</em> </span><br /></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Tessa with her husband, Mon and two-year old daughter, Gela - Christmas 2007.</em></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246767974284734370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztgVYDNBKeTrYViAMTw9BHvq8x1d_HPHZOUxeB4V8dey6PuIJVkiOL36DD6zVo9Bbu2jqVrMfvv3oxUcDeVKW2wVgotQSnmOfQ5e7j9xaE8wRk71gPz5qStM9DuGWnHJxx7WpU7LsV00/s400/2008-09-16+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Tessa during her sixth and last chemo session at Medical City - August 2008</em></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246767978792317890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajJerB0Cc9sWeBu1PRnqXcSz4dLdl2mS_D0krfazNqVxLkDcwOiMBIKTcsQXAR3uxZCeEa2XBvjd9NMEwN4UbhrQ4bCH9pmiMukzSPASm85MJJuOdNMu2SDK1a_DcYui84LOWWHbmWAA/s400/2008-09-16+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /></span></p>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-50443378509783355542008-08-10T18:40:00.001-07:002008-08-10T21:11:46.051-07:00Real Weddings: Finally Together<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">Dan Tesoro-Dadang Desiderio</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088148190158498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53bpH08bMvkHq_ABtoMBA0U2RGDeHIFLSn9m06BbtA0Iw_cgAC59DgsP_lH55_apYwKBXkbTguSe9jO8-82a7QtwDY5je8GqVxspFKoV4XCtV1_QxmfyIeNm5mRLEC3K-teTwsnmNi-c/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+08.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It never fails to warm my heart whenever I receive a message from former clients expressing their appreciation of the hard work I put in planning their wedding. It becomes all the more special and touching if the message came some months after the event.<br /><br />One such couple is Dan and Dadang Tesoro. Their wedding proved once more that good things happen to those who wait.<br /><br />This fun-loving couple went steady in college and have been together since. They had ample time (ten years, more or less) to know each other well before taking the plunge. The moment finally came when they decided to get married at the quaint Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church which served as a perfect backdrop for a solemn ceremony witnessed by 300 of the couple’s family members and friends.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088974789158002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdN9w9TNSmFUauvqdkyklVTnGTfibetX7fbsfIygnJ7M-gIOx5J6YMhNgBcgSDQlLeJO8D94sLhVL45UDkcBIVnp4eA5I4nIPSsevFr9K1GJFMEuqRgYhDotHIz8XtfPq248J4OifPl8/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+20.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233095163588690722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8sBFTrvhL8G3tLy8t2Gc3lWiCjiHVDq-ojFlg9Tljo85P-3zzRu0sHTdsIzr2BT1wwCPNgCUwCRe36aOMmf3jAhBcIggi3B3dSsOgB5kxSP4gsZ_Q0UfXr5Uz_nYcxIAUkNhuCUBcJH8/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+23.jpg" border="0" />Dadang’s vision of something elegant but simple materialized beautifully throughout the wedding. Set in November, the event took on a “Thanksgiving Day” theme with Dadang opting for orange, plum and green as her wedding colors. All the printed materials—from the escort cards, programme cards and invitations—used maple leaf icons. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088566985242994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHvaMH5UyIWgsT8N7t-PR49_In-R63Xq-CUHEAeIOA62diXunZpiOColgv3aAsq6vijP5e0Ra85_C-tgBf0JbA2mCU8Gh3pPsYSBhpFzyslPLhd4G6w0yQNDbc-bdCKDuogHGi0FRYyE/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+14.jpg" border="0" /> The exquisite wedding gown, masterfully conceptualized by celebrated fashion designer, Patis Tesoro (who happens to be the groom’s aunt) featured multi-colored appliqués delicately attached piece by piece on off-white silk chiffon. The bride was made radiant by Cathy Cantada. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233089181376609266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxugAZ10F5ZCLXZFJEEju8bUxHvSZTtav6QdAyTmMTLWzwa5LX17d2xVdvLvOvzN4eaQTHcQxl1PquCxWORCmAWiB6QrGCxfUZcCceeO0q1P7zFRVSUZCzjRCVDDllPdw_RfqZB2VjcQ/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+22.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088564368058514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5upGkbfAIKKmwhCAk9pbDqHbrNE9xoYdkUoHzoUBadcbaAhqufmLhSjYFoddmQUEZexZnEfX6-9q6b53kCLDJrymqG4SjV9ZCSLf0-55XMxRhzxc6nkDszGJxhwq5Yo_ZQg5zDywBafA/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+12.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088970619182562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJh7c6Kqi6mZ3q-80G0WllYIXk3r7Idb4t_C2yqfvW876y3xvWZ3Rmr6z6eRdiQAJ0NMnGAQEWc5FeGumS7cDR-2NdBEdWGuVqHS-s1qm33yar6JNCKkbP0Da3Fyb5UNx4by50psIb4E/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+17.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088559446377810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLnighUE0MRSlgz7D1UdZNyg_sNlkbPMNMoOaSVf0T1rMcSVLPtwC1AoO-JYxwwJjavo3AxQubE-UlD7By21_choraJ_DIvI5X0pXpHoM8iq0emk7-z175wZARqdksXhVDQ7Zccr4jd4/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+11.jpg" border="0" /> Before leaving for the church, the couple, going against tradition, had their formal portraits taken by David Hanson at the lobby of Shangri-La Makati. Indeed, there was never a dull moment with this laid-back couple. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088561389509586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirVZlamVr6IMWs7ruyrZrpbs1krMkbLM_rqGwSXKAOd34pjFJP0IY-tYDyq6VpeFLRMfB-HAe5Qpb4sBMmjamvczIGbAqjtRxsUPt6hTgCMf-rNzPvX7cJEdUSBt0gH7fWKDA-kzGVB_k/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+13.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088152823212466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ErzSHNyQKyCw8mfpokHoJuIQhvBWEDyVTRgVm5hmaqo01hjEEgyABkAoqSL39pZfEjwWm24TNXERHVpNCAdqPdNe9HYR47sIV32IBfkqEPvRb6foqn2tvjeCX8duA1uhy0qvPjQV6cI/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+09.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088969548683522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5454bQrPooHqpLUijIVgDS7EGDApMRMnPn0Yf1qP8RDoRhTIs4arzSMItZuTBpsaB9rfMZbuub5gZrfbF7biXAb8iT2mJ68sp_lkd22K_CegyaP0ncB0gaxUXoqPBibEOu6bo1tj5A4E/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+18.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088155478518546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbbEQWxG-TQVm3TJn1Lc8iLFLNd5TSNM0zd99Bfp0AuGSIFuOzeGlcuf-gcaNntR1RVnLo8jtf9F6P3uTLp4Q57j-JjkVwZIN8vk_AJD0D_WJO1KUhayFGetTuvPh1Crlh41PpDZX8o8/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+10.jpg" border="0" />Both food lovers, Dan and Dadang were incessant and meticulous in searching for and choosing the best food to serve their 300 plus guests. The Plaza, having catered to many of the Tesoro’s family functions, was the unanimous choice. Not to be excluded was the perennially famous ham which made The Plaza a household name. The scrumptious first courses, entrees and side dishes included Prawns Bellevue; Mesclun Salad with Ceasar’s Dressing and Light Balsamic Vinaigrette; Crème Dory Meunire with Tomato Basil Salsa and Caper Butter Sauce; Roast Beef; Whole Roast Turkey with Apple, Prune and Chestnut Gravy; Boiled Corned Beef with Vegetables and Horseradish Cream; Canneloni with Mushroom; and Spaghettini with Sundried Tomato.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088141131797858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLrlzGLXC5wfzw8y6tlHuSYefVfpqKymOR7d-fVRJw31PRZY3nS-BXpvDriI4IrKRpgWEYupDh-wtwXIgwlRqth87MMIH6GLJf5VsyM5vrKf2hSy0z4NWPmwbWtJSPGgtyON-WC-vT4s/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+07.jpg" border="0" />A special dessert spread laid out by Juddah Liu of Costa Brava featured classic dessert confections—food for the gods, chocolate eclairs, tocino del cielo, lemon squares, sugar-free apple pie, caramel cake, nelusco, and white birthday cake. She also prepared a tower of soft butter chiffon cupcakes given as souvenirs for the wedding guests. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088141232914994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG65JUx1Hec3ifFo3Vz6QHFWcDhXJwtTmvh4gtp3OIyIQivZxuwgAL_YGyTR3Esv_PrsnscCj1i3UtJG03rbOz652gXlNjuKjq6a8DcO0_Jg5iCj5JdTPqVw_JRs1lienQxlWKB-IRzoo/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233087779838641010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZm-GXjVqrnnFFUqcULGDL59yU7AZnxSefXFuvEs3RER3FeAwOpXKnnifFqykwQsuqlKCnSn2WON2AGliWGWQIb8zIgoTWr33NHQEjsdYv-tOKNH8cGaCFUV6KRowxDIFZ78uf9TvTmqE/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" />The unique table centerpieces by Tony Padilla jibed perfectly with the “thanksgiving” motif complete with real palay stalks and fruits. Complementing the table centerpieces were dried maple leaves overlaid in sparkling gold, red and orange glitters. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233087781299002770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimY5r4Gqcf93YtnjIWoaSDmbRAImsqgVQ0fWNw9S3ekRWBHAsXAayguNpv1BQ9fiF9rPEkwttJ2nsrB2pVyH80TqapdMqlAbpalt8tFpsc1OOTyCbOSQRDIAPZe-io430B7v2ttrqs6Go/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" />The night resonated with wonderful speeches by the maid of honor, Rawn Lopez and the best man, Dave Zuniga. Capping the program was the couple’s first dance which led to an evening of fun, music and merrymaking. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233087780973338146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTDsb-1tfB42SzoCFsI8aXDOvlrm6GvXsS49PMyOdisn-Id0lrS7zVBYOw2QKWT2TKgWm8oBuSkOKQeBl67kjaVJ1df7Vcw5AA4FhyzzZWMX-FbFLhX2jckAJRwd1kpqG1wUQY3lyi48/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233087775671128274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQM4jACQdaGsXMrWrYPlMnG3Z4zhMH2v2naLbfsJbXxUdL_uSFHsjwj6KnHQKjdme7MFv6mdyBv3kmTM51ym9jHkLbkE7c24JO-iXMeVsa_O9CQP2wr1QLdo8dv0ASjqAHEVA5VvACrVo/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088974638766466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebUSRAwMio4oSr1_Aua0hgmpykxweB6Tvmk9u4q9MIpcTbD4vzgk229YRZ_1G7X3Dma_J3sjE7LePq8oYxaZrFr691cQTrqiTVynwdskQ9AMDakJsOaabbE2iUmOLB6b_Lp73DJo0H4c/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+19.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233088965819744194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQyOGbaV8ipfsHi_FTTah-pM6H7scGW4Mo3pmD2lLaf2QqFak39uiamEYKS3pYze9CwMkcKZSP3ec_Bce55yhnjEFsjXzgmmtYaIbIfY3c3iDhLFTWlKfwKlp7zxFnqmWwEISKHxxY5E8/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+16.jpg" border="0" />Truly, Dan and Dadang, your wedding was a blast!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233087778512089506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp31llvkTaluq8BaHSAFcFT5uSzg7Thv479t6BHOy2BNFp5SOrZWgP38KhYt6Me4uHRyqdr9_MW5UfiJS1f03tBq5iLFagT6NLn7gix8Qu4y6EQf4cIlp7tzxCZlsRDtpPh6tBv6dj8po/s400/2008-08-11+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /></span>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-7102840366997121232008-07-04T17:57:00.000-07:002008-07-26T21:27:59.778-07:00An Ocular Trip in Bohol<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I went to Bohol for an ocular inspection in conjunction with the wedding of <a href="http://www.remarandjoelene.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Remar Balatero and Joelene Sarmiento</span></strong></a> in January 2009. Aside from the team of Events! Events!, top Manila wedding suppliers will be flown to Bohol—<a href="http://www.mimiandkarl.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Mimi and Karl</span></strong></a> of Fotogra Weddings; <a href="http://www.jasonmagbanua.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Jason Magbanua</span></strong></a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">; and <strong><a href="http://www.themakeupstudio.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Madge Lejano</span></a></strong> of The Make-up Studio. Unfortunately, exquisite gown designer <a href="http://www.veluzreyes.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Veluz Reyes</span></strong></a> wouldn’t able to make it to the wedding since she has prior commitments in Manila. The occasion is touted as one of the biggest destination weddings all of us would be handling—with 300 anticipated guests, and still counting.<br /><br />At the top of my to-do list during my three-day trip was the inspection of the venue for the dinner reception—checking and measuring the tables, dimensions of the room, cutlery, buffet set-up, pre-function area, and other relevant details. Since the couple is based abroad, I would be their proverbial eyes and ears for the wedding planning.<br /><br />Armed with my ever reliable camera, I traveled all over Bohol to check out possible tourist spots—museums, shopping areas, old churches and white-sand beach resorts—where we could bring guests from Manila and abroad.<br /><br />Some activities we will seriously consider include swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, island-hopping, banana boat ride, and even jet skiing in Panglao Island. Some attractions we visited were the famous Chocolate Hills—considered one of the Philippines’ natural wonders, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/2436678676/in/set-72157604664213196/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227160325661497730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLXVDAAE25lJeeaiZRUF5xtAU0EZGa_nueECdl4mlkdbTQ4hTK_20SgdD-5hsveI_3mRCyZAeqOEvM3OzrIHpiuRGh64D-oCgGXWF7NJsbRMhXVmFhcEfD-4n9Q5RE1jG3GLtHSHT_1I/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" /></a> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">the Tarsier’s Visitors Center that features up close one of the world’s smallest primates and definitely the cutest, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/2439235795/in/set-72157604664213196/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227160330908867586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v2dRd19it1osuZv75DHMRX1pumcLPe1JbqgWyMmInsqHGK8KZNQ1_k6VHTIDMVVYaNX-TmNr7EKinWfQEBfxGPhpdmzExuxcKL0j_2yHf_dnMOjvh55QFzBNBXad4EIQQWXJu7L8tfw/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+05.jpg" border="0" /></a></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">and the Baclayon Church, an old colonial stone church where Remar and Joelene will exchange vows. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/2435871329/in/set-72157604664213196/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227160321155282274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAV1Ude-Z_5mrf9BbI4PhwoFnmtKVv8NpqStGtt4Q65XuOkiTOJm957MAUdHMfDKHTlB9Rh9NZg2ny6acdwU6Oy7ZJgwrh-eF8h6P3W0XCVpeorhlS6eSShmv0k2xNKiGoaIlAP8mklg/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /></a></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We also have the option of arranging a lunch buffet on the Loboc River—a unique experience which took us up and down the Loboc River on a floating restaurant. We might end up renting the entire boat for all the wedding guests. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/2447617098/in/set-72157604664213196/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227158102622595634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzCSk4xC3wFXogPIOBroT5C8E6ZHwwsBy6qLr_TocsMzdqL9omQCydv8YfPWwDsezqopwegL30W2mfCQbYThuSlUXDLCyaFCZlejTE-swJx0kaPs6G1UAC_zv_A-nAy78B3GcCSk7u9oY/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" /></a>We checked out a number of resorts/hotels where guests and wedding suppliers could be billeted. Around 100 guests from Manila and abroad are expected to attend.<br /><br />An entire day activity could also be planned at the <a href="http://www.boholbeachclub.com.ph/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Bohol Beach Club</span></strong></a>, the largest resort located in a 60-hectare seaside patch of land on the island of Panglao. A set of activities can be scheduled including a day tour of the resort, a rehearsal lunch, and a free time for guests to enjoy the resort’s facilities and amenities. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/2437004931/in/set-72157604664213196/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227160328272268786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3z7kPO-XYf8Ja6EvEsh2fAOYLxV2j5ptfY59gFObyfSsYtW7KwskFW3Id5VNxZ6-nxMjUkOVWWJ6breXjSHdF3n-FSuvPpPMa-PJXgcnhdJ8O1BaBLk72jaX4nx78zXctv5gehoXxuU/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.thepeacockgarden.com/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa</span></strong></a> which boasts of its European design is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Overlooking the sea, Bohol’s newest crown jewel features beautiful, well-manicured English gardens and a fabulous, tiered fountain.<br /><br />I will return to Bohol in October, this time, to finalize the arrangements for the hotel, accommodations, guided tours and other requisites for the wedding. Kudos and many thanks to Auntie Bettie, aunt of Remar, for helping me out with the observation tour—this lady is a real trooper.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227161219058838226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsCLLOG__l1W7zNV4LwtuckTzYHpBVdQgUrKBaeyXMfDU0b3l9q_1FYqJurIIIb-JwkgYKdSdXzpPw3eLLICrUe5ZInd4N3Sql-nFX6UF62BgZyTNZBuUn6Rbp_smY5yREy-76w05UTPo/s400/2008-07-25+Blog+-+06.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><em>All pictures except for the last picture were lifted from </em></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_b/sets/72157604664213196/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><em>Paul Borromeo's Photo Stream</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em>.</em></span> </span>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-43854707703417032442008-07-03T21:43:00.000-07:002008-07-03T21:59:12.685-07:00Details Diva: Vintage-inspired matches and unity candle set<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today, we are starting with the Details Diva Series which aims to inspire brides to add the “oomph” in their wedding through the details. No matter how small these wedding details are, they still create an impact.<br /><br />The Series will feature the so-called “touches” that definitely make weddings more personalized, consistent and "branded." As what I have shared with <a href="http://www.mywedding.com/chrispagan/"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Pagan</span></strong></a>, “weddings are not only a feast for the taste buds—it should be a holistic experience. It must be visceral—appealing to your sense of sight, taste, smell, touch and hearing. But the most important of which is the visual. After all, it's all about packaging.”<br /><br />Who would have thought that an antique armband like this <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219016526178638658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_OtHSQgngGuA5BnHj2dIXbPEorGt-MgR4bilIyW9EQUg9c8lUBORvavHqtCEZ5fX5lMFCfDmIso4mpb16_m_puE0Gd2frDKX0bCIC6yFzZ8LS0H1CFriA1umCFfyp3_lEqpICZqMI9U/s400/2008-07-04+Blog+-+01.jpg" border="0" />can turn into…. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219016531760326514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lIVe8-0l3dvU3xS14yPuy8PZgYmV-ADpdoT29F_lOW_E3o9p_Mg-wv3nu9e3eWQjsP3LYaIGNUr4-Zz9ESeDQObObiUjtd45zTjV370sLbJWvIWLPVfnY7Yvjxj3tjVn-QV93e29A_4/s400/2008-07-04+Blog+-+02.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219016530772622178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7q9gM8t-4FC8lTH9SFAi7JKZg1gc00zOoCp9Q5OMJhEkfRqFJ9QGUvxwDb3YWDl2-pwyrr_bOV7zWiNPD2KzCjPYzIWYMeFlbzpbFba5GzzzQTkxBRywzXfQ0QyIVrtLhAr26hNpgf4/s400/2008-07-04+Blog+-+03.jpg" border="0" />Materials used:<br />1 pc., 6-inch pillar candle<br />2 pcs., 8-inch tapered candles<br />2 boxes of matches<br />Ribbons<br />Antique armband<br />Glue gun and stick<br />Double-sided tape<br /><br />Procedure:<br />First, dismantle the antique armband with a set of pliers. Next, using a double-sided tape, gingerly place a ribbon to cover the candle. Get another ribbon and cover with it the spaces in between the wide ribbons. Finish the task by placing a portion of the dismantled bracelet. Follow the same instructions for the tapered candles and matches.</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have also spruced up the flowers for the principal sponsors with the same ornament and this is the finished product. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219016535167247970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIwUw95zIFbGfbDLQKQYxcEDIdvZhwwMQU87Kp-tFjqXS6TSfJ6fZjPL4AKIxqM5BYaEcGAhaXdEJBxrY5J4prk0ziOSdFVmS-1KbB45xA1SByxbQDU8LeeJ1DWb6mjtdV-5nRPb2_xA/s400/2008-07-04+Blog+-+04.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p>Photos courtesy of <a href="http://dinolarablog.com/?p=1691"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Dino Lara</span></a>.</p>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311326175140564688.post-9570319686830281402008-06-22T19:03:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:48:40.527-07:00Website Woes<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We are currently having problems with our server (</span><a href="http://www.eventseventstm.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.eventseventstm.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">). Please bear with us. In the meantime, enjoy browsing thru our blog - past weddings, supplier reviews and much more. You may get in touch with us thru </span><a href="mailto:ernestpascual@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ernestpascual@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. Thank you.</span>Ernesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822216606290463729noreply@blogger.com0