Monday, March 04, 2013

Vintage Debut in a Vintage Hotel (Pauline Matias' 18th Birthday)

I remember Mrs. Nora Matias. She once informed me that I should be doing the debut attire concerns of her gown. Mrs. Nora was a relative of a previous bride Christine Silos back in 2005. Come 2012, Ma'm Nora has indeed returned to fulfill her commitment with me. Afetr 7 years in the way, her only daughter Pauline is to celebrate her 18th birthday . I felt so honored and privileged that after all those years she hasn't forgotten her word and made sure to go to me again for Pauline's event, I am really Mrs. Matias' designer of choice for Pauline's debut celebration. I felt so grateful for the privilege. As my usual procedure, I made three design sketches for Pauline to deliberate on and choose the design that she wanted. The theme was vintage. I couldn't agree for more although vintage encompasses a huge scope, I tried to come up with a vintage inspired design yet modern in its appeal. Her Vintage theme was very appopriate set in a "vintage" Hotel, The refurbished Manila Hotel celebrating their 100 years in existence. Like wise, the world-class hair and make-up artist Jackie Rivera did Pauline and Ma'm Nora's hair and make-up. Pauline at present is enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Los Banos campus. Such a diligent and studious student I have observed. Making sure she prioritizes her school duties a priority along with her 18th wedding preparation tasks. Of course not to be left behind is Ma'm Nora's blow by blow follow-up of her concerns and preparations Anthony and Irish Velasco of Shutters of Prey Photography and Video , Life's Celebration by Ruby Alvarez and Toni Lapena their choreographer and Joel Felizardo as emcee completed her dream team of suppliers. The usual time table for our accomplishment of Pauline's main and change dress along with Ma'm Nora's gown was committed as scheduled. There was much thrill and excitement at Pauline's preparation room where her dress is continuously being photographed and video-graphed by Anthony and Irish and their team. Jackie Rivera on the other hand is finishing his masterpiece on Pauline's authentic vintage hair and make-up. Everything was all set to go as accompanied Pauline from her floor's corridor photo shots to the lobby, out to the pool side area and back. I am most certain that all the important shots were taken and it was time to proceed to the Polkabal Hall of the Manila Hotel's Fiesta Pavilion. Pauline is all set, fully made up and a black long gloves and headpiece completing her vintage look. The door has finally opened and the debutante has commenced to do the traditional entrance walk. I am most confident that everything went well when she entered the ballroom. The rest was history and for Pauline to reminisce this once in a lifetime opportunity that celebrating debutantes should not miss in their lifetime. A gift that not every 18 year old lass can avail of this experience. NOTE: Some pictures where taken from Pauline Matias' site

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