Getting Married on a Thursday and August......( Rodriguez - Lazaro Wedding, August 14, 2008)

Diane have booked with us as early as 9 months back. It Will be another 9 months from now before a new celebration is to be prepared?

For now, its their wedding which is on focus. Mark and Diane are both computer science degree holders coming from my alma mater school. ANIMO......, Rektikanooh!

As the other schools' banner cheer, "one big fight!" declares is always a thrill.




Going back to their wedding, I felt that they were not the "stressful" type of couple. Diane? definitely not a "bridezilla" as we tag them in the wedding industry.
An articulate lady full of talent.

She knew what she wanted. Of course, I had to come up with the design based on her
style. The colors went well. She overcame her foot accident and made it to the aisle.

The preparation room of the hotel was filled up with her friends and of course suppliers like us.



Verbal energy was just high on that day. Almost everyone, except us(suppliers) was
kinda ecstatic or I'd say excited for Diane's wedding day. On the other hand, I gave it a thought that they could just be like that every given day given the chance
to have a get together.


Diane with her close friend Gail Gonzales



Everything went well. Tried to to some last minute troubleshoots and we managed as well. It was a 2pm wedding and humidity was at the helm. But of course, its a wedding day for Diane and Mark and everyone was excited.

The bridal march commenced and everything else followed.

MARK AND DIANE'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Ronald Bolante
Hair and Make-up: Val Villarin
Flowers: Boy Mahusay
Invitations: Created by the Bride and Groom themselves
Musicians: SJT Strings
Caterer: Auffrance
Dressing Up Venue: Somerset Millennium, room 1807

Ceremony Venue: National Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Reception Venue: Makati Park

Luck Day, Lucky Month, Lucky Year to Get Married (Reyes - Filart Wedding, August 8, 2008)

Abigail tied the knot with long time partner Dennis

On a so-called "Lucky Date" to get married.

News on the radio I heard that 45,000 couples are scheduled to be married. Nationwide or Worldwide is a record.


It took us both to arrive at a final design for her wedding dress. As this vibrant lady would give me surprises all throughout. I guess it was only during the design part that we have to squeeze in more efforts as we eventually did it.
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As efforts and perceiverance prevailed, we made it.



I knew she was happy with the dress. I am too. She texted me again to show her appreciation. I was happy. Wishing them all the marital bliss! CHEERS!


DENNIS AND ABIGAIL'S DREAM TEAM:
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ralph Alejandrino
VIDEOGRAPHY: Ralph Alejandrino
Invitations: Written in Ink (WINK)
Musicians: Stradivarius


Dressing-up Venue: 924 - 926 of the Manila Diamond Hotel
Ceremony Venue: San Fernando de Dilao Parish (Paco Catholic Church - Minor Basilica)
Reception Venue: Illustrado

Flying in from Germany to Tie the Knot (Sperling - Macatangay Wedding, July 26, 2008)

Met Aimee during the first time........ Then came Harald the next time around.
Its a long distance relationship along with a tough time working to prepare for this wedding of Harald and Aimee.

My bride, one of the most jolly brides I met. Not a bit of a "know how" wannabee. Gave me the free hand to conceptualize for them and Harald, what can I say? Cool guy. Headaches? not a bit. Confidence in my craft? a 100% trust.

(Left- Harald with Bestman Kim)







I loved this couple from the beginning till we witnessed Aimee walk the aisle. It rained kinda hard. It never suceeded from hampering the event. Things were meant to be. More blessings for Harald and Aimee!


Harald and Aimee's DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Ghie Javelosa
Videography: Ghie Javelosa
Wedding Coordinator: FL Events of Lala Perez
Florist: Teddy Manuel
Hair and Make-up: Lorelei
Invitations: Printsonalities
Musicians: Bernie Pasamba
Caterer: Josaiah's Catering
Cake: Judy Uson

CEREMONY VENUE: San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila
RECEPTION VENUE: Coconut Palace
DRESSING VENUE: Sofitel Philippine Plaza

A Civil Wedding at Sonya's ( Francisco - Briones Wedding, July 18, 2008)

Years have passed, Bubbles was my co-junior intern back in the late nineties during medical school days. I remember some co-interns including Bubbles riding with me on my way home from Valenzuela to Makati plying the EDSA route each time dropping of a peer along the way.

After a long time, we've crossed path again this time , Bubbles tying the knot with
Junnie. A pediatrician and a surgeon in unity with marriage.
For now, they have decided to go on civil wedding rites ceremony.



Sonya's Garden in Alfonso, Cavite passing thru Tagaytay was the venue both for the ceremony and reception. It was a drizzling but manageable afternoon wedding. Bubble has remained to be a sweet person. They were meant to be. It all written in their faces. A happy wedding indeed.

Junnie and Bubbles' DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Alan Borras of Passion Photography
Flowers: Sonya's Garden Flowers
Invitations: Written in Ink - WINK

Tying the Knot from Sydney Bound for Manila ( Roache - Colina Wedding, July 12, 2008)

It was over a year a go when Tere came to my office for an appointment.

I remember doing her hospital jackets during her internship days at the Makati Medical Center. I met Tere thru my school mate Nani Flores back at the Fatima College of Medicine, her co-intern at that time.

Now an emergency medicine specialist based in Sydney, Tere is tying the knot with Philip here in Manila. Philip is with Qantas Airways.

(L- Philip Roache , R- Chris Lawrence - Bestman)

This is where both families converge to witness the union of Philip and Tere.



Tere was staying at room 846 of the Peninsula Manila for her dressing and Philip was at the Renaissance Hotel along with his family. It was really cool seeing Philip, Chris Lawrence (Bestman) and John (Father of the Groom) all in Barong Tagalog.
Everything and everyone was on time and on schedule. Very organized.








Philip and Tere's DREAM TEAM: Wedding Coordinator: Wylma Vittali of Events Network
Photographer: Fol Rana
Videographer: no official videographer
Flowers: Sonata
Hair and Make-up: Jackie Rivera
Invitations: Printed in the US

Ceremony Venue: St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City
Reception Venue: The Conservatory, Peninsula Manila

A Basilica Wedding in Batangas ( Villanueva - Mendoza Wedding, July 12, 2008)

Sherwin and Rina, a nice, simple and soft-spoken couple.......
Both in the field of IT.............


Open to my ideas...... very inspiring to work with..........




I regret I wasn't able to see them on their wedding day
Some circumstances that came beyond me......
Wishing them all the marital bliss

Ceremony Venue: San Sebastian Basilica Cathedral, Lipa City, Batangas
Reception VEnue: El Grande Hotel and Resort, Lipa City, Batangas

Sherwin and Rina's DREAM TEAM:
Photography and Videography: East Digital Studio
Hair and Make-up: Val Villarin
Florist: Lipa City based florist

SHERWIN AND RINA'S ONSITE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXiushn5IJo